Good air quality is a clean thing
PwC in Portugal had bad experiences with bad air in the office. Therefore, a renovation was used to create air transparency and long-term well-being – with data and a RESET certification.»
Industry:
Refrigeration / Ventilation
Open-heart retrofit
In hospitals, the fresh air supply in operating rooms, intensive care stations and treatment rooms is crucial. Therefore, it took surgical precision and steady hands to retrofit a two-meter impeller at a hospital in Ulm.»
Sky-high savings
Completely replacing old ventilation systems is time-consuming and costly. The fan retrofit project at a high-rise building in Dubai shows that there is huge potential for savings with EC fans arranged in the FanGrid and a demand-based control system.»
The air bodyguards
Event spaces experience two extremes: they are either unused or packed with people. The ventilation system in the event location Stiftskeller in Beutelsbach could no longer cope with the changing requirements: after a retrofit, it not only circulates air more efficiently but is also vigilant about the air quality using sensors. »
The smart farm
In Korea’s Smart Farm Innovation Valley, tomatoes, strawberries and the like grow almost by themselves thanks to intelligent technologies. Fan coil units from Dowoo ENE with axial fans from ebm-papst ensure the perfect temperature.»
New wind for decentralized residential ventilation
In building technology, demand for decentralized residential ventilation systems is increasing with growing environmental protection and energy efficiency requirements. The devices installed in the façade are not only suitable for renovation work, but are also gaining importance in new buildings. For push-pull applications, there are now new, energy-efficient fans that impress with their high efficiency, pleasant operating noise and compact dimensions.»
Automatic resonance detection for more operational reliability
Today, centrifugal fans are used in a wide range of applications. Depending on where they are installed, resonances with increased vibration velocities may occur in unforeseen speed ranges. If the fan is often operated in such critical ranges, the drive motors’ bearing system may be damaged, leading to premature fan failure. Although these vibrations are measurable for the system operator, it is not easy to stop them. Automatic resonance detection provides a remedy. It avoids operation at critical speeds, which increases the service life and operational reliability of the fans»
Through the eye of a needle with the fan wall
At some point, a huge belt-driven fan departs this life. At fiber manufacturer Cordenka, an air intake system’s fan, measuring over two meters, conked out. It was installed in a small space behind a narrow service door. The right replacement was required… and it now offers major advantages. »
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Large whale devours CO2
In the fight against climate change, Swiss company Climeworks is filtering a large amount of carbon dioxide from Iceland’s air with the “Orca” CO2 suction unit and conveying it into the ground.»
Fresh vegetables from the heart of the city
Artisan Green grows leafy vegetables in the middle of Singapore. In the company’s vertical gardening farm, it is growing spinach and other leafy vegetables under controlled conditions. A special air filter with EC fan produces the ideal climate for the young green plants.»
“The air volume is identical in both directions of rotation”
The AxiRev 126 is the new standard for efficient push-pull applications in residential ventilation. Tobias Sieger, responsible for the ventilation design and flow simulation, explains how the reversing fan achieves this.»
F-Gas Regulation: Fans meet the challenge
According to the so-called F-Gas Regulation, emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in the EU are to be significantly reduced by 2030. It is therefore essential to switch to natural refrigerants with a low global warming potential (GWP). However, these are often flammable. This means that all components installed in heat pumps, for example, must meet the standards for flammable refrigerants. This also applies to the fans used, but these also need to be as quiet and energy-efficient as possible.»
Making fine wine a safe prospect
To protect his employees, Michael Braun of the Beckstein winegrowers’ cooperative replaced his old ventilation system with a new one. The system reliably draws dangerous fermentation gases outside, while also creating more room and peace for wine production.»
The right solution for every installation situation
Fans are complex flow machines, which sometimes respond to aerodynamic changes in their surroundings. The installation situation plays an important role here. This means that, when installed in the application, the fan is often not as quiet as hoped for, or less efficient than promised in the data sheet. Last but not least, we recommend having the fan manufacturer on board at an early stage of in-house unit development. This means there will certainly be no unpleasant surprises later.»
Retrofit: Cube beats wall
If there is one thing a supermarket does not need, it is renovation work taking place during the most important shopping season. So it is a relief that ebm-papst found an unconventional solution for the cold water system of a South African hypermarket in collaboration with HCM, a refrigeration and air conditioning company.»
Climate-neutral district thanks to smart ventilation
Europe’s first climate-neutral city quarter is being built in Ludwigsburg. The Maier family is turning the digital dial and organizing sustainability via the cloud. How the vision is becoming reality thanks to smart ventilation.»
Heat from a distance
Heating is essential in a cold, Danish winter. But burning gas or oil to create it harms the environment. Systems from Aktive Energi Anlæg A/S with heat pumps from EVAPCO offer a clean alternative. Using ambient air, they generate district heat for entire small cities, which benefits both people and nature.»
