Helping Sainsbury’s Supermarket Reduce Energy Consumption Through HVAC Opportunities
ambientAIr was asked to survey Sainsbury’s Telford. Our aim: suggest any HVAC opportunities that will reduce energy consumption by 10% and have a return of investment on no more than 4 years
We offered to replace the Main AHU centrifugal supply fan with 5off electronically communicated (EC) direct drive fans. the new units, acting as one, would deliver the same duties as the previous fan. We also engineered the fan diffuser and some redundant components which reduced the system pressure thus increasing the efficiency from the new fans.
As well as helping Sainsbury’s meet their energy targets, direct drive fans have low maintenance cost which is another cost saving: no belts, less internal cleaning from belt wear, associated labour time. These fans also have no belt efficiency losses so maintain their performance throughout their life.
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We understand the shift in buying behaviours that effect our clients; the issues surrounding the environmental impact of a company are now contributing to many consumers choosing retailers who are taking positive steps for the environment.
