The chiller at the Louis H. Lafontaine Hospital in Quebec was over 30 years old. The previous system installed consisted of a single 120 TR low pressure chiller that served several units and departments, including MRI, radiology, pediatrics, and kitchen.
Hospital Louis H. Lafontaine
Company
Arthabaska, Quebec
Location
Healthcare
Industry
Hospital
Application
Chiller Smardt 270 TR
Product Model
2
Quantity
The Problematic
The hospital had been planning to replace the chiller for some time, as in addition to being old and inefficient, it also used a phase-out refrigerant gas. There also was a capacity limitation, which would impact future cooling load.
Direct Energy sales representatives gave a presentation to the hospital's Technical Management team on the benefits of installing a SMARDT chiller. The presentation and assessment included technical and financial requirements. The hospital made the decision to purchase a 270 TR SMARDT, which consisted of three 90 TR compressors.
The main objectives were to ensure sufficient capacity for future needs, low costs and maintenance and energy saving benefits. The Solution Since installation in and start-up, a full cooling session went bye. At the same time, the hospital is converting three floors and approximately 20,000 square feet of the same building into administrative space. This has required the installation of five new units, equivalent to 35 tons of refrigeration, lighting, computers, photocopiers and other equipment.
The hospital’s technical staff and managers are very satisfied with the SMARDT chiller's low maintenance and low noise level. They also found it very easy to operate the touch screen, which transfers information via the BacNet interface to the building automation system.
The customer is satisfied with his choice of the SMARDT chiller and with Direct Energy, which has done everything possible to ensure that the equipment and services meet all their expectations. https://mecalor.com.mx/noticias/casos_exito/hospital-louis-h-lafontainer-quebec/
Direct Energy sales representatives gave a presentation to the hospital's Technical Management team on the benefits of installing a SMARDT chiller. The presentation and assessment included technical and financial requirements. The hospital made the decision to purchase a 270 TR SMARDT, which consisted of three 90 TR compressors.
The main objectives were to ensure sufficient capacity for future needs, low costs and maintenance and energy saving benefits. The Solution Since installation in and start-up, a full cooling session went bye. At the same time, the hospital is converting three floors and approximately 20,000 square feet of the same building into administrative space. This has required the installation of five new units, equivalent to 35 tons of refrigeration, lighting, computers, photocopiers and other equipment.
The hospital’s technical staff and managers are very satisfied with the SMARDT chiller's low maintenance and low noise level. They also found it very easy to operate the touch screen, which transfers information via the BacNet interface to the building automation system.
The customer is satisfied with his choice of the SMARDT chiller and with Direct Energy, which has done everything possible to ensure that the equipment and services meet all their expectations. https://mecalor.com.mx/noticias/casos_exito/hospital-louis-h-lafontainer-quebec/
“The goal was to purchase reliable, energy-efficient chillers that would last 25 to 30 years. “With the SMARDT chillers and their Turbocor technology, we believe it was the best investment we could have made.” –John Rauch, Operations Manager
When the owner of the building is NFL Films, the failure of the HVAC system can cause much more than discomfort – it can be catastrophic. The close to 50 acres NFL Films studio complex houses the largest sports film library in the world. To keep the films preserved, the temperature in the vault needs to be kept at 53 53o F. What's more, if the air conditioning fails, the make-up of the show's hosts can quickly melt. For NFL Films, a reliable air conditioning system is much more critical than for a conventional office building.
When the owner of the building is NFL Films, the failure of the HVAC system can cause much more than discomfort – it can be catastrophic. The close to 50 acres NFL Films studio complex houses the largest sports film library in the world. To keep the films preserved, the temperature in the vault needs to be kept at 53 53o F. What's more, if the air conditioning fails, the make-up of the show's hosts can quickly melt. For NFL Films, a reliable air conditioning system is much more critical than for a conventional office building.