EC technology with full conviction
Walter Roller GmbH & Co. began to systematically convert their refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment over to EC technology as early as 2011. Pioneers CEO Wolfgang Krenn and Product Manager Andreas Binder discuss what drives them, how their customers have reacted, and the role that EC plays for them today.»
“Higher efficiency levels reduce operating costs”
Increased power, greater efficiency, less noise. Uwe Sigloch, Director of Product Management at ebm-papst Mulfingen, talks about the development and advantages of the latest-generation RadiPac series.»
New EC centrifugal fan for greater power and efficiency
Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst set new standards: Thanks to aerodynamic optimizations, innovative materials, sophisticated design details, and highly efficient EC motors with intelligent control electronics, they not only deliver significantly more air performance than before, but they are also particularly quiet and efficient.»
Air quality: Put an end to stale air!
Indoor air quality is only a secondary issue for many building operators and employers. But it is a crucial factor for the health and productivity of people who live or work in such spaces. An intelligent solution from ebm-papst neo monitors and regulates the air quality of buildings with easy-to-retrofit components and a cloud-based platform.»
Reliable cooling for medicine, blood & co.
Kirsch Medical’s refrigerators and freezers can be found in medical practices, pharmacies, blood banks, hospitals and laboratories. Medicine, blood samples and vaccines are stored inside. The requirements for constant temperature, high reliability and low noise levels are correspondingly high. The compact DC axial compact fans from ebm-papst help to satisfy these.»
Reliable fans for the long term
It usually takes some time before the maintenance lamp flashes in the natural gas bus. But there is room for improvement! Another integrated axial compact fan from ebm-papst is helping to reduce maintenance costs even further.»
Plug & play axial fans for applications with high back pressure
Axial fans are normally used for situations when strong air flow with relatively low back pressure is required. That is why they have not yet been the fan of choice for devices that require a high pressure increase. But now that has all changed: ebm-papst’s new axial fans are also suitable for applications with high back pressure, meaning that these types of applications can also benefit from their higher air flow rates.»
Determining and regulating air flow
Adjusting the air flow of a fan to the actual demand enables significant energy savings and noise reduction in practice. It should therefore be possible to regulate the air flow of the fans used in ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems as precisely and efficiently as possible to a specified setpoint. Depending on the fan type and area of application, different methods can be used.»
FanGrid makes airport operators happy
After a retrofit, a FanGrid is in operation at Changi Airport in Singapore. This is good news, not only for the operators, but also the travelers.»
FanGrid makes airport operators happy
After a retrofit, a FanGrid is in operation at Changi Airport in Singapore. This is good news, not only for the operators, but also the travelers.»
New air for vintage cars
The ZeitHaus museum in the heart of the Autostadt (car city) in Wolfsburg is a place that motorists long to see. On five floors of the exhibition area, there are row after row of vehicles – each more fascinating than the last. Retrofitting the ventilation ensures the right atmosphere for people and cars.»
Fast commissioning, energy-efficient operation
Cleanrooms have particular requirements when it comes to their ventilation systems. Filter-fan-units (FFUs) designed for ceiling installation combine fans with filter technology, making it possible to optimally fulfill these requirements.»
Good climate for top crops
Modern agriculture is unthinkable without greenhouses. They make it possible to harvest independently of the seasons. But plants only thrive in them when the air supply and distribution are perfectly regulated. AxiCool fans from ebm-papst are ideal for this task.»
Disinfection of rooms: Clean up, Robo!
The Sterisafe Pro robot system eliminates 99.99 percent of all viruses, bacteria and fungi, and runs on just water and electricity. It uses ozone to disinfect rooms and surfaces, which can find its way into extremely small gaps and crevices with the use of efficient fans.»
Fresh air for young talent
The German football association (DFB) is building its new football academy in Frankfurt am Main. AHUs from NOVA Apparate GmbH with centrifugal fans from ebm-papst are used to ensure the perfect climate in this talent factory.»
“Handle air smarter!”
The quality of the air that we breathe directly influences health, productivity, and well-being. Despite this, it remains a niche topic. Seema Bhangar and Raefer Wallis, who are experts on the matter, think it is high time for this to change.»
Cooling for the distillery
In a Danish distillery, it was not only the whisky that reached maximum temperature in the summer. The subsequent installation of two fans brought cooling for visitors and employees.»
The formula for the energy efficiency
If you want to compare the energy efficiency η of various fans, you should consider the entire fan, i.e. the fan system, and not just its individual parts.»
Glove box for maximum safety
Clinical purity: this is what the Czech group Block specializes in. Its product portfolio includes isolators that help make cancer medications and vaccines possible.»
Trailer cooling: No cooler more efficient
Thermo King’s Advancer trailer cooling system works almost a third more efficiently than the industry average. One reason for this is that, because the air flow is independent of the combustion engine, the customer can adjust the air flow of the evaporator exactly to their needs. Steplessly adjustable DC fans from ebm-papst help in this process.»
