Report Looks at Worldwide Use of Chiller Technology
A recent issue of the Japan Air Conditioning Journal (JARN) has given those in the HVACR industry a feel for worldwide use of chiller technology and what types of chillers are being used. Statistics come from 2004 and were first published in November 2005 in JARN and highlighted in the January 2006 Paris-based International Institute of Refrigeration newsletter.
"The estimated number of centrifugal chillers was 8,500 with the United States at the center of production with 3,500 units equal to 41 percent of market share," the report said. "China comes second with a 10 percent annual increase and 1,500 units. Japan, Korea, and Taiwan follow with 300 units, respectively. Dubai in the United Arab Emirate is expanding rapidly with demand topping 200 units in 2004 and increasing."