NFL
Company
Monte Laurel, NJ
Location
Sport TV Transmision
Industry
Study-library complex
Application
T-Class water-cooled 450 ton (x 2 chillers)
Product Model
2
Quantity
Reliability issues
No one knows this better than John Rauch, operations manager for Marubeni Sustainable Energy, the company providing building
operations services for the NFL Films headquarters complex in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Effects of a catastrophe
According to the Tustin Group, a mechanical contractor, a catastrophic failure occurred in the HVAC system.“We lost 60% of our capacity and we were close to the summer season”
The Solution
We needed an immediate temporary solution before deciding whether to repair the current machines or buy new ones.” Tustin installed a temporary chiller on site.
“We spent 12 months using the temporary chiller while we tried to fix the old one,” Rauch said.
“During these twelve months, we began researching the latest in chiller technology. That's when we came across SMARDT chillers, which feature completely different technology than the chillers we were using.”
SMARDT chillers are highly energy efficient.
For example, the company decided to replace the old equipment with SMARDT chillers. “SMARDT equipment uses oil-free centrifugal compressor technology, which increases energy efficiency and reduces operating costs,” Rauch said. https://mecalor.com.mx/noticias/casos_exito/nfl-films-nueva-jersey-ee-uu/
SMARDT chillers are highly energy efficient.
For example, the company decided to replace the old equipment with SMARDT chillers. “SMARDT equipment uses oil-free centrifugal compressor technology, which increases energy efficiency and reduces operating costs,” Rauch said. https://mecalor.com.mx/noticias/casos_exito/nfl-films-nueva-jersey-ee-uu/
Eastman Business Park (EBP), located in Rochester, New York, is an R&D and manufacturing campus with more than 3,954 acres (about 6.17 square miles) and includes industries, distributors, laboratories and offices of all sizes. There are currently almost 110 companies on site.
Red Rochester LLC
Company
Rochester
Location
Energy
Industry
Power plant
Application
V-Classcooling water 1x 2000 1x 3200 TR
Product Model
1
Quantity
The Park’s immense manufactured infrastructure – including private utilities and on-site water and sewer management system – is a competitive advantage for its tenants.
RED's utility offerings include: electricity, four different steam pressures, chilled water, nitrogen, compressed air, drinking water, industrial processes water and, demineralized water, high purity water, fire protection, natural gas and industrial wastewater treatment with precious metals recovery.
At RED, the load is very dynamic, and turndown is very important. Being able to operate this unit over a wide load range provided the flexibility to run the entire system more efficiently, including the older steam chillers.
https://mecalor.com.mx/noticias/casos_exito/red-rochester-nueva-york
A MECALOR IHA model equipment was supplied for the cooling of a VARIAN brand linear accelerator.
Biotech Corporation
Company
Miami, Florida
Location
Distribution of Medical Equipment
Industry
Linear Accelerator
Application
IHA-22-RI-220/VARIAN
Product Model
1
Quantity
Approved by medical equipment manufacturers
It is a cooler to be used in cooling (cryogenics) of magnetic resonance imaging, linear accelerators, tomographs and PET-CT. It was designed with energy saving and low noise in mind. The stainless steel structure is prepared to operate outdoors, in open environments. The product has been approved by the best medical equipment manufacturers in the world.
MECALOR equipment and Chillers allow continuous use of medical equipment, maintaining the optimal temperature in the different components, such as the external magnetic resonance rings.
Six dry cooler units were installed, replacing the typical cooling towers. These units, in addition to feeding the injection equipment, significantly reduce the use and cost of water.
Logoplaste Tabler Station
Company
Inwood, West Virginia
Location
Plastic Injection
Industry
Hydraulic injection circuit
Application
Dry Cooler / DC-1800-480/C
Product Model
6
Quantity
In addition, eight MECALOR Pump Stations, of different dimensions, were installed.
DryCooler Aludry Modular is the ecological substitute for conventional cooling towers.
Numerous industrial processes require cooling water in a temperature range considered 'hot' (86°F to 95°F) and, for such a process, AluDry Mecalor is the most cost-effective option on the market for such a process.
Saving water and electricity, in addition to reducing monthly expenses, significantly reduces environmental impacts.
