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LG at Star City, probably
the biggest ever VRF
installation in the world
The LG Multi V Space units are hidden
out of sight behind louvered panels.
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST
VRF AIR CONDITIONING
INSTALLATION?
S
tar City is the name of a residential Multi V Space is entirely inverter driven -
development in Seoul which is billed
LG is the world’s biggest
both compressors and fan motors. Hence it is
as being “a benchmark of construction extremely quiet in operation (up to 10dB quieter
projects for many years to come”. manufacturer of air than equivalent capacity conventional systems),
Due to its sheer scale the project is breathtaking
conditioning products,
and highly energy effi cient.
and it will be a huge reference point in Seoul, a LG’s Multi V Space can be sited inside a
city full of stark landmark buildings. so it is appropriate they cupboard or a plant room with the fans facing
The site consists of four separate buildings,
are completing what is
outwards on a louvred wall or exterior grille. The
each being used for both commercial and sirocco fans reject the heat away from the outdoor
residential needs. Building A is the smallest of probably the biggest ever unit to the left and the right which prevents short
the four structures yet even that dwarfs all that
job of its kind in the world.
cycling between the air off and air on.
surrounds it, as it has 35 storeys above ground and The Multi V Space systems are currently
a further three storeys below ground. The site in Seoul, South available in heat pump, and system capacities of
Building B has 45 storeys above ground, and
Korea, comprises four
either 6Hp or 8Hp.
Building C has 50 storeys – both also have three The outdoor unit only needs access to the
fl oors below ground level. separate buildings rising to front for servicing – thus allowing it to be
Finally there is the largest which is Building
58 – yes, 58 storeys!!
mounted inside a cupboard in the living area of
D. This stands 58 storeys above ground with an apartment block (as was the case in Star City).
a further three below street level. One of the The minimum installation space requirements are
biggest tasks when the structure was completed push for the highest safety standards both whilst 900mm front access (service space), the rear of
was the installation of the air conditioning. under construction and post construction. On the unit can be fi tted fl ush against a louvred wall,
As it is a new-build, air quality is vitally important such a huge construction project it is only natural or ducting can be fi tted if required (ESP can be
as the number of people that will be occupying the that such a large and progressive company be increased if necessary up to 140 Pascals).
buildings will be huge. There are 1,310 dwellings that involved to ensure only the highest installation Side access is not required so the units can be
will be constantly in need of high quality air and air standards. placed alongside each other.
conditioning. LG won the task to create the entire air The company installed 1,314 systems, One Multi V Space unit can control up to
conditioning system for the whole project. comprising of 7,654 indoor units to achieve 16 indoor units including Art Cool, cassettes,
The air conditioning system had to meet many summer cooling and winter warmth. The total ducted, wall mounted etc. It can be controlled
criteria. It must function of course; however, it must value of the job was just over £6m - so, is it the via the internet, a PC, a deluxe or simple central
enable the modern and sophisticated appearance, world’s biggest VRF air-conditioning site? controller, and local remote controllers.
which Star City undoubtedly has, to remain so. LG utilised their new Multi V Space system Despite being designed with internal
To ensure this, LG has constantly been checking on this site. Multi V Space is an energy effi cient, installation in mind, this product may also be
construction quality, and has been persistently space saving, and quiet VRF system. It is suited to installed outdoors if required.
trying to keep the huge site as clean as possible, as any site where optimum performance is required All products in the LG range benefi t from the
‘dust is the enemy of the air-conditioner’. to deliver summer cooling and winter warmth. advanced technical R&D back-up, investment
LG already have high standards in all installations, Also the outdoor unit can be sited indoors – ideal and expertise of the giant LG Group – the world’s
with this site being no exception. They constantly for this type of high rise application. number one producer of air conditioners.
All enquiries to Jeremy Smith at LG Comfort Cooling on 01675 467 500 or
info@lgcomfortcooling.com
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