VORTICE LAUNCHES NEW AIR PURIFIER REDUCING VIRUSES, BACTERIA AND MICRO-ORGANISMS

Ventilation systems supplier Vortice has launched the DePuro Pro plug and play air purifier specifically developed with double filtration to reduce the number of particles in the air such as bacteria, micro-organisms and viruses.  Designed for all kinds of spaces such as care homes, offices, hotels, universities and the health sector, this is clearly of huge interest as we fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

The DePuro Pro is available in two sizes and comes with HEPA 14 absolute filters, capable of retaining up to 99.995% of microparticles (equivalent diameter 0.3µm) which require periodic replacement, highlighted by the filter status indicator on the control panel.  The DePuro Pro 150 is suitable for rooms up to 50 metres square and the DePuro Pro 300 is suitable for rooms up to 100 metres square.  This new product is highly energy efficient, is easy to handle and has sound absorbing panels making it almost silent to operate.

 

https://www.vortice.ltd.uk/shop/commercial-ventilation/depuro-pro/depuropro300/

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VECTAIRE’S STUDIO AND MINI (MVHRS)

Ventilation systems which extract are more effective at removing pathogens than an air circulation system.  Furthermore, ventilation systems where the extract vent is in the ceiling divert infectious germs away from individuals thus preventing dispersion into the room.

Vectaire’s Studio and Mini (MVHRs) have been specifically designed for student accommodation, one and two-bedroom apartments, care homes, and hotel rooms.  They run continuously to extract polluted air and replace it with fresh filtered and tempered air.  They are energy efficient, environmentally friendly and economical to run.

They have multiple choice trickle speeds, up to 83% heat exchange efficiency, an integral frost-stat and automatic summer bypass.  They can be set-up using an LCD screen commissioning kit and help to control condensation and pollution giving a comfortable, safe environment in which to live.  They are SAP PCDB listed.

 

www.vectaire.co.uk

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FILTERING THE OPTIONS TO REDUCE CONTAMINATION RISK

There is an innovative way to make air as fresh as possible within educational buildings, and thus achieve compliance with Government guidelines(*).

 

Gilberts, the UK’s leading independent air movement specialist has developed a range of modular filter boxes to integrate with its innovative stand-alone hybrid natural ventilation unit, the Mistrale Fusion System (MFS).

 

Added during initial installation or retro-fitted to the MFS through- wall or through-window unit, the filter units help minimise ingress of unwanted and/or harmful airborne particulates into the internal space.

 

“Under Government COVID guidance for schools, fresh air from outside should be optimised, and recirculatory solutions set to full fresh air. ” explains Gilberts’ Technical Director Roy Jones. “MFS delivers as standard 8l/s of ventilation: the DfE requirement for a fully-occupied ‘typical’ classroom of 32 people, so exceeds the 5l/s of fresh air the new Guidance recommends.

 

“Adding a filter box- initially or retrospectively- gives added assurance that any pollutants are removed before the air enters the room. And the MFS is a stand alone solution requiring just one system/zone (classroom), further minimising risk of cross-contamination into other air spaces. Thus, educational establishments can optimise the fresh air supply, without any of the disadvantages of having windows open, with all the associated issues with ingress of pollutants, pollen, noise etc which can adversely affect pupil concentration.”

 

Gilberts’ core MFS unit comprises a box fitted through the external façade with louvres, that mixes internal and external air to ventilate the internal space. A mixing damper within modulates airflow to allow the new, fresh air to mix with the warm exhaust air, thus extracting its heat without the need for an exchanger. The integrated low energy fan energises to blend the internal air, ensuring an even distribution of airflow, with control over temperature and CO2 levels within, and maintains a comfortable internal environment for occupants.

 

Just 2 no MFS128 units or 1 x MFS256 unit will ventilate a standard 32-person classroom, achieving the 8litres/sec/person fresh air required by current Department of Education Building Bulletin (BB101) and PBSP guidelines. Each unit also achieves relevant acoustic considerations: its operational ‘noise’ is less than 30dbA and meet SEN (special educational needs) room requirements, and it has been engineered to absorb external noise to keep within the classroom criteria required by BB93. A boost mode also enables a room’s air to be purged for fast redress of air quality and temperature. Heating coil options are also available to provide primary heating to classrooms.

 

Gilberts has further taken care to attain compliance with Building Regulations Approved Document L. The MFS range attains air leakage better than legislative requirements – 5m3/HR/m2, and a U value of 1W/m2/°C. As with all Gilberts’ ventilation solutions, it delivers efficient weather performance via its bespoke louvre system.

 

Founded 50+ years ago, privately owned Gilberts is unique in having its own, on-site (85,000ft2) manufacturing facility, producing engineered solutions, with an in-house test centre. Technical expertise is supported with full in-house testing addressing air movement and combining with computational fluid dynamics CFD).

