Case Study - International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate in Cardiff took on a new building and were looking for an “energy conscious” heating and ventilation system. Conventional gas-fired unit heaters positioned around the building was the initial choice, but this involved extensive gas supply pipework runs, and works at high level. A simpler solution was sought.The Facilities Manager asked Nuaire to prepare a scheme and System 2000 (now known as Ecostrat) was selected as the best option. A gas-fired air handler unit was positioned as close to the incoming gas and electrical supplies as possible, positioned on top of the toilet block. This made for a very simple and inexpensive installation.
Having installed the plant in the easiest possible manner, S2K fans were installed along the length of the building, mounted just above 2.3m. This part of the works was straightforward, inexpensive and did not involve any works at high level.
The S2K fans were set at an angle to direct air towards the roof at the front of the building, to create a steady air rotation pattern.
Having achieved the simplest installation without ever having had to use high level access equipment, System 2000 provided all the required air distribution, without the use of costly ductwork.
Temperatures throughout were maintained to within 1°C even at mezzanine floor level, and building fabric temperatures were considerably lower than would have been experienced with any other destratification solution.
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