Breath of fresh air for a shopping center
One day, the ventilation system in a Neckarsulm shopping center just gave up. Repairing it was not an option. Facility manager Peter Halblaub had to find a solution. He decided on a FanGrid – and building technician Wolfgang Stickel stacked one RadiPac fan on top of another.»
Clever panels ensure lower costs
Systems specialist company hdt implemented a new ventilation system solution for the swimming pool at the Ringhotel in Celle. The retrofit saves an enormous amount of energy.»
Keeping it fresh
Elsdorfer Molkerei und Feinkost GmbH replaced the fans in the ventilation system of their high-bay warehouse. The personnel were impressed by the efficiency and operational reliability of the new FanGrids.»
Data brings added value!
Replacing fans can improve efficiency, noise and reliability. Combining your system with the world of data opens the door to even more added value: increased productivity, better health, new business models. ebm-papst neo holds the key to data-driven retrofits.»
“As far as efficiency is concerned, the RadiPac is unbeatable”
Uwe Sigloch, Director of Product Management at ebm-papst, on the best all-rounder for retrofitting – the RadiPac series.»
“I optimize every aspect of the system.”
When Dieter Hildebrandt, Sales Director at Breuell & Hilgenfeldt, takes charge of a retrofit, his customers can rest assured that the project is in safe hands. He takes care of the all thinking and planning.»
“I’m like a tax consultant for funding.”
Marcel Riethmüller is Managing Director of ecogreen and the man with the 100 percent success rate when it comes to funding. Here, he tells about the potential of funding for retrofits and how to ensure guarantee of success .»
10 dos & don’ts for retrofitting
When it comes to implementing a retrofit, Thomas Häberle are in demand. He plans and directs the retrofitting business at Kratschmayer, and explains what one definitely should do – and what not to do.»
“Our products significantly reduce energy costs”
Ralf Mühleck, Team Leader, Commercial Ventilation, is an expert in retrofitted fans at ebm-papst and always knows the right product for any project.»
Cooling towers: Silence, s’il vous plaît!
Paris’ La Défense, with its many high-rise offices, is the largest business district in Europe. It’s a place that should be buzzing with activity – and not with the noise of cooling units. Luckily, the cooling tower experts at Jacir are on hand to help.»
Ventilation Upgrade for the Polyester Manufacturer
Quieter, more efficient, requiring less maintenance – those were the demands of packaging giant Polyplex for its new ventilation system. And it found the solution in the form of an ebm-papst FanGrid with EC fans.»
Retrofit for the New Year
The electronics specialist Semikron wants to start the year 2020 with a new ventilation system. To ensure that this works, the installers from Kratschmayer are putting in extra shifts. The story of a retrofit between the years.»
Perfect Microclimate for the High-Tech Barn
When cows are happy, they produce more milk. The Vale do Jotuva Farm in southern Brazil works according to this simple principle. Ordemilk uses ebm-papst fans to ensure the perfect climate in the new high-tech barn.»
Cooling towers: A towering advantage for Krones
Bottling and packaging specialist Krones now also offers cooling towers perfectly tailored to its systems. One of the first to benefit from the custom, cost-effective, and efficient solution is the bottling giant Refresco.»
E-auto power from the socket
The HPC Booster StoraXe is a compact energy store, which charges electric cars extremely quickly. The special thing about it is that it takes its power directly from the home electricity network»
Sustainable prospects for the air-conditioning of buildings
Swire Properties wants its buildings to be green, modern, and full of variety. The real estate developer is focusing on sustainability when choosing an air conditioning system for Taikoo Place, its futuristic commercial building complex in Hong Kong.»
Water for the world
Clean drinking water for everyone – no matter when, no matter where. The French start-up T.zic is making this possible with its “UVOJI” miracle box. Its secret: it disinfects water using UV light.»
Keep potatoes delicious longer
To keep potatoes delicious for a long time, they have to be stored at a constant three degrees Celsius. Stocke Gård Farm relies on a sophisticated ventilation system for this.»
AHUs: The issue of efficiency
Deciding which fan is the most efficient, and works at the maximum energy efficiency, is not that simple: Fans are complex flow machines that react to every change, including installation conditions, speed variations or pressure ratio changes due to filter contamination. As a result, no fan works at the “best efficiency” at all times and in all places. Having said that, centrifugal fans are the better choice for most applications in AHUs.»
Ventilation with a System
AERECO’s demand-based ventilation only works when it is really needed. With EC motors from ebm-papst, it’s reliable and especially efficient.»
Cool shopping fun
The ventilation system in the Australian Birkdale Shopping Center was nearing end of life. So what do you do to continue to make the purchasing experience of approximately 2,000 customers per day pleasant? An upgrade was required!»
Robust Axial Fans for Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Axial fans have to meet high demands on ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, because the cold side of the cooling circuit is subject to harsh environmental conditions. Against this background, ebm-papst has developed a new axial fan series in which AC variants also meet the future ErP requirements.»
