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Eaton-Williams brings FAN WALL Technology into the UK |
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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As part of its
Energy-Saver programme, Eaton-Williams
is introducing FAN WALL Technology, an innovative approach to air handler
design, in the UK.
Using the latest technology from its US based sister company Huntair, the
system is being applied across Moducel’s LKP range of air handlers and
incorporates the latest developments. It is suitable for both refurbishment
projects and new build or any project requiring a solution where there are
stringent size, reliability and noise criteria.
 Reduced energy
consumption is a major benefit. The LKP FAN WALL array can be adjusted by
turning one or more fans off enabling remaining fans and motors to be fully
loaded at or near peak efficiency. Variable speed drives permit adjustment of
airflow rates by turning fans on or off and smaller fans reduce low frequency
noise generation. Additional noise reduction is achieved by surrounding each
fan on all four sides in the array with sound absorbing enclosures. The use of
direct drive fan drives eliminates drive loses and improves mechanical
efficiency by as much as five percent.
According to the company’s press release, the most
attractive benefit of the LKP FAN WALL design is the flexibility achieved by
reducing the size of the air handler’s footprint. The use of smaller multiple
fans spaced across the intake enables the use of much shorter inlet and
discharge plenums whilst still maintaining good flow characteristics. A smaller
footprint also means that space freed up can be used for more valuable
functions and has maintenance implications. Small fans are easy to maintain and
a multiple array provides a highly redundant system without the need for
standby units. Replacement of smaller fans is also much simpler than that of a
larger fan and reduces the amount of time and costs associated with service and
replacement. |
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