ACR Journal

The Innovation Zone December 2020 | January 2021 PRODUCTS & SERVICES 42 Volume 7 No.1 AIREDALE UNVEILS TURBOCHILL HYDRO The UK’s leading air conditioning manufacturer, Airedale International, has upgraded and extended its water-cooled chiller range with the launch of the high capacity TurboChill Hydro. TurboChill Hydro is a highly ecient water-cooled chiller that oers extensive cooling capacity. Ranging from 200kW to 3000kW, TurboChill Hydro oers flexibility at a competitive price, without compromising on performance. Building on the success of the original TurboChill design and Airedale’s 16-year partnership with Turbocor, the TurboChill range utilises oil-free centrifugal compressors. These intelligent, self-optimising compressors enable variable speed control and minimise input power with reduced noise levels compared to traditional compressor technology. Magnetic bearings within the centrifugal compressor levitate the compressor shaft and with no mechanical contact or friction between mating surfaces, the need for lubrication is eliminated. TurboChill Hydro is available in single and dual circuit variants and has been developed to operate at high and low water temperatures, with additional features for increased performance and eciency. These include oering one expansion valve per compressor for increased control in part load, a liquid refrigerant pump to support low pressure ratio operation and an innovative economiser set-up that is flow-matched per compressor to maximise heat exchanger eciency. With an ESEER of up to 8.98 and EER up to 5.71, the TurboChill Hydro oers Ecodesign Tier 2 (2021) compliance for both SEPR and SSCEE and is available with either R134a or R513A refrigerants. R513A is an eective alternative to R134a, oering a lower GWP without compromising on performance or eciency. Combining a lower GWP refrigerant with technologies such as the liquid refrigerant pump and innovative economiser design, the TurboChill Hydro oers significant life span energy savings, which in turn delivers both financial and environmental benefits. TurboChill Hydro has been designed to work with even the most awkward of inside spaces. With two physical arrangements available – either vertical or side-by-side – it is designed to fit through a standard plant room door and into a standard width 20ft shipping container. This low- noise, high output and hugely ecient chiller meets the demands of even the most stringent specifications for many building types. www.airedale.com ROCKWOOL LAUNCHES HVAC SYSTEMS GUIDE Specifiers can now have the latest technical data, installation and compliance advice at their fingertips thanks to a new HVAC Systems Guide from ROCKWOOL. As part of the stone wool insulation manufacturer’s ongoing investment in time-saving technical tools, the new guide gives a quick and easy reference point for the use of its HVAC products in thermal, fire-resistant and acoustic applications. Available to download at rockwool.co.uk/hvacbook, the latest ROCKWOOL guide helps users design, select and install with confidence. Designers will find detailed specification clauses in line with current industry standards, alongside devolved Building Regulations for England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The latest HVAC Systems Guide is part of a wider suite of technical support tools, including the ROCKWOOL Red Book and FIREPRO Book, creating a library of resources that make it quicker and easier to specify ROCKWOOL for any application. https://www.rockwool.co.uk/hvacbook TESTING THE EXPRESS WAY The new Fernox Express Inhibitor Test from Fernox makes testing central heating systems for the correct concentration of inhibitor quicker and easier than ever, with a pass or fail result shown in just 10 seconds. The test is also compatible with the Fernox Water Test App, so results are easy to log and manage – even across multiple jobs. Installers simply dip the test strip provided into the system water and within just 10 seconds, it will change colour. By comparing the test strip to the colour chart label on the bottle, installers can assess whether the system water includes the correct concentration of inhibitor. A fully protected system will have inhibitor levels of 100ppm or above – and will pass the test. However, if the test fails and a result of less than 100ppm is received, the system should be re-dosed with Fernox Protector F1. Fernox has also made it easier to keep track of test results with the free to download Fernox Water Test App, which installers can use to manage and evidence each test. https://fernox.com/inhibitorvideo Innovation Zone.indd 42 03/12/2020 12:00

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