FanGrid Solutions for High Air Performance
To achieve high air performance in ventilation technology, large, single fans are no longer today’s preferred solution. Instead, we recommend FanGrids: several smaller fans combined to work together in parallel.»
Listen to the music
Futuristic architecture, musical superlatives, clever ventilation: In the concert hall in Ventspils, Latvia, music students rehearse in the best conditions.»
Healthy pigs make a happy farmer
So that a pigpen does not live up to its name — at least when it comes to the air — good ventilation is required. Following a retrofit, the Momeyers near Celle are also saving a lot of money.»
All systems go offshore
Not much time and lots to do: Walter Roller GmbH was under a lot of pressure to deliver the air conditioners for the offshore converter platform BorWin gamma.»
“We can improve the efficiency of the entire system”
The new AxiEco axial fan series impresses with a high level of pressure stability — and easily meets more stringent ErP Directives. Patrick Stern, Product & Market Manager at ebm-papst, talks about the background to the new development.»
Transformer cooling made easy
With the continuous expansion of towns and cities, transformer substations that once stood in remote locations are suddenly right in the middle of residential areas. To ensure there are no problems with the new neighbors, the Czech transformer manufacturer ETD makes sure cooling of its devices is particularly quiet.»
Good climate for the pandas
In the Finnish Ähtäri Zoo, the panda bears Lumi and Pyry feel right at home – also thanks to EC technology from ebm-papst.»
How Energy Producers Save Energy
Reliable, energy-saving, and fire-resistant — energy supplier Hong Kong Electric set high standards for the new fans for its air conditioning system. A solution was found with support from the far north.»
Fresh = Quiet with AxiCool
Large cooling facilities present a number of challenges to their owners: the cooling system must deliver top performance without consuming too much energy and function as quietly as possible. At Cilmor Distribution Center in Cape Town, supermarket giant Shoprite relies on AxiCool fans from ebm-papst. They give their all for fresh food – but only when necessary.»
Increasing fan efficiency
The European Union’s Ecodesign Directive (ErP Directive), is the basis for assessing the efficiency of various components and devices. For example, the minimum efficiency of fans is specified in the fan regulation, Regulation (EU) No. 327/2011, which also considers fans that are built into refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment. Such equipment can only be granted a CE marking if its fans satisfy the fan regulation’s requirements.»
Efficient cooling saves money
Technology from ebm-papst has saved UK retailer Marks & Spencer half a million pounds.»
Cutting costs for
concerts and such
32 compact fans instead of two big ones: After almost 30 years, the Bombardier Arena in Sweden was in need of a retrofit.»
Tracking down sound sources
A lot has happened in fan technology. Aerodynamically optimized EC fans are becoming established in refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Nevertheless, there is still scope for further optimization in noise cancelling. Thorough acoustic testing is carried out to identify each individual sound source, also taking the installation situation into account.»
Team Players for Efficient Cooling Towers
Cooling towers for data centres, hospitals or industrial facilities have increased the efficiency requirements. If modern EC motors are used instead of AC technology, energy consumption and operating costs can be significantly reduced. In addition, it is worth switching to EC fans from ebm-papst because their speed is infinitely variable, they offer networking options and can withstand harsh environmental conditions.»
Rent-a-cooling tower
What to do when your refinery’s cooling tower is undergoing maintenance? Right! Call Aggreko — global market leader in cooling tower rentals.»
Electricity? We make it ourselves!
The BlueGEN BG-15 micro CHP system from Solidpower uses fuel cells to generate electricity and heat from natural gas. And it does it very economically thanks to its uniquely high electrical efficiency.»
Safety First in the Lab
One of the largest research and teaching centers in the Nordic region got a new ventilation system in 2016. Owner Akademiska Hus set up ambitious environmental targets for the project.»
Future-proof cooling in data centers
Due to trends such as mobile Internet, cloud computing and Internet TV, data centers have become major energy consumers. Therefore, investing in energy-efficient fans for the associated cooling systems is essential. Modern EC technology can make a significant contribution toward reducing current consumption, helping to save the environment and the operator’s overheads in the process.»
Roof-top data
The trend toward huge logistics centers presents new challenges for air conditioning systems. And another important criterion for the online mail order company Zalando is data acquisition. In just under a year, the online mail order fashion company Zalando erected a logistics center in Lahr with 130,000 square meters of floor space.»
Energy-efficient fans for a casino
In a gigantic new casino complex in the Chinese city of Macao, 1,100 RadiPac fans from ebm-papst ensure good air – efficiently, quietly and reliably.»
Conway’s travels
Newcastle, Belfast, Coleraine – Joe Conway traveled around Ireland’s green countryside and lively cities for several months. He was targeting the country’s supermarkets.»
Staying in for fresh air
The Swedish company Wood’s develops and produces air purifiers that not only free the air indoors from harmful particles but also inspire high-tech visions.»
»Residential ventilation has to be quiet«
Thanks to its precisely controllable air flow, the RadiCal in scroll housing is ideal for residential ventilation.»
