Figure 1. A closed-circuit cooler. Photos courtesy of Evapco. It’s a common question during the early design phase of large mechanical systems: Is open- or closed-loop cooling equipment better suited ...

The energy demands of AI infrastructure are growing faster than clean energy can scale. Wind, solar, and nuclear offer lower fresh water footprints, but none can meet the immediate rapid expansion of ...

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — This geothermal rescue was for a closed loop geothermal system that was seriously overheating during the cooling season. This system had ten vertical loops that served 11 heat ...

Chillers are energy hogs. Free cooling can give you a break by using colder ambient air during winter to perform cooling in ...