 

www.gilbertsblackpool.com

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FREE AUDIT ON ALL ENERGY COSTS FOR HOT WATER DELIVERY

Rinnai is offering all schools FREE energy audits on their hot water systems. The audits are aimed at maximising hot water delivery efficiencies which can result fuel cost savings, alone, of up to 30% on current energy price. The hot water is heated only when it is used – turn the tap off and the energy costs stop immediately.

 

There are also capital expenditure and carbon savings to be included in the final Whole of Life equation.

 

The audit, in close co-operation with each school, measures all data concerning hot water use and presents a full and detailed report.

 

This is all free of any charge.

 

For the owners of one site a manager commented, “We had an old stored water heating cylinder system, it become completely impractical, inefficient and needlessly expensive to run. “Clearly we needed to change to one that could cater for demand fluctuations – for example, showers running after PE, while the kitchens were also working – without running up huge energy bills. The solution wasn’t hard to find with Rinnai continuous flow hot water delivery.

 

“We presented the project to Rinnai’s Technical team who came up with the design, configured the sizes of unit required and delivered the system complete and to a very tight timescale – this was key as the existing water heater had developed a leak and I was extremely mindful that the site had to remain operational.

 

“The Rinnai system has resulted in an energy reduction and gas saving due to higher efficiencies and because we are no longer maintaining large amounts of stored hot water. It’s not rocket science to work that out!” “In terms of gas usage running costs compared to the old wasteful storage system, our bills have virtually been halved since the Rinnai system went live five months ago, which is absolutely tremendous.”

 

Rinnai is the world’s leading manufacturer of continuous flow hot water systems – it makes and sells 2 million units each year. The range of units can be manifolded to supply, limitless hot water to a school site of any size. This means fast, efficient, temperature-controlled water on demand at the point of delivery – kitchens, showers, accommodation blocks, bathrooms, washrooms. It also means far less space spent on plant rooms and no or little maintenance as all units are proven to be robust with a long, long working life.

 

Rinnai is the world-leader at the forefront of creating unit cost advantages for end-users. All units and systems are competitively priced, the units offer all technological advances and innovations, all at a similar cost to lower specification competitor models.

 

Contact the company direct by telephone or email engineer@rinnaiuk.com for your FREE audit on hot water usage on your site

 

VISIT www.rinnaiuk.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COST SAVING & LIMITLESS HOT WATER

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OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE DELIVERS PEACE OF MIND TO HERSCHEL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

  • Unexpected gas leak was a challenge

Based in Slough, Berkshire, Herschel Grammar School is a selective, co-educational secondary school that was deemed outstanding in all categories in its last Ofsted inspection. Outstanding is the same word used by Judith Vucic, the school’s business manager, when talking about the service and support she receives from Southern Maintenance Solutions (UK) Ltd, (SMS). The company has been providing a full maintenance contract for the school’s heating and plumbing systems for over 10 years. The last two summers have proved particularly busy for the company as in 2019 the old oil boilers were renewed, whilst in 2018, the school had an anxious time when a series of gas leaks were discovered on existing steel pipework in the underground pipe ducts, just weeks before the school was due to open for the new academic year.

“The oil boilers were over 60 years old, more suited for a museum than a vibrant 21st century school with over a thousand pupils, and certainly not very efficient;” commented Vucic. The removal of the boilers, which delivered the hot water and heating for the school’s main three storey building, the sixth form centre and two additional blocks, had been budgeted into the school’s plans since earlier in the year and the work was scheduled and completed during the extended summer holiday period.

SMS were already familiar with the school’s systems having resolved the problem of significant gas leaks in the underground pipes the previous year, 2018. This was a major problem and one, that if it was not resolved safely and swiftly, would prevent the school from opening at the start of the new school year in September. “It was a real shock to learn about the gas leaks and such was the extent of the remedial work required that the school was forced to apply to the Department of Education for emergency funding;” explained Vucic.

Glenn Nicholls, Service Manager, SMS, explains more; ” My first knowledge of this problem was on the 1st August 2018, I looked at it and designed pipe sizes, routes etc and got a quote to the school by 3rd. We started work on the 9th August and the job took 2 men x 12 days to complete. All existing underground pipework was disconnected and left in situ. Then, new surface mounted 89mm, 54mm and 42mm stainless steel pipework totalling 180 meters in length, was installed to pick up existing services. We also had to employ ground workers to dig up 6 meters of driveway for an external section and then make good to a tarmac finish.”

The school secured £40k worth of emergency funding to cover the costs of the unexpected gas problem and the replacement of a leaking calorifier, and both aspects of the programme were completed on time and on budget, much to the relief of the school’s management team. “SMS saved the day. It feels like a real partnership working with their team who are always professional, highly skilled and are always looking to find the best solution for the school, one that not only works but also gives us value for money;” concluded Vucic.

