Climate protection, efficiency and F-Gas Regulation – Christopher Hammel, Technical Manager of SKADEC GmbH, explains the advantages of propane as a natural refrigerant, why concerns are unfounded – and why EC fans are his tool of choice.»
The new administration building of IT specialist Bechtle thinks for itself and independently controls lighting and climate. This is smart and conserves resources: a perfect match with the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. One important component involves water chillers and heat pumps with natural refrigerants.»
At LG Energy Solution in Oksan-myeon, South Korea, some cooling towers are getting on in years. ebm-papst is bringing a breath of fresh air to the battery manufacturer’s site by retrofitting it with modern EC fans.»
Compact fans and fans with a long duty cycle are operated in refrigerated display cases, refrigerated cabinets and bottle coolers in supermarkets, as well as in large cold storage facilities. EC fans with their high efficiency levels are becoming increasingly popular in this field, not least because of rising energy costs. Intelligent networking options can also simplify service and maintenance.»
Continuous cooling or freezing of goods in supermarkets’ sales and storage areas is essential for quality assurance. Fans play a central role here. Alongside them having the lowest possible energy consumption, reliability is the main focus here. If a fan fails, it is important to locate and rectify the fault quickly to prevent the cold chain being interrupted. Fans with intelligent EC-motors provide important information via the MODBUS RTU interface.»
Vilpe Sense from Finnish company Vilpe detects water damage in roofs before it occurs. The system dissipates excess moisture to the outside, by using an EC centrifugal fan from ebm-papst.»
“Djingis Khan” is one of Sweden’s largest residential complexes in Lund. It was named after a popular Student farce held at Lunds University. Built in the 1970s, the ventilation technology of the 316 apartments became outdated. Time for a retrofit with economical EC technology from ebm-papst.»
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Range and charging times are important parameters for electric vehicles. The storage and use of electricity always generates heat loss that must be dissipated. This means that the quick-charge station itself, its power electronics, charging cable, and any buffer storage units that may be present need high-performance cooling concepts that can be easily integrated and operate reliably over a long period of time. Only with the right cooling capacity can the full charging capacity be used.»
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.»
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.»
Everyone is looking for the perfect fan for their refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Simulation provides help with this: the behavior of a fan in the specific application can be precisely calculated and visualized with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics, i.e. numerical fluid mechanics). »
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. »
When trucks are loaded and unloaded, inflatable dock shelters close the gap between the vehicle and the loading ramp. Until now, this has involved fans blowing at full power the entire time with a lot of energy lost in the process. Dutch company Van Wijk has a better idea.»
Photovoltaics and solar heating on the roof are normal phenomena. Why not put the heat pump up there, too? In the Netherlands, this idea solves several problems at once.»
Lufttechnik Schmeißer is giving everything a makeover since discovering the RadiCal scroll housing at ISH trade fair. It provides Schmeißer with the opportunity to expand its portfolio with a completely redesigned ventilation unit. Since this year, the TSL-152 has been keeping small spaces well ventilated. »
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.»
In St. Georgen, the soon-to-be mechatronics and electronics technicians are working on the future topic of vertical farming. Fresh vegetables for the canteen are now growing in the indoor farm they designed themselves – thanks to ebm-papst components.»
The digital world is developing at a fast pace. Communications technology, data centers, as well as technologies such as indoor farming all need ever more powerful electronics to process enormous data flows. At the same time, packing density is rising inexorably. This makes cooling a challenge. Now a new compact fan is opening up interesting possibilities; with an edge dimension of only 10 cm, it delivers up to well over 500 m³ of air per hour.»
If it is down to InMotion, electric sports cars will soon be hurtling around all racetracks. In August 2021, the student team from Eindhoven presented the “Revolution”, which can be charged in 12 minutes. Equipped with AxiEco fans from ebm-papst, the finishing line is getting a bit closer.»
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.»
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»
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. »
The pandemic has brought hospitals to their capacity limits, including in isolation rooms. Biomedical specialists from The Biofactory came up with their plug-and-play chamber system to provide relief.»
Modern design and maximum user friendliness – the key to customer satisfaction for the Danish laboratory equipment specialists LaboGene. And an optimum air flow is one of the essential ingredients.»
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.»
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 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.»
Fires on ships prompt primal fears and cause expensive damage. When smoke starts rising anywhere, the only aim is to prevent the worst from happening. Gas detectors from Daspos do not let it get that far in the first place: they detect gases and oils in the air and trigger an alarm before they ignite.»
