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Lochinvar’s Impetus range New room controller Danlers exterior time lag
Lochinvar offers a wide range of heating and hot water solutions. Mitsubishi Electric has launched a unique new control system for
For small commercial applications the Impetus continuous flow the hotel sector to bring complete automatic control to individual
switches
water heater range offers many benefits. rooms and help reduce
Danlers Limited design
The innovative low water content heat exchangers incorporated energy costs.
and manufacture a range
into the Impetus range ensure that hot The Melcotel controller
of energy saving time lag
water is constantly available, and these works with both key card and
switches, including an
units operate at efficiency levels of up to non-key card systems to
exterior IP54 rated
98% net. This design also ensures that ensure that air conditioning is
weatherproof version
standing losses are kept to a minimum. not working needlessly when
(pictured).
All three models in the Impetus range, rooms are empty or if guests
This switch is suitable
LIWH-HD50i, LIWH-HD70i and LIWH- decide to open a window.
for controlling outdoor
HD70e, are wall mounted, ensuring that Specifically designed for the hotel sector, the controller is an
electric heaters or exterior
valuable plant room space is not taken evolution in Mitsubishi Electric’s PLC (Programmable Logic
lighting and is Ideal for exterior smoking or dining areas. It can
up. Model LIWH-HD70e is designed for Controller) and can be retrofitted as well as being ideal for new
switch up to 16 amps and saves energy by ensuring that heating
external installation and eliminates the builds.
and lighting is not left on unnecessarily.
need for flue runs. The Impetus range is also available for use with Once activated, Melcotel will reset the air conditioning to a
Pressing the illuminated touch sensitive button switches the load
natural gas or LPG. predetermined setting and constantly monitors the temperatures of
on and switches it off automatically after the selected time period
The Lochinvar Impetus range features microprocessor any unoccupied rooms. The air conditioning in these empty rooms
has elapsed. The time lag setting is adjustable and being electronic
technology to measure the temperature level of incoming water and will only come on to keep the temperature within a set range, which
is consistent and reliable.
flow. The burner is fully modulating to meet the required level of has the double advantage of conserving energy whilst ensuring
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demand, with a temperature accuracy of +/- 1ºC. that the room reaches the desired temperature quicker when a
For installations that are subject to heavy peak demand hot water guest enters the room.
use, Impetus can be teamed with Lochinvar’s LST range of storage Temperatures are recorded by a sensor within the controller and
tanks. windows can also be connected to the system so that when they
www.lochinvar.ltd.uk are opened, the air conditioning switches off to conserve energy.
Radiate style and warmth
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Clyde’s Bohemia Antique-Style cast iron
column radiator offers a stylish and
reliable heating solution that will
Top ratings for MHIE
complement classic or contemporary
interiors. Part of Clyde’s comprehensive
Substantial technical improvements place the new wall mounted
Philips brings flexibility
collection of cast iron, steel and
SRK-ZIX inverter heat pump single splits from Mitsubishi Heavy Philips is to continue transforming the
designer radiators, Bohemia can be
Industries Europe (MHIE) among way cities are illuminated by introducing
used with either open vented or sealed
the top performers in air the final elements of its innovative
heating systems with a maximum
conditioning efficiency. Advanced UrbanScene family of complete, flexible
operating pressure of 6 bar, and is also
technologies and remodelled energy-efficient lighting solutions.
certified for 0.7 bar steam central
indoor and outdoor units produce Built around flexibility and freedom the
heating systems.
markedly better performance than UrbanScene range can fulfil all main urban lighting
Bohemia radiators have a versatile
earlier models – in both Energy applications - street lighting, area lighting,
sectional design to suit different heat output demands. The
Efficiency Rating (EER) for cooling illumination and image projection. It comprises six
radiators are 640mm high with feet, 238mm deep, and from
and Coefficient of Performance distinctive urban lighting luminaires, plus dedicated
270mm wide for the minimum three sections to 1,710mm for the
(COP) for heating, with the masts and brackets, with an elegant daytime
maximum combination of 19 sections.
industry’s highest ratings in the appearance.