Advantages
- Lowest ROI on the market, fast return on investment
- 98% reduction in water consumption and treatment
- High cooling capacity, 66% higher than other technologies
- Lower operating cost, fewer fans, lower energy consumption
- High humidification efficiency, evaporative panels, without sprinklers
- Zero waste, continuous humidification water recovery
- Sustainability, without damage to the environment
- Pumping Station 750 m³/h x 3 bar
- Pumping Station 800 m³/h x 6 bar
- Pumping Station 400 m³/h x 3 bar
- Pumping Station 300 m³/h x 3 bar
- Pumping Station 280 m³/h x 6 bar
- Pumping Station 600 m³/h x 6 bar
NORPLEX, INC.
Company
Auburn, Washignton
Location
Plastic Packaging
Industry
Cooling of extruder machine rings
Application
MSA-75-RI-480/C
Product Model
1
Quantity
Norplex, Inc. provides value-engineering and manufacturing excellence in the production of polyethylene film, netting, and related packaging products including shellfish packaging, barrier fencing, protective netting, plastic bags, poly bags, plastic liners, bin liners, plastic sheets, pallet covers, industrial bags, box liners, drum liners, plastic tubing and plastic sheeting. From stock products to totally custom designs, we’ll produce the solution you need.
From Aquaculture, forestry, construction, and consumer products to packaging applications, our netting, film, and poly bag portfolio provide the broadest line of stock and custom solutions available. We mix advanced manufacturing technology and processes with our extensive resin experience to customize our netting, poly bags, tubing and sheeting products to meet your strict specification and performance targets on time, at competitive prices.
Air cooled with independent cooling circuits.
Compact Chiller MSA
The most complete equipment with PLC and remote communication capabilities, with capacities from 5,000 to 100,000 kcal/h. The MSA line covers a wide range of capacities, in addition to incorporating two independent refrigeration circuits in models starting at 30,000 kcal/h. MSA chillers are ideal for well-ventilated locations or outdoor installation. They dispense with the use of industrial water, facilitating the installation and cleaning of the condensers. https://norplexinc.com/about/
The most complete equipment with PLC and remote communication capabilities, with capacities from 5,000 to 100,000 kcal/h. The MSA line covers a wide range of capacities, in addition to incorporating two independent refrigeration circuits in models starting at 30,000 kcal/h. MSA chillers are ideal for well-ventilated locations or outdoor installation. They dispense with the use of industrial water, facilitating the installation and cleaning of the condensers. https://norplexinc.com/about/
Two equipments Dry Cooler units were installed, replacing the typical cooling towers, which in addition to feeding the injection equipment, have significant savings in the use and cost of water.
Logoplaste HAZLETON
Company
Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
Location
Plastic Injection
Industry
Cool two air compressors and two chiller condensers
Application
Dry Cooler- DC-1400-480/C
Product Model
2
Quantity
DryCooler Aludry Modular is the ecological substitute for conventional cooling towers. Numerous industrial processes require cooling water in a temperature range considered 'hot' (86°F to 95°F) and, for such a process, AluDry Mecalor is the best cost-effective option on the market.
Saving water and electricity, in addition to reducing monthly expenses, significantly reduces impacts on the environment.
Advantages
- Lowest ROI on the market, fast return on investment
- 98% reduction in water consumption and treatment
- High cooling capacity, 66% higher than other technologies
- Lower operating cost, fewer fans, lower energy consumption
- High humidification efficiency, evaporative panels, without sprinklers
- Zero waste, continuous humidification water recovery
- Sustainability, without damage to the environment
With an investment of 44 million dollars, UNILEVER began to build a new plant in Nuevo León, Mexico.
UNILEVER
Company
Nuevo León, México
Location
Plastic InjectionChemical Industry
Industry
Multiple Areas
Application
KLIMA Air Handle Units and SMARDT Chillers
Product Model
49
Quantity
The company reported that the plant that is planned to be developed will produce Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES), Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) and CocoAmide Propyl Betaine (CAPB), which will be sent to certain factories it has in Mexico, the United States and South America, as raw material for the production of detergents, soaps and body cleansing products.
The installed capacity will be for a production of 140 tons per day of SLES, 120 tons per day of AOS and 80 tons per day of CAPB, according to the information it presented to federal environmental authorities.
These equipments were installed for various areas of the Factory, including various critical areas, such as clean rooms, process rooms, offices and manufacturing.
