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!»
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.»
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.»
Futuristic architecture, musical superlatives, clever ventilation: In the concert hall in Ventspils, Latvia, music students rehearse in the best conditions.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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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.»
In the Finnish Ähtäri Zoo, the panda bears Lumi and Pyry feel right at home - also thanks to EC technology from ebm-papst.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Technology from ebm-papst has saved UK retailer Marks & Spencer half a million pounds.»
32 compact fans instead of two big ones: After almost 30 years, the Bombardier Arena in Sweden was in need of a retrofit.»
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.»
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.»
What to do when your refinery’s cooling tower is undergoing maintenance? Right! Call Aggreko — global market leader in cooling tower rentals.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Newcastle, Belfast, Coleraine – Joe Conway traveled around Ireland’s green countryside and lively cities for several months. He was targeting the country’s supermarkets.»
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.»
Thanks to its precisely controllable air flow, the RadiCal in scroll housing is ideal for residential ventilation.»
South African supermarket chain Shoprite relies on ebm-papst AxiCool fans in its new distribution center in Cape Town.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the original power.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Bohn is a refrigeration technology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest generation of blast freezers, the company relies on EC technology.»
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.»
Invisible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasysteme GmbH keep germs away from deli counters - good news for lovers of Japanese delicacies.»
Constant volume plays a major role in many applications, but in residential ventilation it’s essential.»
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.»
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.»
Climeworks, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protection.»
Exhaust from fast food restaurants is often a cause of trouble with the neighbors. Purification units from oxytec eliminate offensive odors.»
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.»
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.»
RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool operators in a huge solar park in the steppe.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
The world market leader is presenting perfectly harmonized systems for increased efficiency at ISH in Frankfurt, the leading trade show for the energy revolution. With its intelligent solutions, ebm-papst plans to attract the attention of accredited visitors from around the globe, highlighting its position as world market leader.»
Axial fans for high-performance evaporators»
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.»
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.»
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-performance generation of efficient CoolAir auxiliary air conditioners from Dometic.»
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.»
EC fans for efficient cooling in data centers»
Improving the operating noise of fans»
EC centrifugal blower with high power density»
Thanks to a retrofit in 138 supermarkets and department stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shopping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»
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.»
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.»
The revolutionary new fan concept impresses with its new records in terms of efficiency and noise performance. With the AxiBlade, the world market leader has set the new benchmark.»
With the AxiBlade, ebm-papst is causing a sensation among international industry visitors at the leading industry trade fair in Nuremberg.»
What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Management, Refrigeration Technology Division, tells us.»
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.»
In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bathroom.»
The new building at the St. Georgen location doesn’t just shine on the surface. Its cold heart beats under the parking lot.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehumidification equipment for a dolphinarium in the Russian capital — including reliability and efficiency.»
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.»
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.»
EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»
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.»
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.”»
A compact overview on our website provides technical building equipment planners with all the relevant information about our solutions.»
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
Successful EC upgrade of AHU in Brackley.»
Impressive test results»
Improved flow machine»
Plug & Play centrifugal fans for ventilation technology»
Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advantages of the new RadiPacs from ebm-papst.»
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.»
REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a ventilation system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»
With a view to the EU’s ErP Directive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
RadiPac values as compared to calculated values»
Accuracy classes are a measure of manufacturing accuracy»
The following customer comments confirm just how important accurate fan data is for air handling units.»
Reliable data»
Combination of impeller, motor and control system»
Modern chamber test rig guarantees accurate values»
Precise documentation and reliable production»
Products from ebm-papst can be found in the air-conditioning devices and air coolers of Walter Roller»
emco achieves a balanced and comfortable climate in the room. A supply of fresh air from outside is vital.»
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»
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»
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»
The compact ventilation system Comfo Air 180 ensures the best possible air exchange»
ebm-papst UK wins two National ACR Awards»
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
New energy-saving axial fans for unit coolers, new EC motors and the EC medium pressure axial fan»
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»
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»
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 inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
The innovative air inlet grille FlowGrid, the new EC centrifugal fan RadiFit and the iNR77 gas blower system.»
ebm-papst shows solutions for customer applications at the trade fair for air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and heating technology.»
Hotel air-conditioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consumption»
A mobile ventilation system provides fresh air for Russian astronauts’ suits»
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»
The effects of ErP 2015 on fan manufacturers and customers»
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»
ebm-papst presented innovations like the ESM, AxiCool, AxiTop and FlowGrid.»
Thomas Borst on noise reduction, energy efficiency and the role of the installation space»
AxiTop comes in first at product awards»
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»
Experts discussed current and future developments at the fifth innovation forum»
Optimised ventilation systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»
A hybrid locomotive points to a new era for the Russian railways»
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»
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»
One fan for two different applications: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coordinate operations on two continents»
A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consumption of cooling units by 50 percent»
Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
More safety and air flow, less turbulence and operating noise»
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New diffuser reduces exit losses in fans»
Special LED lamps light up sausages and meat in Zinsler butcher's shop – without heating the products.»
From building heating systems to building hotels: Robert Rentzsch talks about the role of energy efficiency in his Abasto project»
thermofin converted its insulating coolers for fitting a more energy-saving fan – and it paid off»
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»
RadiPac, ErP, AHR in Dallas, Indoor Masters, Forecast ISH»
New development centre in China, Purchase of gearbox specialist and many more»
Chillventa 2012; Interview with Rainer Hundsdörfer; New trainees»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy 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»
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
ebm-papst at the Hannover Messe, and in China; a compact fan sets new benchmarks; electro mobility in St. Georgen.»
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
ebm-papst as system supplier; refining products according to customer's request; Every Day is a GreenDay»
New EC motor design – Compact and efficient»
News from the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan; trade fair Acrex; Youth research; GreenTech for hotels»
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
News from ebm-papst: Sponsor of the day; Hallenmasters»
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»
New Plug Fans exceed today the requirements of tomorrow»
Sample calculations for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment found in supermarkets»
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»
Air-conditioner manufacturer Menerga is revolutionising large ventilation systems for data centres with GreenTech EC technology: combined fans increase output and operating reliability»
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»
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
The iQ motor is conquering the freezers in the supermarkets»
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.»
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»
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
Better air in classrooms and less expense for federal and municipal governments»
In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
Silently cruising around town with zero emissions - the Piaggio MP3»
What an intelligent control can mean to heat pump performance»
Problems with heat in your electronic systems? Ask André Runge – he knows how to simulate properly»
Teddington air curtains keep the cold air out and energy consumption low»
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»
A climatic solution for the new Computer Centre of the Deutscher Wetterdienst»
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.»
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»
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.»
