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Ventilation, Emissions & Recycling
Incorporated in April 2007, GenAir UK is an independently owned specialist rental company operating from three strategically placed depots; Motherwell, Slough and in the West Midlands. Their safety and quality is reinforced by their registration to ISO 9001 standards. The GenAir management team has a collective 140 years’ experience in the compressed air markets.
In an acknowledgement of the stricter emission regulations in London and in other major towns and cities, GenAir has brought to market noise and carbon free air compressors. The company is also keen to assert their own environmental aspirations, recognising the need to supply more fuel efficient machinery. GenAir have invested over £1m from its own development funds to design a fleet of electric mobile compressors, each ideally suited to deliver clean, sound reduced compressed air in a range between 7 to 13 Bar. The project was initiated by GenAir’s managing director and fully supported by his technical director and project manager. These individually designed compressors have a working pressure of 190psi with a maximum free air delivery of up to 393cfm. With a whisper quiet noise level of just 67dB (A) and protected in a fully weatherproof canopy, these brand new units are perfect for use in all situations and particularly in areas governed by emission and noise rules.
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The compressors boast compact dimensions of 2400 (Length) x 1330 (Width) x 1660mm (Height) and weigh just 1600kg. They will continue to operate in extreme temperatures from minus 25º to plus 50Cº and their built-in after cooler and water separator will eliminate up to 70% of moisture. This will help with delivering superior air quality for improved performance, which helps to lower C02 emissions.
For effective operation, the GenAir sets require electricity power at 125 amps to work at 7–10 Bar and a slight increase to 150 amps for 10-13 Bar. The controls have been designed to be completely user friendly. There are many advantages for using an electric compressor as opposed to a diesel powered set. Because most diesel sets can only run for about 12 hours before they need refuelling, their fuel levels will require constant monitoring, which distracts an operator away from more important tasks. As GenAir’s electric compressors run entirely free from fuel, the environmental damage from diesel spillage is completely eliminated. To learn more about the GenAir range of air compressors call 08447750890, visit www.genair.co.uk. or Email:sales@genair.co.uk
GenAir Emission Free Air Compressors
GenAir has a complete range of ‘Low Emission Zone’ (LEZ) diesel and electric powered sets, which meet with the stringent emission regulations now being enforced in London and elsewhere.
for contractors requiring compressed air in sensitive environments, such as an oil refinery, GenAir have sets fitted with Chalwyn Valves and spark Arrestors making them completely acceptable in these situations. After Cooler And wAter sepArAtors
After coolers and water separators will eliminate up to 70% of moisture. this will help with delivering superior air quality for improved performance. desiCCAnt dryers
GenAir also has a fleet of desiccant dryers. desiccant air dryers adsorb moisture from the compressed air flow and through desiccant material in a reversible process, which makes them just right for use in subfreezing conditions or where processes require extremely dry air.
CONTACT Genair UK Ltd
Head Office: Unit 28 & 29 Prothero Works, Bilport Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0NT UK Tel: 0844 775 0890 • www.genair.co.uk • Email: sales@genair.co.uk
• Launch of the new N series of hot water heating units - The Rinnai SENSEI water heater range offers a new, more compact and enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation and enhanced operational performance and importantly increased levels of serviceability. All the components within the Sensei are designed and manufactured by Rinnai. This ensures maximum quality and reliability from the industry leader in commercial continuous flow water.
• Launch of the A series of domestic hot water heating units • Launch of the Zen and Zen
Plus home hot water & heating system which marries established and proven manufacture durability with new technologies to offer great energy efficiencies, user control and, importantly, unparalleled level of comfort. The Rinnai
Zen and Zen Plus system will increase comfort and reduce energy usage whilst also providing a highly economically solution for today’s changing marketplace.
• Launch of the Trust Partnership with the formation of an installer network specifically for its domestic product range, the
Zen & Zen Plus. The installer domestic partnership network includes all bona fide, Gas
Safe registered, installers of residential heating and hot water units and systems. The launch is complementary to the recent introduction of the Rinnai Zen and Zen Plus domestic heating hot water system.
The Rinnai range of hot water heating products are manufactured to the highest possible quality standards which ensures a long working life. Our reliability and commitment to customer service excellence is the industry standard.
Rinnai is the UK leader in ErP ‘A’ rated continuous flow hot water heating units. The company makes and sells over 12 million gas appliances every year, which are distributed globally to all parts of the world and are all
ISO 9001 and ISO 1400I certified (International standard for environmental management systems).
Backed with extensive warranties and fully qualified service teams, Rinnai is the first choice for continuous flow hot water, providing the most energy and economically efficient solution by using individual or multiple manifolded appliances.
“Rinnai employ innovative manufacturing and testing techniques to deliver unparalleled levels of safety, comfort and efficiency. With the Rinnai Continuous Flow Hot Water System, you will never run out of hot water,” adds Chris Goggin for the
company.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.RINNAIUK.COM
Models from Air Vent Technology’s extensive range of heat recovery units are suited for installation into residential/commercial premises, ie schools, student accommodation, hospitals, hotels, factories, sports and leisure facilities etc.
