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November/December 2010

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Lunatics still incharge of the asylum!

After months of misinformation and downrightlies from government ministers, the elephant in the room has finally been acknowledged –

Ireland is economically bankrupt. However, in recognising this, the European

Commission, the European Central Bank (ECB) andthe International Monetary Fund (IMF) have failed torealise that the Irish Government is also utterlybankrupt of ideas as to how to handle the crisis.

Why they are content to let the same people whooversaw the downfall decide on how the multi-billioneuro four-year budgetary adjustment should be donebeggers belief.

With the Greek bailout, line-by-line measures weredictated by the rescuing authorities to that country’sgovernment. Why is this Government being cut somuch slack when it is painfully obvious that it is not upto the job?

The Taoiseach has already intimated that the get-outclause in the Croke Park agreement will not betriggered, with public sector workers being assuredthat involuntary redundancies and further pay cuts arenot on the agenda.

Just what is the IMF thinking of … does it not realise that the same lunatics are still in charge of theasylum! �

ContentsNews and products 2

Design Air Ltd liquidation 7

EPA contractor guidance booklet 8

Daikin’s new centrifugal chiller range 10

Subcontractors protest at T2 opening 12

Simplified sustainable heating 13

Green and smart – Mark Éire 16

Mitsubishi’s renewable heating-only range 18

Daikin Altherma air source heat pump 20

Andrews Water Heaters range from PMI 22

Carrier heating solutions 26

IMI move pays dividends 27

Energy – undervalued and underpriced 28

RACGS round-up 30

Dornan Engineering turnover increase 31

Irish Lighter Awards 32

ICDS disposal regulations 34

New Chief Executive for IPFMA 35

Back Issues 36

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Seamus English has beenappointed Managing Directorof Hevac Ltd, effectiveimmediately. Seamussucceeds his father JohnEnglish, who retired earlier

this year after 36 years at thehelm.

Hevac was founded in1974 by John English whogrew the company to its

current position as thelargest private independentheating supply company inIreland. John also foundedTube Company of Ireland in1990 which continues to be a market leader in the supplyof pipeline components andfire protection equipment.

Polytherm HeatingSystems, another HevacGroup company, was formedin 1998 by Seamus to betterserve the growing market forunderfloor heating andcooling systems, while themost recent addition to theGroup is Origen Energy, a renewable energyspecialist company whichcontinues to grow rapidly.

Seamus is looking forwardto the challenges andopportunities that lie ahead,ably assisted by long-servingFinancial Director PaulDunne, Carol English, MarkGuinan, Karl Carrick andGarrett White.

Contact: Seamus English,Hevac. Tel: 01 – 419 1919;email: [email protected]


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SeamusEnglishappointedHevac MD

Seamus English, newlyappointed Managing Directorof Hevac Ltd.

Major building work inWaterford Institute ofTechnology (WIT) has moveda step closer with the secondbundle of public-privatepartnership (PPP) projects in the third-level sector nowout to tender.

The Government’s plan todevelop 17 major buildingsand development projects inthird level institutions acrossthe country by means of PPParrangements was first

announced in 2005. Thedevelopments are takingplace in three series ofbundled projects comprisinggroups of institutions – theNational DevelopmentFinance Agency has startedthe tendering process and itis expected that the buildingprojects will be completed bymid 2013.

The second bundle of PPP projects feature twonew buildings at the WITcampus – an 8,000 sq mEngineering School Buildingand a Business andEnterprise Building with afloor area of more than 4,000sq m will also be built.

The other developments inthis second bundle includefour projects in the Instituteof Technology in Tallaght(ITT) – a new engineeringbuilding; tourism, hospitalityand culinary arts building, amulti-purpose centre; andpitches. The total scale of thenew projects in both WIT andITT is more than 23,000 sq m.

Guaranteeing data centre continuity Emerson Network Power recently gave a demonstration at the Clarion Hotel LiffeyValley of how maximum data centre continuity and efficiency can be guaranteed with

its effective all-in-one Containerised DatacenterInfrastructure.

During its two-day visit, the Containerised DatacenterInfrastructure was visited by over 80 guests who experiencedfirst-hand the imposing capacity of this innovative, mobilesolution to provide the complete answer in circumstanceswhere continuous operation of critical IT hubs is essential.

Visitors were able to tour the Containerised DatacenterInfrastructure, receive detailed explanations of the individualitems of equipment it contains, and be introduced to the new

Liebert APM, a compact double conversion online UPS, with Avocent software, formanaging the physical infrastructure of data centres also prominent.

Building projects go to tender

Pictured at the Market Launch of the second bundle of PPPprojects in the third-level sector are Professor Kieran R Byrne,President, Waterford Institute of Technology; Cyril O'Neill,Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Education and Skills;Damian Duffy, Senior Project Manager, National DevelopmentFinance Agency; and Pat McLaughlin, President, Institute ofTechnology Tallaght.

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Low-costHoneywellValveHoneywell’s Kombi 4 valve is a low-cost means to ensureimmediate hot water andreduce water wastage whileenabling easier and fastercommissioning in buildings withmany outlets. The Kombi 4throttle and balancing valve isinstalled in the secondaryreturns of constant hot watersystems to balance the system.An optional thermostaticcontrol attachment additionallymaintains constant circulationtemperature.

The Kombi 4 is small, costsless than other auto-balancingsystems, and is easily fittedusing DN15 – DN40 (0.5 inchto 1.5 inch) internal or externalthreads. Its optional drainageadaptor provides convenientsystem drainage.

The valve has a visible pre-setting dial with a concealedpresetting handwheel. It isideal for all potable waterapplications and is WRASapproved.

Contact: Honeywell WaterControls; Tel: 0044 - 1344656172; email: [email protected]

Delta Filtration launches new HEPA filter rangeDelta Filtration has just introduced its latest range of air filters, making it the first Irish-basedmanufacturer of HEPA filters. HEPA filters are recognised worldwide as the ultimate filter usedin environments which rely on the highest standards of clean air. Such environments includepharmaceutical/cleanrooms, food and beverage and industrial.

Delta’s HEPA filter range includes the TYCHO™ HEPA with a galvanised steel frame and theRigel™HEPA with an MDF frame, both of which range from H10 to H14 in accordance to EN:1822 classification. Just recently the company has added a range of laminar airflow HEPAfilters with aluminium frames and a variety of gasket and connectivity options.

HEPA filters are pleated mechanical air filters which can provide efficiency rates of up to99.999% at less than 0.3 micron particle size.All filters are challenged with Shell Ondinaaerosol and scan tested using an aerosolphotometer. Filters are certified prior to shippingand are comprised of only the highest qualitymicroglass fibre media.

Donal McGoey, Managing Director of DeltaFiltration, told bs news as we went to press:“Our latest product range further demonstratesour commitment to research and developmentwithin the company, in this our 15th year ofbusiness. We manufacture air filters with quality

and energy efficiency in mind at all times. We fully recognise the challenges companies arefacing to reduce their overall energy costs while ensuring a high-quality air filtration system.We can assist companies in the filter selection process to ensure the correct combination ofefficiency and pressure drop is provided, with a view to saving money in the medium term onenergy costs.”

Contact: Donal McGoey, Delta Filtration. Tel: 063 - 98829; email: [email protected];www.hepafilters.ie

Ireland’s first geothermal plant GT Energy has announced plans to build the country’s first geothermal electricity plantat Newcastle, Co Dublin. A planning application has now been lodged with authoritiesand, if the plans are approved, the plant would generate up to four megawatts ofelectricity, capable of powering up to 8,000 three-bed homes.

David McAuley of SEAI says: “A certain amount of uncertainty exists when you’relooking at a resource which is located four kilometres below the surface of the earth.However, with our support, GT Energy has reduced this uncertainty by performingsignificant geological analysis, using techniques more familiar to the oil and gasindustry than to the renewable energy industry.”

Managing Director of GT Energy, Padraig Hanly, said: “This plant represents a historicmilestone both for Ireland and for our company, as it will be the first facility of its kind in Ireland and will bring on stream a new renewable energy source which can contributesignificantly to Ireland’s Renewable Action Plan and energy targets."

Whether or not GT Energy’s planning application is sound enough remains to be seen,but the timing of the announcement means it is likely to garner government interest.Just recently Ireland’s Minister for Natural Resources, Conor Lenihan, confirmed thegovernment is drafting a Geothermal Energy Development Bill, to enable furtherexploration and development of deep geothermal energy resources.


