Webinar
Advancements in Industrial Chiller Technology: Exploring Modern Trends and Innovations
Join Trane® for the Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Webinar on “Water-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Chillers: Efficiency and Applications.”
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 | 2pm EST | 1 hour
In this session, Ben Sykora, Applications Engineer, will provide an insightful overview of technology trends in industrial chillers. He will discuss the evolution of chiller design, advancements in compressor technology, and improvements in efficiency, variable speed capabilities, and refrigerants. This presentation will also address shifting industry trends and compare current capabilities with those from past decades, illustrating why older chiller models may not meet today’s performance expectations.
Receive 1.0 PDH Credit.
Speaker
Ben Sykora
Applications Engineer, Trane Commercial
Ben has been with Trane since 2008 and joined the Applications Engineering team in 2024. He specializes in hydronic systems, heat pumps, and VFDs. Previously, he worked as a power electronics engineer, focusing on VFD applications for Trane’s commercial HVAC products.
A Wisconsin native, Ben served six years as a “nuke electrician's mate” on US Navy submarine SSN-773. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering, is a certified Professional Engineer, and has 13 patents. Ben lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with his wife, Sara, and their daughter, Maggie.