Martyn Neves, Operations Manager at SMS, said; “We are delighted that we have been able to establish and maintain such a longstanding relationship with the team at Herschel Grammar School. We will continue with our maintenance contract for the school and next on the list, in addition to the boilers, is the maintenance 51 fan convector units located across the school, as well as the electric water heater and the water treatment facility.

“With so many schools facing the triple challenge of aging building stock, ever decreasing budgets and a growing demand for greater energy efficiency, companies with the experience and expertise of the SMS team are a vital support for any school’s management team;” said Vucic.

www.southernmaintenancesolutions.com

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Consort Claudgen introduces new LST fan heaters

Consort Claudgen have expanded their Electronic 7-day Timer range to include three new low surface temperature fan heaters; two of which are 500W and 750W heaters in the PLSTiE Slimline range and the other a 2kW CN2MLSTiE heater. These heaters comply with NHS Estates Health Guidance Notes with a maximum surface temperature of 43°C, making them perfect for environments with vulnerable people such as children and elderly residents. All heaters offer six heating periods per day, seven days a week and have an optional open/close window detection feature. There is an easy-to-read display, four large control buttons with tactile feedback and an electronic lock to prevent tampering with the controls. The heaters are also enhanced with safety monitoring features and one of the latest low energy consumption EC motors. This allows the heaters to operate quietly, whilst still providing the best possible levels of comfort.

For more details, visit www.consortepl.com or contact Sales at 01646 692172.

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Consort Claudgen launches new electric heating brochure

Consort Claudgen has launched their latest Heat brochure which includes a host of new heating controls and heaters in their product range. The 48-page brochure features motion-activated and waterproof run-back time controllers, new heater models in the electronic 7-day timer range and advanced wireless controllers which are now compatible with Consort’s RX and SL heaters. As well as several other new products, it showcases heaters with safety monitoring features. All of these are detailed in the brochure along with the established panel and fan heaters, convectors, LST heaters, air curtains, downflows and towel rails.

 

Download a copy from www.consortepl.com or request at 01646 692172.

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Air Vent Technology

Models from Air Vent Technology’s extensive range of heat recovery units are ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels etc – ensuring proper ventilation and keeping heat loss during the winter to a minimum.  The new range of Infinity® low profile HRUs (HRPSL/EC) come in 10 standard sizes with airflows to 4.33 m3 /sec, combining low energy with very high efficiency.  Internal models with side access are standard, but bottom access, or stacked, as well as roof models are available.  They can be used with either EHB or LPHW heater batteries, and are pre-wired to speed controllers and isolators for straightforward electrical connection.  They are manufactured in AVT’s Andover factory to ISO9001 Standard with EC motors and are ErP Directive compliant.   AVT can design ventilation schemes from small to large, providing a total package (including installation), guaranteeing a quality ventilation solution.

Air Vent Technology Ltd – Tel: 01264 356415

Email: sales@airventtechnology.co.uk

www.airventtechnology.co.uk

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Estimated £38k savings for student block, thanks to Helec

Helec Ltd, a specialist in the specification, design and installation of Combined Heat and Power systems (CHP), are proud to announce the completed supply and commissioning of a CHP solution at Crown Place Norwich (formerly St Stephen Towers), which has been converted by Crown Student Living into student accommodation.

Helec was selected to provide an industry leading, highly efficient, low NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) exhaust gas emitting CHP system for the redevelopment, which is expected to save an estimated £38,000 in energy costs and 204,000 kg ofCO2 emissions per year. Helec specified and supplied two 33 kWe Energimizer EM33NG CHP systems, which were installed in the plant room by building services company F P Hurley in June 2019. The refurbishment of the705-bedroom accommodation block opened in September 2019.

Anthony Isaacs, Project Engineer at F P Hurley, said: “The Energimizer CHP units supplied by Helec are very easy to work with, with plenty of installation information provided to aid the correct installation. Helec’s engineers were also very helpful with regards to getting the units started for the purpose of the Building Management System’s control strategy. This was all done over the phone with ease. I would highly recommend these units to other engineers and consultant specifiers–they’re great items of plant, and Helec are great people to deal with.”

 

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F P Hurley, a mechanical and electrical systems contractor based in Bridgend, South Wales, have been partnering with Crown Student Living over a number of years in order to design and deliver the complete mechanical and electrical services. F P Hurley had previously commissioned Helec with other projects, delivering CHP solutions to new plant rooms within new build student accommodation blocks.

