Jahutusvõrgustik

Jahutusvõrgustik refers to a district cooling system, a method of refrigerating multiple buildings from a central source. This system distributes chilled water through insulated underground pipes to various consumers. These consumers can include residential buildings, commercial offices, hotels, and industrial facilities. The chilled water is used for air conditioning and process cooling needs.

The central cooling plant, often located in a dedicated facility, houses chillers that produce the cold water. This cold water is then pumped through the distribution network to the buildings. Once it has absorbed heat from the buildings, the warmer water returns to the central plant to be re-chilled, completing the cycle. This closed-loop system is efficient and environmentally beneficial.

District cooling offers several advantages over individual cooling systems. It can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions due to economies of scale and the potential for using more efficient cooling technologies at a central plant. Furthermore, it frees up space within buildings that would otherwise be occupied by individual air conditioning units, and it can reduce noise pollution associated with localized cooling equipment. The implementation of jahutusvõrgustik contributes to urban sustainability and improved energy management.