Commenting on this development, DonalMcGoey, Managing Director of Delta Filtrationsaid: “HEPA filters represent the pinnacle ofmanufacturing capability in the air filtrationindustry. We have made a very significantinvestment in Limerick with semi-automatedassembly and state-of-the-art scanning andtest equipment, and an additional 20,000 sq ftmanufacturing plant. As an Irish-basedmanufacturer we can offer significant costsavings to a broad range of industries here.”

The current facility has 34 employees andoperates on a 24-hour production basis,meaning reduced lead times and bettercustomer value. Commenting on this, DonalMcGoey said: “The ability to turn out a widerange of quality products with a short lead time has recently seen us win a major contract in the USA to supply specialist fume extraction filters.”

Delta Filtration combines an experienced teamof engineers with state-of-the-art productionfacilities to provide its market with a diverse

range of custom-designed and finished filters. Working closely with each and every

customer, the company ensures a superiorcustomer service that manages each projectfrom initial enquiry through to delivery andafter-sales support.

Contact: Tel: +353 63 98829 Fax: +353 63 98830Email: [email protected] Web: www.deltafiltration.com

Delta Filtration is celebrating 15 years as one of Europe’s leadingindependent manufacturers of air filtration products with thelaunch of its new range of HEPA filters manufactured in Limerick.The company, which is still a privately-owned family business,provides innovative, quality-focused and cost-effective airfiltration products for a broad range of industries includingHVAC, Food & Beverage, Industrial and Pharmaceutical. Withmanufacturing facilities in Ireland and Belgium, the company’sexports have grown to 38 countries since its inception in 1995.

R & DDelta Filtration attributes its 15 years in business to itscommitted focus on researchand development. A dedicatedR&D department developsinnovative next-generation airfilters which are cost-effectiveand meet energy savingenvironmental standards. Thecompany’s pioneering innovationsmake Delta Filtration a leadingair filtration company for a widerange of industries worldwide.

Celebrating 15 years in business with the launch of a new HEPA filtermanufacturing facility

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

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QualityQuality Control is at the forefrontof Delta Filtration. The companyoffers full traceability on all itsproducts, from material tofinished filters, using an in-houseproduct management system.Quality control is essential forthe industries the companyoperates in, and experiencedquality control engineersrigorously inspect, test andcertify all products prior toshipment. A registered ISO9001company, all products complywith European standardEN779:2002, EN1822 and US standard ASHRAE 52.2.

Serving over 38 countries worldwide, Delta Filtration provides customised solutions in the following key markets

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Chronotherm Heating Controls Chronotherm specialises in heating controls for domestic and semi-commercialapplications, providing solutions to satisfy Building Regulations requirements andSEAI grant critria.

The range is extensive and includes leading brandnames such as Flash, a typical example being theModel: 25310 wireless thermostat. This allows homeowners to control room temperature by remotelyswitching on and off their boiler. It is the ideal way tokeep a room at an appropriate temperature in winterwithout the need to run wiring through your home.

The thermostatic unit itself is fitted with an easy touse control dial for setting the required temperature.The only wiring required is to connect the receiver unit into the boiler circuit.

Also from Flash is the Immermat timer which is designed for the timed control ofimmersion heating, boilers, lighting, watering systems, etc. It can be easily installed,wall-mounted with the supplied casing or flush-munted on a standard wall box.Programming by captive segments allows for easy display of programmedoperations.

Sangamo is another market-leading brand in the portfolio. Its Powersaver range is primarily used for the control of electric water heaters, although it can also beused to control panel heaters, security lights, underfloor heating and towel rails. All products are standard size, fit directly onto a single-gang pattress box, and areapproved to BS EN60730.

Contact: Tom Noone, Chronotherm Controls. Tel: 01 – 410 5756; email: [email protected]

Pat Benson memorial lecture This year’s Pat Benson Memorial Lecture was presented by Dr KenBeattie of DIT. The subject was Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Building Services, something which Dr Beattie has championed over a number of years.

Don Byrne made a briefpresentation beforehand and thecapacity attendance enjoyed a veryinformative lecture on BIM from oneof the foremost experts in the field.

Don Byrne is pictured with Dr KenBeattie and Alan Duggan, CIBSERepublic of Ireland Region Chairman.

Kristal Shower Doors Kristal Shower Doors’ new shower enclosure range offers aneclectic collection of contemporary designs that are available atvalue-for-money prices.

The shower doors come with enhancedspecifications and features which make theman attractive option for bathroom retailers,builders merchants and pluming providers.Offering a modern and fresh take to allbathrooms with added extra technical features,each shower door has been thoroughlydetailed to offer the customer exceptionalquality, deliverance and service.

Kristal Shower Doors are a division of UsherBathrooms which operates from a 50,000 sq ftdistribution centre and employs 35 directemployees in sales, administration, customerservice, warehousing and distribution.

Contact: Darren Watters, Kristal ShowerDoors. Tel: -1 – 817 9755; email: [email protected]

De Dietrichappoint Hevac De Dietrich has appointedHevac its exclusive Irish partnerfor the distribution of its entirerange of heating and mechanicalproducts. De Dietrich is France’slargest manufacturer of heatingsystems and one of Europe’sbiggest manufacturers anddistributors of domestic andcommercial water and spaceheating systems.

The current range includescast iron and aluminium/siliciumboilers, floor standing and wallhung systems, solar systems,heat pumps, calorifier’s andcontrols.

Hevac is one of the foremostproviders of mechanical/engineering products andsolutions within the Irishconstruction industry. Itsportfolio of suppliers andproducts represents only brand-leading names with theemphasis on quality, innovationand excellent technical support.

Contact: Hevac Ltd. Tel: 01 – 419 1919; email:[email protected]; www.hevac.ie

Flash Immermat fromChronotherm.

Wiring Rules AmendmentThe Electro-Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI) has prepared a draftAmendment No: 1 to the Fourth Edition of the National Rules for ElectricalInstallations. The Council invites interested parties to make observations onthe draft amendment.

A copy of the draft document can be obtained by writing to the ChiefExecutive Officer, Electro-Technical Council of Ireland Ltd, Unit H12,Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, or by visiting www.etci.ie. Anyobservations on the draft amendment should be sent to the Chief Executive Officer to arrive no later than Friday, 31 December 2010.


However, the manner in whichthe meeting unfolded left agreat deal to be desired. For

instance, it was quite some time intoproceedings before it was realisedthat no one was taking the minutes. Itwas also obvious from the questionsposed by the creditors present thatthey were extremely unhappy withhow matters had been handled forquite a considerable length of timeleading up to the liquidation.

Matthew Berrigan chaired themeeting, for the first 15 minutes or soon his own as Donal Keane, Sales &Business Development Director, hadbeen delayed and arrived after theproceedings had commenced.

They were both subjected to

forensic-style questioning on theStatement of Affairs presented to the meeting, and it soon becameapparent that it was inaccurate as it failed to include monies owed tomany of those present. To say thatcreditors in attendance wereunhappy with the answers being

given would be to seriouslyunderstate the situation.

It also emerged under questioningthat Matthew Berrigan had, in the

interim, formed a company calledDAL Service and Maintenance Ltdand was, in fact, already trading as a service and maintenance supportprovider. This again led toconsiderable debate.

While the directors of Design AirLtd had their own nominee asliquidator, creditors in attendancemade it clear they wished tonominate someone else. After a recess and some lengthydeliberation, Matthew Berriganannounced that he would not objectto the appointment of the creditors’nominee. Hence Ciaran Kirk, KPMGAssociate Director, Restructuring,was appointed liquidator.

He has already commenced workon trying to realise the maximumfunds from the company’s assets.

As bs news went to press one ofthe first matters of significance to bedealt with was the sale of the non-cash assets of the company. In aletter dated 3 November 2010 theliquidator gave 14 days notice to all known creditors that a potentialpurchaser had emerged for theseassets, namely DAL Service andMaintenance Ltd. This deal was duly done when the 14-day periodexpired.

bs news will continue to reportprogress on the liquidation as andwhen it unfolds. �

Design Air Ltd – voluntary liquidation


Special Report

Given they already knew that Design Air Ltd was having financial difficulties, the creditors meeting called for Wednesday, 29 September 2010 at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin came as no great surprise. Even when Matthew Berrigan,Managing & Finance Director, announced at the outset of the meeting that thedecision had been taken to place the company in voluntary liquidation, it was to be expected.

