Natural Ventilation brochure 2014

Our new Natural Ventilation brochure for 2014 is available to download from our website.

Our Natural Ventilation & Lighting brochure features a comprehensive look at the various natural ventilation & lighting solutions we offer that are ideally suited for schools, hospitals, offices, gymnasiums and commercial premises as well as many more applications.

Natural energy solutions detailed include our Wind-iVent passive ventilation terminals, solar powered active stacks, controlled window and wall vent units, intelligent building control systems and natural light solutions. 

The brochure features recent installation pictures, technical diagrams and data, recent case studies and all the relevant testing, safety and standards information you require.

The brochure can be downloaded from our Natural Ventilation page or Downloads section at www.airtherm.co.uk.

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Case Study - Coppice Primary School, Wythall

Airtherm have completed the 1st phase installation of two ‘Wind-iVent’ natural ventilation systems to the newly completed single storey class rooms at The Coppice Primary school. The school is a two form entry school, though larger than the average primary school. The 2nd phase fix features a further six 1.2msq units for the hall area and a further six 1.1msq units serving the classrooms

This new installation of these two natural ventilation systems, through MVS Limited, has been designed and carefully selected from room data sheets provided to ensure an adequate ventilation rate for the occupants.

The natural ventilation systems have been designed in line with all current publications such as CIBSE guidelines, AM10 Natural Ventilation in commercial buildings and Building Bulletin 101. The terminal sizes were calculated using our new computer aided software package ‘Wind-iCalc’ and fully conforms to the CIBSE requirements.

Consultant: Stuart Associates
 
Client: MVS Limited
 
Sector: Education
 
Products: Wind-iVent Systems
 
Application: Balance Terminals

  
Product Range
The Airtherm “Wind-iVent” is a natural ventilation system operating on established aerodynamic principles. As external wind  flows around the terminal itself, positive and negative pressure areas are generated. On the positive side air enters the louvres of the terminal and is directed down through the internal vanes into the room below allowing a fresh air supply to be delivered, while on the negative side the stack draws the stale unwanted air which is expelled through the terminal into the atmosphere.

Manufacture
The units are be manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 and to suit the architectural and design parameters as indicated in the design specification and drawings. Internal airways are to be protected by incorporating anti-bird mesh to the terminal louvers. Our systems can be manufactured to achieve 99.8% effectiveness (class A) when tested with a simulate rainfall of 75mm/hour and wind speed of 15m/sec based on a free area of 55%.

Installation
Units can be installed on almost every roof type including flat, pitched and even on the roof apex where appropriate. The roof fabric of commercial applications has bearing on the openings and roof plates that are required to install the systems competently. We offer a roof plate solution for all situations, including self mount flashings and curb mount flashings with suitable upstands.
 
Features and Advantages of Wind-iVent:

• A fresh air supply for workers - proven to increase productivity & reduce staff sickness
• Naturally ventilated - reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint without the need for  mechanical ventilation
• Night time purge of stale air - creating a fresh working environment for staff the following morning
• Better control of building temperature and CO² levels
• Free cooling

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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New Sales Agent - Jim Keady (North East)

Airtherm are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Keady, who joins our vibrant and enthusiastic team of individuals, in the capacity of our North East Area Sales Agent.

Jim Keady has 35 years technical sales experience in commercial and industrial heating & ventilation. Jim has worked for some well-known recognised blue chip companies in the industry and will be a welcome addition to the company.

Andrew Brown , Director at Airtherm Engineering Limited , said “We are extremely honoured to have such a strong individual join our sales team. I have known Jim for many years and can truly say this is a milestone for Airtherm’s growth.”

Airtherm have also appointed Technical Sales Engineers covering the East Midlands, West Midlands, North Wales, Hampshire & London. 

 

If you have any enquiries in these locations or others, please call our office on 0844 8092509 or email sales@airtherm.co.uk to arrange a meeting.

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New Sales Agent - Bob Berrett (South East & Central London)

Airtherm Engineering Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bob Berrett, who joins our vibrant and enthusiastic team of individuals, in the capacity of our South East & Central London Area Sales Agent.

Bob Berrett has 40 years technical sales experience in commercial and industrial heating & ventilation. Bob has worked for some well-known recognised blue chip companies in the industry and will be a welcome addition to the company.

Andrew Brown , Director at Airtherm Engineering Limited , said “We are extremely delighted of the appointment and honoured to acquire such a well-known character of the industry to join our sales team. I have known Bob since the mid 90’s and his track record is exceptional."

Airtherm have also appointed Technical Sales Engineers covering the North East, North West, London, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, & North Wales.

If you have any enquiries in these locations or others, please call our office on 0844 809 2509 or email us - info@airtherm.co.uk.

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Heat Recovery Systems Now Available from Airtherm Engineering Ltd

Heat Recovery systems are playing a increasingly important role in modern building design. An effective building ventilation solution has become critical as a result of increased levels of insulation and air tightness in commercial buildings. Factors such as ever increasing energy costs, modern construction methods and building regulations have ultimately led to poor indoor climates that can cause health problems for occupants and damaging long term effects to the fabric of a building.

Our Duplexvent commercial heat recovery units are designed to save your business energy and improve the indoor air quality. These units provide ventilation and heat recovery (for commercial and industrial areas) by using polypropylene exchangers which recover heat from the transfer of warm air to cold air via exchangers with high conductivity and performance.

Benefits of Heat Recovery

• Saves energy by reducing heating costs
• Extracts airborne pollutants that can cause allergies and asthma
• Constantly refreshes the internal atmosphere
• Removes condensation and humidity
• Supplies warmed, filtered air to living and working spaces
• Up to 94% heat recovery
• SAP Appendix Q eligible models
• Helps reduce a buildings carbon footprint
• Meets building regulations, Approved document F, April 2010 (MVHR

Technology
Heat recovery technology works by preheating incoming cool supply air by warming it with the outgoing exhaust air. In this way exhausted air transfers most of its heat to the supply air in a highly efficient heat recovery exchanger before being exhausted (at no time do the airstreams mix). 

In Practice

Stale air, contaminated with humidity, toxins and smells is extracted via outlet grilles from the kitchen, bathroom and toilet areas. These outlet grilles allow a constant or demand oriented air flow volume to be extracted.
 

BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) Our heat recovery units help buildings to be assessed for the BREEAM standard (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) - the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for new buildings. 


For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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