A Quiet Kind of Freshness
South African supermarket chain Shoprite relies on ebm-papst AxiCool fans in its new distribution center in Cape Town.»
FanGrid keeps fans cool in cinema
The air conditioner in the cinema at Singapore’s Century Square shopping mall was loud and expensive to operate, and its fans needed frequent maintenance. A retrofit put an end to that, making both the cinema’s customers and its operator happy.»
Energy-efficient fans for refrigerated cabinets in supermarkets
Eco-refrigerant for use in supermarket refrigerated cabinets can become highly flammable during malfunctions. EC fans have set new standards in the fields of safety and efficiency.»
Deluxe camping in any weather
Driving off with the camper on the spur of the moment to watch the sunset in no-man’s-land and enjoy the sound of silence — no problem with a cleverly designed air conditioner and a small, lightweight heater.»
Combining EC technology with airfoil blades
In ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration applications, designers and operators often discover that the fans installed in their equipment are noisier or less energy-efficient than expected. The conditions of installation are often to blame, as they can have a negative effect on power consumption, air performance and noise emissions. The fan’s impeller, motor, control electronics and housing are optimized for energy efficiency and noise emission, and the actual conditions of installation in AHUs should not be neglected.»
Closer to the stars
Amateur and professional astronomers explore the night sky at the Weikersheim observatory. A new telescope gives them a clear view – with three fans from ebm-papst.»
Healthy air thanks to FanGrid
When a huge axial fan broke down in the Skaraborg clinic in Sweden, the air conditioner could no longer produce the air flow required. But replacing the unit would have meant modifications to the buildings. Now was the time for a forward-looking solution.»
Intelligent “heart” of home ventilation
For effective and efficient home ventilation, it must be possible to precisely regulate the air flow in order to prevent overpressure and underpressure in the residential building. There are even more advantages for users if the fans are also able to process signals from external sensors.»
Air Intake with a Future
Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the original power.»
Cleaned and dried – for less
At the end of each shift, employees in Europe’s largest pig slaughterhouse scrub the work areas until they are spick-and-span. Thanks to an upgraded ventilation system, work can now resume faster after cleaning has finished, and the operator also consumes far less energy in the process.»
Sweden’s coolest data center
The Swedish provider BAHNHOF converted a bunker in Stockholm into an unusual data center. Fans from ebm-papst keep the electricity bill just as cool as the location.»
No more trouble with the air supply system
Following a motor bearing failure in the air supply system at the Media Markt store in Berlin’s Wedding district, Daume GmbH convinced the store’s management to invest in the future – with a FanGrid.»
“Customers seek solutions to reduce energy consumption”
Munters is a global leader in using innovative technologies in air treatment and climate solutions. Starting with a few projects in the UK, the company rolled out a global retrofit plan. Karl Lowe, Regional Service Manager West Europe of Munters Ltd., explains why.»
Better skyscraper air conditioning
The fans in the air conditioning system at the Riverside Centre, one of Brisbane’s landmarks, were wearing out. A retrofit was needed to improve efficiency and convenience, but there was hardly any room and not much time.»
„Flying through the urban jungle as a bird is a very special kick”
Max Rheiner is making the dream of flight a virtual reality. In an interview, the head of the master’s degree program for design interaction at the Zurich University of the Arts explains how it’s done and why moving air plays an essential role.»
The art of air conditioning
ENGIE Services U.S., a division of global energy leader ENGIE, has a clear mission: helping its customers to save energy. It manages to do so at a large data center thanks to careful preparation and an eye for detail.»
“We have climate control in our cars but in bed we still freeze and sweat”
What ensures a good night’s sleep? Barry van Doornewaard worked hard to find an answer to the question. He calls his answer “FreshBed.” It’s a bed with an integrated climate control system that creates the optimal conditions for sleep.»
Freezing Cold in Mexico
Bohn is a refrigeration technology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest generation of blast freezers, the company relies on EC technology.»
Happy hemp thanks to perfect ventilation
Since cannabis with THC content under one percent was legalized in Switzerland, the sector has been booming. BioCan AG got in on the ground floor of hemp cultivation. Thanks to good ventilation, its harvest is better than that of its competitors.»
Germ-free sushi
Invisible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasysteme GmbH keep germs away from deli counters - good news for lovers of Japanese delicacies.»
The formula for constant volume
Constant volume plays a major role in many applications, but in residential ventilation it’s essential.»
“Gets up to speed fast”
The EC centrifugal blower is making inroads into some unusual applications. Uwe Sigloch, Head of Ventilation and Air Conditioning Market Management at ebm-papst, tells us how.»
A pump for the python
To get the beer fresh to the tap, it is cooled on its way to the bar. Pump systems by Cornelius take care of this task.»
Awesome extractors
Climeworks, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protection.»
No more bad atmosphere
Exhaust from fast food restaurants is often a cause of trouble with the neighbors. Purification units from oxytec eliminate offensive odors.»
