TEMPERATURE CONTROL COOLING AND HEATING SOLUTIONS
Pump it up Developments in temperature control technology will significantly enhance the guest experience and reduce the industry’s impact on the environment writes, the UK has just come ask their temperature control provider to A soutStandOut the other side of a cold snap and ensure targets are met. Jordan explained:
there are rumours that an Arctic blast is on its way. The sub-zero temperatures are in stark contrast to the latest Met Office figures, which state that eight of the last 12 months have seen above-average temperatures. Unseasonable warm months and incredibly wet summers are indications of how our climate continues to change. But what does it mean for event organisers and operations teams who must deliver comfortable conditions for event guests, and grapple with soaring temperatures or freezing conditions? Temperature control specialists say that the UK’s recent weather extremes are evidence that organisers need to make heating and cooling solutions a priority. Thankfully, savvy event professionals are getting ahead and ensuring they are working with reputable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) suppliers that are happy to advise on the most efficient systems for an event.
GAME-CHANGING SOLUTIONS
Cooling and Heating Solutions is currently working with Arena to provide temporary heating at Cheltenham Festival, and this year, it is launching a range of heat pump chillers for heating and cooling, which include the latest technology to reduce electrical consumption. This is a big trend in event HVAC. There is demand for more products that deliver greater efficiency and reduce costs. In turn, these products help organisers to meet sustainability targets. However, according to Faine Jordan, general manager at Cooling and Heating Solutions, this requires clear project briefs so accuracy can be achieved when systems are being designed and specified. She says there are several questions an organiser can
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“What are the minimum and maximum external temperatures that have been used to calculate the capacity of the plant required and what is the desired internal temperature that has been used to calculate the capacity of the plant required? A few degrees of difference in these numbers makes a tremendous difference in the cost and the electricity to power it.” Ian Wilson, who recently joined Flow Power Solutions as HVAC manager, is looking forward to working with organisers who require more sustainable HVAC solutions. He said: “As the event industry continues to move toward a greener and more sustainable future, the role of temporary HVAC systems is evolving in ways that directly impact the success and environmental performance of events. “One of Flow Power Solutions’ commitments is to phase out investments in fossil fuelbased HVAC and power generation products. Instead, we are investing in new and innovative solutions like packaged air source heat pumps. This HVAC solution is not currently widely used in the event industry. However, these new units will replace the need for IDF heaters, coolers and boilers, providing one solution that offers seamless modulation between heating, cooling and ventilation.” This is particularly beneficial for events that occur during transitional months when the weather can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon. Wilson says that packaged air source heat pumps eliminate the need for on-site engineers to switch modes between heating and cooling as the process is automated through temperature control systems. This very same system can also be used to monitor air quality
throughout an event, which is great because high-density events can quickly lead to stuffy indoor conditions. Ventilation is an area that should be given more thought. Wilson believes the next “big thing” in event HVAC will be the integration of packaged air source heat pumps because they are not only more sustainable but also enhance the guest experience. “The best HVAC systems are the ones you don’t notice,” Wilson concluded. “When attendees walk into a space and feel comfortable without being aware of the temperature, that’s when you know you’ve succeeded. Packaged air source heat pumps are game-changers for events. With just one sustainable system on-site, you can provide heating in the morning and cooling in the afternoon, providing a seamless experience for attendees, all while reducing costs, and disruption, and importantly driving down the carbon footprint of your event.”
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