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Two years seems like a long time but here we are again with the bi-annual gathering of the cooling and heating industry in Nuremburg at Chillventa. As we get closer to deadlines with F Gas legislation deadlines and carbon emission targets, the reality of them starts to impact the industry. The legislation forces us to look at how to create new products to meet the requirements and to help customers. Perhaps, the biggest challenge is the reduction in availability of refrigerants targeted by the new rules. Yes, it’s true, it’s going to get harder to get hold of refrigerants you have been using for years. And, yes, you have to act now to make sure you are ready. But, that is the beauty of Chillventa. There is so much change happening in the industry right now that you would be forgiven (briefly) for wondering how to keep up. But, three days in Germany this month might help you understand how to manage the imminent changes in how you help your customers. You can listen, learn, watch and ask about how to adapt at Chillventa to hundreds of experts. I have put together a preview on page 28 of some of the solutions to see at the exhibition. It’s a smattering of what is there in October. But, take the chance to spend some time there if you can. It might help you help customers stay legal and competitive. Editor, willh@warnersgroup.co.uk
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Former Technical Services Director at Space Airconditioning, Barry has died, the company announced on Friday. Barry Stone was a founder of the Daikin air conditioning specialists with Neil Afram and died on 13th August after short illness. He passed away surrounded by his family. Space Air’s Neil Afram stated: “Those who have been with Space Air for a number of years will remember him as a quiet unassuming man of few words who had a wicked sense of humour. “I first met Barry in April 1979 when he worked with me at Artel. He then joined me in 1980 on my quest when Space Air was conceived and was my right-hand man for over 33 years before retiring in 2013. “There are many stories I could tell of our early years spent together. Right from the start Barry helped with the sourcing of company cars and the fitting out of the various offices as they were purchased. Later, as Technical Director, Barry was the driving force behind the highly efficient after sales department and was an intricate part of the development of our now extensive mechanical and electrical accessories. You could always rely on Barry to sort out what was needed and get it done.” Neil finished by saying: “Barry was not just a valued director of Space Air but was also a very good family friend who will bemissed by many.”
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The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) has agreed a 2 percent pay rise for operatives in the sector from October, increasing to 2.5 percent from October 2017, the organisation announced today. The BESA negotiated the pay rise with the Unite union and the two groups plan to meet later in 2016 to negotiate pay levels covering up to September 2020. Unite originally asked for a four-year agreement from October this year which included “significant” wage and benefit increases. But, the BESA negotiated a two-stage increase and ‘a stepped increase’ which, they argued, was more suitable to the current economic state. Also agreed was pro rata basis increase in weekly sickness and accident benefits, as well as holiday pay. Operatives in the building services sector also now gain an extra day’s holiday from February 2020, which means they will have 24 days of annual leave. Peter Rimmer, BESA director of employment and skills stated: “As we enter a period of economic uncertainty following the EU referendum, it is important that businesses can plan for the future safe in the knowledge that labour costs will be maintained at a sustainable level, while also providing operatives with a fair return for the vital skills they provide to the industry and its clients.”
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Bitzer gained a slew of ASERCOM certifications on its compressors and condensing units recently. Thirty-two of its products were certified by ASERCOM (Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers). Manufacturers gain the independently tested accreditation when they demonstrate high CoPs (coefficients of performance) and efficiency on their products. Twelve of Bitzer’s ECOLINE reciprocating compressors are now ASERCOM certified, which includes which use R448A and R449A refrigerants. In addition, 15 Bitzer LHE condensing units are approved when used with R134a refrigerant. With the additional five reciprocating compressors, all of the Bitzer series for subcritical and transcritical CO2 applications are now ASERCOM certified. All of the data used for the checking process came from the Bitzer software designed to monitor performance.
E-CO, the company which pioneered using UVC technology in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems in the UK, has launched a range of new CPD courses for engineers. E-CO makes systems which use Ultraviolet C light to kill airborne bacteria, viruses and mould spores to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Its new CPD courses will help engineers understand how to use UVC light in HVAC systems, the energy saving benefits of UVC, IAQ and security against bio-attack and other subjects. Engineers who take the CPD courses can complete online questionnaires and will receive a CPD certificate when they pass a module. E-CO managing director, Hilary Spicer said about their UVC technology courses: “Installed at the cooling coils, our products deliver cleaner air by destroying bacteria, viruses, mould and spores in the air and by ensuring that heat exchange fins don’t become a breeding ground for harmful biological organisms in the form of bio-film.” ₀ ₀ ₀ ₀ ₀
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SAMSUNG PUBLISHES LATEST SPECIFIERS GUIDE Samsung Electronics has published the latest version of its guide for specialists in the heating and cooling industry. The 4th edition of Samsung’s Specifiers Guide will consultants and specifiers working on commercial air conditioning projects. The guide includes thorough details on Samsung’s indoor and outdoor product range, including dimensions and technical details. Products in the guide include Samsung’s DVMS VRF products, building management systems and advanced
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London Refrigeration Society Announces Meeting Dates The London Refrigeration Society recently announced the dates and topics for its meetings and talks in 2016/2017. The long-established society has a mix of speakers in its lineup of event from September through to April 2017. The talks are suitable for air conditioning and refrigeration professionals, trainees and managers alike. See below for the dates, times, location and topics: Date
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Ducted Systems in Listed Buildings
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Life without brazing
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Energy Saving Lighting Projects for large Commercial Buildings Steven Henry
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Gree the biggest Manufacturer of AC Equipment in the world Tim Boxall
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The London Walk
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The Society’s meetings happen on the second Thursday each month, starting at 7.30pm and ending at 9.30pm. All the speaking and questions happen up to 8.30pm, followed by more informal networking until the close. The venue for the London Refrigeration Society’s events is The GREENWICH TAVERN , 1 King William Walk , Greenwich, SE10 9JH. Contact either Ron Flier or Brendan O’Reilly for details: Ron Filer (Hon Treasurer) Brendan O’Reilly (home) 020 8989 7815 01895 259346 Mob 07876 654319 lrsociety@yahoo.co.uk brendan@blygolduk.com
‘WOMEN IN ACR’ AWARD Research shows that businesses with a diverse mix of employees in terms of gender, ethnicity and skills tend to be more successful because they are better connected to their clients’ needs. The ACR Journal has been at the forefront of promoting women in the industry, more notably for the Women in ACR section of the Journal. In addition, the ACR Journal is working with the IOR to promote the very popular Women in RACHP networking group. It has become clear that there are massive contributions being made by women in the industry, many of whom should be celebrated in front of their peers.
The ‘Women in RACHP Award’ is a first for the National ACR and Heat Pump Awards. Join us in supporting your colleagues, mentors or heroines of the industry. visit www.acrnationalheatpumpawards.uk or contact Juliet on julietl@warnersgroup.co.uk or 07786 336606
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The event, organised by the Institute of Refrigeration, attracted a higher than usual number of student delegates 52 of presenters and attendees were young researchers, students or engineers new to the industry. Andy Pearson, IOR Technical Committee Chairman and Chair of the Conference, remarked: “I was impressed with all the students that attended. Currently, refrigeration is an area where problems are becoming more difficult to solve and it is great to see the students beginning their journey and participating in tackling these issues. “The industry is dependent on students coming through, moving forward and taking on roles of responsibility in the years to come. We have to develop and help these young people along, because in twenty years it will be them on the stage encouraging the next generation of researchers and engineers.”
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Of the 147 technical presented nearly 15 percent were written by student authors. To recognise this significant contribution to the programme and the outstanding standard of some of these papers, the conference planning group decided to offer prizes for the best paper by a student author. One winner was identified by a team of international judges, in each of the three conference streams, with an overall winner being chosen from this short list.
Performance analysis based on field measurements’. Mazar was also the winner of the best overall paper by a student author. Laura Nebot-Andrés, Jaume I University in Spain, for the best paper on the theme of natural working fluids ‘Experimental evaluation of a dedicated mechanical subcooling system in a CO2 transcritical refrigeration cycle’ Meng Wang, Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, for the best paper on the theme of alternative cycles ‘Performance prediction of single-effect absorption heat pump cycles using ionic liquids’.
Student Networking
In order to encourage all of the young researchers to make contacts amongst the 200 delegates and help them develop their career, a student networking dinner was organised. The format for the event enabled the researchers to meet a large number of the leading refrigeration scientists and key note speakers who were also present at the conference.
