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Jacir Expertise Delivers Efficient Turnkey Solution for PowerGen Cooling Plant
May 17, 2012
When MAN Diesel needed the perfect cooling plant solution for 10 diesel engines pumping out 128MW of duty at their site in Moa Cuba, Jacir won the contract through their combination of cutting-edge technological know-how, very reliable materials, easy maintenance and the experience of many worldwide applications in varying and challenging conditions.
The customers’ genuine concern was power optimisation and they were confident that the vast proven experience Jacir has in this field together with the superior efficiency demonstrated by the use of cooling towers would prove to be the perfect answer.
Operating costs are also fundamental to the competitiveness of a power plant so this was crucial to keep them as low as possible. The fact that the end user wanted to save the most water possible was a deciding factor in choosing stainless steel as it offered the possibility of reaching higher concentration rates of water (in circulation on the secondary loop) through a lower blow-down (30-35% saving compared to galvanized-steel).
The project was managed on the client side by the MAN Engineering Division in Canada and Jacir has designed the cooling plant including 3D drawings. The complete project comprises; the cooling of 10 diesel engines and each is cooled through a Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) for each engine, the total duty was 128MW, 10 x 329 m3/h and 73°C in and 40°C out with a Wet Bulb temperature of 28°C on 2 large concrete basins.
A complete turnkey cooling plant has been delivered including 10 twin VAP towers with the skids and complete with pumps, filters, pipework and water treatment; all the metallic parts in contact with the water (PHE plates, piping, filter, some supports etc.) were offered in AISI 316, due to the corrosive water – 21 containers in total.
If you have a project – large or small – we welcome the opportunity to present our know-how to you for providing single cooling towers or complete turnkey cooling plants anywhere worldwide. Contact us to discuss your project or to receive brochures or PowerPoint presentations on any of Jacir Cooling Tower ranges or call 0845 057 3097.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer chooses the flexibility of Jacir Cooling Towers for demanding environment
April 3, 2012
When you are manufacturing pharmaceuticals in a Russian city that experiences a subarctic climate with very cold, very dry winters and very warm and wet summers your capital equipment requirement is critical to your production and needs to be up to the job.
That’s why when this European manufacturer had their new factory built, their preferred autoclave supplier Lagarde, recommended they purchase a Jacir Cooling Tower to guarantee the Lagarde SA1300 Autoclave with 5Paniers maintains its peak operating temperature during the most demanding of conditions.
The Lagarde retort is used constantly throughout the production shift and generates excessive heat whilst running. It’s fitted with a plate heat exchanger which needs a steady supply of cooled water to transfer the heat from the retort to prevent overheating cooling 1500 kg of products from 121°C to 35°C.
A Jacir open-type hybrid cooling tower was specified for the job is from the ATM Range and was supplied in galvanised steel with an output of 523 kW and a flow rate of 45m3/s.
Due to operating in an extremely low ambient temperature for much of the year, the cooling tower has inverter fan control and additionally the basin has been fitted with 30kW of heating to prevent freezing.
The latest ATM Series low-noise cooling towers are typically delivered pre-assembled in the Jacir factory for easy installation and are a very compact, modular system and is the perfect solution for HVAC, petrochemical and industrial applications between 50-3000 kW.
For brochures and PowerPoint presentations on the ATM Series and other models from the Package Cooling Tower Range, please contact us or call 0845 057 3097.
interclima+elec, the perfect place to announce the Jacir Cooling Tower Jubilee year
February 2, 2012
Interclima+elec reflects the convergence in the field of multi energy and multi technology in the building sector (hvac & refrigeration, home & building management systems) and none can be more worthy of this than Jacir- Air Traitement and where better to promote their 50-year Jubilee than the Interclima+elec exhibition February 7th – 10th 2012 – Paris Porte de Versailles – Hall 7.
Held every two years in Paris, this is the landmark event where the entire industry (installers, contractors, architects, engineers, distributors) can enjoy the opportunity of discovering the most innovative solutions which combine energy efficiency, use of renewables and building comfort.
It’s the one and only platform where they can exchange, learn, and find concrete answers for their projects.
Jacir, who are a prominent worldwide manufacturer of cooling towers, will be focusing on four of their key areas expertise:
Anti-freeze plume suppression coil
- Fully removable stainless steel header covers (allows full access and cleaning)
- Cover type configuration protects the coil from accidental damage related to possible freeze-over
New generation VAP
- Exceptional service life
- Simplified maintenance
- Fully removable and cleanable
- No mechanical transmission
- Complies with the XP E 38-424 standard
FRC centrifugal filter (Jacir Patent filed)
- Integrated as the standard in our CRF and KSF closed-circuit towers, the FRC filter is a simple yet effective arm against Legionella
- The exchanger resists clogging (highly-turbulent flow)
- FRC system for filtering particulate matter in water discouraging bacteriological proliferation
Cooling tower rentals
- This includes our cooling towers and adiabatic coolers
Jacir – Air Traitement is ahead of market environmental standards; integrating noise requirements, different ventilation needs, materials and packing adapted to each application whether industrial or buildings.
