Bleed-off|a method used to help control corrosion and scaling in a water system. Deadband|in a chiller, the tolerance on the chilled-water temperature control point. Desiccant|a moisture-absorbing material. Layup|an industry term referring to the period of time a boiler is shut down. Recycle|__________ shutdown mode: in this mode, the chilled water pump remains running so that the chilled-water temperature can be monitored.