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.»
Since March 2021, a new energy label with much more stringent specifications has been in force for many electrical appliances. The first devices to be affected are household appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. As a pioneer of EC technology and as a development partner, ebm-papst can help manufacturers to bring their devices into the higher efficiency classes. »
South Korean telecommunications company SK Telesys is bringing the 5G mobile network to every corner of large buildings with its remote radio units (RRUs). Three axial compact fans with extra power provide cooling for the RRUs.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
The smart CO₂ incubators from the Chinese company Haier Biomedical allow cells to be cultivated under ideal conditions. The process requires high temperatures beforehand to create a sterile environment — meaning that heat-resistant components are necessary.»
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.»
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.»
Not all products that say ebm-papst on them are actually made by ebm-papst. An interview with Ralf Duckeck, Director Intellectual Property at ebm-papst.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
We have set a course for the energy revolution. Heating plays a very important role here. With state-of-the-art heat pumps, gas condensing boilers, etc., efficient system components from ebm-papst, and attractive state funding, environmentally friendly construction and renovation are now moving full steam ahead.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
The digital world is developing at a breathtaking pace. However, cooling is becoming a challenge, both in telecommunications and automation. It’s hardly possible to install more powerful fans or increase the number of them, as compact solutions are in demand and noise protection requirements must be complied with. A new compact fan from ebm-papst is a future-proof alternative, as it delivers up to 50% more air performance than conventional solutions.»
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.»
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.»
In Kiel, six modular air filters from Purevento clean the air along the city highway. This is good news for pedestrians and motorists, as diesel driving bans have been avoided as a result.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
The Italian company Borotto manufactures incubators for people who want to raise hens, ducks, or other birds as a hobby. ebm-papst’s technology helps to ensure that healthy and happy chicks can hatch.»
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.»
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.»
ebm-papst is now testing the electromagnetic compatibility of its products itself at its new laboratory center in Mulfingen. This saves time and money and has another advantage.»
The DiaForce diagonal compact fan is revolutionizing electronics cooling. Christian Stern, Product Manager at ebm-papst in St. Georgen, reveals why this is.»
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.»
Clinical purity: this is what the Czech group Block specializes in. Its product portfolio includes isolators that help make cancer medications and vaccines possible.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Uwe Sigloch, Director of Product Management at ebm-papst, on the best all-rounder for retrofitting – the RadiPac series.»
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.»
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 .»
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.»
Ralf Mühleck, Team Leader, Commercial Ventilation, is an expert in retrofitted fans at ebm-papst and always knows the right product for any project.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Fan technology has developed very rapidly over the past 50 years. This would not be possible if you didn’t look at the big development picture: ventilation connections and therefore the perfect interaction of motor technology, electronics and aerodynamics. ebm-papst has been a key part of this evolution.»
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.»
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»
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.»
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.»
The Aura 4.0 Ambient recirculation hood from Miele is a feast for the eyes and the nose alike.»
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.»
In the winter you want your home to be warm and cozy. The hybrid heat pump from Dutch company Itho Daalderop provides pleasant heat, even in sub-zero temperatures. And it works with any gas boiler.»
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.»
AERECO’s demand-based ventilation only works when it is really needed. With EC motors from ebm-papst, it’s reliable and especially efficient.»
U.S. filtration experts from MANN+HUMMEL subsidiary Tri-Dim joined forces with ebm-papst ventilation specialists in the fight against Covid-19. In record-breaking time, they developed the portable Tri-Kleen 500UV vacuum air filter system.»
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.»
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.»
All good things come to those who wait. With our products, this is not just theoretical. We prove it in practice in our endurance tests, setting records in the process.»
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.»
Demand for air/water heat pumps is rising; with output from 3 to 30 kW, they are a useful solution for single- and multi-family homes. Low procurement costs, uncomplicated installation and a small footprint make them an attractive heating alternative, and not only in new buildings. Modern EC fans play an important role in ensuring that such systems run very efficiently and economically.»
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.»
Current harmonics are a burden for the power grid and the budget. Instead of going to great lengths to reduce then, it is best to avoid them altogether.»
Jan Holmström is regularly to be found on the roofs of Sweden. The engineer is busy installing fans there — and knows the pitfalls of this profession.»
Racing game with the ultimate immersive feel: a fan box from ebm-papst simulates the headwind experienced by the Radial-G science fiction racer. Glenn Jarret, Managing Director of the British virtual reality company Austella, tells us why partnerships like the one with ebm-papst should set an example.»
