Commercial heating
Prefab is back – offering simple solutions to improved energy efficiency through advanced, customised heating technology
But as no two plant rooms are the same, one solution will not always fit all. This is where technol- ogy has taken a great leap forward. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, manufacturers like Remeha now offer a customised solution designed to meet the exact, unique requirements of each individual project and site. The innovative, tailored design means that installation can be achieved in record time, making the bespoke rig system perfectly suited to projects with fixed or tight schedules. School refurbishment projects are one such example, where local authorities or trusts need to carry out heating upgrades across a series of buildings within the fixed six week summer holiday period.
High-efficiency, high-quality
A key challenge for the building services industry is to maximise heating efficiencies and minimise energy waste. Here again the bespoke rig system provides a practical solution. Firstly, sharing the load across multiple boilers on a rig system enables them to operate at half load, where they are at their most efficient. Secondly, the arrangement increases
the turndown ratio, making full use of the boilers’ modulating feature. This means the boilers can match the building’s heat demand more accurately, improving the overall efficiency of the heating system, lowering operating bills and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. By fabricating the rig system off-site, on-site
works time and access are greatly reduced – as is the need for on-site specialist labour. The factory-finished unit arrives pre-tested from one supplier for improved quality control. The timely arrival of parts and easier installation also means that the project is less likely to overrun.
Bespoke benefits
But this is just the starting point. By engineering customisation into the bespoke rig system, this prefabricated heating technology can be designed to meet the precise requirements of each individual
project. The options extend far beyond choosing be- tween an in-line or back-to-back boiler arrangement or the position of a low loss header. If water quality is an issue on older systems, for example, hydraulic separation can be achieved via the bespoke rig system and a plate heat exchanger. Then there are buildings like museums with their requirement for a closely-controlled environment to preserve their valuable collections. The appropriate control can be included in the bespoke rig system design to achieve the high environmental standards. And crucially, this off-site fabrication process assists the whole supply chain. The building user benefits from the time savings and minimised on-site disruption. The contractor can schedule projects and plan the team more accurately to meet the skills base. And the consultant can be assured that the specification will be met. Pre-assembled, pre-tested and built off-site to the client’s exact specification, prefab solutions like the bespoke rig system bring numerous benefits throughout their lifecycle for both new build and ex- isting buildings. Just as today’s prefab housing bears little
A Remeha-designed bespoke rig at St Mungos Pound Lane Centre, London
resemblance to post war homes, the modern prefab bespoke rig system has evolved beyond recognition from its humble origins. More efficient and reliable heating, greater savings, a more comfortable environment leading to increased productivity and profitability – bespoke rig systems have the potential to achieve all this with minimum hassle. Prefab is back – offering simple solutions to improved energy efficiency through advanced, customised heating technology. • James Porter is the sales director at Remeha
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