During the dinner the researchers moved around the tables, opening conversations with different people from lots of different countries from industry and from University research departments. Conversations covered topic such as careers advice, next stages in research and how to make useful networking contacts. These informal sessions have become a regular feather at the international conferences arranged by both the Institute of Refrigeration and the International Institute. Dr Ina Colombo, Deputy Director of the International Institute of Refrigeration, introduced the session and was impressed with how much those taking part in this activity gained from it. “The young researchers know exactly who they want to talk to and with this event, we can make sure they meet these individuals. I am very glad to have been part of this networking.”
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The winning students were: Mazyar Karampour, Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, for the best student paper on the theme of sustainability ‘Integration of heating and air conditioning into a CO2 trans-critical booster system with parallel compression - Part II:
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HOW RETAILERS CAN SAVE HEAVILY ON REFRIGERATION COSTS How upgrading refrigeration fans can deliver 80 percent energy savings for retail businesses
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According to the University of Lincoln, refrigeration systems account for between 30% - 60% of the total electricity used by supermarkets. This creates an opportunity for environmentally-conscious businesses to review their energy output and look at ways to reduce their carbon footprint in this key area. One of the simplest and most cost effective ways of improving the chiller cabinet’s energy performance is to upgrade the fans from AC to EC. The EC fan concept uses a high efficiency permanent magnet motor, as opposed to the AC induction motor traditionally used. EC fans incorporate on board electronics which allows control of the power input to the motor, thus achieving the required fan speed. Utilising EC fan technology in chiller cabinets results in far lower running costs than traditional AC fans, and consequently lower ‘life-time costs’. Upgrading can result in a reduction in energy consumption by up to 70 percent, giving businesses payback on their investment in as little as two years. Despite this, many stores still rely on older models which are noisy, have high heat load and poor carbon footprint.
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Transforming energy efficiency for Henderson Group
Henderson Group, the familyowned business that owns popular retail brands including Spar and Eurospar, is the largest convenience retail brand in Northern Ireland with over 400 stores. The business takes a responsible approach to environmental issues and is committed to reducing its CO2 footprint, focusing on improving the whole supply chain in order to conduct business in an environmentallyfriendly way. This approach led the company to review the energy output of its refrigeration fans, which worked with conventional shaded-pole motors, therefore using up a lot of energy. With an existing stock of 2,000 fridge fans, Henderson Group realised it could deliver substantial energy savings with an upgrade project. The business contacted ebm-papst, the leading fan manufacturer, and Cross Group, which delivers industrial and commercial refrigeration solutions, and worked with them to install over 2,000 new fans throughout the company’s 400 stores.
Minimal disruption
Conducting such a large-scale upgrade programme is less disruptive than you might think. EC fans are usually directly interchangeable with their predecessors, meaning the replacement process is quick and simple. For the Henderson Group, most existing AC fridge fans were simply replaced with the energy efficient EC fans from ebm-papst. However, in some cases the Cross Group had to use adapters as some of the stores had a different type of refrigeration cabinet. In both scenarios, disruption to the customer experience was minimised. Longer term ongoing maintenance is also minimised, as the EC technology means there is less heat flowing through the motors which in turn leads to fewer rotor copper and slip losses.
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The fans used during the upgrade were ebm-papst’s EC 8W fans. Compared with the business’ existing 38W AC fridge fans, the kW demand was reduced from 91.2kW to 17.60kW. This led to a total power consumption reduction of 644,736kWh, with the new EC fans consuming just 154,176kWh in a year, compared to the 798,912kWh of the old fans. The fan upgrade also led to carbon dioxide savings of 318.50 tonnes per year across all the stores involved in the project – the equivalent of 2,023 double decker buses!
An energy efficient future
Upgrading to EC fans is a great choice for supermarket businesses looking to quickly reduce their carbon footprint. It directly impacts on the bottom line with significant cost savings that will quickly pay back the original upgrade costs. For Henderson Group, this was estimated to be a cost-saving in excess of £70,000 annually for the group. Upgrades mean retailers will also improve the customer experience by reducing noise, improving reliability and less maintenance disruption, all whilst allowing them to get a step closer to their environmental goals.
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REVOLUTIONARY COMPRESSOR
ACR recently attended Lontra’s new Technology Centre Launch and discovered a very interesting technology from a company recently described in the press as “Small but Mighty” and whose founder, Steve Lindsey, has been described by the Carbon Trust as the next Dyson. Steve Lindsey, founder of Lontra and the Blade Compressor
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fter quietly developing its Blade Compressor technology for 8 years, Lontra showed the world its first air compressor 4 years ago and quickly attracted industry interest. Independent customer testing demonstrated energy savings of over 21 percent against competing machines and the Blade Compressor was soon licenced to Sulzer for the worldwide wastewater treatment market. Sulzer have built a substantial production facility for the technology for the wastewater market and are now starting production.
Blade Compressors for Refrigerants
Getting Ready for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry
An impression of the Lontra Blade Compressor
that in refrigeration compressors and similar gains in efficiency and reliability are expected using the Blade Compressor technology to compress modern refrigerants such as R32.
The next project that Lontra is planning, starting around 12 months from now, is to build a version of the technology for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration market, a development that that is expected to be of great interest to readers. As with the other industries that Lontra is already working with, the company is actively looking for partners and large end users to input into the development phase.
Following this, Lontra embarked on a development project for higher pressure, 10 bar air compressors, where similar gains over the competition are expected. The company is now in discussion with a number potential licensees to take this development to market. Although, up to now, Lontra has concentrated on air compressors, the underlying technology is very similar to
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Lontra’s Blade Compressor is a positive displacement design, already competing with reciprocating, scroll and screw type compressors in other markets, but unlike any of them. It is best imagined as a piston and cylinder “wrapped around”, where the single piston or “blade” continuously rotates, simultaneously inducing refrigerant behind and compressing refrigerant against a rotating disc in front. There is a BBC video on YouTube that explains the principle much more clearly: http://w2u.eu/LontraBBC
GEA Grasso V Series
The key benefit of the design over competing compressors comes from the large sealing lands that the unique geometry allows. This substantially reduces leakage, improving efficiency and reducing energy usage With efficiency a key driver for many in the ACR industry and with the challenges around new low GWP refrigerants, we think that Lontra and its Blade Compressor is definitely “one to watch”
Your competitive advantage
Our, in the meantime, well established industrial GEA Grasso V series piston compressors excels in offering the market the lowest Total Cost of Ownership available today. In combination with the natural refrigerant NH3 we manage:
Find out more on the company’s website www.lontra.co.uk Steve and the Lontra team in the company’s test lab
• Maximizing energy efficiency by a revolutionary housing design • Minimizing maintenance costs by using automatic monitoring system • Maximizing reliability by using the best components available Available for cooling and freezing applications in a single- and two-stage execution. Capacities starting from 34 up to 1,372 kW. gea.com
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UP TO DATE CIBSE’s Guide B in the seminal guide on what is considered best practice in the design of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Hywel Davies, CIBSE Technical Director outlines some of the key changes.
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IBSE Guide B: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has been revised. For the past 70+ years this seminal CIBSE document has outlined what constitutes good practice in the design of HVAC systems. The 2016 edition is no exception.
The Guide is intended to aide to designers and specifiers of HVAC systems. It is also a contemporary source of reference for anyone who wants to look up something HVAC specific. Over the decades the publication has continued to evolve under the guidance of various steering committees in response to changing technologies, design priorities and design approaches. Earlier versions of the Guide, for example, explained how to do things but did not place sufficient emphasis on the need for energy efficiency. One of the most significant changes for this revision is that the content now acknowledges the principles around controlling GHG emissions and the need for energy efficiency.
Guide B is published in five sections: ₀ B0: Applications and Activities: HVAC strategies for common building types ₀ B1: Heating, including heating and hot water systems ₀ B2: Ventilation , including ductwork ₀ B3: Air conditioning and refrigeration ₀ B4: Noise and vibration control for building services
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Sections B1 to B4 address issues that relate to specific services. While there is increased emphasis on energy efficiency throughout, much of the technical information remains unchanged. New technologies added to the Guide include innovative refrigeration methods such as adsorption and magnetic refrigeration and emerging refrigeration technologies such as the introduction of CO2 and the resurgence of ammonia refrigerant for chillers.