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.»
Max Green lives with his family in a tiny house measuring just a few square meters in the Brandenburg countryside. Despite the compact dimensions, comfort has not been compromised—including in the bathroom.»
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 Australian company Euclideon has developed a hologram table that brings almost anything you can imagine to life as a 3D model. That’s far more than building castles with clean air.»
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.»
For the first time, GreenTech EC fans with integrated, active power-factor correction (PFC) and a three-phase supply are now able to fulfill the high requirements imposed on data centers with regard to circuit feedback and the harmonic distortion of the input current.»
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.»
They are annoying, they bite, and they spread disease. An invention by the French company Qista will keep the nasty creatures away from people. It uses fans instead of chemicals.»
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.»
With its GreenIntelligence label, ebm-papst is making a statement about digitalization. Thomas Sauer, Group Director for Digitalization and Electronics, explains what is behind it and what customers can expect from it.»
Fans used in ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning or other industrial applications have to prove themselves in long endurance tests. But in practice, failures still occur after far fewer hours of operation than specified in. Ruined motor bearings are a typical kind of damage, usually caused by vibrations resulting from the way the fans are installed.»
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.»
Loss of breath during sleep, also known as sleep apnea, affects many people over 40 years of age. A proven form of therapy supports the body’s own respiratory reflexes through the controlled injection of air into the lungs. A highly dynamic centrifugal fan now supports breathing through the controlled supply of fresh air.»
Drafty churches and shivering worshipers? There is a better way. The heating specialists at Mahr produce an indoor climate that is comfortable for worshipers and good for historic structures.»
Cell phones have made phone calls possible from any location, but the Finnish designer Antti Evävaara is bringing back the phone booth — and putting it in open-plan offices.»
High-power transformers are basic components of electrical power supply systems. Outdoors, they have to resist the wind and weather which is why the fans used in the cooling systems have to be just as tough.»
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.»
In the metalworking industry, aerosols, oil mist and vapors pollute the air in production facilities. That’s why machine tools and machining centers are equipped with air purification units. As ErP-compliant drives for their fans, EC motors are well suited.»
In control cabinets hot spots can arise, which can reach temperatures of over 90 °C and cause the destruction of sensitive electronics. Filter fans, units that combine fans and dust filters, can help by conveying excess heat out of control cabinets and electronics housings while also preventing the ingress of dirt particles.»
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.»
Safety measures like the halo are important. But they can often have a negative effect on performance. Not only for racing cars, but for fans as well.»
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.»
ebm-papst’s expertise has been used for an unusual art project it Great Britain. Not only did the team at ebm-papst UK help design the sculpture, they partnered with RS components to help source the fans.»
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.»
Since 2014 ebm-papst contributes to the success of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Discover, which solutions are making our partner the coolest team in Formula One.»
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.»
Modern lighting systems for commercial use must meet higher expectations of durability and reliability. This includes, among other things, service life, efficiency, color range, efficacy, and color fidelity as well as a compact design and ease of maintenance.»
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.»
When the AHU fan that serves the check-in area failed, Birmingham Airport urgently needed a replacement. The solution was a completely new FanGrid system.»
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.»
It’s small, quiet and unobtrusive — and makes the world a little better. The Speedcomfort radiator fan helps circulate heat from heating systems faster and more uniformly while significantly reducing CO2 emissions and cutting energy consumption by up to 30 percent.»
The more information that is available, the easier it is to keep everything under control. Which is why the people responsible for upgrading the data center of the Canton of Zug decided on efficient fans with MODBUS interface.»
Students have developed an electronically controlled instrument for therapeutic purposes.»
The flow rate is the most crucial factor of influence when producing die-castings.»
ebm-papst FanScout simplifies the search for the ideal fan»
Axial fans do their best at every operating point»
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.»
Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy worldwide with his LP record cleaner. In an interview, the inventor reveals how he works.»
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.»
Vorticity is a crucial quantity for an axial fan’s acoustic properties.»
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.»
Show laser by Slovakian company Kvant conjure up impressive effects. Fans from ebm-papst cool the sensitive optical components in the lasers.»
Quick charging stations from EBG compleo GmbH do more than just making the drivers of electric cars happy. Thanks to quiet fans, they also let their neighbors sleep soundly.»
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.»
Air cleaners from ISI Industrieprodukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»
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.»
Fans often last longer than their specified service life but are replaced sooner to be on the safe side. FanCheck saves money by calculating the remaining service life based on the actual wear.»
