ACR Journal

CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai working with chiller manufacturers and the way Aermec embraced the challenges and went back to basics and thought ‘how can we build a chiller to meet this’ really impressed me. We have a unique set of requirements and Aermec started from scratch to create a bespoke chiller.’’ Delivered in phases, the super low noise slim chillers each has a capacity of 300kW and fans capable of 320Pa ESP (External Static Pressure). A similar process was adopted for the 12 large bespoke AHUs, each unit was designed with an air volume of 10m3/s. As spectators would be sitting underneath the plant rooms, Aermec’s solution had to ensure that there would be no breakout noise from the bottom of the units, detracting from the matches and causing a nuisance for spectators. The AHUs were fully performance tested at design conditions, which was only possible again due to Aermec’s investment in climatic chambers. Aermec tested various acoustic materials over many months to ensure there was no breakout noise from the units. Once they had achieved the AIR CONDITIONING 17 acrjournal.uk Twenty of the Aermec super low noise slim chillers are housed in acoustic pods within the No.1 Court roof structure The retractable roof on No.1 Court can be closed in around eight minutes Wimbledon Fact Nine tonnes of grass seed are used at Wimbledon each year. For The Championships, the grass is reduced from its winter height of 13mm to 8mm and is rolled and mown every day. At the end of summer, six tonnes of soil are put on each court to ensure playing surfaces are level.