Remote Monitoring - Case Studies
As globally renowned UK-based pharmaceutical and drug-maker company, Napp Pharmaceutical’s air conditioning and refrigeration service supplier, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock), recently carried out an energy inspection to keep them TM44 standard compliant. A TM44 standard compliance inspection is mandatory every five years, if air conditioning systems have a combined rated output of more than 12kw (kilowatts). Local councils can enforce a fine if an inspection is n...
Wilo products are in operation in several Unite Students’ facilities, one of them being Blithehale Court in London, United Kingdom. With energy efficient solutions and an extensive service offer, the pump manufacturer, Wilo ensures a reliable operation within the building. Bethnal Green Bethnal Green, situated north of Whitechapel and Stepney, certainly is an archetypical East End borough. Since London’s East End has been booming for years, the district has transformed from a no-go...
The Dublin Docklands is spread over 520 hectares north and south of the Liffey. High employment prospect possibilities have attracted people and businesses since the late 18th century. What used to be a landscape of ship funnels, cranes, pubs and stables, has been transformed into a gleaming, modern business hub due to urban regeneration over the past years. North Wall Quay is located on the northern side of Dublin, including the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Since 2017, the n...
The Gardener Schools Group comprises of four London-based schools catering to a number of students and staff. The schools’ existing 4 pipe fan coil system, along with associated water chiller and boilers were old and due to vandalism over the years of the water chiller, there was a hastened need for replacing it. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) proposed to replace the inefficient old fan coil system equipment with a new heat recovery Mitsubishi Electric VRF system....
Located in the heart of Boston, Wentworth is a nationally ranked university and leader in engineering, design, management, and sciences education. Approximately 4,000 full-time students, most of whom live in dormitories across the urban campus Air handling unit (AHU) components are operating 24/7 and are constantly exposed to airborne substances due to dormitory applications. Under-performance and inability to maintain the equipment due to limitations of existing AHU location and design add app...
After over 20 years of reliable operation, the energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system serving Harley Davidson’s corporate headquarters was due for an upgrade. Joe Langfeldt, an HVAC engineer for Harley Davidson, contacted Airxchange to determine if there was a way to restore or replace the energy recovery wheels in the system, in order to avoid the high cost of a complete ventilator unit replacement. Unique design feature of the Airxchange wheels He learned that a unique design featur...
Adcock was asked to provide a climate control solution for Holkham Studios, two buildings in a small complex on the Holkham Estate. They faced the challenge of designing a system that suited the layout of these Grade 2 listed buildings located in the 3,000 acre walled grounds of Holkham near Wells-next-the-Sea. Wall mounted indoor units They installed two Daikin VRV systems incorporating wall mounted indoor units. Holkham Estate specified that no equipment and pipework should be seen on the e...
After enduring 12 years of continuous operation, an existing six-foot diameter energy recovery wheel serving Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Huntington Avenue dormitory was beyond repair, due to a limited ability to properly maintain it. With the combination of failed internal wheel bearings, plugged heat exchange media and loss of US$ 5,000 in annual energy savings, Wentworth was tasked with finding an economically feasible replacement. Design and location of the Air Handling Unit...
INNIO and Aggreko have announced a major milestone with the launch of a customized myPlant Asset Performance Management (APM) solution for real-time monitoring and diagnosis of Aggreko‘s power fleet. The fleet comprises natural gas, heavy fuel oil, diesel, renewable, and battery power assets. In June 2018, INNIO signed a multiyear supply agreement with Aggreko, a global pioneer in mobile and modular power and temperature control solutions, to connect up to 10,000 assets to...
Viessmann has been selected to provide environmentally-friendly heating solutions to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, the scene of more Ryder Cup golf tournaments than any other venue in the world. Two Viessmann Vitodens 200-W gas-condensing boilers were installed last month during renovation of a plant room that serves one of the hotel’s three 16-bedroom ‘pod’ accommodation wings, which stand separately from the main building. The new arrangement will be replicated in the plant...
