temperature control can cost
distributors in a number of
ways if not tackled; they can
lead to a loss of confidence
in the distributor by
manufacturers, the MHRA and
pharmacists.
At this pharmaceutical
warehouse Andrews Chillers
supplied a 500kW fluid
air chiller and four 150kW
air-handling units. Each
of the air handing units
is able to cool an area of
3,624m3 (127,000ft3), for
this applications the units
were arranged in pairs,
and stacked to reduce
required floor area. The
air handling units are
designed to connect
to existing chilled
water circuits or to an
Andrews’ water chiller
as was the solution
for this medicine
distribution centre.
The four air handling
units where situated in the
warehouse with the 500kW
fluid air chiller positioned
externally but close to the
building to reduce pipe runs,
maintaining adequate chilled
water passing through flexible
ho ses to air handler units.
Andrews Chillers
twin-stacked pair of
150kW Andrews air
handling units
As specialist in the chiller
hire business Andrews now
operates with an established
network of 25 depots in the
UK and engineering teams
able to discuss individual
requirements and propose
a cost-effective solution to
their problem.
Each Andrews’ chiller is a selfcontained unit complete with
heat exchanger, condenser,
control system, compressor
and circulating pumps and
features a rigid and robust,
base plates that ensure site
stability.
the cooling pipework flows
directly into the external
chillers where the chilling
process begins again. This
cyclic, closed loop system
with air handling situated
within the building is the most
effective for environmental
temperature control.
Chilled water is fed directly
into each of the four air
handling units and passes
directly in front of a large
fan which expels the cold air
either directly or via trunking
back into the warehouse.
Warm air extracted via
Conclusion
With global warming seeming
to be a reality, temperature
control issues are likely
to become even more of
a problem in warehouses
that are not equipped with
appropriate, adequate cooling.
To ensure compliance of
temperature control guidelines
Carl Webb, Sales Director
of Andrews Specialist Hire
Andrews Chillers
The 500kW fluid air
chiller is positioned
externally but close
to the building to
reduce pipe runs.
Division suggests establishing
a working relationship with
an experienced chiller hire
company before its services
are required. Pre-qualified
requirements mean that
a solution for maintaining
correct temperature control
is closer to hand - equipment
on-site in just a few hours
which could save a reputation
and prevent financial losses.
Choosing the right hire
company can certainly
pay dividends – quicker
response to cooling problems,
competent engineers, faster
delivery – and above all
temporary installation of the
right chiller and any ancillary
equipment.
Andrews Sykes Hire Limited
Chiller Division, Unit 54 Gravelly Industrial Park, Tyburn Road
Birmingham B24 8TQ
Tel: +44 (0)1902 328725
E: [email protected]
www.andrews-sykes.com
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