Case Study - University Camfil Farr optimising air conditioning plant for King’s College, London saving energy and improving air quality Client: Building: Environment:
King’s College, London. Education and Research facility City centre location
Kings College, London is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities. Camfil Farr won a three-year contract at King’s College to optimise their 300 complex air-conditioning items of plant. Working closely with the University, Camfil specialists identified substantial savings on the HVAC plant across the various campus buildings including 28 air-handling units. Savings were made of more than £55,000 over five years with capital payback of less than 12 months. The Camfil specialist team carried out a detailed assessment of the plant and then made accurate predictions for savings on filter usage, energy consumption, maintenance labour costs and waste disposal costs. The project included modifications to the filter framework, installing new air pressure gauges, deep cleaning the AHU’s and fitting low energy Camfil air filters. With minimal capital outlay the Camfil team were able to deliver the lowest running cost design by fitting low energy air filters, which also improved the air quality from F7 to F9 Eurovent standards. The initial phase of the project was complete within 6 months so the savings could be maximised for the client from that point onwards.
Our specialist work for this client.... Expert Air Handling Plant Assessment Filter framework modification, installation of new air pressure gauges, deep cleaning of AHU units and fitting Camfil low energy air filters across the King’s College estate.
Deliverable benefits for this client include.... Improved air quality Using Camfil Low Energy Air Filters not only reduced energy consumption but also enhanced the filters’ service life, reduced waste disposal costs for old filters Reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions Significant costs savings
The client’s view Keith McIntyre, who manages the estate’s sustainability on behalf of the College, comments: “This prioritised project demonstrates that understanding the base criteria for running expensive air conditioning plant, if managed right, can result in many sustainable gains. The fact that an air filter does not have a plug on it does not mean that it does not affect energy consumption. The more effective surface area presented to the airflow reduces resistance and therefore energy consumption, in this case 8%. Other benefits not always apparent include changing the filters less often, reduced waste disposal of old filters and indirect CO2 emissions.” For a confidential discussion about how Camfil Farr can deliver benefits to your business, Please contact Mark Taylor at Mark.Taylor@camfil.co.uk
Camfil Farr: delivering clean air for health, well-being and performance Camfil Farr Group is a world leader in the development and production of best-in-class air filters and sustainable clean air solutions, with 48 years’ experience of delivering superior client service, energy and carbon savings and cost reduction. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Camfil Farr is also one of the most global air filtration specialists in the world with 23 production units and R&D centres in four countries in the Americas, Europe, South East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.