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Adveco appoints Vince Ng To Develop National Accounts & Industry Training


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ot water specialist Adveco announces the appointment of Vince Ng as business development manager driving national sales accounts and Adveco’s continuing professional


development (CPD) programme. Vince will support Adveco’s portfolio of national accounts, including key brands across retail, hotels, restaurant chains and the public sector. Driven by government mandate and the increasing desire to decarbonise operations as part of a wider corporate policy that embraces the advantages of net zero for staff and customers, organisations can use the specialist knowledge Adveco can provide to address energy demands for business-critical hot water supply. “Whether building brand new facilities or refurbishing existing buildings, Adveco’s application design services, specialist product portfolio and service contracts can help national organisations to control capital and operational expenses,” said Vince Ng, business development manager. “Critically by working in partnership with us customers operating UK-wide can reduce global warming carbon and harmful NOₓ emissions from their hot water (DHW) systems.” A guaranteed supply of DHW is typically a more complex provision for commercial projects, often requiring bespoke applications that leverage a hybrid technological approach to achieve the necessary quantities and temperatures demanded. To help understand this, Adveco offers a range of CPDs and hands-on training for consultants, specifiers, engineers, installers and energy managers. Adveco’s existing CPDs already cover sizing domestic hot water systems and maximising contributions


from solar thermal. These are now joined by a new CPD, Best Practices for Electric-Based Commercial Hot Water Systems. As organisations look to alternatives for securing low-carbon hot water this CPD session considers


the options of achieving net zero in buildings by cutting carbon emissions through the electrification of water heating. It covers the specification of electric water heating, direct electric and low carbon methods including solar thermal and, in particular, air source heat pumps. This will provide an understanding of the challenges and issues surrounding commercial electric water heating and the importance of pairing kW to litres when designing a system and provide a clear overview of the next stage in the technological development of heat pumps. “As a provider of hot water technologies, Adveco is proud to have a commitment towards the continued growth of knowledge and experience of professionals in the energy and sustainability sector. All our CPDs, including Best Practices for Electric-based Commercial Hot Water Systems, can be booked now with the training team as face-to-face or remote sessions,” said Vince. Adveco is accredited with CIBSE for the provision of CPD seminars designed to contribute towards an individual’s professional development. To book future sessions please visit our website.


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Heavy Metal: Saves you time and nerves


ith the new press systems “Heavy Steel Press” and “Heavy Steel Press Gas”, thick-walled steel pipes can


be pressed in a time-saving way instead of being welded. The piping systems are suitable for heating, gases, cooling and industrial applications, to name but a few. Time savings of up to 60 % even for those


not into Heavy Metal and less additional work compared to welding are good arguments for using the new press systems. SANHA® Heavy Steel Press however holds


unique advantages in store: Additional safety through a special design (the sealing ring has a 200 % larger surface area than usual) can save you nerves as well. The larger contact area between sealing ring and pipe serves to seal remaining imperfections (within the tolerances of EN 10217 / EN 10255) and contributes to a permanently tight connection. Moreso, the fittings are equipped with two unique rows of bi-directional teeth. By gripping the pipe, they


prevent the fitting from slipping off before pressing and further increase the strength of the pipework. Overall, the robust and solid design of the zinc-nickel coated fittings in tandem with the time-proven thick-walled steel pipes leads to a long-lasting piping system and a high degree of reliability. SANHA® currently offers dimensions from ½ to 2 inches for thick-walled pipes according to EN 10220 or 10255. The operating temperature ranges from -30 to +120 °C or 20 to +80 °C for the gas version. Give us a call today at 01628


819245 or visit www.sanha.co.uk and learn more! Of course, if you prefer to spend


the time saved on YouTube rather than reading, we recommend you head over there now for a special treat: https://youtu.be/ yuqAlS2y6dM.


www.sanha.co.uk Supporting cutting edge science research now and into the future Z


umtobel and its sister brand Thorn, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel


