Heating Systems, Controls and Management
26 June 2015
SAS expands Radiant Heating range
SAS International, the UK manufacturer of room comfort systems, has expanded its range of Radiant Heating. Radiant rafts and modules have become increasingly popular as they answer the demand for exposed soffits. Targeting mechanical and electrical specifications, the radiant product range consists of: a standard panel an anti-ligature panel for healthcare and secure environments a[…]
17 June 2015
Biomass woodchip boiler specified for Leicestershire College
Summary The benefits of the 800kw Herz Biofire woodchip boiler installation at John Cleveland College include: Up to £45,000 per year savings in fuel and maintenance costs Eligible to claim quarterly income from Commercial RHI Reduce the college’s carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes annually The project The Herz BioFire boiler provides energy from cost[…]
11 June 2015
Steam-based system specified for artisanal gin distillery
The Project Established in Hammersmith in 2009, Sipsmith Distillery uses the first copper still to launch in London for close to 200 years, crafting uncomprimising, artisanal gins and vodkas. Established in 2009, Sipsmith Distillery crafts artisanal gins and vodkas. The distillery gives female names to each of its stills and the first, Prudence, orginally used[…]
10 June 2015
Ecodan air source heat pump for self-build straw eco house
Straw eco house in Yorkshire Straw eco house in Yorkshire offers sustainable living with the help of a Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump. Chris Gibbins, a former business analyst, set out to build a house for his young family made from straw bales, and has allied this highly sustainable material with a raft[…]
02 June 2015
Software Europe overhaul HQ with Mitsubishi Electric package
The company used MELFinance to avoid burdening its cash flow with the up-front cost of the project. Software Europe was the first £100k plus project financed by MELFinance. MELFinance has been operating since January 2014. The scheme bundles costs into a 5-year heating, cooling and ventilation finance package with repayments structured over a 3, 4[…]
07 May 2015
Appropriate commissioning can boost energy efficiency
HVAC commissioning is the process of evaluating system performance and identifying repairs. It includes bringing the systems into operation, their regulation, the setting up of associated control systems, and the recording of the final settings and the overall state of the final system performance. Simon Garratt, Marketing Manager at AmbiRad, believes HVAC systems to be[…]
20 April 2015
The benefits of fabric ductwork distribution systems
The Reznor AirMix is a fabric ductwork distribution system which allows for cheaper air distribution than traditional steel ducts With steel prices rising worldwide, the cost of galvanised steel ductwork has increased. Because of this, fabric ductwork distribution systems, such as the Reznor AirMix, are being used more and more. These systems can be used[…]
14 April 2015
HVAC 2015 launched as part of UK Construction Week
HVAC 2015 – dedicated showcase for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector Bringing together the best the HVAC industry has to offer, Media 10 is launching HVAC 2015, one of nine events to make up UK Construction Week, creating a dedicated showcase for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector. HVAC 2015 at the[…]