Matthew Berrigan, Managing and Finance Director with Donal Keane, Sales andBusiness Development Director, DAL Air Conditioning Ltd (in liquidation).

To say that creditors inattendance were unhappy

with the answers beinggiven would be to seriously

understate the situation

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What is the Purpose of the Regulations? The purpose of the European Regulationson fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases)and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) isto reduce the emissions of refrigerant gasessuch as F-gases and ODS to theatmosphere. These gases are excellentrefrigerants, but are also very damaging to the environment. F-gases are majorcontributors to climate change and ODS are extremely harmful to the ozone layer.

What do I have to do?Contractors working on RAC equipmentshould ensure that by 4 July 2011 allengineers and technicians have theappropriate qualifications for the level of activity that they work on.

In addition to personnel qualifications,companies (including sole traders)undertaking refrigeration and air-conditioninginstallation, maintenance or service musthold a company certificate. The certificationcompany established in Ireland to issuecompany certificates is F-Gas RegistrationLtd, Unit 7 Northwest Business Park,Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.Tel: +353 (0)86 2089900

Email: [email protected]: www.fgasregistration.ie

Responsibility for compliance with theother aspects of the Regulations lies with theowners and operators of RAC equipment,who are the clients of the contractors forwhich this guidance has been developed.Owners and operators are required to takemeasures to avoid emissions, check forleaks, keep records of leak checks carriedout, ensure maintenance is carried out by qualified personnel and ensure thatcontractors hold company certification. RACcontractors must also ensure that theyproperly recover any refrigerant removedfrom RAC systems during maintenance or on decommissioning. Questions andanswers in relation to the use and handlingof waste refrigerants have been prepared bythe EPA and are available on www.ozone.ieunder the Guidance and Downloads page.

Who is responsible?It is the operator, often the owner, of the RAC system that is responsible forcompliance with the Regulations. However,owners/operators may expect RACcontractors to provide advice on how to

ensure full compliance with the requirements. The EPA recommends that each operator undertake the actionslisted (see panel), and contractors may dothis work on their behalf. RAC contractorsare advised to consult the Regulations andthe EPA guidance booklet.

Will this cost me money?Well maintained RAC systems are cheaperto operate: a 10% decrease in operationalefficiency may lead to a 10% increase inenergy costs. The steps necessary forcompliance with the F-gas and ODSRegulations provide an opportunity to assessand optimise the energy efficiency of RACequipment and reduce running costs. �

New EPA guidance available for contractors working in therefrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector


The EPA has produced a guidance booklet for contractors

working on refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump (RAC)

equipment. The booklet provides the information contractors need to comply

with European Regulations and to assist clients in meeting their obligations.

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Operators and owners of RAC equipment should…1. Identify all of the RAC equipment in use on your premises, number each piece of

equipment and record its location, type of gas it is running on and the amount of gas.

2. Confirm that you are the operator for the RAC equipment. The Regulations assignresponsibility to the operator for full compliance. In general, the operator is the owner of the equipment.

3. Check if your equipment contains either F-gases or ODS.

4. Establish the quantity of refrigerant gas in each piece of equipment. This is importantbecause depending of the amount of gas in the equipment different leak-checkingfrequencies apply.

Further informationA copy of the guidance booklet entitled“Complying with Regulations ControllingFluorinated Greenhouse Gases and OzoneDepleting Substances – A Guidance Note for Contractors in the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Sector” isavailable to download from the EPA websitewww.ozone.ie on the Guidance andDownloads page or by contacting theEnvironmental Protection Agency LoCall:1890 33 55 99 email: [email protected]

Further guidance documents have beenprepared for end-users in a number ofsectors, including: 1. Retail; 2. Hospitality and Leisure; 3. Industry; 4. Offices and Public Buildings.These are also available to download fromwww.ozone.ie under the Guidance andDownloads page.

A campaign of nationwide inspections iscurrently underway by the EPA at RACcontractor and end-user premises.

A personalcopy of thebooklet comesto you with this issue of bs news.

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Many pairs of hands craft a Daikin chiller

Daikin chillers aren’t just churned out on a production line. Each one is painstakingly crafted by the hands of many. We have the largest range in the industry, from 5 kW to 2 MW, offering solutions for every application: air cooled and water cooled, cooling only and heat pumps. We use our extensive manufacturing experience to ensure our products meet the highest performance specifications. And our comprehensive training programmes and technical support services keep installation and maintenance as trouble-free as possible.

A lot goes into a Daikin chiller. So it can enjoy a long and simple life.

Contact us now for further details. Tel: 01 642 3430 Fax: 01 642 3431 Email: [email protected] Or visit www.daikin.ie

Applied Systems

then support the one pair that continues the good work

Oil-free magnetic bearings allow for asimplified design and increased reliability.Friction is eliminated, as is the need foradditional devices such as oil pumps,resulting in reduced maintenance andgreater reliability. Vibration and soundlevels are also reduced significantly,allowing the units to be used in soundsensitive environments.

The magnetic bearing system and other technologies present in the oil-freecompressor make it one of the mostefficient compressors on the market today.Moreover, the compressor’s integratedvariable frequency drive, together with a flooded type evaporator, providesoutstanding partial load efficiency, addingto the energy savings (EER up to 6.0 andESEER up to 9.60). Integrated soft-startfunctionality also greatly reduces start-upcurrent requirements.

The EWWD~FZ range is available in sixsizes (single circuit, 1 or 2 compressors)with cooling capacities from 320 to 1,050kW. The units include on-board monitoringand diagnostics, and can be easilyintegrated with external control systemssuch as building management systemsand sequencing panels.

The units are available with a variety ofoptions making them suitable for a broadrange of requirements and applications.

Daikin has also extended its heat pumpinverter chiller series (EWYD-BZ). Theinverter units are available in two versions– standard noise and low-noise (6.5 dBAreduction) – with an extensive capacityrange (cooling capacity from 250kW to 580kW) designed for a variety of commercialapplications. The innovative units useinverter-driven single-screw compressors,

resulting in considerable savings in annualenergy costs in both heating and coolingoperations.

Unlike many competitor’s systems thatlose heating capacity in coldertemperatures – when it is needed most –Daikin’s extended EWYD-BZ series canfully match a building’s thermal load, evenin ambient temperatures down to -12°C.The inverter boosts the compressor tofollow the required thermal load, resultingin substantial energy and cost savings inheating mode compared to a traditionalheat pump and gas boiler system.

This same benefit applies in coolingmode where inverter control again allows a boost in capacity when it is needed most in higher outdoortemperatures. Thus there is no need to oversize installations, adding to the significant cost savings offered by the new series.

The EWYD-BZ units are energy efficient, both in cooling and heating modes, with good EER, ESEER and COP values. They are alsodesigned for easy connection to buildingautomation systems and managementsystems.

Other major benefits of the heat pumpinclude a partial heat recovery option, low

current inrush when starting thanks to theuse of inverters, an optimum unit powerfactor and optimised defrosting cycles. The unit uses R-134a refrigerant, the most efficient and environmentally-friendlyrefrigerant for screw compressors on the market.

The new series is ideal for commercialcomfort cooling and/or heating applications in office buildings, shopcomplexes, hotels. Available in 13 sizesbetween 250kW and 580kW, they can be combined to efficiently serve even the largest applications.

For information on the entire Daikinchiller range, contact: Richard Smith,Daikin. Tel: 01-642 3430. �


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Increased energy efficiencyand reliability from DaikinDaikin has introduced a new centrifugal chiller range (EWWD~FZ ) that uses oil-freecompressors featuring magnetic bearings. This compressor technology not only eliminatesthe need for oil as lubricant and the associated maintenance and reliability issues, but alsocontributes to making this range one of the most energy efficient on the market.

EWYD-BZ heat pump inverter chiller from Daikin.

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RSL has always provided aservice whereby it acceptedcustomers’ unwanted refrigerantgases and environmentallydisposed of them. However, the oldsystem was made inoperable onfoot of recent legislation which wasintroduced to regularise the disposalof refrigerant gases on the basis ofsafety and environmental concerns.

