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MHIAE


Energy-effi cient heating, cooling, and hot water generation systems manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air- Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), part of the MHI Group, are helping Colchester City Council to achieve its sustainability goals with a major refurbishment of its Rowan House HQ. The works were carried


out by developer M3 Developments and M&E contractor Rossair, supported by MHIAE’s Specifi cation team and supplied by the council’s existing gas boilers and water heaters were replaced by MHI VRF heat pump units (which provide independent on demand heating or cooling to all areas) and a Q-ton air-to-water heat pump for hot water generation. A total of 13 3-pipe VRF heat recovery systems from the second


generation KXZ range, with capacities from 28kW-67kW, were connected to 105 indoor standard and compact cassettes and wall mounts. The KXZ range off ers cooling capacities from 22.4kW-67.0kW. The modular outdoor units can also be ‘twinned’ or ‘tripled’ providing up to 168.0kW on a single system. The range has a total piping length of 1000m, and the furthest indoor unit can be connected up to 220m from the outdoor unit. Installed at Rowan House with a 1000-litre storage cylinder,


it operates using CO2 – a natural refrigerant with a global


warming potential (GWP) of less than 1 – and produces hot water between 60°C and 90°C. The Q-ton can operate down to ambient temperatures as low as -25°C ambient temperature, with no loss in capacity to -7°C. It is WRAS approved and achieves two BREEAM design points (three when fi tted with leak detection) as standard. It is supported by a Q-ton Remote Monitoring System (QRMS), which checks operation and provides weekly and quarterly reports comparing energy usage and effi ciencies against gas and electric equivalents and self-analyses to highlight any potential operational or maintenance requirements. The replacement heating system is expected to save an estimated 108.7 tonnes of CO2 CO2


and the LED lighting 30.9 tonnes of , per annum.  www.mhi-hvac.co.uk


Panasonic


Panasonic’s air conditioning systems are designed with energy effi ciency in mind, such as its Etherea series which boasts the highest energy rating of A+++ in heating and cooling. For further energy savings, Panasonic’s Comfort Cloud App allows users to control their air conditioning with a smartphone or tablet. A standout feature is its energy consumption graphs, which provides users with a detailed view of their energy usage patterns. Panasonic’s nanoeX technology comes as standard in many of its


ranges. The nanoeX Mark 2 and Mark 3 technology has been tested and certifi ed according to VDI standards. nanoeX utilises hydroxyl radicals which are abundant in nature and have the capacity to inhibit fi ve types of pollutants, including certain viruses and bacteria, to clean and deodorise. Panasonic’s Smart Cloud system enhances air conditioning


effi ciency through remote control and monitoring capabilities. It allows users to remotely control and monitor their air conditioners, enabling them to adjust temperature and humidity levels according to changing needs, such as occupancy and outdoor conditions. Units include Panasonic’s advanced indoor Etherea range, which comes with nanoeX mark 3. The solutions come in graphite grey, silver matt and pure white matt colours. Panasonic’s range of air conditioners also includes the wall mounted TZ, which comes with nanoeX as standard. The air conditioner is the ideal solution for the smallest spaces in any home, with a compact chassis of just 779mm wide. The M Series is the latest addition to the Aquarea heat pump


range, utilising R290 refrigerant for a sustainable focus. The M Series excels in performance and is effi cient, adaptable, and environmentally friendly, setting a new standard for heating solutions. The Aquarea L Series also utilises R290 natural refrigerant and is designed for retrofi t applications with outstanding effi ciency. Panasonic’s Aquarea EcoFleX is designed for comfort all year long, ideal for new buildings and homes. It is a heat pump that connects an air ducted unit with nanoeX technology providing heat recovery hot water, space heating, cooling and cleaner air. It allows for outstanding effi ciency and energy savings with low CO2


emissions,


and it is possible to produce ‘free’ DHW in summer when using the cooling function.  www.aircon.panasonic.eu


34 August 2024 • www.acr-news.com


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