US-based Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, will supply 36 energy efficient York centrifugal chillers for Kuwait University’s Shadadiyah Campus.

The six-million-sq-m campus is designed to be one of the most energy efficient campuses in the world, home to 40,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff, a statement said.

The York chillers will help the university reduce energy and operational costs while operating under extreme weather conditions where entering condenser water temperatures can reach 97F, it added.

“Every dollar saved with energy efficiency is an investment in educational programmes,” said Claude Allain, vice president and general manager, Middle East, Johnson Controls. “We work with universities throughout the world to significantly reduce utility costs and ensure that financial resources remain directed towards quality education.”

“We are delighted to be associated with the first district cooling project in Kuwait and commend the university for their commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Dr Marcus Schumacher, vice president, Distribution Channels, Alliances and Strategy, Johnson Controls. “Our chillers exceeded the client’s strict efficiency requirements and will accelerate their return on investment.”

The centrifugal chillers feature environmentally friendly refrigerant and will be installed in a series counter-flow arrangement to ensure an additional 6 per cent efficiency gain, according to the statement. - TradeArabia News Service