ADM Systems recently supplied a super-energy efficient mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system to Arkendale Memorial Hall in North Yorkshire. Built in 1920, the original building had deteriorated beyond repair resulting in it being demolished in 2007. Using money raised by the community, lottery funding and corporate donations, the new eco friendly hall was completed earlier this year. Energy efficiency was a central theme of the new building as the memorial hall committee wanted to minimise its impact on the environment. This was achieved through fitting an MVHR system, which also helped reduce heating bills. The MVHR system was specified by Martin Gallon, architects at Blue House Construction, which also built the hall. Alan Stokes, chairman of the Arkendale Memorial Hall Committee, explained: “We are delighted with the energy efficient solution provided by ADM systems as it helps us make significant savingson our heating bills. That means we can keep the hall comfortable and warm whilst doing our bit for the environment.” The new memorial hall in Arkendale is an excellent example of a modern, energy efficient building. An increasing number of customers are realising the long-term cost and environmental benefits of fitting an MVHR system and the new hall is a perfect example of this. ADM has over 20 years experience in the industry and is one of the UK’s leading providers of air management systems. All their systems meet the very highest standards required to ensure that they are fit for the purpose intended. ADM’s team of highly skilled engineers are able to design air management systems around the specific needs of their customers. As an independent specialist, it offers an unrivalled choice of MVHR systems and boasts one of the largest ranges of products available. This means that you get the most appropriate and cost-effective solution.
HR500 through the wall unit A through the wall unit (HR500) was fitted in the main hall due to the roof being open to the rafters. Through the wall units are ideal for light commercial applications, classrooms and offices where ducting is not always possible.
How does the MVHR system work? The stale moist air is collected from inside the main hall and kitchen areas. This stale contaminated air passes through the system and is exhausted to the outside. Clean fresh air is then drawn from the outside and as the two air streams pass each other, the heat is transferred from the outgoing stale air to the fresh incoming air. There is no mixing of air streams. During winter, the system is able to capture over 90 per cent of the energy from the outgoing stale air before delivering it as warm, filtered, preconditioned air into the hall.
Ducted MVHR System A ducted MVHR system was used in the kitchen and washroom areas of the building, which had a standard height plasterboard ceiling. The An example of an extract air terminal used with a ducted system.
ducting was fitted above the plasterboard with only the discreet air terminals visible in the ceiling.
Information Updated on: 6 September 2011
