AC shopfloors reduce thermal imbalances and energy costs

By OEM Update Editorial June 10, 2023 9:41 pm IST

Talking about solutions, Tushar Shinde, National HVAC Specialist, Belimo Automation India, says energy valves and ZoneEase actuator solutions reduce HVAC operating costs while maintaining accurate temperatures across multiple zones on shopfloor and warehouses.

How do your water flow control valves Valve and air flow actuator solutions provide sustainability in the HVAC units?
The Belimo CESIM House comprises three main sections: office, shopfloor, and warehouses, each with varying thermal comfort requirements. By integrating energy-efficient and IoT-enabled Belimo devices, the building has reduced energy usage and improved control through a BMS system. Our energy valve and ZoneEase actuator solutions reduce HVAC operating costs while maintaining accurate temperatures across multiple zones on the shopfloor and in warehouses. Additionally Belimo’s sensor range ensures that the water and air flows of the chilled water system are efficiently maintained. Our indoor air quality sensors help also monitor conditions like humidity and CO2 levels, triggering optimum amounts of fresh air.

Please explain operational excellence methodologies at your facility that help reduce your carbon footprint.
Belimo has introduced several operational excellence methodologies to improve productivity in their air-conditioned shop floor. Customised touch screens speed up the automation process. An Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) program reduces component pickup time and errors. Battery-powered material handling equipment and digital screens at shopfloor help manage material movement. All electric MHEs are battery-operated with dedicated charging stations. The EWM also ensures reduced idling of large logistic vehicles. The shopfloor air-conditioning is optimally managed using Belimo’s energy valves and IAQ sensors. Belimo CESIM House boasts of a 186 panels solar system that contributes 32 percent of the building’s energy. 

How your range of solutions is impacting the transformation in various applications?
While Belimo’s air and water products are significantly helping the HVAC industry in multiple segments and applications, at the manufacturing front, we help clients with air-conditioned shopfloors reduce thermal imbalances and high costs of energy, especially ghost energy in cooling applications. Our innovative utilisation of linear actuators in automating external façade louvres can reduce 15-30 percent of solar heat transmission.

As India accelerates towards rapid expansion and growing economies of scale, addressing employee health, well-being, and conducive work conditions also becomes essential. The pharma, automobile & HVAC industries have adapted to these transformations successfully.

Please talk about your future initiatives to meet the market demand.
Belimo management understands the importance of the Asia market, namely China and India. They have invested in India with a long-term vision evident from building their first global Platinum-rated factory building in India. This premise has the adaptability to expand vertically & quickly as the demand increases in near future. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse manufacturing environment where women can participate and contribute to our success story. Continual and focused training modules ensure our workforce is up to speed on faster and more efficient workflow processes.