Chilled selection
Not only does the Atherton Supa IGA supermarket have an innovative selection, it also has the latest refrigeration equipment. It was even the first store in all of Australia to get a retrofit with AxiBlades.»
A cool solution to an air conditioning challenge
Europe’s leading online fashion platform Zalando has opened a 130,000 square meter logistics center in Lahr. MultiCross was responsible for the air conditioning. As if the technical challenge was not enough in itself, there was also a new EU efficiency directive to contend with — with specifications that were anything but clear.»
Voltage change in the steppe
RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool operators in a huge solar park in the steppe.»
Quiet please!
A loud ventilation system was a headache for the teachers and the pupils at the Backaskolan in Malmö, Sweden. Then came Martin Jörgensen, a technician from Caverion, to quiet things down.»
From a Danish roof-top to the rest of the world
As a chimney sweep, Morten Bjørklund knows how much the smoke from neighboring chimneys bothers his customers. His idea of an attachment for chimneys can help settle neighborhood disputes.»
“You’ve got to force the air through it”
Today, the well-designed fans on the side-pod and roll-hoop look quite familiar. But only three years ago these cooling solutions that bring about 518 percent improvement in airflow, were unthinkable. Mark Wilson, Sales Director at ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK), remembers how the development came about.»
Ventilation Shaft, not Lecture Hall
As part of a semester project, two Danish students upgraded an old air conditioning unit on their university campus – and triggered a wave of modernization.»
Here come the sound guys
The team of engineering consultants from Teensma makes sure things are quiet wherever noise would disturb people, including residential areas with people who surf the Internet at high speed using fiber-optic connections.»
Equipped to deal with the cold
Axial fans for high-performance evaporators»
Climate control in the driver’s cabin
Relax at a rest stop? No problem, thanks to the Dometic CoolAir auxiliary air conditioner from dometic with modified ebm-papst fans in its evaporator and condenser.»
Cool Performance on the Pit Wall
Sat on the Pit Wall, five of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport engineers must make decisions within seconds. Since last season, it has been made easier for them to keep their cool — thanks to an air conditioner with a blower from ebm-papst.»
Testing in China
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Auxiliary air conditioners for truckers
Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-performance generation of efficient CoolAir auxiliary air conditioners from Dometic.»
Little twin, big impression
The casino building complex „The Parisian“ near Hongkong uses 350 air-handling and ventilation units with 1,100 RadiPacs from ebm-papst to provide for a pleasant atmosphere.»
Correct FanGrid design
EC fans for efficient cooling in data centers»
Cool quietly with air
Improving the operating noise of fans»
Rapid start-up in only 3-4 seconds
EC centrifugal blower with high power density»
Cold feet at freezer cabinets? Never again!
Thanks to a retrofit in 138 supermarkets and department stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shopping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»
New ventilation system has half the appetite
After replacing 283 electricity-gobbling AC fans with efficient RadiPac EC fans from ebm-papst, the electricity costs for the residents of a Danish residential complex immediately dropped by 50 percent.»
On course towards zero emissions
Thanks to modifications to the car deck’s and passenger ventilation system, the ferry operator Scandlines saves two million kilowatt-hours per year. For chief engineer Carsten Johansen this is an important step towards zero emissions.»
“AxiBlade makes machines better!”
What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Management, Refrigeration Technology Division, tells us.»
Cool beef
Frigorífico Verdi, a meat producer, was looking for an efficient cooling tunnel; Cooling & Freezing, a specialist for such solutions, was looking for a customer for its new application … The story of a Brazilian premiere.»
Quiet fans in the bathroom
In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bathroom.»
Perfect climate from the ice tank
The new building at the St. Georgen location doesn’t just shine on the surface. Its cold heart beats under the parking lot.»
No-sweat excavating
Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst work in the giant mining excavators made by the Russian company IZ-Kartex. An application where their reliability and durability come in handy.»
Making the perfect bathroom fan
Three years of joint development efforts by LUNOS and ebm-papst went into Silvento ec ventilators – along with the understanding that candor and trust are essential to the successful completion of such an extensive project.»
A fresh breeze for the dairy case
Leap from iQ to NiQ: The new generation of energy-saving motors from ebm-papst is more efficient and economical than its predecessors – and is even suitable for use in the food sector.»
Sale: 50 percent off on air
The air conditioning system in the “Aalborg Storcenter” shopping center was consuming a lot of energy. Thanks to a retrofit with EC fans from ebm-papst, now its owner is enjoying big savings as 50 percent of its energy costs have been eliminated.»
Air conditioning for the dolphinarium
The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehumidification equipment for a dolphinarium in the Russian capital — including reliability and efficiency.»
Efficiency in the storage facility
When the Woolworths retail chain expanded its cold storage facility in Cape Town, it went for an efficient combination of EC fans and AxiTop diffusors.»
