REGULATIONS FANS
Total Cost of Ownership Data When selecting process cooling equipment, some businesses may still choose to focus solely on the initial purchase cost, often overlooking the long-term costs associated with energy consumption, maintenance, and potential downtime. This is where a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach becomes invaluable. By considering not only the upfront cost but also the operational expenses over the chiller’s lifecycle, companies can make smarter decisions
throughout its operational life. This makes it easier to identify models that will use less energy and improve
chillers with higher SEPR ratings, businesses can reap the
cooling is a critical part of production. Calculator tools are now available that allow businesses them to make data-driven decisions that will maximise both ratings at the time of equipment selection, companies can ensure they are investing in solutions that deliver the best return on investment over time.
Effi ciency Comparison: TCS vs Conven- tional Chillers To illustrate the practical advantages of selecting chillers with high SEPR ratings, consider the comparison between Copco and a conventional chiller with a lower SEPR rating
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kWh, this would equate to a cost saving of £18,097 and a reduction of 18.88 tons of CO2 emissions per year, which is the same as charging 1,249,297 smartphones over one year.
become even more pronounced. Over the span of a decade,
of environmental impact, this represents the carbon sequestered by 7,552 trees. From another perspective, this is the equivalent of avoiding the CO2 emissions from 45 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year, highlighting how the long-term savings from selecting a high SEPR-rated chiller mirror the kind of sustained
Conclusion
around energy security and the focus on sustainability, data-driven decisions are becoming more embedded in industrial operations, making SEPR an indispensable tool for evaluating process cooling systems. By providing a more comprehensive and realistic assessment of chiller performance, SEPR enables manufacturers to select the impact. As industries continue to innovate and optimise their energy use, adopting SEPR as a key metric will be essential for staying competitive and sustainable in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace. Now is the time to evaluate your current cooling solutions with a high SEPR rating. By doing so, you can reduce your energy consumption, lower your operational costs, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
"Unlike
traditional metrics such as the Energy Ratio (EER), which
measures
at a single operating point under controlled conditions, SEPR
accounts for real-world variations."
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