HVAC and Building Types
Section B0 is new. B0 is not a design guide; instead it is intended to highlight the key HVAC features that are important for a wide variety of building types and activities. This includes activities such as data centres, clean rooms, hotels, dealing rooms and even farms, all of which have very different and sometime very specific requirements. Some sections also include bibliographies to direct readers to the latest activity-specific documentation, such as Health Technical Memoranda in the hospitals section. This new section will be useful for engineers who need to familiarise themselves with a specific occupant activity. It will also be useful for new CIBSE members, particularly those with a more general engineering background who need to understand the main issues that need to be considered and typical solutions that could be adopted.
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each options so that a designer can decide on what is the most appropriate solution for a specific project or application. Throughout this edition regulations are acknowledged but, because these vary between jurisdictions and are likely to change more frequently than the Guide is revised, they are not described in detail. Reference is also made to relative cost; detailed cost information is not provided because this is often subject to project specific factors. And, while the content is focused on the UK, the Guide will be useful to engineers working on schemes in other countries, particularly those with a similar climate and regulations. All sections of the Guide are available to buy and download in both printed and digital versions. The one exception to this rule is B0, which is available online only because CIBSE wants readers’ contributions to keep the content upto-date. Members’ contributions already make up much of the content of B0 and the hope is that for areas where there is a dearth of knowledge or where rapid technological changes are taking place members will add their experiences to the body of knowledge. Over time it is hoped that the online document will become a comprehensive reference source of contemporary engineering solutions for a wide variety of uses and applications. For engineers that want to look up something specific, the printed version of the guide includes a comprehensive index while the electronic version incorporates a search function that should help speed access to information. The Guide is available from the CIBSE knowledge portal, go to www.cibse.org
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LEAK DETECTION:
Technological advancements in support o F-Gas II, also known as EU Regulation 517/2014, continues to drive change across the cooling industry. With a large reduction in the amount of refrigerant allowed to be placed on the market in 2018, refrigerant manufacturers have been developing and launching new lower GWP refrigerants that will help meet the market’s demand for refrigerants and achieve its regulatory obligations.
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F-Gas regulation & leak detection As a reminder, here are the key F-Gas leak detection requirements placed upon operators of equipment containing F-Gases:
1. Regular leak checks; fully documented; 2. Measures should be taken, to minimise emissions and prevent leakage 3. Leaks must be fixed without undue delay 4. Equipment using higher GWP refrigerants need to be leak checked more frequently 5. Equipment containing more than 500 CO2 Eq Tonnes of an F-Gas must have a leak detection system fitted.
to the environmental benefit of less wastage. It’s very important to ensure the right equipment is selected for the job; equipment that can withstand heavy usage and equipment that can keep up to date with changes in refrigerant technologies. Gas detection The MGS-550 Gas Detector, can be used across a variety of challenging applications. It can continuously monitor toxic and combustible gases, oxygen and refrigerants such as HFCs and newer refrigerants; R449A, R452A, R513A and R448A in ambient air. The MGS 550 is user configurable and can be connected to any central BMS control system (via a Modbus connection) and also has three onboard user-assignable relays.
New refrigerants
Refrigerant producers are bringing new low GWP products to market; for example the Opteon™ and Solstice® HFO and HFO blended products. With more people making the switch from higher GWP products, like R-404A, it’s important to ensure that any leak detection equipment in place continues to detect new refrigerant types too.
Leak detection technologies
As an industry, we are all aware of the benefits of installing leak detection equipment. From the safety aspect, the ability to reduce operating costs,
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It can function as a stand-alone unit. The instrument can be upgraded at any time from a one-sensor unit to a two-sensor system by installing a second sensor. Enclosure options include a rugged; explosion-proof aluminium housing or a dust/waterproof IP66 ABS for durable performance in any location.
Manufacturers of leak detection equipment are keeping a close eye on changes in the market and offer products that can detect both existing and commonly used refrigerants as well as the newer refrigerants coming to market.
Multi-zone monitoring The Bacharach HGM-MZ or Multi-Zone Gas Monitor offers performance, flexibility and functionality for low level continuous monitoring of refrigerants using an Infra-red sensor.
Portability The portable PGM-IR offers performance and functionality for low ppm level leak detection of refrigerants.
The minimum detection limit is as low as 1ppm, allowing for early identification of leaks and a true refrigerant management approach. A built in library of over 50 gases and the scalability of up to 16 zones facilitate customisation of the system. The large graphic LCD display and status LEDs provide a system wide overview at a glance. Multiple communications interfaces enable the monitor to be integrated into any BMS/BAS system.
It has a library of 50 refrigerants enabling it to accurately detect the smallest leaks with sensitivity as low as 1ppm. The unit is immune to sudden changes in temperature or humidity and to over-exposure. It has a data logging capacity of up to 200 readings. With its high flow rate, real-time ppm concentrations are displayed instantly with corresponding audible tick-rate indicator to precisely pinpoint leaks. The rechargeable Li-ion battery provides a minimum of 8 hours usage.
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Saving time and money Of the Bacharach PGM-IR, Steve Chapple, service engineer at Cooltherm Installation Services in Garforth, said “The Bacharach infra-red leak detector is a fantastic piece of kit. I’m now able to distinguish which refrigerant is leaking from which system. It’s saved me countless hours of leak testing with a standard handheld semiconductor type leak detector because it’s only sensing refrigerant and is not affected by cleaning chemicals, steam and even temperature changes. I would recommend this machine to any service engineer.”
This month we are focussing on three products from Bacharach, a key player in the leak detection technology market. Leak detection equipment may seem like an unwanted expense especially when budgets are tight, however any refrigerant leaks that are stopped sooner will have financial benefits that should more than offset the initial equipment outlay. It’s also worth bearing in mind that with the price of higher GWP refrigerants likely to increase over the coming months, the cost of any leaks will probably increase too.
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Time to review with help on hand
It’s a good idea to review some of the new equipment available, aligned with new refrigerants and with the ability to automate the process. Companies, such as Climalife in the UK, working in partnership with Bacharach can advise on these leak detection solutions, together with a wider range of options that are compatible with different building needs, and can provide tailored guidance on the location of equipment, type and number of sensors to use.
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RECLAMATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE
AS THE F-GAS QUOTA DECLINES Managing Director of A-Gas John Ormerod on how this will affect the industry as the phase-down in HFCs steps up a pace.
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Processing Reclaimed Refrigerant
There also needs to be significant capacity within the industry to process this reclaimed refrigerant and at A-Gas we
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equipment in Portbury will separate the mixed refrigerants that come back to us from across Europe, providing a source of supply back into our market.
Mixed Refrigerant Challenges
are already getting ready for this. We are investing in a new refrigerant separator at our Portbury plant near Bristol – alongside the existing separator we use – this will more than double reclamation capacity at Portbury when it comes into use during the latter part of next year. A-Gas reclaims thousands of tonnes of refrigerant a year across the world. Following the acquisition of Rapid Recovery in the USA, A-Gas is now arguably the world’s largest reclaimer of refrigerants. In the UK and Europe we need to be in the right place to provide the capacity to handle the changes brought about by F-Gas and be able to process increasing volumes of waste refrigerant. The new
Waste refrigerant is changing all the time with the mix becoming ever more complicated. We are starting to see much higher quantities of mixed refrigerant due to legacy refrigerants like R22 and the phase-out of high GWP refrigerants. These mixes set us new challenges and without separation technology it is almost impossible to return them to the same kind of quality as virgin material and get rid of the impurities and legacy refrigerants that are not needed. A-Gas is a licensed reclaimer of refrigerants and our quality controls ensure that the reclaimed gas used by our customers is of the same high standard and specification as virgin refrigerant. In simple terms, if it is analysed you will not be able to tell the difference between reclaimed refrigerant and virgin refrigerant. This quality standard is crucial to ensuring reclaimed refrigerants perform identically to virgin refrigerants in systems.
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Reclamation is a key part of adopting a holistic approach to refrigeration. Recycling is always better than manufacturing new gases and with the case in point where higher GWP refrigerants are being phased out, it makes sense to rely less on manufacture and more on recycling. If you can recycle the refrigerant already out there then you are making a major contribution to the environmental side. The industry in the UK is pretty well switched on to reclamation and how it will affect the market. In this respect it is fair to say that levels of compliance with the F-Gas Regulations are better than most European countries. It is difficult to gauge exactly the true share of reclaimed refrigerant entering the market. Recent figures from Europe have been a little misleading but we do know that in the coming years the figure will grow. The regulations around the use of high GWP refrigerants are getting tighter all the time and there is speculation that HFCs may be brought under the Montreal Protocol. This in some way will harmonise the direction of a phase out of HFCs across the world but within different timeframes. The approach that Europe has taken in terms of reclaim is being looked at closely in other parts of the world. And we expect to see other countries following a similar strategy to Europe. At Chillventa our Business Development Manager for Europe, Norman Solheid, will be presenting a technical seminar Reclamation of Refrigerants – Bridge Over Troubled Waters on Wednesday October 12 (1pm) in Hall 7A (Stand 7A-618). He will explain in detail how reclamation is growing in importance as customers look to fulfil their regulatory and legislative obligations under the F-Gas Regulations.