‘An atmosphere that only a true football arena can achieve’ – This is how the Signal Iduna Park was described on April 2, 1974, on its christening with a friendly match against FC Schalke 04. Since the third expansion stage was completed, the Dortmund stadium is among the largest stadiums in Europe. For its smooth operation, the sports venue, located in the Ruhr area of Germany, relies on smart pump technology, provided by Wilo. Signal Iduna Park stadium At 62 meters high, t...
For over 18 years, the BAOBAB CHILDREN FOUNDATION in Kissi, Ghana, has been caring for children and young people who often have little chance of receiving a proper education in the surrounding rural area. As well as basic English, reading and arithmetic skills, the foundation teaches the children in its care traditional handicrafts, farming techniques and how to take responsibility for themselves. The village is spread across some five hectares, providing accommodation for more than 100 girls a...
Following the successful delivery of numerous natural refrigeration projects within the health sector, Green Cooling recently provided a Panasonic CO2 Condenser unit supplying a walk-in freezer at an M&S Simply Food franchise located within a large NHS Hospital. For this project Green Cooling provided a system that included a Panasonic 2kW CO2 Condenser unit (2kW at -30C) with RDM control incorporating remote monitoring, along with the cold room structure and associated services. The proje...
Wilkins and Sons Ltd, renowned manufacturers of preserves, marmalades and associated food products, have announced that a new Energy Center was unveiled in December 2018 by Peter Wilkin, Great Grandson of the Founder of the business. Panasonic VRF system installed by Adcock Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd (Adcock) Ipswich Branch Manager, Keith Augustus, was delighted to be invited to the grand opening of Wilkins’ new Energy Center. Keith stated at the opening, “The he...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd (Adcock) has maintained equipment at the Royston, Cambridge premises of The Automation Partnership Ltd. for many years now. They are currently replacing an existing McQuay water chiller that was manufactured in 1999. Carrier 30RBP Greenspeed Aquasnap water chiller The new equipment will be a Carrier 30RBP Greenspeed Aquasnap water chiller with Pro-Dialog Plus control system, low noise Flying Bird 1V fans and micro channel all aluminum condenser fan...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) are currently working on an installation project for South Essex College at the new Stephenson's Road Campus, in Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. Engineering and construction facilities Stephenson's Road Campus will introduce motor vehicle courses to Southend for the first time. Phase one of the project is due to open in September 2018 with the motor vehicle courses starting. The second phase of the development will then introdu...
Mace MEP Services are an international consultancy and construction business. They shape the cities and communities of the future by connecting clients, communities, suppliers and partners. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) has recently completed an installation project working with Mace MEP Services at 70 St Mary Axe, London, United Kingdom. The HVAC services company supplied and installed the Mitsubishi Electric R2 Series VRF System at the site, which offers the ultimate...
As part of The Community Housing Group, Oakleaf Commercial Services has been providing high quality, professional, property maintenance and construction services since 2000. They provide a wealth of services including responsive repairs, building construction, modernizations and adaptations, grounds maintenance, fleet services, a PVC-u manufacturing facility and a bespoke joinery. Their central operating base is located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, which allows them easy ac...
For over 30 years, KKT Chillers has been developing and producing energy-efficient chiller solutions for customers’ medical and industrial applications. They have long become a valuable global player in the chillers market, thanks to their sites in Germany, USA and China, as well as their global service network. And to cater to customers’ heating solution needs as well, special solutions with the heat pump function are no problem for KKT Chillers. The company produces bespoke water...
The ctalk contact center system provides a wide range of call management services across the UK. Their support services include contact centers, outbound dialing, call recording and 24/7 automated call handling. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning recently won the contract for the new ctalk premises in Stafford, having maintained and serviced the air conditioning at the original site just across the road. ctalk had outgrown their former location and needed to move to the much larger build...