Consequently, RSL has spent nearlytwo years reviewing its operationalprocedures to devise a schemewhich ensures compliancenot just with the letter ofthe new legislation butalso the spirit. In doing soit worked closely with thevarious authorities involved,including county councils, theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)

and the Department of the Environment. The result is that RSL – together with

its service partners – now offers a well-managed and legislation-compliantsystem which is available through itsDublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast offices.It covers everything from collection,transportation and treatment through tofinal disposal of waste refrigerant. Withannual gas detector checks now

compulsory underEN378 and the F GasRegulations, it can

also satisfy

this requirement using the extensiverange of Murco equipment.

As yet there is no facility to treatrecovered refrigerant in the Republic of Ireland so this hazardous waste istransported to other facilities in Europe(under trans-frontier waste movement)for processing. Where possible,recovered refrigerant is reprocessedback to virgin quality specification forsubsequent reuse.

Conscious of the nature of thematerials being handled, RSL hasalways been a very responsible supplier,dealing with authorities, promoting newlegislation, employing qualified engineers,spending the time and resources to getinformed, and then passing on theinformation to the entire trade. Theintroduction of its new legislation-compliant service reflects that philosophy.

Contact: Gerry McDonagh, RSLIreland. Tel: 01 – 450 8011; email:[email protected]; www.rslireland.com

RSL guarantees refrigeration legislation compliance


The Murco Gas Detector (MGD) is a reliable fixed gas detectorwhich can detect a wide range ofdifferent gases.

F Gas Regulations Compliance Made Easy

Now that it is illegal to discharge anything to atmosphere that may cause environmentaldamage, the recovery of refrigerant from cooling systems is the responsibility of both therefrigeration contractor and end-user. The problem is how best to meet this responsibility?

RSL has the answer. It has now introduced an accredited recovery and disposal service that isthe simplest way of ensuring that duty of care requirements are met and that the waste isproperly treated.

RSL has always been a responsible operator in the sector, pioneering solutions which satisfyboth the letter and spirit of all relevant legislation. Availing of this new service makescompliance for refrigeration engineers and end-users alike child’s play.

� Belfast Tel: 028 - 90 370595 � Cork Tel: 021 - 431 7221 � Dublin Tel: 01 - 450 8011 � Galway Tel: 091 - 757818

Email: [email protected] www.rslireland.com

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This cooperation proved effective for allconcerned with the excellent turnoutallowed to move around various high-

visibility locations unhindered. The groupwas prevented from entering the T2 buildingitself but was allowed to march up throughthe airport and the T2 general area, finallyconverging on the existing terminal areabefore dispersing.

The official opening of T2 by an TaoiseachBrian Cowan was an obvious opportunity for the T2 Subcontractors Group to expresstheir anger and frustration at how mattersunfolded in relation to the construction andinstallation of services at the landmark site.

The T2 Subcontractors Group representsquite a number of companies who wereinvolved in the installation of the buildingservices at T2. For various reasons they are all in dispute with the main contractor on the project, Mercury Engineering, whilethey have also made representation to theDublin Airport Authority.

They have petitioned the Minister forTransport, and the DAA, to hold anindependent investigation into how the whole contract for services in relation to T2was awarded, and subsequently carried out.

The dispute between the various partiesinvolved has escalated with legal claims, andcounter claims, currently being dealt with by

the courts. Consequently, bs news is unableto comment further.

However, we understand that in the interim none of the T2 Subcontractors Group will issue any certification or O&Mmanuals for the T2 site, and they have also asked suppliers to support them byrefusing to issue technical information ordata sheets. �


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T2 Subcontractors GroupProtest at T2 Official Opening Members of the T2Subcontractors Groupheld a dignified andpeaceful protest at theofficial opening of theT2 project in DublinAirport on Friday 19November last.Representatives metwith the Gardai thenight before and anagreed format wasdevised to ensure that the protest waseffective but notdisruptive.

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The principles of the system stillremain but the installations arenow slick and modern and

have very high efficiencies. Somebuildings are now self-sufficient andgain their heat from the equipmentand the people using the space, andfrom passive solar design aspects.

So what has changed?Buildings are now energy-labelledwith the SEAI Building Energy Ratingscheme in operation for all newbuildings, whether for sale or to let,and remember that A-Rated buildings are the best from a thermal comfort aspect (Figure 1).

The building fabric has alsochanged dramatically. We nowinsulate the walls, floors and roofsand use thermally-efficient glazing to reduce the heat loss from ourbuildings.

The Building Regulation 2007requires the following U-Values:– Wall – 0.27 W/m2K;– Roof – 0.16 W/m2K;– Glass – 2.0 W/m2K;– Floor – 0.25 W/m2K (Figure 2).

This means that the big old double-panel radiator is gone and replacedby a single panel type with fins or by underfloor heating.

The air infiltration rate has nowbeen identified as a majorcontributing factor in building heatloss and the Building Regulation 2007requires a rate of 10m3/hr/m2 to beobtained by a new building. It alsohas to be tested to ensure itcomplies.

However, standards of 5m3/hr/m2

are now being achieved and3m3/hr/m2 is also possible by acombination of the use of tried andtested details to avoid air leakage and the use of skilled constructionlabour to achieve the detailing.

The orientation of the building and the amount of glazing on thefacades can also contribute positivelyto the passive solar heating in abuilding, and also the day lightingfactors (Figure 1).

The combination of all theseelements allows for different forms ofheating to warm buildings and keepthem comfortable while using lessenergy and also using energy in amuch more efficient way. It alsoreduces the carbon emissions.

Energy monitoring and targetingsystem are now commonplace andthe use of intelligent control systemsis also a key factor in the control ofheating energy consumption.

By their nature buildings requireventilation to reduce condensation,protect the fabric and structure, andfor the health and well being of theoccupants. Heating is required as wecannot use very cold air due to thetemperature differences that we asindividuals feel. CIBSE recommendsdesign internal air temperatures of21oC (CIBSE Guide A) but remember,for every 1oC we turn this down wereduce our fuel input by 10%.


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Sustainable Heating Simplified

No more leaking

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Jim Rogers is a charteredengineer with Varming ConsultingEngineers. He is the directorresponsible for the VarmingSustainable Engineering Groupand is actively involved in boththe design and sustainableaspects of a whole variety ofbuilding projects. He is also aBREEAM Healthcare Assessor.

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Natural ventilation is now beingused wherever possible to achievebuildings’ fresh air requirements and the natural ventilation can becontrolled manually by openablewindows with openable permavents,or by automatic systems that canopen windows based on temperaturevariation and carbon dioxidemonitoring system.

Heating system design in somebuildings has integrated the use ofheat emitters with motorised openingand used the scientific principle thatwarm air rises. This allows a stack-effect to occur by control of the highand low-level openings to keep theoccupied space heated andventilated.

Mechanical heating and ventilationsystems now use variable speeddrives to control the volume of air andits temperature to match the buildingrequirements, and to maintain theenergy usage at the minimum levelrequired. Heat recovery systemsusing coils and thermal wheels arealso used for this purpose

Gas fired boilers are nowcommonplace and these can now

achieve efficiencies of 85%+. Gasfired condensing boilers can achievetypical efficiencies of 95%, andgreater. Oil fired condensing boilershave similar efficiencies.

Heat pumps which extract the heat from the air or the ground(geothermal) are being used due totheir high-coefficient of performancesand these are ideal where the lower

water temperatures can be used inunderfloor heating systems.

Biomass, using both wood chipsand pellets, are also being used inever-greater numbers. We can growthe fuel in Ireland and by all accountswe have an excellent country withsuitable weather conditions for thistype of wood production. Biomassusage also reduces the carbonemissions into the atmosphere(Figure 4).

Heating can also be derived by theuse of solar panels to heat domestichot water and, if your design is clever,it can also put heat into an underfloorheating system since floors usuallywork best in the 43oC to 48oC watertemperature zone.

Photovoltaic panels can alsogenerate electricity, as well as being used for heating. Indeed, the current Building Regulation 2007 requires all new residentialbuildings to have a contribution of10kWh/m2/annum from thermalrenewables or 4kWh/m2/annum from photovoltaic or wind powergeneration (Figure 5).

Hydro power schemes are alsostarting to be used by people who arelucky enough to have a suitable river.

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These systems can provide powerand also heat when linked to heatpump and thermal storage. Thesetypes of systems run at theirmaximum in the colder wet monthsand this is when we need heat tokeep warm.

But what about the old double-panel radiator? It is now a single-panel with fins which can be madebigger to use lower heating flowtemperature water of say 60oC. It can also come with integral fans as a fan convector, or as a low-surfacetemperature type unit. The controlsvary from full on/off buildingmanagement control to thermostatic controls.

