Cooling a Large Open Space - how do we do that?
Aug 21, 2007
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Cooling a Large Open Space - how do we do that?

Warehouse and factory spaces can get unbearably hot in the summer and seemingly impossible to cool. By necessity in most industrial/production areas, doors and window are constantly opening and closing negating the benefits of a refrigerant based air conditioning system, the type more commonly used in shops, offices and in the public sector.

Towcester based Air Conditioning Solutions (UK) Ltd, have designed their own solution to this complex problem using a mixture of quite simple cooling technology with their custom made air transfer and ducting systems. According to Chris Raybould, a senior engineer at Air Conditioning Solutions, whose specialist area is evaporative cooling; " This technology combines with principles used for centuries in areas of the world more used to higher temperatures. Water is piped to a unit that houses a large high-powered fan. The warm air passes through special soaker-pads and as it evaporates, the temperature falls by between 8 and 10 degrees centigrade. Using specially designed ducting the cool air is then channelled efficiently to the desired areas".

The diversity of this system is the reason it was chosen by Wellington Engineering in Hayes Middlesex. Refrigerant-based air conditioning was installed for the general offices and evaporative cooling chosen for the large open factory area. Due to the construction of the roof a side unit was placed on an outside wall, and fresh cool air delivered to various points along the length of the factory through specially designed metal ducting. The improvements were carried out by Air Conditioning Solutions (UK) Ltd with the minimum of disruption to production in the plant and completed in three working days.

Compared to the amount of energy required to cool large spaces using refrigerant techniques, the evaporative method is cheaper both in terms of electricity and after taking into account the water used. With millions of evaporative coolers installed worldwide, all of the products supplied by Air Conditioning Solutions, comply with UK and European regulations. Installation is quick with minimal disruption and the resulting fresh cool air naturally relieves tiredness leading to less risk of accidents and a more enthusiastic workforce. For more information and to obtain a free survey and written proposal telephone 01327 810510 or email: sales@airconsolutions.co.uk at Air Conditioning Solutions (UK) Ltd.