New fans for an old station
Cramped equipment rooms and regulations affecting alterations to historic buildings prevented the installation of a new ventilation system in the Copenhagen train station. But ebm-papst had another good solution up its sleeve.»
A pure island for athletes
EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»
Breathing easy in the archives
After months of patient suffering, Radonkonsult AB solved the problem caused by radioactive gas in the Stockholm City Library – with lots of specialized knowledge and centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst.»
Hot water from exhaust air
An EC fan is at the heart of the heat recovery system made for easy retrofits by Pamon Ab. But first its alarm relay had to learn “Finnish.”»
Plan building equipment more simply
A compact overview on our website provides technical building equipment planners with all the relevant information about our solutions.»
German Design Award for fan
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
EC fans for fan coils
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
RadiPac: Comparison
Impressive test results»
A systematic approach
Improved flow machine»
RadiPac: An ongoing development process
Plug & Play centrifugal fans for ventilation technology»
RadiPac = form + fit + function
Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advantages of the new RadiPacs from ebm-papst.»
Servers like it here
The Swiss company NTS rents server space to small and medium-sized enterprises. Following an upgrade with EC technology, the computers are now cooled much more efficiently than before.»
Close the window. Let fresh air in.
REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a ventilation system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»
Is the condenser already running?
With a view to the EU’s ErP Directive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»
Harmony on the high seas
Almost 3,000 EC fans provide for perfect cabin conditions on the world’s second-largest cruise ship. Active PFC technology ensures that so many units can work together without problems.»
Upgrade to the power of three
EC instead of AC, a new fan type and economical cold aisles — when upgrading its server air-conditioning system, the Danish company William Demant didn’t do things halfway.»
The coolest Team in Formula One
Even in hot races, the engineers from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team don’t work up a sweat with their garage cooling system from ebm-papst.»
Fresh air through closed windows
Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»
The future of refrigeration, air conditioning and building systems
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
The easy way to replace “old” with “highly efficient”
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
Upgrade with a happy end
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
Unique air handling solution for exclusive shopping mall
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
499 RadiPacs for a model project in China
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
RadiPac: Comparison of fans
RadiPac values as compared to calculated values»
RadiPac: Quality assurance in production
Accuracy classes are a measure of manufacturing accuracy»
Customers agree: You can rely on ebm-papst!
The following customer comments confirm just how important accurate fan data is for air handling units.»
RadiPac: Documentation and fan selection
Reliable data»
RadiPac: The fan
Combination of impeller, motor and control system»
RadiPac: Precision measurement
Modern chamber test rig guarantees accurate values»
RadiPac: Measurement is best
Precise documentation and reliable production»
Protecting your data
Compact, protected against fire and break-ins and with excellent air conditioning – the ValueShelter protects servers holding sensitive data. But the hardware’s energy-efficient cooling really comes into its own in a cold and damp cellar»
Swimming pool ventilation: Turn on, tune out
From swimming pools to spas, air conditioning systems from Mollerus allow both
guests and operators to relax. The devices fit the needs of both perfectly»
Silent heroes
A hospital in Denmark suffered for years from noise and a room climate that was hazardous to health. The solution came in the form of EC fans»
Double Top
ebm-papst UK wins two National ACR Awards»
Award-winning results
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
Make it quick
At Diamond Light Source, it is not just light that moves quickly. The upgrade to efficient EC fans for cooling sensitive technology also progressed at the speed of light»
Cool cooperation
Better air conduction, easy maintenance and high efficiency. That is what GEA Küba achieved when redesigning an air cooler in close cooperation with ebm-papst»
Land of clean rooms
Smartphones, TV’s, computer chips: South Korea is the world’s supplier of high-tech gadgets. The country is now also discovering its love for energy-efficient production»
“Air-guiding system” guarantees low noise output
Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
EC centrifugal fans for fan filter units
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
Fit for frigid environments
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
Peace and quiet at a pleasant temperature
Hotel air-conditioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consumption»
The secret of the cosmonaut’s case
A mobile ventilation system provides fresh air for Russian astronauts’ suits»
A tasty bit of fan!
