Process heat loads
Machinery, furnaces, production lines and equipment generate heat that needs to be monitored during particularly critical periods.
Cooling & thermal comfort
Industrial air conditioning and thermal control
Designing reliable industrial cooling for workshops, processes and teams, without oversizing energy consumption.
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AIRPRO EXPERTISE
Under controlcooling systems sized to suit the actual loads of your business
HEAT BALANCE
The actual load determines the solution.
An effective industrial air-conditioning system is not chosen based on square metres alone. It is designed taking into account the heat generated, the building, its intended uses and the expected level of comfort or stability.
Buildings & sunshine
Volume, insulation, glazing, roofing and orientation account for a significant proportion of the required cooling capacity.
Operating cycle
Working hours, shifts, production start-ups and production cycles cause fluctuations in the demand for cooling.
Desired ambient conditions
Temperature, humidity and air velocity are defined according to the people, the products and the process.
Thermal comfort chain
From assessment to a stable indoor environment.
Production, distribution and control are designed to function as a single integrated system. An isolated decision at any one stage compromises the performance of the entire installation.
Measuring
Determine the heat balance and load conditions.
Produce
Select a refrigeration capacity suitable for the site.
Distribute
Delivering treated air to the right place, at the right flow rate.
Regulate
Adjust the capacity to the actual observed requirement.
Cooling architecture
Centralised or zone-based ?
These are not two equivalent terms. AIRPRO compares power, simultaneous loads, distances, zoning, redundancy and operational constraints.
CENTRALISED CHILLED WATER PRODUCTION
Chiller unit, pumps & hydraulic system
The system supplies air handling units or terminal units via a supply and return network. This configuration is suitable for high-capacity systems and multi-zone buildings.
- High power
- Shared requirements
- Centralised maintenance
DECENTRALISED DIRECT EXPANSION PRODUCTION
Rooftop unit, industrial split system, VRF or packaged unit
Each unit serves a zone with its own refrigeration circuit. This design is suitable for independent requirements, extensions and phased roll-outs.
- Independent zoning
- Step-by-step installation
- Shorter networks
Selection criteriaRequired cooling capacityLoad profileDistribution distancesService continuityMaintenanceScalabilityRefrigerant
Air distribution
The air distribution system is tailored to the workshop.
The air flow rate, velocity and discharge point are determined on the basis of workstations, machinery and obstacles. The aim is to achieve a uniform temperature without unwanted draughts.
Supply & return air
The positioning prevents short circuits and covers the volume actually occupied.
Height & obstacles
Overhead cranes, racks, machinery and partitions alter air flow patterns.
Air velocity
It is controlled at operator level to ensure comfort and a high standard of work.
Zone-by-zone control
Occupied areas and periods of high demand are controlled without unnecessarily cooling the rest of the building.
Ambient conditions assessment
The symptoms indicate where the system is failing.
Before adding capacity, AIRPRO analyses the load, distribution, control and operational constraints.
Areas that are too hot
The capacity may be available but poorly distributed: the supply and return air systems should be checked.
Excessive consumption
Fixed settings, inappropriate setpoints or avoidable loads can reduce efficiency.
Operator discomfort
An airflow that is too direct or an excessive air velocity can cause discomfort without effectively treating the target volume.
Process instability
Fluctuating temperature or humidity can disrupt a material, a measurement or a production rate.
Preparing the design study
Data that saves the project time.
A survey of loads, volumes and usage patterns enables the preparation of a sound and comparable initial technical approach.
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- Power ratings of the machinery, lines and equipment present
- Temperature setpoint and variation tolerance
- Working hours, staff numbers, opening times and the hottest periods
- Data on the existing installation and energy consumption
- Production, maintenance and installation constraints
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Size systems without over-specifying.
Key points for planning an industrial air-conditioning installation.
How do you size an industrial air-conditioning system?
The sizing is based on a heat balance that adds up the heat gains from machinery, the building, lighting, people, the sun, openings and outside air.
How can energy consumption be reduced?
Reducing avoidable loads, correctly sizing the system, ensuring appropriate air distribution and implementing occupancy- and process-based control all lead to long-term reductions in energy consumption.
Is it also necessary to control humidity?
Where the process, the products or staff comfort so require, temperature and humidity must be considered together.
The AIRPRO service
AIRPRO provides your industrial air-conditioning design.
AIRPRO designs a thermal solution tailored to your process, the comfort of your staff and the energy constraints at your site.
The service may include surveys and measurements, thermal analysis, power and flow rate calculations, air distribution strategy, equipment selection, layout plans, control systems and support right through to commissioning.
- Thermal audit of the workshop and processes
- Load calculations and selection of cooling capacity
- Design, drawings and commissioning adjustments
Your project
Tell us about your industrial requirement.
Describe your installation, issue or objective. An AIRPRO engineer will provide an initial technical assessment.