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CHILLVENTA 2016 PREVIEW Here it is again! Chillventa - the biggest collection of air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps and ventilation products, solutions and services in Europe. Here’s a rundown of some of what you will find this year in Nuremburg, Germany.
High pressure plate heat exchanger from thermowave
The high pressures associated with natural refrigerants in cooling systems have long been a talking point in the industry. Germany plate heat exchanger manufacturer, thermowave, has a new solution for just such applications, namely the thermolinePlus which is good for cooling applications up to 63 bar. The heat exchanger is small, light and has a low refrigerant charge. Find thermowave at Chillventa in Hall 7, stand 124
New ammonia heat pumps series from GEA GEA has a new series of ammonia heat pumps for internal installation going into production soon. GEA’s RedAstrum heat pump keeps the ammonia in the plant room with the heat distribution through a water circuit. That means the application range of the heat pump is greater. The RedAstrum is perfect for industrial applications where you need hot water at temperatures between 55 and 80 °C. The RedAstrum heat pump appears to have a high COP too. Find GEA in Hall 7 on stands 306 and 504
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Monitoring the oil concentration in cooling processes
Anyone working with lubrication in compressors for air conditioning systems knows that the oils reduce cooling effectiveness. And, you have to monitor oil content to know the best oil circulation ratio. Manual sampling and offline analysis is virtually impossible. Sounds tough to do, right? Yes, and how do you do it? SensoTech has a solution, its LiquiSonic OCR analyzer. With it, you can monitor the oil circulation ratio ‘online and directly’ using sonic velocity measurement. Install the LiquiSonic in the pipeline and use with a pressure transducer to do the monitoring. Find out more from SensoTech’s stand in Hall 5, stand 119
Advanced Engineering’s coil cleaning and R32 service equipment It will be hard to miss the Advanced Engineering stand at Chillventa this year. The company has the biggest stand out of all the UK exhibitors. A2L refrigerant-compatible maintenance equipment is a big feature, including the new safe and fast Promax RG6-E recovery unit. Also, Advanced Engineering will have the R32-ready vacuum pumps from Robinair, as well as A2L-compatible leak detectors from TIF. Find Advanced Engineering in Hall 5, stand 212
Monitoring the oil concentration in cooling processes
Energy and HVACR controls specialist, RDM (Resource Data Management) is hosting a group of its expert distributors from around the world on its stand at Chillventa this year. They include Coexens, Delta Technics, Ecochill, Innodaten and Seton who specialize in natural refrigeration technologies, thermal management solutions, quality management systems for retail, medical technology, and systems integration for commercial and industrial refrigeration. Find RDM in Hall 5, stand 236
NeNew transcritical CO2 safety products, oil controllers, sensors and probes New transcritical CO2 safety products, oil controllers, sensors and probes Henry Technologies is showing a new range of new transcritical CO2 safety device products, its new range of IntelOil electronic oil controllers and level sensors. In addition, the company will have an extended rnge of liquid leel probes on its stand. Find Henry Technologies in Hall 6, stand 228
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ABOUT THE WHISPER The Javac Whisper is one of the most versatile hand held leak detectors on the market today. It works by locating sources of ultrasonic disturbance through the use of sophisticated ultrasonic/electronic circuitry.
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Leaks create collisions between molecules entering or exiting an orifice, so regardless of vacuum, refrigerant, or nitrogen pressure testing, we have a good chance of locating them. The unit is sensitive to ultrasound (40.5 kHz) and is unaffected by audible noise. This allows it to be used in noisy environments, such as plant rooms and when systems are running. The Whisper has sensitivity adjustment, which decreases background interference through (INC) internal noise control, allowing it to pick up the strongest and closest signals. The Whisper is battery operated and supplied with a rubber extension hose and standard ear phones for use in noisy areas. To get the best from the unit requires a little practice, but adhering to the instructions will produce excellent results. Initially the unit should be passed across a suspected leak in a slow crossways action. If the ticking increases, indicating a possible disturbance, reduce the sensitivity until the rate returns to normal. Then move closer until the rate increase again. Very quickly the leak can be pin pointed.
In noisy environments, or if it’s suspected that external noise frequency is effecting the detection process, the hose wand can be fitted. This narrows down the angle of detection but this isn’t a problem, provided we have a good idea of where the leak may be located, such as a pipe braze or compression fitting. Applications are not confined to refrigerants; it is safe to use with all gasses and liquids and is especially useful for detecting leakage in ventilation ducting, bearing noise, internal valve leakages, solenoid operations and electrical arcing. For instance a fan motor can be checked for wear whilst running. Any noise from air movement through the blades can be tuned out, allowing the Whisper to pick up the high frequency caused by a rough running bearing.
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of manufacturing. The new DUAL VOLTAGE technology enables a quick and easy switch between 110v to 240v on site. An industry first “X-CONNECT TECHNOLOGY” protects the XTR-PRO-DV’s vital components against incorrect For more information visit voltage www.javac.co.uk or all good refrigeration wholesalers. e.g. 240v supply when switched to 110v. Suitable for all CFCs/ HCFC’s and HFC’s SAME GREAT RECOVERY RATES WWW.JAVAC.CO.UK JAVAC Tools Talk.indd 30
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Tell us about your background?
Before joining A-Gas I worked in the chemical and offshore industries. It could be said that I was born to be an engineer as I have always enjoyed building and fixing things. When I first graduated I was working for a company that made burners
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for the glass industry. I then worked on improving power station efficiency but this was mostly office based â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and working in an office was not why I became an engineer. I moved on to the oil and gas industry. However, I joined A-Gas last year when the wheels came off this industry. What I do now is definitely my ideal job.
What qualifications do you have?
I have a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering combined with an MPhil related to Mathematical Modelling. I am a member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer.
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We have a flexible engineering team at A-Gas tackling a wide range of jobs. I don’t have what you would call a typical day; work can involve anything from designing new systems, finding and buying the parts we need, helping to build new plant, commissioning, assisting with maintenance work and supporting the junior engineers. Currently working with me is a graduate and a student engineer. I troubleshoot on existing equipment too and try to keep in touch with colleagues who are using what we design and build to get their feedback on the system.
What jobs have you been working on recently?
I designed and built a new-generation filling station in Bristol – that’s the equipment used at A-Gas for filling the cylinders with gas. I am currently working on projects to recycle recovered refrigerant. We are making new systems to clean up the refrigerant that comes back to us for ready for re-use – we remove contaminants and separate components. With the latest F-Gas Regulations, recycling refrigerants is growing in importance and will continue to do so.
What do you like about your job?
I like the variety of work that comes my way at A-Gas. The physical side is part of the fun and I enjoy the build and maintenance aspect. My training at A-Gas has covered many things, from my F-Gas City & Guilds
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qualification, fitting steel tubes, through to working on the software that controls the systems and driving forklift trucks. I like sitting down with a blank piece of paper and sketching something out with a pencil. You can start off with something really simple, work out the detail, build it and then make it operational. Our new filling station at A-Gas was a project very much like that. There’s a lot of satisfaction in working in a team, ending up with something that works well and being told by the guys using it that they are happy with what you have delivered.
Do you have time for a job and a family? Yes, I am married to Mark. We have two children, Lorna (12) and Jamie (8). Working and looking after a family is challenging but I’ve always looked to get the best of both worlds. We have help at home with the domestic chores as I’d rather spend my time with the children than gardening or cleaning.
How do we encourage more women to take up a career in refrigeration?
was choosing my A-Levels most girls who liked sciences ended up studying biology rather than physics which makes it more difficult to get into engineering later in life. I enjoy what I do because of the variety it offers and I get quite a buzz out of it. It is a rewarding and enjoyable career for a woman in the refrigeration industry. I believe that there’s nothing to stop a woman being successful in our industry. In my various roles in engineering I’ve come across nothing that I could not do because of my gender. I’ve been fortunate that I’ve always had positive working relationships. I’ve come to the conclusion that most people are just concerned about whether you can do the job.
