By Christian Avedon
SThe simplest concepts lead to the most remarkable results. Take the air movement – something we rarely think about until it went wrong.
Studios, warehouses and high schools share a common enemy: air layer. It is physics that work against our buildings and trade rooms. Warm air rises, cool air wash basins and its energy enrolls disappear in the air. Maintaining a consistent air circulation in large facilities is unique challenges, especially in hot environments with a high refusal.
Conventional overhaul of the HLK system on the roof on the roof are not always feasible, and even efficient HLK systems can fight to circulate air in cavernous rooms between the ceiling and the floor. With more space for hot and cold air pockets, facility managers have to search innovative alternatives that ensure thermal comfort and at the same time keep energy costs manageable.
Such a solution to win traction? Destratification fans that continuously mix air to compensate for the temperatures, reduce the humidity and to improve the overall air quality. Pressing the conditioned air prevents the heat from increasing to the ceiling and helps to create a more comfortable and more energy -efficient environment.
Why the air circulation in large facilities is a challenge
When you step into an untreated hallway from a spacious, fishing room such as production studios, warehouses and high schools, you can immediately feel the wall of the damp, stagnating air. Hot and cold air layer in large rooms in a natural way, with warm air rising to the ceiling while the cooler air remains at the ground level. Inefficient air layers lead to inefficient temperature regulation and increased energy consumption, since complex HLK systems have to work harder to compensate for unequal temperatures.
Moisture control is another main concern, especially in regions with a warm climate. Excessive humidity can create an unpleasant working environment, damage devices and even promote mold growth. Traditional cooling systems may have difficulty managing these factors without significant infrastructure investments.
The larger the area, the higher the probability of leaks in windows and doors. The high ceilings in massive rooms make the challenge of the conditioned air, which refered or the outside air seeped in more difficult.
In view of these challenges, the nationwide facility managers must look beyond conventional HLK systems and explore alternative solutions that open up efficiency and affordability.
Walt Disney World Studios: A case study for air flow optimization
Some institutions have already achieved success in new alternatives when the Walt Disney team recently tackled these challenges in his backlot studio rooms. The realization that the traditional HLK units on the roof were not sustainable searched for an alternative method to optimize the air flow and to manage the air humidity levels in Florida's swarmy environment with high humidity.
After Disney had previously used Destratification fans in thematic attractions such as Star Wars and Toy Story, Disney Air Pear A-100 EC and A-45-EC fans installed horizontally along the ceiling structures and combined them with flexible channels in the days that were distributed in the outside temperatures in the past 90-degree abbreviations that surprisingly, surprisingly, surprising, surprising, covered.
The beauty of this approach lies in its adaptability. In contrast to conventional HLK installations that require extensive lines, destruction fans can be retrofitted into practically large space, especially in historical buildings in which structural changes could be restricted.
The results of Walt Disney Imagineering were significant:
- Effective air distribution: The Destratification fans had a comfortable work environment self in more than 90 days by continuously moving air throughout the room to compensate for the temperatures.
- Moisture management: The improved air flow contributed to reducing the air humidity, reducing the risk of condensation problems, creating a healthier work area and improving overall comfort for employees and visitors.
- Energy saving: By optimizing the air circulation, the team avoided costly HLK installations, while the desired inner climate was retained, which led to lower energy costs and reduced CO2 footprint.
The case of Walt Disney Imagineering shows how, by careful planning and considerations, the destruction fans are demonstrated in the implementation with a large facility in the air conditioning of the interiors.
Implementation of fan solutions for Destratification
For facility managers who consider the fan technology for destruction, the key is the evaluation of the individual needs of space. Factors such as ceiling height, square meters and existing ventilation systems determine the most effective approach. We are all assumed that complex problems require equally complicated solutions. Sometimes, however, the answer no longer adds devices, but optimizes what you already have.
Since the energy costs continue to increase and the sustainability metrics for organizational leadership are becoming increasingly important, Smart Facility Manager recognizes that the destructive fans represent this rare sweet spot: a solution that improves the comfort of the inmate and at the same time lowers the operating costs.
In this challenging economic climate, it is something that is worth visiting.
Avedon is the director of Airius sales and marketing, a technology company based in Colorado that focuses on the development of products that manage air quality in indoor. In the past 14 years, he has successfully supported thousands of customers in the selection and use of Airius destruction testing systems for their buildings. This includes many food customers who have solved problems in their cold corridors, including doors of the door, inmate comfort and reduction of slip risks.