Modern heating systems are now zoned by law. The BuildingRegulation 2007 requires that allresidential buildings have zonedheating system. We have also started

to use heat recovery as a techniquethat allows for further efficiencies.Retail units are using the hightemperature refrigeration gases fromthe chilling cabinets to heat hot waterfor use in bakery and deli areas

rather than dumping it to atmosphere.Larger refrigeration users are

integrating the hot gases dischargedthrough a bypass arrangement intothe heat recovery aspects on theirventilation systems.

Anaerobic digesters produce wastegases and these are being harvestedand used to fire boilers for heating,and also to heat the process to speed up the decomposition.

Combined heat and power systemsare commonplace in the healthcareand leisure industries and buildingswhere power is generated locally on site use the waste heat in theirheating systems rather than dump it.Buildings that are permanentlyoccupied are suitable for combinedheat and power schemes. Swimmingpools are also ideal heat sinks in this application.

In conclusion, there are now amyriad of viable options when itcomes to designing and installinghigh-performing, energy-efficientheating solutions for both domesticand commercial applications. Thechallenge lies in the building servicesengineer and the architect collaboring together at the earliest possibleopportunity to ensure that the solution implemented works correctly, efficiently, and to thesatisfaction of the end user. � 15


There are now a myriad of viableoptions when it comes to designingand installing high-performing,energy-efficient heating solutions

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Established in 1987, Mark Éire has pioneered a host ofindustry breakthroughs down

through the years and has nowdevised a novel approach to combineits expertise with that of heat pumptechnology to deliver ultra-efficientsystems.

Managing Director MikeO’Donoghue has been at the helmfor most of that time and he is veryexcited by this latest development.“Heat pump technology has mademassive strides forward in recentyears”, says O’Donoghue,

“technological advances incompressors and controls makingCOPs of anywhere between 3.8 to5.4 quite commonplace. This has ledto considerable reductions in cost perkwh delivered (see Figure 1),whetherthe fuel source is natural gas, oil, lpgor electricity. “This prompted us to re-

assess our approach to the heatingproducts and systems we provide,the result being that we now offer acomprehensive range of combi units,ie, gas plus heat pump coil, oil plusheat pump coil, AHUs including aheating coil, all supplied with avariety of heat pumps. “Thestumbling block with heat pumps can often be the initial capital cost.For instance, for a geothermal unit a horizontal loop has to beconstructed, then there is the pump,storage,wiring and individualdistribution units, and of course the

installation of same.The larger thesystem then thegreater the cost andpayback period.“However, devisinga combi unitincorporating a heatpump to meet thecore requirementand a direct orindirect gas/oil-firedsystem to deliver a boost whenrequired can reducecosts significantly.The payback period

is reduced and there is also theadditional bonus of both heating and cooling. “We have extensiveexperience in energy-efficiency andsustainable systems. Twenty fiveyears ago we introduced the MarkEco fan which delivered energysavings of as much as 40%. Since

then we have added heat recoverysystems delivering 92% energysavings; energy recovery withcounterflow heat exchangers; energycontrolpackages; VSDs – a 20%reduction in speed gives a 50%energy saving; DC motors, heatpumps, BMS controls andcondensing heaters which deliverphenomenal efficiencies of 107%.“At Mark Éire we also manufactureradiant heating systems, andhigh/low temperature radiant units for spot heating (not to heat a fullbuilding). In the correct applicationthis can save a great deal of energy.“As an international group MarkBVhas 65 years experience in thebusiness while we at Mark Éire havebeen serving the needs of the Irishmarket place for nearly 25 years.Throughout that time we havedevised products and systems tobest suit the particular climaticconditions of Ireland, then actuallymanufacture them at our base inCoolea. In these times of shrinkingproduction worldwide, our client basecan rest assured of quality-madeproducts and systems, manufacturedon their own doorstep. “Experience,technological expertise and proventrack record is everything in ademanding marketplace ... in MarkÉire you get it all”.

Contact: Mike O’Donoghue,Mark Éire. Tel: 026 45334; email: [email protected] �

‘Green and smart need not cost the earth’


New from Mark Éire

With both energy efficiency and sustainability now paramount when it comes to buildingservices, heating equipment manufacturers are devising ever-more-inventive systemsand solutions to deliver what the marketplace demands. A typical case in point is MarkÉire, the Coolea-based arm of the Dutch conglomerate Mark BV.

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Leading the way in cutting edge heating solutionsBaxi EcogenTM Micro-CHPBaxi has long pioneered innovative technology, from the

first and only high efficiency back boiler unit to our newest

offering, the Baxi Ecogen.

The only one of its kind commercially available in Ireland,

this Micro-CHP boiler is set to revolutionise modern

heating solutions. Designed to be a practical alternative

to a standard domestic boiler, the basic principles for heat

generation are the same as a regular heat only boiler.

The Baxi Ecogen unit uses a Free Piston Stirling Engine to

generate 1kW of electricity per hour while providing up to

24kW of thermal output for space heating and hot water.

Benefits of Micro-CHPDoes not rely on building orientation or weather •

conditions to generate electricity

Generates electricity at times of peak electrical •

demand in the home

Maximises greener and cheaper on-site use, helping •

to alleviate fuel poverty

Reduces reliance on grid electricity •

No planning permission required •

Reduces carbon emissions•

The Baxi Ecogen was recently awarded the Best

Environmentally Sustainable Product and the Best Overall

Product awards at Ireland’s PlanExpo Green Show.

For more information on Baxi visit www.potterton-myson.ieor call 353 (01) 459 0870

The Ecodan® range of heating-onlyproducts uses advanced heat pumpsto provide radial heating, warm air,

domestic hot water, or a combination of allthree. In addition to helping new buildingsachieve planning permission, the rangecan be retro-fitted to existing buildings,and will work independently or alongsideother heating systems.

Air, water and ground source heat pumpversions of the system are available inindividual modules offering capacities from25kW to 200kW, multiples of which can beused for larger buildings.

“Other renewable systems such assolar thermal, wind turbines, photovoltaic,MicroCHP, and biofuels each face limits to

their use for one reason or another,”explained Michael Sheehan, DivisionalManager for Mitsubishi Electric in Ireland,“for the majority of situations, install costs,or the limits in heating capacity restrictwhere they can be used.

“Even biomass boilers, which are oftentouted as the solution, are not withoutlimits as many people don’t appreciatehow much space is required for securefuel storage and delivery, or how oftenthey need maintenance to keep themworking efficiently,” he added.

Mitsubishi Electric has designed its new range of heat pump systems to suit a wide variety of heating needs and eachunit can supply hot water at 700C, waterfor radiators and underfloor systems at450C, or warmed air for a ducted supplysystem. Installation is straightforward with

the entire commercial heating systemcovered by a five year warranty andincorporating proven technology tooffer consistent, reliable heating withunparalleled design flexibility.

“There are a vast number ofsituations where heating now needs to demonstrate renewable energy usesuch as schools and halls ofresidence, hospitals and offices, andwe have made this much easier toachieve with these new systems,”added Sheehan.

Heat pumps are classified asrenewable technology by both theEuropean Union and individualGovernments because they harvest free,

renewable energy from the air or groundto maximise efficiency and minimiseenergy consumption. This means that for every 1kW of electricity they consume,at least 3.5 – 5kW of usable heatingenergy is generated and supplied to the building.

Around 54% of the energy used in theaverage commercial property goes onspace heating and hot water, so anyonedesigning or operating a building is underpressure to find more energy efficientways of delivering this.

“With over half of the energy in acommercial building going on heating, we saw this as an obvious place to makea dramatic difference and cut energy use,” explains Sheehan. “We have built as much flexibility as possible into thesesystems so that they will work effectivelyon their own, or alongside other heatingsystems.

“This makes them ideal for newbuildings seeking planning permission, but also means that they can be added toexisting buildings to supplement currentheating and help achieve high levels ofrenewable energy use,” he added.

“Installing our heating systems willalready help a building achieve currentand future renewable energy targets,reduce emissions, lower running costsand increase control and comfort”, he explains.

The new Ecodan range of commercialheating heat pumps is availableimmediately from Mitsubishi Electric.Further details are available by calling 01 - 419 8800 or [email protected]. �


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Renewable heating-onlyrange lowers running costs Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new range of

commercial heating products that will help the

majority of buildings lower fuel bills and achieve

renewable energy targets with more ease, reliability

and flexibility than any other alternative technology,

including biomass boilers.