What’s your next career move?
I’ve never been focused purely on moving into management. I would rather concentrate on having a varied technical role and a job that challenges me. I definitely have this at A-Gas. I believe that as long as you are doing a job that you enjoy – and one that pays reasonably well – that’s the important thing.
When I was at university there were more females studying chemical engineering than any other type of engineering and I chose it because of the variety it offers. I think the issue of attracting more women into engineering and keeping them there needs to be addressed in schools. When I
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EJM UPGRADES QUORN REFRIGERATION PROCESS When a high profile brand decides to shut its production line down for two weeks to upgrade its spiral chiller and freezers, you know it has not taken that decision lightly. To stop their production takes years of planning, and, it needs a high level of trust in their suppliers to deliver a better solution on time and within budget.
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hat is what EJM Engineered Systems Ltd. had achieved when I went to visit the project for Quorn, the meat-free protein foods manufacturer based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire on a chilly day in May. Quorn is a big consumer brand and makes several thousand items of its food products every day via the four production lines. Once made, the food is cooked in continuous ovens then has to be chilled first, then
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frozen before being packaged and shipped to customers. The cooling/freezing process happens in spiral chillers and freezers which bring the product down from approximately 90°C to -18°C in under an hour. The production rate for this particular line is in the order of 3000 kg/hour. The spiral chiller and freezer circulate air around the products, which means they cool quickly. The industrial refrigeration system has to be reliable, efficient and hygienic to deal with the product volume.
Quorn realised that they needed to change their evaporators which were coming to the end of their life-cycles. The spiral chiller had four evaporators, and the freezer had six connected to the patented LVS units supplied initially by FMC FoodTech. Over time they had worn out, and Quorn needed to ensure they would continue to be efficient and hygienic to enable them to maintain the high quality of their products. But, replacing the evaporators would mean halting production. EJM is no stranger to Quorn’s production facility in North Yorkshire. The company has worked with Quorn for several years, supplying them with numerous refrigeration solutions for their different processing lines and storage chambers. EJM’s in-depth knowledge of the customer, the site and the technology made the challenge easier, but no less daunting. Continued on page 36
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The lift and shift team moves an old unit
The original plan was to remove and replace the evaporators during daytime hours which would take a month. Removing them was a complex task which involved taking down walls and ceilings to be able to bring in plant and the replacement units, detaching the electrics and controls from the spirals and refrigeration system. Each evaporator weighed 1200 kgs, and unique platforms were built for the ‘lift and shift’ team to be able to take out and replace the evaporators, which involved sliding each one out onto the bespoke platform meticulously and safely.
Tight Deadline
However, the client insisted that the whole operation had to take place within a window of two weeks to minimise the impact on production. When your core business is affected, it is understandable that you would want to make the change as quickly as possible. Before the EJM team began removing the heat exchangers, they had to evacuate the refrigerant (ammonia, in this case) from the chiller and freezer plants into the high-pressure refrigerant receiver to make the area safe for the team. Once the area was made safe, EJM implemented their detailed plan to replace the heat exchangers, which now required a double shift system working 24 hours each day to cut the total time needed by half. In the meantime, EJM had designed and fabricated new, stainless steel heat exchangers manufactured to exacting standards and dimensions, which they shipped to the Quorn site. The team prepared the units outside in readiness for a quick turnaround.
Attention to Detail
The attention to detail that EJM’s project team gave to the project was
mesmerising. Every aspect of the project had been thought through, from design to manufacturing to movement to implementation. But, without the careful approach to planning, meeting the client’s deadline may not have been possible. When I visited the site, the team removed the evaporators from the spiral freezer section. The lift and shift team had had to build two platforms to extract the coils. The spiral chiller had a different configuration where the coils were much higher up than the coils for the freezer. With all of the challenges of the project, EJM replaced the new units on time and within the budget, which meant that Quorn could get production running again quickly. The practical aspects of the project are impressive in themselves. What is more impressive is the trust that the EJM team has developed with their client. Stopping a production line puts a halt to how a company generates sales. If EJM had overrun their plan in any way, Quorn’s business would have been interrupted with potential implications on their sales, but EJM’s team delivered their promises. That’s how you build trust with your customers when you work on their mission critical processes.
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HOW REVOLUTIONARY AIR E MAKE UK BUILDINGS MORE E Jim Smyth, CEO at onesynergy, creator of the PAVEL air extraction unit, discusses how ground-breaking air ventilation components can combat high energy prices and consumption levels.
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nergy consumption in buildings and properties continues to spiral, despite warnings of an energy shortage, and the damaging effect it is having on our environment. Between 2014 and 2015, energy consumption in the UK grew by 1.9 percent. Not only is the consumption of energy increasing, but so is its price. Market experts at ICIS, an independent authority on UK electricity market pricing, have revealed that in the second quarter of 2016, the price of gas climbed 29 percent, while wholesale electricity prices swelled 25 percent . The price of energy and its consumption is clearly a pertinent issue for the UK.
New builds and existing buildings must prioritise energy efficiency
Buildings must become more energy efficient. The Concerted Action for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (CA EPBD) is an organisation which aims to reduce energy use in European buildings through the exchange of knowledge and best practise in energy efficiency and energy savings. This organisation has set out its own goals for new builds to follow in Europe – that all public buildings should be Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) by 2018, and that every new building should adopt this criteria by 2020. However, when it comes to the energy efficiency of buildings, finding ways to retrofit existing
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The need for energy efficient and sustainable products has been met with the introduction of innovatively designed, natural air extraction units, where air is moved by natural forces into the building through ventilation, and leaves the building through cowls or vertical ducts. These groundbreaking air extraction units overcome the inefficiencies, not only of the traditional inlet or fan ventilation options, but also standard air extraction units. Thanks to their aerodynamic design, these pioneering air extraction units can halve the energy consumption of the extractor fan; dramatically reducing energy costs for the building. The question is, exactly how does the design of these ground-breaking units differ from the standard units?
Modern air extraction units explained buildings is equally as important. The UK government have stated that they are aiming for an 80 percent reduction in emissions by 2050, and if these targets are to be met, 28 million buildings must be retrofitted . This highlights that there are considerable opportunities in both the new build and retrofit market to combat energy inefficiencies.
Shift in energy-efficient ventilation technology
Improving ventilation and heating components in buildings can greatly impact energy usage. In the farming and agricultural sector in particular, it is heavily populated with inefficient ventilation systems such as wall and ceiling inlets, monopitch buildings and mechanical fans – all of which are tricky to maintain. This lack of proper ventilation can be detrimental in live environments.
Standard units impose additional running costs for the building’s owner due to the extractor fan having to work tirelessly to overcome the associated pressure drop. However, these newer units instead contain patented technology. This means that the unit can achieve optimum air flow efficiency via the gradual deceleration of air and its gentle diffusion into the surrounding air at low velocity. The installation of this revolutionary air ventilation component would therefore mean that the extractor fan would not have to work as hard, saving both energy and money. Whilst this may sound like a high-tech and expensive solution, in fact, the payback for innovative products such as these are minimal. According to current electricity prices, the building owner would receive a return on their investment within two years. These innovative products are suitable for a whole range of environments, from
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require minimal maintenance. These units can also be assembled at the point of fixing and do not require lifting equipment to raise and position on top of a roof. The aesthetics of a building is also an important consideration when choosing to invest in ventilation products, especially for retail spaces, offices and residential properties. These units are ideal as they come in a wide variety of colours, and can be bespoke designed to match each individual space.
Forward-thinking air extraction units are the future for the 21st century energy market
The price of energy for the UK is likely to experience some turbulence in the coming years, as its energy system attempts to recover from the closure of several power plants. However, if UK businesses and homes invest in these innovative air extraction units, then the price of energy will be less of a concern as consumption levels will automatically drop. Energy-efficient and aerodynamic air ventilation components are the future.
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BITZER KEEPS SUSHI COOL AT LOWER COST Ten Bitzer Ecostar condensing units are now helping a major supplier of Japanese sushi to UK customers to keep their produce refrigerated more efficiently.
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he sushi company’s processing plant is in London where it processes thousands of tons of raw fish, which it imports from Japan and supplies to a major retailer. The client chose contractor Cold Control to supply a more efficient refrigeration solution. The contractor chose Bitzer Ecostar condensing units becuase of their high energy efficiency, reliability and small footprint.
