The new clamp-on
heat/energy metering solution from Micronics.
Simple, low cost, hot or chilled water energy measurement from outside the pipe. A smarter solution than in-line meters! The U1000 HM displays energy rate and totalised energy with pulse output and Modbus, so it can be used as a standalone meter or as an integral part of an aM&T or BEM’s system.
bespoke fire safety solution from FDS Consult, an expert in fire engineering, has resulted in significant cost and space savings on the first phase of a £250 million mixed- use development in Brighton Marina. The project being developed by The
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West Quay Development Company Partnership LLP, will include 853 apartments, three levels of car parks constructed from the sea bed, shops and leisure space.
Phase one is part of a series of planned developments which will include a 40 storey tower and the works will see the creation of a new landmark for the city. Appointed to the project by main contractor Midgard Limited, FDS Consult was tasked with justifying a number of design considerations while maximising safety for the occupants of the site’s commercial spaces and 195 apartments. Through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling, FDS Consult was able to demonstrate the effectiveness of its proposed designs for the
development’s residential, retail and parking areas, while meeting all relevant British Standards and regulation documents.
Although one of the residential buildings was initially set to include two staircases, FDS Consult saved space and costs through the inclusion of mechanical smoke ventilation shafts in the building’s design, increasing the amount of saleable space available by proving that the use of a single staircase is sufficient to allow the safe evacuation of the building.
By working with Midgard’s landscape architects, FDS Consult was also able to provide the development’s retail units with a suitable means of access for fire fighting personnel, a task that would otherwise prove challenging as the units are situated directly on the waterfront. FDS Consult also created an alternative design for the development’s three-level basement car park, which included the use of an enhanced car park ventilation system to protect the staircase and lifts of the residential cores from smoke ingress, justifying the removal of ventilation for the cores’ lobbies, providing further cost savings. Phase one of the development is expected to be handed over for occupation in 2016.
The Water Event in September supported by top five suppliers
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n a significant year for the water industry ahead of planned deregulation in April 2017, The Water Event (15-16th September 2015, NEC Birmingham) is the only exhibition where visitors can meet with the UK’s top five water suppliers. Anglian Water, Business Stream, Severn
Trent, Thames Water and United Utilities will be offering advice on how their water services can help businesses and manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce costs and comply with best practice and regulations in the new environment for the water industry. Rupert Kruger, Head of Business Services at Thames Water said: “There has never been a more important time for businesses to understand their water use, to improve efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Thames Water – with its proud heritage – has a tremendous depth of knowledge and range of valuable, cost-effective services, which we’re enhancing and extending thanks to on-going investment in our people, systems and processes. We’re
delighted to be attending the Water Event and meeting a wide range of businesses looking to transform their relationship with water and wastewater retailers.” “The landscape of the water market is going to change dramatically,” says Russell Bacon, Portfolio Director at i2i Events Group. “Now, is the crucial time for large end users to find out how they can procure and manage water services more efficiently with the opportunity to switch water suppliers from April 2017 onwards. “With so many of the big suppliers now confirmed to exhibit at The Water Event, the show provides the perfect environment to gain insights into what is available, understand the benefits and appreciate how any transition will work in practice.”
Significant organisations and new companies signed up for 2015 include Dart Valley Systems Limited, Water Direct, Kelda Water Services Retail Ltd, Source for Business and Waterscan Ltd, and many more.
www.theenergyevent.com AUGUST 2015 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 7
Rate and totalised heat/energy demand Easy to install Clamp-on fl ow and temperature sensors Lower installed cost than in-line meters
Simple to install – clamp-on to the pipe, set the pipe diameter and connect the power, no specialist skills or tools required and Modbus compatible.
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owmeters.com or call
01628 810456
Suitable for: Steel, Plastic & Copper pipe, 25mm – 115mm OD
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