Cicero 4-Alarm fire with 2 specials – 1-21-14

1. Based on Function

• Heating Units:

  • Designed to provide heat to a system or building.

  • Commonly used in district heating, space heating, or industrial processes.

• Cooling Units:

  • Used for cooling applications, such as air conditioning or process cooling.

  • Often includes chillers or cooling towers.

• Combined Heating and Cooling Units:

  • Provides both heating and cooling capabilities in a single system.

  • Ideal for applications with seasonal demand changes.

• Heat Recovery Units:

  • Recovers waste heat from exhaust air, wastewater, or industrial processes.

  • Reuses the recovered heat to improve energy efficiency.

    2. Based on Design

    • Compact Modular Units:

      • Pre-assembled and pre-tested in a factory for easy installation.

      • Space-saving and ideal for small to medium-sized applications.

    • Skid-Mounted Units:

      • Mounted on a skid or frame for portability and ease of transport.

      • Commonly used in temporary or industrial applications.

    • Containerized Units:

      • Housed in a shipping container for protection and mobility.

      • Suitable for harsh environments or remote locations.

        3. Based on Heat Source

        • District Energy Units:

          • Connects to a district heating or cooling network.

          • Includes heat exchangers, pumps, and control systems.

        • Geothermal Units:

          • Utilizes geothermal energy as the heat source or sink.

          • Includes ground-source heat pumps and heat exchangers.

        • Solar Thermal Units:

          • Uses solar collectors to capture and transfer heat.

          • Often includes thermal storage systems.

        • Waste Heat Recovery Units:

          • Captures and reuses waste heat from industrial processes or exhaust streams.

            4. Based on Application

            • Residential Units:

              • Designed for single-family homes or small buildings.

              • Compact and energy-efficient.

            • Commercial Units:

              • Used in office buildings, shopping malls, or hotels.

              • Handles larger heating or cooling loads.

            • Industrial Units:

              • Designed for high-capacity industrial processes.

              • Includes robust components for high-temperature or high-pressure applications.

            • District Energy Units:

              • Supplies heating or cooling to an entire district or community.

              • High-capacity and integrated with district energy networks.