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SPN FEB 2012 EnergySaving&GreenNews
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the largest water parks in the world with a massive 17,500 square metres of water surface.
Embracing many water features and attractions the main leisure water area of 13,000 m2, incorporates the biggest artificial wave machine in the world capable of producing waves up to 3 metres high which can test the most experienced surfers, or gentle surf lapping up to a long white sandy beach.
HEATSAVR RIDING ON THE CREST OF A WAVE – LITERALLY!
Heatsavr, the energy saving liquid pool cover system has entered its
second season of use at Siam Park ‘s Water Kingdom in Tenerife, one of
IS THIS BRITAIN’S BEST ‘ECO’ COMMERCIAL POOL?
The new £9m swimming pool complex in Horley has been praised as being Britain’s best example of an ‘eco’ approach to commercial pool building.
Even before the 25 metre, six-lane pool with a teaching pool officially opens in February, other local authorities have been to visit the Surrey pool to see what innovative moves have been made.
Some of the innovations which support the claim include: • a highly efficient energy biomass heating system which uses waste wood chippings which supplies 100% heating for the water and the complex in summer and 75% in winter months
• a roof mounted photovoltaic solar panel capable of producing energy throughout the year
• large size thermal covers fitted when the centre is closed which reduce water heating costs by 30%
• an ultraviolet water system reducing chlorine use to a minimum
• an innovate water saving programme which reduced total water usage by 50%
Much of the building’s structure uses renewable or recycled building materials, including wooden structural beams.
The pool has full-length ramped access with waterproof wheelchairs, and a poolside hoist for disabled users, there are four fully equipped disabled changing rooms, two of which are fitted with ceiling- mounted electrical hoists to assist carers, and fluorescent markings for visually impaired customers. All the facilities can be accessed via ramps or lift.
The centre also has high visibility signage with captions in Braille, a hearing loop system and tactile paving around its outside.
Adam De Save, borough council executive member for healthy communities, said: “We listened to what residents and sports clubs wanted and looked at every eco option available and had a lot of positive feedback and I know everyone will be as pleased with the new leisure centre as we are.”
Siam Park is open all year round but heating is required for five months of the year to maintain a minimum 24°C. During these periods Heatsavr forms a molecular layer on the surface of the water which slows down evaporation, the main form of heat loss, thus reducing the significant cost of heating.
Heatsaver maintain that a liquid pool cover represents an ideal energy saving solution for any pool
but for many commercial pools it may be the only practical consideration. They say that one of the real benefits of Heatsavr over a conventional cover is that it is available 24 hours per day, working to a greater or lesser degree depending on water activity. Operation is fully automatic with a daily dose administered into the filtration system by means of a programmable dosing pump. Furthermore Heatsavr alleviates the practical or cleaning issues generally associated with conventional covers.
Heatsavr was developed over 20 years ago in Canada and has been well established in the UK and Europe for the past eight years.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F HEATSAVER LTD ( 01737 271879 :
www.heatsaver.co.uk
CARBON TRUST ISSUES THREE POINT ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN FOR POOLS
The Carbon Trust, the not-for-profit organisation, which helps businesses by saving energy, has issued commercial pool owners with a New Year three point plan to save money on costs.
The approach comes after criticism that many local authority pools are not doing enough to work harder at energy savings. Some have been labelled by their own authorities as ‘energy hogs’. The plan includes what the Carbon Trust calls ‘basic but efficient’ options.
“Swimming pool halls consume more energy per unit area than almost any other building type. In fact, they use five times as much energy per square metre as offices.” The Carbon Trust recommends:
1)MORE POOL COVERS “Not enough commercial pools have invested in a pool cover which reduces the evaporation rate from the pool surface and can save significant amounts of energy. The payback period for efficient covers makes it a vital investment no matter what the size of the pool”.
2)OCCUPANCY CONTROLS FOR LIGHTING
“An occupancy detector with built in daylight sensor, might typically cost around £200 but could save thousands a year if pools would ensure lights are only on when required”.
3)BETTER VENTILATION SYSTEMS
“Air conditioning and ventilation can account for 40% of the energy costs of a pool. They are expensive to run if they’re not operated properly. As well as ensuring a system is operated efficiently, it’s essential to make sure it is checked and maintained at least once a year”.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F THE CARBON TRUST ( 0800 085 2005 :
www.carbontrust.co.uk
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