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 cooling water in a gas power plant in Dresden releases its heat through heat exchangers on the roof. But they were terrible for the overall efficiency. Then the operators took a radical step resulting in a cut of nearly 90 percent in energy consumption.»
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.»
BORA extractors are built into the cooktop, where they can draw off the vapors where they originate. Therefore fans from ebm-papst work in the background.»
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.»
During the Chillventa trade show from October 11-13, 2016 the very latest developments in energy efficiency, heat pumps, and refrigeration technology will be presented. It will include three specialist forums, where experts present their in-depth knowledge of current issues in the industry. For refrigeration technology, a total of 46 presentations are planned, with ebm-papst addressing two issues.»
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.»
Temperature fluctuation and white noise was a real nuisance for the staff working in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team paint shop in Brackley. The atmosphere has been much better since the air conditioning system was upgraded with EC fans from ebm-papst.»
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.»
In R&D at ebm-papst, tabletop test machines from Zwick help make better products. And they were made better themselves.»
With parts and expertise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” international design contest.»
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.»
Family of compact high-performance fans featuring high performance at top efficiency»
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
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.»
Fan specialist ebm-papst celebrates a second successive World Championship as an official Team Partner, providing technology solutions at both trackside and at the Team’s headquarters»
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.»
Clear airways for horses: A salt Inhaler from the Estonian company Plastpuit provides support for animal health.»
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»
Compact 40 x 40 mm variable-power fan»
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
Gunter Streng on the necessity of an overall consideration of the system»
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
Fans in AHUs generally operate in the partial load range»
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»
The level of noise emissions is a decisive quality factor for fans. Dr Marc Schneider, ebm-papst’s Group Leader for Acoustics, explains how the company keeps its products quiet»
The new heat pump dryers from Primus save over 60 percent of the primary energy compared to their predecessors. A RadiPac from ebm-papst does its bit here to ensure energy efficiency»
ebm-papst is making an important contribution to comfortable travel experiences in trains»
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»
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 benefits of active Power Factor Correction (PFC)»
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
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»
The new range of commercial dishwashers from Meiko relies on energy-efficient and user-friendly solutions – with the help of 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»
Permanent functionality can only be guaranteed by using products in line with their specification»
Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
Energy-saving lighting demands new solutions»
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»
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»
The Austrian company Hargassner, a pioneer in the field of ecological heating, becomes the first manufacturer to make use of EC technology in wood chip heating systems»
People are becoming ever more choosy about their kitchens: Appliances do not just have to look good, they are also expected to be economical and as quiet-running as possible. And of course the food is supposed to stay fresh – which is where Liebherr comes in»
Fans are being used in modern refrigerators and freezers in increasing quantities»
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»
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»
Full LED headlights would not be possible without integrated active fan cooling systems. And the choice of material is crucial»
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»
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»
Greece is discovering the value of its sunlight as a resource. To cool the electrical equipment in solar parks in that country, Gnettle is using GreenTech EC fans»
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»
Dialogue with the customers in Portugal»
One universal fan for every climate zone»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
Diagonal fans make filter fans more efficient»
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system: Refrigerator with more useful space and better access»
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
Using different methods to determine service life»
Small, energy-saving and simply good: Anybody who wants to be taken seriously in the lighting technology field is switching to LEDs. With proper cooling, this also works long-term»
The RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® whiteefficiency® prepares delicious food in canteen kitchens. The expertise of the ebm-papst Group is bundled up inside of the combi steam oven and turns it into an efficient system which saves energy, costs and fat.»
Diagonal fans ensure a good climate in control cabinets»
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»
A view on the EU eco-design Directive»
ErP directive demands high efficiency»
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»
The products from Robe put every event in the right light. The Czech company is using fans from ebm-papst for its state-of-the-art product generation»
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
Fans play an important role in mobile phone communications»
Renewable energies instead of fossil fuels — this is the future for home heating as in other areas. Heat pumps play an every greater role here. However, they vary greatly in output, installation effort and costs.»
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»
Concentrated know-how for an especially efficient heat pump drier»
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
Green has never been so fashionable. It stands for being environmentally friendly, innovative and ready for the future. No wonder, then, that green is the favourite colour of many marketing departments. With the new GreenTech label, ebm-papst is also presenting itself as an all-round green company. Here is a look behind the scenes.»
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»
Why there are different fan designs»
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»
In the Saarland, wind-power stations are being developed and built that are reliable and set new standards with self-cooling forces — using EC technology.»
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.»