Most of the ranges are scalable and can subsequently be fitted with plume suppression, water saving systems and sound-proofing to suit all conditions and environments.
Beyond an extensive range of systems made in France, Jacir – Air Traitement offers full support and maintenance services for its products. In the UK thewhole range is supplied and supported by Clever Engineering; contact them now for fast quotations and fast delivery on 0845 057 3097.
Learn Why Fabric Duct is Replacing Metal For Superior Air Dispersion and Energy Efficiency
September 20, 2011
It’s no secret that M&E professionals ‘in the know’ have been specifying fabric ducting systems for years versus metal for many positive reasons.
Now you can get up to speed on the basics and all latest technical advancements being made in the world of fabric air dispersion thanks to CIBSE – Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers – and Clever Engineering (Kent) Limited – DuctSox Representative for UK & Europe.
At ebm-papst UK Ltd’s conference venue at Chelmsford Business Park, Chelmsford, CM2 5EZ, DuctSox Corporation’s International Sales Manager – John Lipscomb – will be delivering comprehensive seminar introducing ‘Fabric Air Dispersion’.
This is a free seminar; an ideal opportunity to learn about improved air dispersion and the energy efficiency of fabric duct versus metal systems.
Presented by John Lipscomb of DuctSox Corporation, this seminar will provide mechanical engineers, designers and specifiers with all the essentials they need from the basics of fabric duct system design to the cost advantages of using fabric ducting versus metal systems and will feature on the superior air dispersion and energy efficiency of the latest fabric duct systems. The session can contribute 1.5 hours towards CIBSE’s CPD requirement too.
All are welcome, whether you’re a CIBSE member or not, so come and book in your colleagues too. This seminar is free of charge to all delegates and includes useful design data and a free draw for a chance to win a CIBSE Duct publication!
Tea and coffee is available from 6.00pm with the seminar commencing at 6.30pm. Stay for cheese, wine and networking afterwards with other M&E professionals.
Anyone who can’t make it but are interested to learn about fabric duct design and how it can improve their projects, can contact UK & Europe Rep’s, Clever Engineering on 0845 057 3097 or by email using the contact form.
Clever Engineering Launches Innovative New Product to Help HVACR Engineers
May 31, 2011
Introducing the simple, but safe, strap called the JugLugger that allows easy carrying of refrigerant cylinders while still freeing up both hands for climbing ladders, carrying tools or holding onto that all important first cup of coffee of the day.
It’s one of the most basic challenges faced in the HVACR industry. The 12+kg cylinder of refrigerant is in the service van and the mechanical equipment is on the roof of a building and there’s often only a ladder as a means to get from one to the other.
Obviously it takes at least one hand to carry the cylinder and two hands gripping the ladder to safely go up it, so contractors and engineers quickly realise that they are always going to be one hand short.
The JugLugger refrigerant carrying strap was developed in conjunction with contractors who provided feedback to various prototypes as well as other carrying devices. The product was designed to solve this industry challenge of coming up with a device that reduces the bane of most engineers’ lives and so getting the job done as safely and quickly as possible.
The product has a cross-linked foam shoulder pad covered with denier nylon that has 13mm steel connection clips and 50mm steel pivot jaws for adjusting the length. Both clips are attached to the top of a cylinder’s integral handle, and then the strap is slung over the shoulder and the engineer is ready to head up the ladder using both hands for the climbing.
Back on level ground, there is value in the product because it allows the engineer to use both hands to carry more tools from a vehicle to the HVACR equipment in one trip. It’s much safer and it frees up the engineers’ hands, saving a trip back to the van can easily save 5-10 minutes per service call. Given this added productivity, the JugLugger carrying device pays for itself in no time.
The product has been on the market in the US for about a year and interest continues to grow. Now it’s being launched throughout the UK and Europe and should be available soon from HVAC wholesalers. Meanwhile, the JugLugger can be bought direct from UK Distributor, Clever Engineering.
Fume and Dust Extraction Manufacturer Announces the Launch of New 2011 Catalogue
April 18, 2011
The catalogue showcases a large number of new products being introduced for the first time in the UK market.
Oskar Air Products is a leading European manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the capture, exhaust and filtration of dust, fume and smoke throughout the commercial, industrial and pharmaceutical sectors.
Operating right the way through Ireland and the UK, Clever Engineering are pleased with the new catalogue titled ‘Work Without Fumes, Smoke and Dust’.
Trevor Carter, Clever Engineering Technical Director explained “Oskar Air Products recognise the importance of providing specific literature for installers. They are a key element of our supply chain and in this tough economic climate they need high quality support materials to help them clinch the deals.”
As part of a larger ongoing initiative by Clever Engineering to support its growing network of registered installers the catalogue has already received favourable feedback and is helping to secure projects and putting them ahead of the competition.
Clever Engineering has built its reputation on the supply of high quality equipment, extensive technical and applications expertise and timely after sales back-up.
Download your copy of the new product catalogue now.
