CEC

Term Term Definition Options Unit of Measure
Cell Count

The number of cells in the cooling tower. Each cell has its own fan, water flow allowing for responding to lower load conditions

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Design Static Pressure

The design static pressure for the fan

View Pa
Evaporative Cooling Type

Defines the type of evaporative cooler operation

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Fan Power Minimum Ratio

The minimum power draw of the fan, expressed as a ratio of the full load fan power.

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Interval Duration

Length of interval reading

View Unknown
Maximum Fan Power

Fan power at maximum flow rate (full load)

View W
Minimum Flow Rate

Lowest flow rate

View cfm
Natural Ventilation Metric

Metric used in measuring the rate of natural ventilation

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Refrigerant Charge Factor

Used to adjust cooling efficiency for assumed slightly degraded performance if refrigerant charge is not verified through acceptance test procedures

View percent
Required Ventilation Rate

Minimum ventilation rate required by local code.

View cfm
Roof Makes up the top exterior boundary of the premises envelope.  It is generally horizontal or sloped less than 60 degrees from horizontal. Represents the complete roof construction. View None
Ventilation Rate

Installed flow rate for mechanical ventilation system.

View cfm
Wall A vertical (generally) construction in a premises that creates the enclosed space. Use the Location term if needed to distinguish between Interior and Exterior walls. View None
Water Side Economizer Type

Type of waterside economizer providing free cooling.

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