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Cold Control’s technical director, Laurie Fisk said: “Given the scale of the installation in terms of power requirements, the importance of impeccable hygiene standards, and limitations for siting external plant, the Ecostar units offered an ideal solution. It enabled us to pack a lot of cooling power into a relatively small space, while significantly cutting the end user’s energy costs compared with conventional equipment.”
The ten Ecostar condensing units provide the cooling for preparation areas and cold rooms. Two standard size Bitzer condensing units serve a blast cooler and freezer room. In total, the cooling capacity of all the plant is 420kW. It took three months to install the plant, and there was no disruption to the sushi company’s existing operations. The reason Bitzer’s Ecostar condensing units are so efficient is a combination of the intelligent control system, which
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matches cooling output with demand precisely. This makes big savings on energy costs. The EC fans cooling the condensers make a big difference compared to traditional kit. Cold Control estimates that the Bitzer Ecostar plant will save about 30% on the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy costs, which will have a big impact of the lifetime costs of the solution. The contractor anticipates that they will need to install more Bitzer units in the near future as demand for sushi grows in the UK.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked with Ecostar units on a number of projects before, in particular on climatic test chambers for universities. These applications require very close control of parameters such as temperature and humidity. With its inverter drive and EC fan control, Ecostar delivers this and provides reliable, energy efficient cooling end users can depend on.â&#x20AC;?
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PEACE OF MIND DOES EXIST. IT’S CALLED CERTIFICATION.
ENJOY CERTIFIED QUALITY IN YOUR EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM. Third-party certified performance data is instrumental to enable transparency, allow fair comparison, and highlight the true energy costs. The COOLING TOWER certification programme “Eurovent Certified Performance” helps eliminate over-sizing and expensive customer verification tests due to underperforming uncertainty, while keeping operating costs under control. This programme responds to the Ecodesign regulations.
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OF YOUR REFRIGERATION PLANT By Alan Jackson and Stewart Bonner from BJA Refrigeration Consultants Refrigeration plant is a significant investment. Relatively simple measures can be taken to protect and extend its life. Refrigerant retro-fit
EU 517/2014 (F-gas Regulations) will enforce reductions in the supply of high GWP refrigerants – measured in TCO2e, it is recommended that operators seek advice on existing equipment and where possible explore the opportunities to replace the refrigerant for one that has a lower global warming potential (GWP). If refrigerant replacement works are engaged, following the recovery of the existing refrigerant, it is recommended that all elastomeric seals; liquid level receiver gaskets, solenoid valve seals and system flange seals are replaced. Following replacement, best practice should be followed with a vacuum being applied to remove air, other non-condensable gases and residual moisture from the system. When charging with the new refrigerant, care should be taken to ensure that the correct evaporator exit and compressor suction superheat is set for reliable operation. Oil levels should be observed to verify that oil is returning in a satisfactory manner. It is also important to monitor the quality of liquid refrigerant at the site glass, once settled there should be no bubbles present at the site glass that may indicate flashing-off. The system can then be leak tested, once system integrity has been established, a permanent and clear label identifying the systems refrigerant and oil types must be fitted.
Inverter technology
Though not a new initiative a wise investment to existing plant is to fit a compressor inverter to control the otherwise fixed speed of a compressor motor. An inverter reduces the number of stop-start cycles that contribute to excessive wear and breakdowns.
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The appointment of a refrigeration service provider is carefully considered, aspects taken into account by end users include a contractor: ₀ Reputation ₀ Ability to respond within an agreed time scale in the event of a plant fault ₀ Understanding of your business needs Plant investment should be viewed for the long term, and as such it would be sensible to invest time in a collaborative working relationship between operator and service provider.
Maintenance inspections
Alan Jackson, BJA Refrigeration Consultants
Alarm and monitoring
An alarm and monitoring system provides a constant data stream of performance, energy consumption and system errors. Because the data is collected in real time, it is not only possible to maintain system operation at a visible and optimum level, but it can also be used forecast faults and address them as performance drifts beyond its set point parameters.
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A robust preventative maintenance programme should be high on an operator’s agenda when it comes to extending the in-life service of refrigeration plant.
With proper support and mentoring, some daily and weekly inspection checks can be carried out by the operator to extend plant life, and these include: ₀ Interrogate the alarm log on the monitoring system daily; some reoccurring alarms may need further investigation by your service provider, others may be nuisance alarms, an example of this is an over temperature cold room due its door being left open ₀ Via the alarm and monitoring system, note the suction pressure and temperature, and compare these to the set-point parameters ₀ Ensure that there is nothing obstructing access to plant ₀ Cleanliness of plant – with particular emphasis on the condenser fins ₀ Ensure condenser fans are operational ₀ Ensure there is no excessive vibration ₀ Integrity of pipe work to and from the refrigeration plant (look out for excessive vibration) ₀ Listen out for unfamiliar noise as this could be a sign of bearing wear ₀ Inspect visual alarm lights Continued on page 44
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Where concerns arise from these checks, an operator should consult their service provider. Bi-annual checks carried out by the service provider to extend plant life include: ₀ A thorough refrigerant leak inspection (dependant on the potential of a refrigerants TCO2e, this may require this inspection to be at a more frequent interval) ₀ Inspection and testing of all safety devices, with confirmation of operation of all evaporator high level cut outs, oil failure, low pressure cut out, high pressure cut out, oil temperature cut out, high discharge temperature cut out, receiver safety device and all temperature controls ₀ Compressor oil changes ₀ I nspection of plant headers ₀ Condenser maintenance – including a full clean of the fins to ensure good air flow ₀ nspect and clean all condensate drains ₀ Check for dirt or ice formation on evaporators – clean / initiate defrost as necessary
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₀ An inspection of all electrical control terminals and connections ₀ A review of the alarm and monitoring system to ensure operation is commensurate with the outside temperature ₀ Ensure the system is adequately charged with refrigerant ₀ Replace suction filter and liquid line drier cores.
Summary
Through adopting a robust preventative maintenance programme and sensible initiatives it is possible to extend plant life. The programme should be continuous with all inspection visits being recorded, and where necessary the documentation of any corrective action taken. Different levels of service contract exist, with the most desirable being a fully comprehensive one. Typically, these include all works plus the labour and material content of any breakdowns and repairs during normal working hours. This is particularly useful in allowing an operator to accurately forecast their monthly and annual maintenance expenditure, and, of course, provides complete peace of mind.
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NITRILE RUBBER MATERIALS AWARDED GREEN GUIDE ‘A’ RATING The BRE (Building Research Establishment) has added a category for pipe insulation materials to their Green Guide to Specification, with nitrile rubber insulation products such as Armaflex flexible elastomeric foams (FEFs), receiving an A rating.
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n ‘A’ rating provides verification of a material’s low environmental impact, helping specifiers to design and install sustainable and energy efficient building services.
The Green Guide (4th edition) ratings compare the environmental impact of construction products on a scale of A+ to E, with A+ referring to products with the lowest environmental impact and E rated products having a more detrimental effect. The A rating assigned to nitrile rubber insulation materials is relevant for Armacell’s Armaflex product ranges, including AF/Armaflex Class O flexible insulation for condensation control and energy saving, Armaflex Ultima for reduced smoke density in the event of fire, HT/Armaflex for elevated operating temperatures and NH/Armaflex halogenfree insulation suitable for marine and data centre applications. Green Guide ratings are determined by a number of factors, taking into account the whole lifecycle of the product, from manufacture to disposal. The assessment takes into account 13 impact categories when assessing a material, namely climate change; water extraction; mineral resource extraction; stratospheric ozone depletion; human toxicity; ecotoxicity to fresh water; ecotoxicity to land; nuclear waste; waste disposal; fossil fuel depletion; eutrophication; photochemical ozone creation and acidification. Mat04 under the Materials section of the Green Guide refers to insulation products
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and aims: “To recognise and encourage the use of thermal insulation which has a low embodied environmental impact relative to its thermal properties.” The points available for each Green Guide rating range from 0 for an E, through to 3 for an A+. Provision is also made within the Mat 04 section for products that have an independently verified EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) to receive a points uplift of 0.75 (for a tier 2, cradle to gate declaration such as those carried out for Armaflex products). An EPD assesses the environmental impacts of a product through its Life Cycle, taking into account the manufacturing, transportation, assembly, use, removal and recycling or disposal of the product. “Achieving an A rating in the Green Guide enables building services engineers to specify nitrile rubber insulation materials as a sustainable option,” said Anthony Barnett, Technical Marketing Manager at Armacell. “Being an independently verified FEF insulation
with the highest water vapour resistance and lowest thermal conductivity ratings, ensures Armaflex offers the best longterm solution for ACR applications and a highly efficient option for heating and ventilation services.” Nitrile rubber pipe insulation materials achieve an A rating for domestic heating & hot water (Element 1635800004), Buildings other than Domestic (BOTD) hot water (Element 1636810004), BOTD heating (Element 1637820004), BOTD Chilled Water 10°C (Element 1638830004), BOTD Chilled Water 5°C (Element 1639840004), BOTD Chilled Water 0°C (Element 1640850004). To view the Green Guide ratings for all types of insulation see www.thegreenguide.org.uk For more information of Armacell’s Armaflex, closed cell insulation, visit: www.armacell.co.uk.