Viessmann is in the limelight at Hull New Theater, which re-opened at the end of 2017 following an extensive refurbishment and multimillion-pound investment. As part of the £16 million rebuilds, the company has overhauled the heating system, supplying three Vitocrossal 200 boilers to heat the entire theater space and ensure the utmost comfort for actors and audiences alike. Specified by G&H Building Services, the Viessmann system was selected as the ideal solution to meet the capacity...
Viessmann and Ospreys have signed a two-year partnership that will see the company become the club’s official heating partner, the shirt sponsor of Ospreys age-grade rugby teams and title sponsor of the Ospreys Cup. The Viessmann logo will appear pitch side at the Osprey’s Liberty Stadium in Swansea, at Guinness Pro14 Conference and European Rugby Challenge Cup matches, as well as on its youth teams’ players’ shirts. Future draws for the Ospreys Cup, a competition which...
Adcock is currently carrying out maintenance to AC and process AHU’s for the Royal Crown Derby site on Osmaston Road. The Site was built in 1877 and the majority of their large equipment is over 15 years old. Established in 1750, Royal Crown Derby is proud to be one of the last remaining original fine bone china producers still 100% made in England. Decorative tableware and giftware Specializing in luxury, functional and decorative tableware and giftware, they are world renowned for the...
Southern California Edison recently presented a $1.85 million check – one of its largest incentive rebates to date – to pioneers at the TowerJazz plant in Newport Beach, California. TowerJazz collaborated with Trane® to complete energy-saving upgrades at the facility, which reduced peak energy demand at the circuit-manufacturing plant by more than 1.3 megawatts, saving about 12.5 million kilowatt hours annually. This is equivalent to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from 2,0...
One of the biggest downtime threats for data center operators is leaks and preventing them is one of the most fundamental areas of protection of data centers and critical facilities. Standard technologies for leak detection include tape leak detection or pipe-in-pipe solutions. But what happens when the extent of the water distribution scheme and inaccessibility make these inapplicable? This was the situation with one of the largest data centers in the United Kingdom, which has a water distribu...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Adcock) has announced that they have recently completed a design and build project, working with Apex Contractors, at St Johns Street, in London, United Kingdom. Apex Contractors provide professional refurbishment and fit out services to Commercial, Health, Residential, Educational and Leisure sectors. Structural alterations and fit out works This particular London project included structural alterations and fit out works to the ground and lower grou...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) have completed a project for Colchester General Hospital, working with Bower Fuller, to supply, install and commission Mitsubishi Electric VRF air conditioning equipment to their new Multi-Modality Diagnostic Imaging Center. Adcock and Bower Fuller partnership Both Adcock and Bower Fuller have decades of knowledge working in a Healthcare environment. Adcock have successfully completed a number of projects together. This resulted in securi...
AET Flexible Space announced that they have completed a full upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system on the first floor of 16-18 Kirby Street, occupied by creative agency - 7Fold, in London, United Kingdom. The 26,000 sq. ft., 1960’s post war building was fully refurbished in 2006, enlarged and re-modeled by Architect, Buckley Gray Yeoman, with underfloor air conditioning and raised access flooring installed throughout the seven floors. The existing system at Kirby Street is a C...
Adcock is pleased to confirm the completion of a supply and install project working with Chiltern Construction & Design Limited for multiple car dealerships. Adcock were contracted to install new Daikin air conditioning and ventilation equipment to new Peugeot, Lexus, and Hyundai showrooms, and heaters to serve the workshop areas. The new car dealerships based in Crawley form part of the Motorline group. Maintained air conditioning Adcock have installed and maintained air conditioning and...
Adcock is pleased to have an ongoing service and maintenance contract for DS Smith at their Kemsley Paper Mill site in Sittingbourne. DS Smith is a provider of corrugated packaging and is world-wide across 37 countries. Kemsley Paper Mill has an annual production capacity of around 800,000 tonnes and is the second biggest recovered fiber-based paper operation in Europe. Presently the plant produces Light Medium, the first recycled lightweight paper manufactured in the UK. Building strong relat...