Michael Sheehan, Divisional Manager forMitsubishi Electric in Ireland.

Mitsubishi Electriccommercial heat pump boiler.

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Daikin Altherma HT air source heat pump


Daikin is an established market leader across anumber of building services sectors, renowned for the continuous introduction of innovative new

products and design concepts which very often pioneer a whole new way of thinking.

In addition to focusing on design-led solutions for existingand foreseeable market requirements, it has a stronginstaller-based ethos and so collates and takes into accountfeedback from installers in the field.

It was this inter-active approach which led to thedevelopment and introduction of the Daikin Althermaconcept, which includes a number of tailor-made solutionsfor specific applications, with 100,000 air-to-water heatpumps already sold.

Daikin Altherma is a highly flexible, energy-efficient homeheating system that extracts the heat from the outside air,raises this heat to a higher temperature and then distributeswarmth around the home. At the heart of the system lies an air to water heat pump.

Because of this advanced technology, three quarters ofthe heat generated by the Daikin Altherma system is from a renewable energy source – the air around – and thereforeabsolutely free of charge!

The Daikin Altherma air-to-water heat pump is today’sanswer to the current and future problems associated withconventional heating systems, such as increasing primaryenergy costs and an unacceptably high environmentalimpact.

Orginally basing its interest on the new-build market withlow-temperature heat sources such as underfloor, Daikinhas reacted to the decline in this sector and introduced a high-temperature system for standard radiators. Moreover, with the capability of achieving temperatures of up to 80oC, the retrofit market has now been opened up to air-to-water systems.

Through constant feedback from installers, the low-temperature range has continued to evolve andincorporate more advanced features. For instance, Daikin has introduced an integrated unit with a more efficient tank and more asthetically-pleasing styling.

For multi-tenant applications the Altherma Flex was introduced, thereby bringing the technology and benefits of VRV technology to bear on the heating industry.

Coming soon is another major breakthrough –a DHW heat pump for applications where the demand is only for hot water.

As the foregoing illustrates, the Daikin heating range isconstantly evolving and further highlights the fact that Daikinintends to be a market-leading influence across the entireHVAC sector.

Contact: either John O'Shaughnessy or Richard Sherlock,Daikin. Tel 01 – 642 3430. �

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Features and benefits� COPs of over 3 in high temperature;

� Drop-in replacement for existing boiler;

� 30/50% reduction in CO2 emissions;

� Low running costs;

� Fast hot water cylinder recovery times;

� Low maintenance;

� No groundwork, i.e. trenches or boreholes;

� No gas supply, flues or ventilation required;

� No fuel storage tanks required;

� Comparable installation costs to gas fired boilers;

� Suitable for both apartments and houses;

� Single-phase power supply with low starting current;

� Weather-compensation built in as standard.

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Andrews Water Heaters offers the broadest range

of condensing direct-fired options and compatible low

carbon hot water solutions available in Ireland from

under one roof through PMI, which is part of BDR

Thermea.

The SOLARflo solar thermal package and AMBIflo air

to water heat pump, for instance, can be installed to pre-

heat the cold water supply to an Andrews primary heating

appliance such as the condensing ECOflo and MAXXflo

stainless steel storage water heater or continuous-flow

condensing water heaters, such as the SUPAflo.

The principle of separating the space heating and hot

water loads and decentralising hot water production to

the point of use is a proven energy saving approach to

DHWS system design as the space heating boilers can

be shut down completely when not needed in summer

months. By introducing low carbon technology to pre-heat

the cold water inlet to the direct fired appliances,

significant energy

savings and carbon

reductions can be

realised.

The SOLARflo

package offers a

complete solar

thermal solution for

both direct-fired

storage water heater

and commercial

boiler applications.

The package

includes

high quality

evacuated tube or

glazed flat plate

collectors, single coil

or twin coil duplex stainless steel cylinders, pump station,

control unit and system expansion vessel.

AMBIflo is a highly practical alternative in situations

where it is not possible to site solar panels, due either to

a lack of suitable roof space or because panels would be

obscured from the sun, or

other constraints such as

inability to obtain planning

permission on a historic

building. Its weather-proof

steel casing is designed for

outdoor installation and so

does not need to take up

valuable indoor plant room

space. Available in 16kW

and 20kW outputs, the

AMBIflo achieves a high

coefficient of performance

(COP) of 3.2 (air at 2°C

and water at 35°C).

The extensive

knowledge and expertise

built up in the commercial

sector by Baxi Commercial

Division, also part of BDR

Thermea, on the practicalities of

combining conventional and low

carbon technologies, has been made

available in two simple, easy-to-use

formats. Predicted to set a standard in low carbon

plantroom design, they are – Size IT, an electronic sizing

program from Andrews Water Heaters; and the new

LZC Technology Guide, incorporating LZC solutions

from Baxi Commercial Brands, Andrews Water Heaters

and Potterton Commercial. These, and the products to

which they relate, are available in Ireland through PMI.

For further information visit www.potterton-myson.ie �

Vincent Broderick, Sales Director of Potterton Myson Ireland (PMI)

explains how DHWS systems that incorporate Andrews direct-fired water

heaters and low and zero carbon solutions, such as solar thermal and

heat pump technology, deliver optimum system efficiency.

Optimising commercial hot waterproduction with Andrews Water Heaters

SOLARflo solar thermal package.

Andrews Water Heaters’ECOFlo stainless steelwater storage heater.

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Five key areas for a total solutionOver its more than 35 years history, Daikin Europe N.V. has grown from a manufacturer of comfort

cooling products to a total solution provider covering five key areas: home comfort systems, advanced heating systems based on energy-efficient heat pump technology, applied systems for industry,

refrigeration solutions and ventilation. All products are renowned for their top quality and benefit from Daikin’s traditional strength in pioneering product development. In all of its activities, Daikin Europe’s

goal remains simple: to continue to develop and manufacture the highest quality comfort and industrial systems, and in this to achieve a number one position in the industry through environmental leadership.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DAIKIN DEALER, VISIT WWW.DAIKIN.IE OR SEND AN E-MAIL TO [email protected]

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Hitachi Yutaki ticks all ‘green’ boxes

Hitachi’s new Yutakiheat pump incorporatesintegrated features and

controls which deliver all thefunctions of a fully-fledged heating system, making them the ideal replacement for atraditional, boiler-led set up,according to Fergus Daly, AreaSales Manager in Ireland forHitachi Europe. He says theconcept of the heat pump is verysimple – it moves the heat energyfrom outside to inside and heats a building in winter, even attemperatures as low as -20°C;when it is hot during the summer it works exactly the other wayround. In contrast to all otherheating systems, this thermo-dynamic system generates moreenergy than it uses, an addedbonus being that it also protectsthe environment.

Hitachi’s Yutaki offers threemodels with capacities rangingfrom 8kW to 15kW. Benefitsinclude: � High COP’s: COP of 4.28

is achievable; � Low Running Costs: Large

savings over traditional heating methods;

� DC Inverter Technology:Temperature control is regulated by DC inverter technology;

� Guaranteed Hot Water:Constant water production at 65°C ensures hot water for the bathroom at all times;

� Ideal for Any Application:Perfect heating solution for retrofit or new-build applications;

� Standard Controller: The Hitachi programmable wireless controller is designed to control the heating system efficiently, providing comfortable temperatures when the home is occupied and energy savings when it is vacant.

Other control features includesummer switch off; outdoortemperature limit; system frostprotection; new floor screed-drying function; anti-seize function (pump/valve exercise).

Thanks to the ergonomically-

designed room thermostat

operational control is extremely

easy. The temperature can be

adjusted at any time at the

touch of the button, while there

is also the choice of many

different programming options

to automatically control the

temperature in the home.

Week and month programmes,

weekend modus and night shut-off

are all included.

In accordance with EU

Guidelines, the energy class

specifies the level of performance

of air conditioning units and heat

pumps, taking energy consumption

and sound pressure levels into

account. Due to the fact that the

Hitachi systems achieve an

operation factor of up to 5 at part-

load working, most of these

systems belong to Energy Class

A, the highest energy class rating. Hitachi’s dedicated dealer

network in Ireland has securedquite a number of orders on thestrength and versatility of the new Yutaki range. Enda Ruxton of

GreenTherm is a typical case inpoint. He told bs news: “Yutaki sitsextremely well with our philosophy.We custom-design every heating solution we install, taking greatcare to identify the precise needs,lifestyle and use-pattern of theoccupants, be it a home orcommercial building.