Dietrich Lampe had a flash of inspiration: A portable plate warmer. He set about developing it himself – and soon landed in hot water. The recipe proved to be a success: Even gourmet chefs are now regular customers»
Tougher requirements, big impact
The effects of ErP 2015 on fan manufacturers and customers»
More fans, fewer problems
Ten small fans instead of one big one: That’s the secret behind ebm-papst’s first FanGrid project in India, which is helping a shopping centre save over 20 percent on energy for the air conditioning in its food court»
New ideas on familiar topics
Thomas Borst on noise reduction, energy efficiency and the role of the installation space»
The top is on top
AxiTop comes in first at product awards»
Energy efficiency in China: A fresh approach
The ultra-modern Grand Theatre in Jinan in China is an excellent advertisement for the region – not least in terms of energy efficiency. The new complex reflects the increasing significance of sustainability in China»
Platform for progress
Experts discussed current and future developments at the fifth innovation forum»
Fresh air, less power
Optimised ventilation systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»
Fast track to the future
A hybrid locomotive points to a new era for the Russian railways»
EC: The power of persuasion
Four parties, any number of discussions, quick decisions: To start with, ebm-papst Ibérica had to put plenty of effort into finding enough convincing arguments for EC technology – but in the end our Spanish branch was positively overwhelmed by the customer’s enthusiastic response»
Ready for take-off
A mobile climate control system from the Russian company Leninetz cools the cabin and on-board electronics of parked aircraft – in the interests of increased safety and flight readiness»
At the hub of development
One fan for two different applications: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coordinate operations on two continents»
A fresh breeze in the data bank
A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consumption of cooling units by 50 percent»
Integrated diagnostic system for fans
Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
Fans with a wear-free run-down brake
More safety and air flow, less turbulence and operating noise»
AxiTop – Less noise and more efficiency
New diffuser reduces exit losses in fans»
Fresh meat in a fresh light
Special LED lamps light up sausages and meat in Zinsler butcher’s shop – without heating the products.»
“Energy costs are a considerable cost factor”
From building heating systems to building hotels: Robert Rentzsch talks about the role of energy efficiency in his Abasto project»
Insulating coolers successfully converted
thermofin converted its insulating coolers for fitting a more energy-saving fan – and it paid off»
Air-conditioning technology: Check in, feel good
Hotel owner Robert Rentzsch proved to be a pioneer by deciding in favour of state-of-the-art air-conditioning technology – and is rewarded by satisfied guests and low operating costs»
Prize-winning low-energy housing complex
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
Every day is a saving day
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
Ice-Cold Savings
The specialist for refrigeration and air-conditioning devices, Roller, is consistently converting from AC to EC technology in its evaporators – the customers have also been convinced of this step now»
No alternative to energy-efficient fans
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Intelligent EC tangential blowers for ventilation technology
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology for a healthy room climate
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
“AC2EC” – Replacement made easy
New EC motor design – Compact and efficient»
“We control the entire room climate”
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
The all-round talent
The single-room air-conditioning unit from the Swiss start-up company Air-On creates a healthy room climate – and is tremendously energy-efficient and quiet to boot»
FanGrid: More air performance and high energy efficiency
New Plug Fans exceed today the requirements of tomorrow»
Energy-efficient fans for refrigeration technology
Sample calculations for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment found in supermarkets»
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB!
In hotel rooms, fan coil units keep the temperature comfortable. GreenTech EC centrifugal fans ensure that guests and hotel managers sleep well – because they’re quiet and save energy»
FanGrid: A great deal with quantity
Air-conditioner manufacturer Menerga is revolutionising large ventilation systems for data centres with GreenTech EC technology: combined fans increase output and operating reliability»
A tough job in agriculture
A wide variety of ventilation, air-conditioning and drive technologies are used in the agricultural sector. They must perform well while consuming the least possible energy»
Green shopping oasis
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
Motor replacement in the Denmarket
The iQ motor is conquering the freezers in the supermarkets»
Demanded and subsidised
In new construction and renovation alike, building owners are placing increasingly stringent demands on energy efficiency. Grant programmes provide important financial support. However, those who want to take advantage of these programmes should hurry: The German government plans to impose cuts as early as 2011.»
ErP: Frequently asked questions
In 2013, the implementation of the Energy-related Products Directive of the European Union will bring with it minimum efficiency requirements for fans that affect many companies. In this regard, there is still a considerable need for information. Here, mag answers the most frequently asked questions»
Low-noise fan drives
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
No more stuffy classrooms
Better air in classrooms and less expense for federal and municipal governments»
Spot landing
In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
Three-wheel saver
Silently cruising around town with zero emissions – the Piaggio MP3»
Air to water heat pump system
What an intelligent control can mean to heat pump performance»
“Simulation allows a one-to-one depiction”
Problems with heat in your electronic systems? Ask André Runge – he knows how to simulate properly»
Warm welcome
Teddington air curtains keep the cold air out and energy consumption low»
Plug and play!
Together we are stronger: Güntner and ebm-papst have taken this motto to heart and entered into a development partnership that makes rational use of energy-efficient EC fans in heat exchangers for refrigeration and air-conditioning»
Stay cool
A climatic solution for the new Computer Centre of the Deutscher Wetterdienst»
EC in the health system
From the roof to the basement: EC drives and fans work unobtrusively but effectively in all areas of medical technology, making it faster, more reliable and quieter.»
The racing machine
Every cubic centimetre of space that is taken up by a fan in server racks or telecommunication base stations is wasted space. A new generation of high-performance fans gets moving — to make more room»
EC in supermarkets: Measurable savings
Eating is a sensory pleasure — but unfortunately buying food is often not. Karsten and Marcus Nüsken prove that this can be different in their seven Rewe supermarkets in Westphalia. The brothers explain how they managed to use EC technology to catapult one of their supermarkets into the top ten supermarkets in Europe.»