Cost-effective air cooling
March 1st 2006

Redcats (UK), the mail order division of PPR (Pinault-Printemps- Redoute) has installed a Breezair evaporative cooling system from Seeley International (Europe) in the picking and packing halls of its warehouse complex in Wakefield.

A total of 27 Breezair TBA coolers were installed by CoSaf Environments and, as a result, excessive summer temperatures have been reduced substantially, providing employees with a more comfortable working environment.

Carried out as three separate projects, the initial phase provided cooling to the picking hall. This required the installation of 15 Breezair coolers onto the roof of the building, with internal vents strategically placed to inject fresh, cool air to an area of 6400m2.

The packing hall comprises two concrete floors. The effect of rising heat and less air movement at the higher level resulted in uncomfortable working conditions.

To overcome this, CoSaf Environments installed eight Breezair evaporative coolers on to the roof of the packing hall. Air is distributed from the coolers via ductwork to air grille diffusers and then into the central packing area to provide temperature relief.

Four more units provide cooling to a raised platform that accommodates the sorter's induction stations.

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