“We use only quality products,components and materials. Wemay not be the lowest quote in the context of the initial capitalcost of the installation, but wealways deliver real value-for-money in respect of performance,comfort levels, flexibility in use,and energy savings throughout thelifetime of the system. We areconfident in our own design abilityand technical expertise to deliverto this exacting brief and Yutaki is a very important component inhelping us do that.”

Contact: Fergus Daly, HitachiEurope. Tel: 01 – 216 4406;Mobile: 087 – 277 9405; email:[email protected] �24

The Yutaki is able to supply different types of heatingsystems such as underfloorheating and radiators.

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Carrier pioneers renewable,air-sourced, refrigeration-based heating solutions


Carrier, one of the leading names in air conditioning and refrigeration, now offers one of the largest rangesof air-to-water heat pumps available from any singlemanufacturer. Well known for its specialisation in air/water technology, Carrier air-cooled chillers have longbeen seen as the workhorses of the air conditioningindustry.

Not surprisingly, with current trends driving technologymore and more towards a sustainable future, Carrieris leading the way in the manufacture of renewable,

air sourced, refrigeration-based solutions for the heatingindustry.

Based on the renowned Carrier Aquasnap design, thenew heat pump range confirms Carrier’s commitment toquality, price and high efficiency. Brief details of the variousfeatures, benefits, capacities and scope of applications are:

Aquasnap 61AF hi-temp rangeThere are nine sizes in the Aquasnap 61AF hi-temperaturerange, with capacities from 14kW to 105 kW. � LWT +65°C; � Scroll Compressors, EVI, R410a;� COP > 3.1 LWT 30/35°C OAT +2°C;� COP > 4.1 LWT 30/35°C OAT + 7°C;� Heating mode available from -20°C to +40°C.Ideal for boiler replacement projects.

Aquasnap 30AW range 6 to 15 kWThe new reversible AquaSnap PLUS air-to-water heatpumps/chillers have been designed for residential and lightcommercial applications. When combined with Carrierspace-temperature controls, these package systems offerreliability and efficiency without additional cost. All systemsoffer cost-effective DHW production.� LWT 60°C down to at -10°C OAT;� COP > 4.0 LWT 30/35°C OAT +7°C;� Heating mode available from -20°C to +30°C;� DC inverter twin-rotary Toshiba compressors with Pulse

Amplitude Modulation (PAM) and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM);

� Enhanced reliability, low energy consumption and smoothvibration-free operation under all operating conditions;� Inverter 20%-120 % single phase control;� Excellent energy efficiency values and exceptionally

quiet operation;

� Refrigerant R410A; � Designed for ease of installation and service and

underlined by Carrier’s reputation for highest product quality and reliability;

� Available with or without an integrated hydronic module.

Aquasnap 30RQ range There are 11 sizes in this range, with capacities from 14kW to 160 kW. � LWT +55°C;� COP > 3.8 LWT 30/35°C OAT + 7°C;� Low vibration, maintenance free, scroll compressors;� Low-noise fans made of a composite material;� Auto-adaptive microprocessor control;� Electronic expansion valve;� Integrated variable-speed pump on larger units

(optional).

Split system reversible or heating only heat pumpSizes available are 5kW, 6.5kW, 9kW and 11.5kW. Allincorporate DC twin-rotary compressors, operate on PuronR410A, and deliver COPs of 4+. Features include:� LWT +55°C down to -7°C OAT;� Heating available with OATs from -15°C to +30°C;� 1 to 2-zone smart comfort zones;� Inverter designed for heating;� Many sizes of electrical heater back-up;� Boiler back-up available;� DHW production available (DUO LINE 280);� New user interface with time clock (RoHS);� Heating mode available down to -20°C OAT� Solar panel connection possible;� Single and tri-phase electrical back up (3-6-9).

Contact: Paul Schweppe, Technical Sales Engineer, Core Renewables.

Tel: 01 - 409 8912; Mobile: 086 - 385 3858; email: [email protected]; www.coreac.com �26

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“The complex we operate out of ismanaged by Cronin, Ireland’s premierlogistics company, and by teaming up withthem we considerably reinforced ourstockholding and nationwide distributioncapability. Given today’s more challengingtrading environment and altered purchasingpatterns, this is precisely what ourcustomers needed and they have respondedvery positively. Indeed, the added-valuebenefits of the overall package we now offerhas won us new customers.”

IMI’s order-processing and dispatchprocedures now deliver the ultimate incustomer service. The company carriesextensive stocks across the entire range and aims for an order turnaround of within24 hours in Dublin, and 48 hours throughoutthe rest of Ireland.

It now provides an integrated informationsystem that links order processing, inventorymanagement and product tracking withphysical distribution. This transforms theefficiency of the supply chain, turning it into a competitive advantage for its customers.

The product portfolio has also beenstrengthened. IMI supplies a complete rangeof copper tube for hot and cold waterinstallations, gas services, sanitation, centralheating and all other building services-related applications. Being wholly-owned by Yorkshire Copper Tube, a member of theKME Group of companies, IMI also hasaccess to the strengths and resources ofEurope’s largest producer of copper andcopper alloy products.

The primary copper tube categoriesstocked are:� Irish plumbing tube;� WICU plastic-coated coils;� Full range of metric tube� Full range of degreased tube;� Roofing copper.

All tubes are manufactured to IS EN 1057and IMI is licensed to engrave them with thecoveted Irish Standard Mark, which is theregistered quality mark of the NationalStandards Authority of Ireland.

Best for quality and reliability, copper has excellent health-related advantages,

evidence-based studies demonstrating that it is effective in preventing the growth ofdangerous pathogens such as Legionella,and limiting the proliferation and spread ofE.coli bacteria.

“Another unique benefit of copper is itsexcellent resistance to corrosion, heat,pressure and fire”, says Conor Lennon. “This is particularly important given thattoday’s preventative treatments anddisinfecting techniques are carried out atmuch higher temperatures to reduce flushingtimes. Copper is ideal in that it remainsunaffected by higher temperature cyclesover the lifetime of a water system.

“Finally, there is the matter ofsustainability, a key requirement for buildingservices installations. In this respect coppersimply has no equal”, concludes Lennon.

Contact: Conor Lennon, IMI. Tel: 01 - 809 7028; Fax: 809 7001; email: [email protected] �

IMI move pays dividends Irish Metal Industries move to new premises incorporating

a dedicated distribution centre just over 12 months ago

has more than delivered the customer benefits projected

at the time. “We’re absolutely thrilled with the results so

far”, says IMI General Manager Conor Lennon, “but

more to the point, so are our customers. Conor Lennon, General Manager,

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Let's park those arguments for now and consider firstly the implications of such a price hike,and then how it might be achieved. For a start, energy would become a very expensivecommodity. An average household spending (let's use round figures) e1500 a year today on

home energy use would (all other things being equal), spend e15,000 a year, catapulting energybills to the top of the household expenditure league.

At that level, there would be a real incentive to bring bills down. (In this analysis, I’massuming that the tax would be introduced gradually, rather than in one go, to give people

time to react, so bills would never actually reach such astronomic levels).Solar PV would become an attractive investment, with a payback typically under five

years. Solid wall insulation might pay for itself in a year or so. Smart meters wouldindicate savings in euros, not cents, from simple behavioural measures like switching offunused lights and appliances.

Through a combination of behavioural change and by investing in energy-savingmeasures, the average energy bill might be halved to around e7500 a year – still

a very large sum and unaffordable for many.The pattern would be replicated across all energy use – in business and the

public sector, energy costs would amount to 10-20% of costs, rather than 1-2% for most businesses, and a lot more for energy-intensive industries. They wouldn't

need the Emissions Trading Scheme or other government targets to ake actionon tcutting energy use.

One impact of such a price hike would be a massive drive toward moreefficient products and services – the oft-mooted low-carbon industrial

revolution would be well and truly unleashed. Moreover, because energywould become a much more important component of the price of

manufactured as well as agricultural goods, the impact would be feltthroughout the economy in improved resource efficiency.

In short, we would value energy as the precious commodity thatit is, and adapt our lifestyles and expenditure patterns accordingly.