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Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ The 6th National ACR & Heat Pump Awards is a popular industry awards event. Every, year, it’s a sell out, good fun and a great networking event! WHY ATTEND?
WHAT ABOUT THE JUDGES?
This event is not only extremely authoritative and professionally run. It is by far the most entertaining of its type.
1. All judges are leaders in their fields and benefit from the knowledge and experience drawn from across the sector.
1. You can’t meet customers and prospects if you are not there - The National ACR & Heat Pump Awards is a brilliant networking opportunity. Don’t miss out on meeting up.
2. Their scrutiny is rigorous in seeking out the best.
2. It is great value for money – Being held in Birmingham means the costs for travel, dinner, hotels and entertainment are very reasonable, so it’s easier to justify the time and investment.
WHEN AND WHERE?
3. Entertain your team and customers – Having a good time is great for relationships. The National ACR & Heat Pump Awards’ entertainment is great fun.
3. A top group with no ‘conflict of interest’ with entries – a sacrosanct measure.
The Town Hall, Birmingham
Thursday 26th January 2017
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KEEPING CUSTOMERS CONTENT WITH THEIR HVAC SOLUTIONS The ACR Journal visited e2 (Environmental Engineering Ltd) in Mansfield to discover how they have continued to work on so many innovative projects.
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teven Dale, Managing Director has been in the HVAC industry for more than 30 years. This family run business is also supported by Steve’s wife, Sandra, financial director and Tom Spencer, Sandra’s son who is Projects Manager. Russell Langthorne, Sales Director joined the company just over two years ago.
It could be said, this team, which includes the office staff, installers and engineers, and recently a newly appointed apprentice, put their clients’ needs first and work hard to exceed their expectations. Russell says: “Our clients tell us, the reason why they continue to use us, is because we care. Our business has been built on our belief that we are only as good as our last job. So we ensure 100 percent client satisfaction on every project. We have grown within the past decade through recommendation and retention of valued clients.” e2 specialises in work from initial consultation and specification through to installation, completion, training and ongoing maintenance. They work to reach a solution to budget, and strive to meet building regulations, as well as BREEAM and LEED requirements, where necessary. The company has picked up important accreditations too: ₀ e2 is an ISO accredited company holding ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001. ₀ They are registered with a number of SSIP schemes including, CHAS and SAFE CONTRACTOR.
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And, e2 has developed an in-house health and safety ethos called SHAW, which stands for ‘Safely Home After Work’. SHAW is a program for its employees designed to protect them, their contractors and members of the public.
Renewables Training
The next big thing for e2 is the opening of their bespoke training centre, which offers clients and engineers the opportunity to learn more about air source heat pumps, underfloor heating and the technology behind the systems.
Happy Customers
But, it is not just the e2 team that’s happy. Their customers sing their praises. Julia Alcock from Walthamstow Hall said: “We have been impressed with E2’s proactive attitude and prompt response in dealing with this project from conception to completion. E2 have worked with the School to achieve an economic solution that fulfilled the brief and to ensure
timescales were met. They have been reliable and courteous at all times.” James Merrit, director of the John Merrit Group Plc, said: “Just a quick note to say a big thank you for the excellent work we have recently experienced from your team. Our staff hardly knew they were here and we had very little office disruption. A very professional and competitively priced service as always.” Huw Jones from Rugeley Power Station stated: “E2 worked well on the project. The standard was always of the highest, and their excellent attitude to safety was demonstrated throughout the project. I would recommend E2 for a quality product!” And, Piers Grummet, managing director of Stoelzle Flacconage said: “E2 installed passive cooling to a 5 line bottle manufacturing hall and separate systems into 3 decoration halls. The physical task of manufacturing glass bottles creates high ambient temperatures meaning shop floor staff were regularly working in hot uncomfortable environment. “E2 designed a ducted ventilation system providing 5 Air changes per hour as well as directing external ambient air directly into the individual work space, therefore creating both a cooling and drying effect and offering a much more comfortable working environment gaining a ‘thumbs up’ from all involved.” Some of their projects were so unique that they have entered them into the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2017. Read more about them in future issues. To contact e2, call them on 01623 741900, or fax 01623 748168 or info@e2uk.com
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London tower blocks choose QRL RADIATORS FOR EFFICIENCY MAKEOVER As part of a £5.8 million regeneration project to enhance heating efficiency and slash bills by 50 percent, four 1960s tower blocks in North London have replaced their outdated electric underfloor heating systems with next-generation radiators – all matched with renewable heat sources.
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ocated in Brimsdown, Enfield, the four identical residential tower blocks were refurbished through a joint initiative between the London Borough of Enfield, renewable energy specialist Ice Energy and energy efficiency consultancy AgilityEco. The awardwinning Exeter Road Retrofit Project saw all four blocks – comprising 181 flats in total – undergo a series of extensive efficiency upgrades in a bid to tackle fuel poverty, raise heating standards and improve quality of life in the community. In addition to installing external wall insulation and double glazing, the renovation work included a complete overhaul of each property’s old, inefficient electric underfloor heating (UFH) system. The buildings are not connected to the mains gas grid, so Ice Energy designed a ground source heat pump (GSHP) solution, which uses natural energy stored underground as a renewable heat source.
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rankly, people and society are generally too selfish to make the decisions for themselves. Those which are required to reduce the production of CO2 and equivalent global warming gases for future generations. Ahead of that ‘perhaps’ controversial opinion, I think there is a whole other set of drivers that relate to energy pricing whether ‘base pricing’ or taxation influenced. Stir in a growing demand for cleaner air and things in the land of heating (synonymous with burning stuff ) are getting very interesting indeed. So what are the drivers? Basically; 1. Planet 2. Profit 3. People
The 3Ps or Social, Economic and Environmental (not quite as catchy).
Perhaps the 3Ps don’t need much explanation; but it basically means a balance between the three, so that there is sustainability in everything we do. The planet will still be here (and habitable to humans and the rest of the eco-system we share it with), the humans will be sustained in a ‘Maslow’s hierarchy of needs basis’ with access to resources and gainful employment. Whilst in good health and the financial systems needed for a functioning society are in balance with neither a short-term exploitation of
the other two factors nor a methodology of supporting the planet and people that is insolvent. This last point needs some explaining. Basically, for centuries we have had too much focus on energy being cheap and not clean enough. However, that statement in itself needs exploring as all systems typically have a mix of capital cost, maintenance cost and operational (fuel) cost. The status quo (gas boilers) are pretty cheap to buy and maintain but more expensive to run. Add in the hidden environmental costs of operation and we really should be redefining our solution.
SO… 1. What is the ‘view from the hill?’ 2. What is the landscape? 3. Is it a tranquil setting ‘One man and his dog?’
The answer is definitely not! And the chaos is about to begin. Let’s begin with some facts, or some reality. The COP21 requires an 80% decarbonisation of heating by 2050, but largely by 2035. Our economies are creaking. Our businesses are experiencing increasing levels of stealth taxation on fossil fuel. Why? Because the government need us to move forward from burning gas.