Groupworked with The University of Leeds Estates team, BAM, Arup, and Silcock Leedham to devise a cutting-edge lighting scheme, supported by cleverly integrated emergency lighting powered by its CPS Central Battery to ease maintenance. Named after Sir William Henry Bragg, a former professor at the University of Leeds, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1915, the Sir William Henry Bragg Building will play a key role in the design of new


materials research, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, low energy electronics, and robotics. The £96m new facility is the largest single investment in the University of Leeds’ history. It brings the Faculty of Engineering and Schools of Physics and Chemistry into a single building – creating a truly world-class collaborative research centre. Located on the northeast quarter of the campus, the 15,700m2 Bragg Building is fully equipped to support cutting-edge science research now and into the future. This is thanks to an impressive range of research environments – from clean rooms and low vibration facilities to spaces that allow for studies into radiation, optics, low temperatures, and bio-nano chemistry.


Encouraging a collaborative working environment This investment will foster a culture of inter-disciplinary working in the development of novel materials to address 21st Century challenges in many areas, including energy efficient computing, telecommunications, sustainable magnetic materials, sensors for use in biological systems and extreme or remote environments, pharmaceutical formulations, ‘smart foods and medical technologies. BAM, the successful property development partner, appointed Silcock Leedham to organise the final design and worked with Zumtobel and its sister brand Thorn, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group to select the luminaires for the optimum lighting solution. The overall aim: to encourage collaboration wherever possible and create a cutting-edge educational facility.


Meeting more than just the requirements The backbone of the lighting project was the emergency lighting, powered by Zumtobel’s CPS Central battery system.


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Emergency lighting is more than just a legal requirement in a tertiary education setting. Providing reliable assistance in an emergency demonstrates a clear sense of responsibility – towards employees, students, property, and the environment. In everyday life, discreet design and creative integration guarantee lighting that is pleasing to the eye. Grant Cunningham, Key Account Manager at Zumtobel Group, explains, “We engaged early with the university estates’ team and presented our controls and EMG best practices. We reviewed the systems currently in place on other parts of the campus and then put together a comprehensive package for controls and EMG central battery.”


Continued safety, whatever the emergency The CPS central battery system adapts to suit both the project and the customer requirements - as and when necessary. The system communicates via DALI across the building, with minimum maintenance outlay, fail-safe data communication with no need for additional communication modules in the luminaires. Furthermore, the central monitoring helps the estate’s team quickly identify faulty luminaires, ensuring continued safe lighting conditions for students and staff. The emergency lighting scheme consists of the award-winning PURESIGN exit signage, fusing clear functionality with an elegant design. Its state-of-the-art LED lighting technology provides perfect and extremely uniform backlighting of the pictogram, a reassuring beacon in emergencies. RESCLITE PRO guides occupants in an emergency safer and smarter than ever before. Its innovative optics help the university meet all emergency lighting requirements, combining minimalist design with the highest technical standards.


Keeping energy costs to a minimum In addition to the emergency lighting, Zumtobel’s MIREL evo, LINCOR DI, AMPHIBIA, PANOS evo, and SLOTLIGHT Infinity light the complete facility from the laboratories and teaching rooms to the bathrooms and circulation areas. The Thorn portfolio illuminates the back-of-house areas, including Glacier II, Force LED, Novaline, and Omega Pro. The complete lighting solution is controlled via the DALI protocol with LITENET Lighting Controls. Daylight dimming is implemented using Skyscanner, increasing efficiency and keeping energy costs to the minimum. The finished building is a stunning addition to the University’s campus, complementing the historic architecture and the landscapes surrounding it, providing an outstanding student experience whilst also enhancing its research power and strengthening collaboration with industry. David Oldroyd, Interim Deputy Director of Development, University of Leeds said: “The Bragg Building required lighting for a very diverse range of spaces and to meet a variety of needs. As we work towards our campus being Net Zero by 2030, we also needed a low energy solution. Zumtobel were able to meet all of these criteria as well as providing great design.” For further information on the featured products please visit https://z.lighting/en/zumtobel/ or our website.


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