Introducing the latest Ventilation Ducting Product from DuctSox Fabric Duct Manufacturer
April 15, 2011
SkeleCore is the latest product innovation from DuctSox and finally answers the question “is there a solution for fabric duct droop?”
Quite simply, SkeleCore is a Cylindrical Tensioning Device (CTD) for fabric ductwork systems. It maximizes the duct’s open shape and keeps the fabric taut and fully round even in the deflated mode. This allows for smoother and quieter start ups and improves the aesthetics while at the same time minimizing fabric wrinkling.
Immediately available for specifying on all new DuctSox fabric duct projects, SkeleCore can also be easily retrofitted to existing suspension systems and amazingly is also compatible for use with fabric ducting produced by other manufacturers.
This unique and simple system is constructed of a lightweight metallic ring and tubing structure and has minimal effect on friction loss. SkeleCore is available for the whole range of fabric duct diameters from 200mm [8"] all the way up to 900mm [36"] (in 50mm – 2″ – increments).
To get more information on incorporating SkeleCore into your next fabric ducting project or for more detailed information on SkeleCore, please contact us.
Perfect Factory Cooling Created with Measured Results for Specialist Fixings and Fasteners Manufacturer
March 24, 2011
When Richco International needed to cool down their UK manufacturing plant in Northfleet it was DuctSox fabric ducting that clinched the deal. Their challenge was that they needed to get the temperature of their plant room down to acceptable levels while at the same time eliminating any draughts that might upset the critical measuring equipment there.
A system was designed which delivered cool fresh air from 3 Met Mann AD-14-VS/100 floor-mounted top discharge evaporative coolers mounted externally at the rear of the factory and connected with a range of DuctSox Sedona-Xm fabric ducts, a premium grade fabric that provides ‘comfort-flow’ a superior airflow, which solved their specific air movement issue on the factory floor below.
DuctSox’s H-Track, an anodized aluminium track suspension system, was mounted via the purlins keeping the fabric duct system stable above the production area this hanging system is great for applications where the system changes direction.
If you have a project that requires an exacting solution, please contact us.
Oskar Products – A Breath of Fresh Air for Manufacturers
March 3, 2011
Conforming to health and safety regulations is a fundamental issue within industry. The two key regulations that apply to dust control in the workplace are COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and ATEX, which is based on two European directives and forces employers to classify into zones any areas where hazardous explosive atmospheres may occur.
It’s a well-known fact that within the modern manufacturing plant, many nasty toxic fumes are produced on a daily basis. Toxic fumes are a health hazard for everyone working there though simple changes in the workplace can make it a much safer place. What’s more employers don’t need sick or injured employees or even legal action delaying production.
There’s a big choice of relatively simple solutions to deal with harmful and hazardous fume and dust issues from free hanging arms and filter packages to full exhaust systems, downdraft tables, blowers, modular ventilation systems and portable units too. And because fume extract can require any mixture of air cleaning, air removal and air treatment, there are a variety of options available.
COSHH states that the main method of removing dust should occur at source. Proper in-house cleaning can reduce, and even eliminate, the requirement for ATEX zoning. Some people consider large-scale ventilation to be the best option for air cleaning, but there are many arguments to choose local on-tool extraction directly at the source of the problem.
Most systems are designed to manage everything from corrosive fumes to abrasive dusts and powders. In addition, the correct fan will ensure the correct flow and static pressure for your specific application.
Specific or general filtration of the air in your plant and manufacturing facility is more than a human resources consideration for your employees. Appropriate fume extraction is governed by various agencies and the plant manager or manufacturing director has to ensure all health, safety and welfare issues are met and even exceeded through the installation of safe, cost-effective and well designed extract systems.
Whether your air treatment requirement is for a welding or soldering operation, a machining plant, painting company, laboratory (where even higher air standards are required), there is a fume extraction system prepared to meet your individual needs.
The extraction of dust and fumes requires a system with technological know-how, a system designed for the rigors of factory working. A comprehensive range of extraction models can be seen here; contact Clever Engineering for prices.
Clever Engineering (Kent) Limited has been appointed distributor for Jacir – Air Traitement cooling towers in the UK
February 24, 2011
Jacir is a french cooling tower manufacturer of open, closed and hybrid cooling towers.
Ideally suited for cooling a diverse range of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and processing operations, Jacir cooling towers are immediately available from Clever Engineering in extensive ranges that cover every application.
“This move will ensure access to first class, after-sales service and technical support, together with quick availability and delivery for Clever Engineering customers across the UK. The Jacir brand stands for outstanding quality and service, and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with Jacir to support and grow the UK business” commented Clever Engineering Technical Director, Trevor Carter.
Jacir has a wide selection of cooling towers featuring; low noise, plume-less and glycol-free models and its factory is conveniently placed for rapid manufacture and delivery throughout the UK.
Their proven 40-year track record for exceptional performance and reliability enables industries to optimise machine and process productivity. The company has built its reputation on the supply of high quality cooling towers, extensive technical and applications expertise, and prompt after sales back-up service, which will continue locally from Clever Engineering.