Designed and built for dependable and economical operation
range at 5.71 and 5.56 respectively. With a huge choice of optical elements and the
over a virtually unlimited lifetime, Clyde’s Bohemia traditional
There are five models in the range, designed for small flexibility to aim the product at almost any angle required,
column section radiators are manufactured to ISO 9001 quality
commercial or residential applications, offering a choice of 2.0kW, UrbanScene creates all creative freedom for municipal architects
standard from grey cast iron complying with ISO 185. The range is
2.55kW, 3.5kW, 5.0kW and 6.0kW cooling capacities. In turn, these and lighting designers in their urban lighting projects.
supplied as fully assembled blocks in a smart pewter finish. All
offer heating capacities of 2.5kW, 3.13kW, 4.3kW, 6.0kW and UrbanScene has been designed to accommodate Philips
Clyde’s cast iron column radiators come complete with the
6.8kW. All are supplied with anti-allergen and deodorising filters for MASTERColour CDM-T and CDM-T Elite, CosmoPolis and LED light
necessary connection fittings and joint rings for easy installation
a healthy environment. The indoor units are complemented by sources. Together with the wide choice of optics, this ensures
on site. Thermostatic and standard brass valves are also available
MHIE’s SRC-ZIX outdoor units which can be sited up to 15m from delivery of high-quality white light exactly – and only – where it is
as optional accessories.
the indoor units with up to 10m height separation (smaller units) needed, eliminating the problem of spill light and light trespass.
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or 30m and 20m (larger units). Smart brackets allow flexibility in aiming, while preserving the
David Lettis, sales manager for Mitsubishi Heavy, says the overall appearance of the light point. The range also includes an
compact new units will be welcomed by users looking for high architectural indirect-light version and a user-friendly gobo
performance, cost effective operation, and stylish design. projector for eye-catching images.
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Cutting time and costs
Stokvis has launched Modupak, an extremely versatile
prefabricated package comprising up to five skid-mounted 120kW
New plate heat exchanger Comark extends capability
condensing boilers.
The innovative Modupak unit, which can supply up to 600kW of
Alfa Laval has introduced a new series The development of a new RF515 Multi-parameter Transmitter heat (or versions from
of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs) means that Comark’s advanced RF500 Wireless Monitoring System 45kW up to 600kW), is
developed specifically for high theta can now be used for almost any data monitoring application in based on the Stokvis
duties in the HVAC sector. virtually any industry. Econoflame R30 high
The new Alfa Laval T-Series The RF500 System was originally developed to assist companies efficiency condensing
encompasses three new to achieve legislative compliance and uses the very latest mesh boiler which offers full
PHEs; the TL6B, T5B and networking and bi-directional communications technology to modulation and ultra
TL3B offering a liquid flow achieved unprecedented levels of data integrity and reliability whilst low NOx emissions.
capacity of 20kg/second, monitoring temperature and humidity levels in critical areas. As well as extremely
13kg/second and 4kg/ second The introduction of the new multi-parameter transmitter means compact R30 gas-fired
respectively. All of the the same exceptional performance advantages can now be boilers, Modupak units also incorporate low velocity headers,
exchangers have a maximum extended into many industrial, process and building services pumps and controls and can include a plate heat exchanger and
design temperature of 150ºC. applications. The new transmitter operates within the 4 to 20mA pressurisation set, all housed in a portable skid unit.
The units are extremely compact - the TL3B is just 73cm long, the and 0 to10V ranges and is designed for use with various sensors Pipework is preassembled and supplied in kit form for simple,
T5B 78cm and the TL6B 1.3 metres - and therefore enable both to provide totally reliable 24/7 monitoring of a wide range of factors fast and highly cost effective on-site installation.
installation and service space requirements to be kept to a such as pressure, gas, flow, level, dissolved oxygen and CO2 as Because Modupak is prefabricated in factory-controlled
minimum. On both TL units the tightening bolts are located on the well as many other user defined parameters. conditions, installation time is cut in half, quality and reliability are
side to facilitate service. The RF500 system uses guaranteed, and fit out services can be synchronised, considerably
The tall, narrow design of the TL6B and its efficient plate pattern a network of remote reducing costly delays.
make it particularly suitable for duties with long thermal length – transmitters to collect the Factory prefabrication also means that site losses through
also known as high-theta duties. The TL6B’s ability to achieve close data and transmit it to a pilfering are cut, and the installation process is highly predictable
temperature approaches and to increase heat recovery suits it to Gateway Unit where it can and therefore easy to plan.
applications requiring excellent energy efficiency such as district- be viewed as graphs or Finally, because prefabrication cuts on-site time, the risks
cooling interchanger, district-heating substation or cooling/heating tables for instant analysis associated with accidents and product damage are dramatically
pressure breaker applications. and for permanent records. reduced.
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