In this plant, our company KLIMA and MECALOR collaborated in the supply of AIR HANDLING UNITS and SMARDT Chillers.
The project has so far included the following equipment
- 45 KLIMA Air Handling Units ranging from 3 tons of cooling to 70 tonnes of cooling
- 4 SMARDT Chillers of 500 tons each.
Terminal(USA-MEX)
Company
Binational Airport
Location
Transport
Industry
CBX Terminal San Diego-Tijuana
Application
KLIMA Air Handle Units and Filter Banks
Product Model
3
Quantity
In 2008, authorities in both Mexico and the United States launched the Smart Border 2010 project, which outlined the intention to build an alternative Mexico-U.S. terminal to alleviate congestion at San Diego International Airport. The project involves a terminal building on U.S. soil, close to the border, with parking, counters and customs offices that would be linked to the Tijuana airport by a bridge across the border.
KLIMA supplied filter banks and a handling unit for this project.
The intention from the beginning of the constructor was to obtain equipment that would allow them, due to its characteristics, use and operation, to obtain LEED certification.
KLIMA was chosen to supply this equipment and obtain maximum efficiency, optimal quality in operation and comply with international regulations.
SEDENA, IMSS, Hospitals Group
Company
National
Location
Medical
Industry
Hospitals
Application
KLIMA Air Handle Units and Filter Banks
Product Model
100
Quantity
In Mexico, KLIMA has been one of the companies chosen by military authorities and proven to be a reliable option.
The high construction standards, the efficiency of our fans, as well as the adherence to European regulations, have been a determining factor in being chosen as a reliable supplier in Hospitals and Laboratories, Military, public and private.
The areas where they regularly operate are in operating rooms, Laboratories, analysis rooms and special treatments.
This project at Coca-Cola was the first project 15 years ago where a KLIMA equipment system was installed.
Coca Cola
Company
Querétaro
Location
Food
Industry
Process Area
Application
KLIMA Air Handle Units
Product Model
3
Quantity
It was installed due to the need to have areas with minimal contamination in the processes, ensuring product quality and worker comfort.
We can proudly say that the machines are still working optimally today and without any setbacks.
MTS Systems Corporation
Company
Bloomington, Minnesota
Location
Testing
Industry
Hospitals
Application
Cooling an MTS fatigue testing machine
Product Model
1
Quantity
All models of the RL line have a double-independent cooling circuit.
Refrigeration capacities are valid for ice water leaving at 50° F, returning at 57°F°C and ambient temperature of 86°F°C.
Active power with the chiller operating at 100% capacity with chilled water at 50°F.
RLA Industrial Chiller
- Refrigeration capacity from 80 to 850,000 kcal/h
- Adjustable chilled water temperature from 41°F to 77°F
- Ecological refrigerant R-410A
- Integrated stainless steel tank and pump
- CLP with touch screen and complete fault diagnosis
- Double independent cooling circuit
GE Precision Healthcare
Company
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Location
Healthcare and medical equipment
Industry
Diferent Cooling process
Application
IHA (Hospitalar and Medical)
Product Model
9
Quantity
Approved by medical equipment manufacturers
It is a cooler for cooling (cryogenics) magnetic resonance imaging, linear accelerators, tomographs and PET-CT. It was designed with energy saving and low noise in mind. The stainless-steel structure is prepared to operate outdoors, in open environments. The product has been approved by the best medical equipment manufacturers in the world.
MECALOR equipment and chillers allow continuous use of medical equipment, maintaining the optimal temperature in the different components, such as the external magnetic resonance rings.
https://latam.gehealthcare.com/
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-45-RI-480/C | Cooling a GE magnetic resonance model Pioneer 3T |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-45-RI-380*/C | Cooling a GE model MR Artist magnetic resonance imaging |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-30-RI-220 | Cooling of a magnetic resonance machine |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-30-RI-480/C | Cooling of a magnetic resonance machine |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-45-RI-380*/C | Cooling of a magnetic resonance machine |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-45-RI-380*/C | Cooling of a magnetic resonance machine |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | IHA-45-RI-380*/C | Cooling of a magnetic resonance machine |