Ensuring that buildings are properly ventilated and keeping heat loss to a minimum during winter months, the new range of Infinity® low profile heat recovery units (HRPSL/EC) are available in 10 standard sizes with airflow up to 4.33 m3 / sec. They combine low energy with very high efficiency (incorporating an EC motor). Internal models with side access are standard, but they can be manufactured with bottom access, or for a stacked arrangement, and for external installation (HRRSL/EC). EHB or LPHW heater batteries are available pre-wired to speed controllers and isolators for straightforward electrical connections. These units are manufactured in AVT’s Andover factory to ISO9001 Standard, using the latest technology for the ultimate in energy saving and low specific fan powers. All conform to ErP Directive requirements. Air Vent Technology Ltd has helped in the design of a sophisticated ventilation system to suit the requirements of the kiln room area of a fish processing plant in Plymouth. The system needed to be able to cope with the all the special demands likely to be encountered during operation. The air handling units chosen and installed have separate extract fans specifically to serve the kiln room area. The units were fully treated inside and out to give protection against the high salt content of the air at this coastal location. Additionally, a high level of filtration was required to comply with food audit regulations. The extract unit was supplied with “motor-outof-airstream” to offer additional protection and longer life against the harsh extract conditions and high ambient temperatures. The units were installed in a stacked configuration with the extract AHU unit above the supply AHU unit. AVT’s team can design suitable ventilation for a huge variety of locations. The Company has had one of its custom-built units installed in the plantroom of a biogas operation, and with the facility of being able to protect units against sea air, is able to provide ventilation units for use on oil rigs! AVT can design ventilation schemes from small to large, providing a total, compatible package, thus guaranteeing a quality ventilation solution. AND with its Site Engineering Services Department can install, maintain, service, refurbish and repair ALL types of air handling units.
New packaging improves handling for Ravatherm XPS X insulation
Ravago Building Solutions has introduced new packaging which makes light work of offloading and unpacking.
At the same time as unveiling the new name for its market-leading insulation products – Ravatherm XPS X – Ravago Building Solutions has invested heavily in developing the new packaging.
“We listened to our customers, and as Ravago we implemented the changes,” says Richard Powell, Roofing Sales Manager, Ravago Building Solutions. “After studying how our customers were handling our products, we made some changes to the packaging so it is simpler to unload our deliveries and break them down into smaller sizes.” “It’s a true success in customer relations, where listening to our customers is the key,” says Richard Powell. “We had been in discussions for some time and were delighted that Ravago installed the new packaging equipment so quickly after acquiring Dow Building Solutions European XPS business in December 2018. It demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing high quality services as well as products.”
Ravago acquired Dow Building Solutions European XPS business in December 2018
The new packaging places the Ravatherm XPS X products into 15 m3 bulk units, each containing eight prewrapped units, all bound with a thick outer wrap for protection during transportation. Once the unit is offloaded from the flatbed truck using a fork lift, it can be easily divided into two units by slitting the outer layer horizontally along the mid-point bearers, which have been placed so that the top one can be lifted off and set down. Each unit can then be separated vertically until there are eight packs, ready for handling with a forklift truck.
“This makes handling much easier and more convenient” says Tony Lawther, Operations Director at major roofing company Briggs Amasco, one of the companies consulted by Ravago Building Solutions. “We’re pleased that Ravago has listened to customers like us and come up with this solution.”
To make the changes, Ravago Building Solutions has invested heavily in a new packaging line at its manufacturing centre in King’s Lynn.
New name
Ravago Building Solutions, Europe’s largest extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) manufacturer, relaunched its market-leading range of XPS in November 2019. Ravatherm XPS X is the new name for the UK’s bestperforming range of grey boards for roofs and floors, all with exceptional lambda values.
January 2020 Ventilation, Emissions & Recycling The UK’s new generation of affordable luxury passive houses launched
Rising energy costs and concerns about global warming are pushing many environmentally-conscious home buyers to look for solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. Now an award-winning new development of passive homes in Kent promises luxurious, ultra-eco-friendly living at competitive prices, in a move that developer Vilasana Homes hopes will signal a step-change in housing design.
Heating homes accounts for more than 15% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Built to stringent passive housing standards, Vilasana Homes prioritise reductions in energy consumption utilising the latest technology and innovations in insultation and ventilation. The new homes reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, while all electricity is supplied by partners using 100% renewable sources.
Passive homes, which reduce energy consumption by dramatically improving insulation to reduce heat loss, have featured on programmes such as Grand Designs for many years, but have been unattainable for most home buyers due to high costs. However, the 15-home development at Scocles Court, near Minister on Sea in Kent, approximately one hour from London, proves that a shift to low-energy living, with an additional emphasis on the health and personal wellbeing of residents, can be achievable at comparable prices to standard housing developments. Vilasana Homes has placed environmental and human wellbeing above profit margins and cost control, and launched Scocles Court with large, luxuriously appointed family passive houses starting at just £550,000. The development is based on an English hamlet concept, using traditional Kent barn-style homes, giving a contemporary feel shrouded in traditional design. Charlie Vavasour, a spokesman for Vilasana Homes, said: “For too long, eco-living with high specifications meant prices that were unaffordable to all but the superrich. By reducing profit margins and using intelligent design and development practises, Vilasana has managed to develop top-specification, fully featured and highquality passive homes at prices that many more people can afford”. “The development at Scocles Court represents the future of house construction and our aim is to show that ecoliving, smart homes and value for money are not mutually exclusive. We have validated this ambitious homebuilding vision and shown that it is possible, and this bodes well for the future of sustainable house building in the country.” All of the homes at Scocles Court have been built using long-lasting hyper-insulated cores and specialised triple glazing. The building core ensures the durability and longevity of the homes is far superior to many other forms of passive house construction. The hyperinsulated core also results in electricity bills being reduced by up to 80%. A further innovation by Vilasana Homes is to use the air purification system to induce heating via one single, low-energy consumption heating element, rather than add underfloor heating to some rooms. Unlike underfloor heating, this immediately provides heat to the whole house, in every room, using hot (and purified) air, but with less energy consumption than the underfloor heating required for just one room. The Scocles Court development is part of a three-year, £20 million programme of sustainable home-building in the country.
