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Will the Government spot the most cost effective solution in the drive to reduce energy consumption

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Will the Government spot the most cost effective solution in the drive to reduce energy consumption at Whitehall over the next 12 months?

According to H&V News (28th July 2010) the Government has clearly stated its desire to reduce energy consumption in its own buildings by 10% in the next year click here for full article.

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maud called on departments and contractors to work together under the terms of a new energy efficiency code.

The question is, will they spot the easiest and most cost effective solution?

Richard Norman, Managing Director of Indepth Hygiene Services commented: “If all these buildings had their ductwork systems reviewed, it is likely that the condition of the air handling units and coils would be horrendous, having never been cleaned for years”.

Richard went on to say:

“If these were cleaned and low energy air filtration installed, the improvement in air flow would massively decrease the energy requirement. The Carbon Trust have identified that heating ventilation and air conditioning accounts for the majority of money spent by an organisation on energy and that cleaning fans, filters and air systems improves efficiency by up to 60%”.

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How does uncleaned ventilation systems increase energy consumption?

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into force in September for companies/establishments whose annual electricity consumption exceeds £500,000 per year.  Can you tell us how uncleaned ventilation systems can increase this consumption?

Dirty Ducts

Dirty Ducts

HVAC can account for 70% of an organisation’s energy costs.  The Carbon Trust claims that poorly maintained and dirty ventilation systems can increase energy consumption by 60%.  This is the result of dirt and debris in the ducting and on the coils and filters clogged which put the main resistance on the fan.  The more the fan has to work to maintain the system’s operating efficiency, the more energy is consumed.  There’s a straight forward  message – clean the system, improve the filtration and not only will the air quality be improved but there will be a bonus in the form of energy saving. (more…)

Clean Ventilation Systems – Never More Essential

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Image and Editorial Source: Health Estate Journal

Richard Norman, Managing Director of Indepth Hygiene Services Limited, the UK’s leading company for specialist cleaning of ventilation systems talks about the importance of ensuring they are thoroughly cleaned.Richard Norman - Indepth Hygiene

There has never been a previous time when those responsible for the maintenance of ventilation systems had more reason to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe condition. On a fundamental level the National Health Service is charged with the responsibility in its own constitution to ensure “patients are treated by an organisation that provides its services in a clean and safe environment”. The very air that patients, staff and visitors breathe must be safe and unpolluted. Since the essential functions of a ventilation (air conditioning) system is to circulate clean safe air it is indisputable that those with a particular responsibility for maintaining ventilation systems should ensure that all possible steps are taken to do just that.

Unfortunately it is my company’s experience that, with some exceptions, ventilation systems are not being given the priority attention they deserve. Even against a background of greater focus on achieving improved cleanliness under the Government’s deep clean drive there is little evidence of ventilation systems being included in the programme essentially aimed at reducing the incidence of healthcare associated infections (HCAI). (more…)