In December 2018, Helec were brought in to commission a solution to the hot water requirements and to help reduce electrical power consumption of Crown Student Living’s Crown Place Cardiff, a 374-bedroom student accommodation block. The requirement was to ensure consistent hot water throughout the   year   while   keeping   costs   to   a   minimum   per   residence.   Taking   into   account   all   individual requirements, an Energimizer EM22NG Combined Heat & Power unit was specified and installed within Two Energimizer CHP systems provided by HELEC the building’s plant room. This CHP system is expected to lead to annual fuel savings of £9,900 and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 56,500kg.

Earlier in 2018, another Crown Student Living project, a new 576-bed student accommodation block, Crown Place Portsmouth, specified and installed two 22 kWe Energimizer EM22NG CHP units to deliver hot water services and on-site electrical power, reducing the need for grid dependency. It was estimated that this CHP system would lead to annual fuel savings worth £21,000, and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 114,000 kg.

Jonathan Passmore, Technical Sales Manager at Helec Ltd, said: “It’s been a pleasure to work with F P Hurley on the CHP systems at Crown Place Cardiff and Crown Place Portsmouth. We look forward to our CHP system at Crown Place Norwich helping Crown Student Services reduce costs and drive down CO2 emissions.”

Anthony Isaacs of F   P   Hurley said: “We   have   used the same CHP units for   all the student accommodation jobs we have done with Crown Student Living. We have been successful with our design and installation to date on all other projects, so we have kept them all the same using the same items of plant throughout. We will almost certainly use the same items of plant on the next projects with Crown Student Living going forward.

 

www.helec.co.uk

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VIEGA’S PRESS CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES MODERN SOLUTION FOR ENGINEERING TRAINING FACILITY

Viega has supplied its German engineered press connection technology to the development of a new state-of-the-art engineering centre at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus. The construction of the new facility, which will help train the next generation of engineers has utilised Viega’s Profipress copper piping connections as well as the industry first Megapress solution for thick-walled steel tube across the hot and cold water and heating systems.

The £13.6m centre for engineering excellence, named Canolfan STeM, was officially opened by the First Minister of Wales in spring 2019. The centre will provide training to over 1500 learners of all ages, from school enrollments to higher and further education courses, to work based learning and commercial clients.

With a wealth of employment opportunities expected to be created by energy and infrastructure projects being proposed for North Wales, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai identified an opportunity to make Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus a nationally recognised campus for supporting industry. Spanning 4612m2 over three floors, Canolfan STeM features workshops, Mechanical Systems & Electrical Training, CAD Suites, IT based training classrooms and a second floor glazed refectory featuring breathtaking panoramic views of Snowdonia.

Viega’s Profipress connections for copper pipe were used across the centre’s domestic hot and cold water (DHCW) and drinking water systems. Specialist M&E contractor AJ Field selected the Viega system in consultation with Capita who provided M&E consultancy on the project and merchant Smith Brothers Stores (SBS) Merseyside.

 

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David Sanders, Mechanical Operations Manager at AJ Field explained: “We had used press connection systems previously and while the speed and simplicity of the install was a big advantage we had experienced some issues with reliability. On a project such as this we had to ensure that the fittings would perform as intended to prevent costly remedial work after the building was completed. Quality at each stage was a key focus for RL Davies Construction, the main contractor on the project. SBS was able to show us the particular benefits of the Viega system and we were convinced by what we saw. The SC-Contur feature was a major factor in our selection of the system.”

Viega’s patented SC-Contur technology, included in press connections across its range, is designed to deliver a 100% positive leak if the fitting is inadvertently unpressed – clearly discernible during leakage testing or when the system is filled for the first time. This ensures a reliable method of detecting these issues early in the process.

In addition to the copper pipework, thick-walled steel tube was specified to provide enhanced durability for the new building’s heating system. Viega’s Megapress system allows press connections to be used on thick-walled steel and provides between a 60% and 80% time saving compared with alternatives such as welding, grooving or threading tube.

Graham Foster, Area Sales Manager at SBS Merseyside explained: “The AJ Field team had originally intended to use screw and socket fittings however when we looked at the plans and requirements we recognised that the Megapress system would be ideal.”

A range of Megapress fittings were used during the installation of the low pressure hot water (LPHW) heating system, including the latest addition, Megapress S. The unique innovation allows larger sized tube with diameters between 2½ and 4 inches to be press connected.

Furthermore, the construction of Canolfan STeM is intended to serve as an illustration of modern construction techniques and engineering technology. As such, sections of the pipework will be left exposed to provide an installed example of the systems that students will be trained to use.

David Sanders added: “From the start of the project we looked for systems and solutions that represent the cutting edge of modern construction. We have been thoroughly impressed with not only the Viega systems but also the product training and support we have received throughout the project from the merchant.”

Scott James, Director at Viega concluded: “We are delighted to have been able to contribute to the success of a development that will have such an important impact not only for Coleg Menai and the local area but also the future of industry.”

 

To find out more about Viega’s range of solutions visit: www.viega.co.uk.

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