The ‘fracking question’ is over played and irrelevant, in a saving money context. It basically means a continued availability of local gas. At best, we retain the status quo of cheap gas with no added local environmental problems. Worst case is, we don’t have cheaper gas and have fouled our own nest. However, local fuel does bring attention to one of the least cited drivers in energy policy ‘macro economics’ but basically the economic effect of importing fuel or as it can be viewed ‘exporting cash’. Currency exposure alone should tell us this is a bad idea. So, as we have shifted from UK gas to imported gas, to other stuff such as imported biomass, we have missed a trick. Air quality is a big driver too. Put simply, gas in a boiler is clean. Any other combustion is dirtier. We already have air quality issues so this can’t be tolerated as a feature of future solutions. The national grid has evolved from something like 60 power generation plants to 600,000 of various shapes, fuels, operational periods and robustness. A grid management nightmare. At the same time we see the phasing down of some of the old guard, such as Longannet. Recently, for a short period, the UK had no electricity produced from coal. This was for the first time since the 19th century.
So what does this mean for heating solutions?
Well one option is to increase the efficiency of electricity generation with combined heat and power. A technique that improves
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Gas CHP stacks up, in part because making one’s own electricity is lower carbon than the grid. There have been some excellent studies by Paul Woods formerly of AECOM and Stuart Allison of ARUPS. But both conclude that when the grid decarbonises, the carbon efficiency
Aside from that, just ask the obvious questions aligned to this table about carbon footprint, cleanliness and future proof. There are huge questions around grid capacity but if we stop burning gas and use it in new high efficiency CCGT generations plants we get a 100 percent uplift in output versus a gas boiler.
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The top-up gas being centralised is less efficient than local gas boilers. Due to fact the boilers are not condensing boilers and the networks lose circa 10% of the heat, and of course require electrical pumps to move the water around. In addition, they stack up in part due to the avoidance of the Climate Change levy on electricity purchase...... except the levy was designed to reduce electricity consumption. Irrational really, when one thinks about it and likely to change, if gas consumption is to drop, as it doesn’t look like there will be a supply shortage. NOx or Nitrous oxide emissions are also higher than gas boilers and so the futuristic view of gas CHP isn’t likely to be serving our 2035 needs.
Well a conference at Warwick University on 10th and 11th October is a good start. Led by industry, for industry www.tinyurl.com/ futureenergysystems
Fuel Imports at scale
Not exactly 2035 ready;
So where do we go next?
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Maybe not, as the devices are quite expensive and need pretty high run hours to be viable. Circa 5000 per year, which means they are best sized to run lots and hence are often sized for utilisation, rather total heat delivery, resulting in fairly significant levels of top up from conventional boilers.
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Taking local gas engines first;
of gas CHP will be too low. Thinking back to all these new power stations online and those offline, the UK grid has dropped from a notional value of 500g/kWh electricity to circa 300g/kWh. The future lower grid has arrived. A gas boiler has a heat intensity of around 225g/kWh. A heat pump, with efficiency 3.5 on a 350g/KWh grid will deliver heat at 100g/kWh less than half a gas boiler. NOW!
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UK launches new TIU CPD Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) Ltd (RWC UK), the leading manufacturer of water control systems and plumbing solutions, has launched a new CPD seminar focusing on the use of Thermal Interface Units (TIUs), approved by three professional bodies. The new seminar ‘Understanding the use of Thermal Interface Units within Community Heating Networks’ has been specifically developed for consultants, specifiers and architects involved in designing heating and hot water systems in commercial or domestic premises, and is approved by CIBSE, RIBA and The CPD Certification Service.
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Condair will be previewing the world’s first condensing gas-fired steam humidifier on stand 502 in the HVAC hall at the UK Construction Week exhibition, 18-20th October, NEC. The new Condair GS recovers heat from exhaust gases to pre-heat its incoming water supply, saving energy and making it the most efficient gas-fired humidifier in the world. This forthcoming humidifier innovation is the latest in a series of new product developments made by Condair, formerly JS Humidifiers, over the last two years. Visitors to the Condair stand at HVAC 2016 will be able to see how this investment in its product technology has produced the most advanced range of humidifiers available.
Toshiba has launched a new mini-BMS system that opens a new area in user-friendly, high-level building controls for improved indoor comfort and building efficiency. Toshiba’s new mini-BMS is designed for use by people not familiar with air conditioning, enabling them to easily find their way around and take control. It is designed to work across all digital platforms, enabling users to access their system using a standard PC internet browser, a tablet or smartphone. Target sectors for the Toshiba mini-BMS include commercial offices, hospitals, leisure centres, restaurants, and premium residential apartments. To find out more or contact Toshiba visit www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk
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The auction raised £3,500 where guests bid for items including: ₀ A signed Leicester City shirt from the Premier League winning squad ₀ A Lewis Hamilton framed print ₀ Messi, Neymar and Suarez prints ₀ Messi Signed Print ₀ 2 x Signed Paul Gascoigne prints ₀ A signed Steven Gerrard print ₀ A signed Beckham England shirt ₀ Eubank vs Benn at Old Trafford signed print. TF Solutions’ guests donated over £800 and raised £260 in a sweepstake too. Anyone wishing to support the work TF Solutions does with the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice can donate online here: www.donnalouisetrust.org
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₀ Airedale Has New MD as Parkman Departs Leeds-based precision cooling specialist, Airedale, announced that Tony Cole is take to over as managing director on Clive Parkman’s departure. Tony Cole became Airedale’s operations director in 2011 having started as a systems analyst with the firm in 1990. He takes up his new post immediately and stated: We have a dedicated, highly-skilled workforce, industry leading manufacturing capabilities, a fantastic culture and strong values that are second to none. I look forward to continuing our ambitious plans to grow the business and pioneer innovative, market-leading, British engineered thermal solutions for our customers.” The company has been through challenging times recently after its main factory in Rawdon, just outside Leeds, was badly damaged in a fire. The company relocated in the city while it rebuilt its original site. Clive Parkman was credited with steering the company through this stage. Its customers were loyal too and stuck with the company. US-company, Modine, owns Airedale and its vice president of Building HVAC, Matt McBurney, said about Tony: “Tony has a wealth of experience and has been credited for shaping our manufacturing processes in the UK and South Africa. His passion for our principles and values, as well as familiarity with our culture, vision and strong leadership make him the ideal person to lead the overall strategic development of our business.” He concluded: “I would like to extend my thanks to Clive for all of his contributions to the business over his years as Managing Director. In particular, he demonstrated tremendous leadership throughout the period following the devastating fire that destroyed Airedale’s Leeds operations. He has left us in a strong position and with a host of talented people with which to build the Airedale Group’s future.” Clive Parkman has moved into a role as an ‘interim consultant’ and non-executive director.
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₀ Appointment and Promotion at CoolKit Burnley-based refrigerated vehicle manufacturer CoolKit continues its expansion with the appointment of Loredana Emmerson as marketing manager and the promotion of Mark Beaton to sales manager. Established in 2005, CoolKit provides refrigerated vans, fridge van conversions and van insulating kits to a wide sprectum of industries such as the food and drink, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and science sectors. CoolKit produces more than 1,500 insulating kits annually and employs more than 70 people on its 2.5 acre site. In the last year, the company has expanded its staff and facilities following an average 40 percent year-onyear growth over the last six years. With many new large contracts underway, the workforce has already grown by more than 50 percent in the last twelve months to more than 70 employees. Loredana Emmerson joins the company as marketing manager, bringing with her more than eight years’ experience in marketing roles for companies including Hillendale Landrover, Biodome International and Kirk Environmental. She says: “I’m very excited to be joining CoolKit, which is such a dynamic company and a real East Lancashire success story. We are looking to build upon our recent expansion and enter new market sectors and territories, so the marketing department is going to be very, very busy.” Mark Beaton has been with CoolKit since 2013 and has now been promoted to sales manager. He says: “Sales for CoolKit have never been better and are set to expand further. We have built a reputation for our vehicle conversions’ quality, for features including thermal integrity, light weight, durability, versatility and strength. These features deliver a range of benefits to buyers which include industry-leading cooling performance, high payload, long life and high residual value characteristics.”
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₀ Bitzer UK appoints Samantha Buckell to support and marketing role Bitzer UK has appointed Samantha Buckell as personal assistant to managing director Kevin Glass, with particular responsibility for marketing. Samantha joins Bitzer UK following 14 years with Arup, where she served in senior administrative and HR positions in the company’s London headquarters. In her new role, in addition to acting as PA she has responsibility for marketing activity and event and project planning. Kevin Glass said: “Sam brings a wealth of experience to Bitzer UK, which will prove invaluable as we position the business for continued growth. I am delighted to welcome her to the friendly and dynamic team in Milton Keynes.” Outside work, Samantha enjoys family trips to the coast and is learning to drive.
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