But what of the overall balance of impacts? On the positive side, carbonemissions would be dramatically down, energy security would be improvedas resources would be conserved, and green jobs and skills would receivethe boost so many are arguing for today. Local products and services wouldbe valued more highly as the costs of transportation increase.

The building services industry would benefit in particular, as homeowners,social landlords, businesses and public sector bodies rush to improve the

energy efficiency of homes, workplaces and public buildings. Walls, roofs and

Energy should be ten times more expensive – discuss. DanStaniaszek, Managing Director, Sustainability Consulting Ltdsays that this exam question raises some vitally importantissues. Corralled on one side of the argument, in support of the motion, might be environmentalists and those who believewe need an extreme response to climate change. On the other,industrialists and the fuel-poor lobby would be in an uneasyalliance against.

Energy — underpriced, undervalued and uns

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Dan Staniaszek MA (Oxon), MSc, CEng, MEI, FRSA,Managing Director,Sustainability Consulting Ltd.

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ervalued and unsustainablefloors would be insulated to their maximum levels, leakywindows replaced, lighting systems, boilers and HVACsystems upgraded and maintained for maximumefficiency, and building-integrated renewable energysystems installed to cut energy consumption to its lowest possible level.

New buildings would be designed to achieve near-zeroenergy consumption (or even to export surplus energy,now a valuable commodity) even without the targets set in the recast EU Energy Performance of BuildingsDirective. These new energy efficient homes wouldbecome much more desirable as, for the first time,prospective home buyers would take the A-G energyefficiency rating of the home very seriously.

On the negative side, we'd all be poorer. Or would we?That all depends on how the price hike is to be achieved.Let's assume it is through taxation, and let's furtherassume that the current fiscal austerity situation is nolonger in place, such that a rise in taxes from one source can be offset by a reduction in other areas – i.e., a fiscally-neutral tax shift.

For the sake of argument, let's say that the increase in energy taxation would be counter-balanced by areduction in the basic rate of income tax. The net effectwould be zero, but those who continue to be profligate in their energy use, and those not in employment, wouldappear to be the biggest groups of losers. Of course,programmes would need to be in place to protect theelderly, disabled and other disadvantaged consumers – massively improving their energy efficiency to makeenergy bills affordable.

Time for a reality check! No government could ever contemplate such a radical policy – it would be political suicide.

But is the idea really so far fetched? Therewas a time, before the discovery and widespreaddeployment of oil and gas, that energy was a precious commodity and used sparingly. Over time, energy has become much cheaper

in real terms, while technological progress has made it more accessible such that now, we take energy forgranted. We flick a switch and expect to receiveinstantaneous, affordable heating and power.

The evidence that we undervalue energy is thecolossal wastage that still occurs in every facet of oursociety, despite the plethora of local, regional, nationaland international initiatives designed to cut energy use and carbon emissions.

Clearly, a ten-fold increase in energy prices would bean extreme case, and no country would take unilateralaction that would put it at a competitive disadvantage.But when faced with the threats of climate change andpotential energy shortages, is it really beyond the wit of policy makers and regulators to design a tax systemwhere bad things (like profligate energy use) are taxedmore heavily than good things (jobs, businesses, low

carbon products etc)? Could they not make the case to voters that higher energy prices would be better forsociety as a whole in the long run?

Maybe we don’t need to be as radical as inflicting a 10-fold increase in energy costs. Could the objective not be achieved by signalling a long term commitment– agreed by all political parties – that energy taxationwould increase by, say 10% a year for at least 10 years?The effect on energy bills would not be quite so dramaticas the examples given earlier, but it would stimulategreater awareness and (more importantly) action to cutenergy use as people get into the mindset that the priceof energy is only ever going to go in one direction – UP.

Contact: Dan Staniaszek, Managing Director, Sustainable Consulting.

Tel: 0044 - 77 22 22 44 79; email: [email protected]

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Captain’s outing at K Club Befitting the high regard with which Dave Killalea is held acrossthe entire refrigeration sector, there was a capacity turn-out for theCaptain’s outing at the K Club. Given the very wet weather in the daysleading up to the outing, conditions were quite soft to muddy underfoot.

However, those participating made the most of the day andthoroughly enjoyed themselves. Carel Ireland were the sponsors and they presented a some wonderful prizes.

Overall winner was Fred Barber with a score of 41pts (H15). WinnerClass 1 was Paddy Dwan wiuth 37pts (H10) while Winner Class 2 was Pat Lowry with 33pts (H15). Ladies prize went to Jane Airey. �


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K Club: Captain Dave Killalea with Overall WinnerFred Barber.

Arklow – a hidden gem!The RACGS first visit to Arklow Golf Club turnedout to be a special treat with all acknowledginghow wonderful the course was. The day proved exceptional with the fantastic weathercomplementing the perfect condition of both

the fairways and greens.Sponsors on the day were the IrishRefrifgeration Institute and Refrigeration

Skillnet. Between them they put up avery attrctive array of prizes.

Winner was Kevin Roden with37pts (H11), with Michael Clancy

taking second on 35pts (H11) and LiamHoctor getting third on 35pts (H6).

As it was the last outing in the RACGScalendar for 2010, the AGM was heldimmediately after play with the following

officers being elected. President: Dave Killalea;Captain: Seamus Kerr; Vice-Captain: Pat Lowry;Secretary: Mark Kiely’ and Treasurer: MichaelClancy.30

K Club: Jane Airey, Ladies Prize Winner, withCaptain Dave Killalea.

Arklow: Overall Winner Kevin Roden with CaptainDave Killalea.

Arklow: Ger Darcy, Class Winner, with Captain DaveKillalea.

Baltray: Kevin Roden, Michael Morrissey, RACGSCaptain Dave Killalea and BTU Captain JohnLittlefield.

Fergus Daly, Hitachi,who sponsor theRACGS Golfer of theYear, with this year’schampion MichaelClancy.

RACGS CaptainDave Killalea withPat Lowry, Winner,Class 2.

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Dornan Engineering provides mechanical, electricaland instrumentation services to industry, includingthe hydrocarbons (oil and gas), life sciences

(pharmaceutical), energy, data, commercial andmanufacturing sectors.

Commenting on the increase, Managing Director OliverLonergan told bs news: “We were fortunate to havepositioned ourselves in markets outside of Ireland inadvance of the downturn and have established offices inLondon, Manchester, Dusseldorf, Antwerp and Stockholm to service those areas. Turnover has grown from e50million in 2009 to in excess of e65 million this year.

“We remain fully committed to our existing client base inIreland. While this is a diminishingmarket, there is still scope tomaintain a presence with repeatbusiness and through winningsmaller contracts.

“The company’s workforce hasincreased by 30% year-on-year,with 720 employees (the majority

of whom are Irish nationals) now deployed throughoutIreland, the UK and Europe. Our customers view us astechnical partners and this has resulted in the creation oflong-term business relationships based on trust andmutual respect. We work hard to make sure that ourservice is consistent, reliable and fit for purpose”, he said.

Edward Dornan & Co (Engineers) Ltd was founded inBelfast in 1966 to serve the chemical and petrochemicalindustries in Northern Ireland. It then moved operations to the Republic of Ireland and expanded to providemechanical, electrical and instrumentation services all over Europe to an increasing range of industry sectors.

In 1994 the Kentech Group was established and acquired

Edward Dornan & Co (Engineers) Ltd. The Irish operationwas renamed Dornan Engineering and Kentech Internationalwas established to provide engineering and contractingservices to international markets. With the establishment ofthe Kentech Group, the integration of new managementand the overseas expansion, the group began to establishitself as a global engineering and contracting company.

In November 2005, the Directors of Dornan Engineering –Brian Acheson, Oliver Lonergan and Chris McGovern –completed a management buy-out of the company, and inJanuary 2008 Dave Dukelow, Paul Flynn, Derek Duffy andLiam Flynn joined the board

Dornan Engineering Ltd has built a reputation fordelivering difficult projects with demanding schedules andthe hallmark of its success is to achieve repeat business on a continued basis from its clients.

The European contracts currently being implementedinclude an on-going installation for US multinationalCelanese’s Tiger Project in Frankfurt (worth e35 million toDornan); a billion pound investment by German giant RWEin Pembrokeshire in Wales (working with Alstom Power)worth over e20 million to the company, with 350professionals deployed there at peak; and a mechanicalHVAC contract for Schering Plough in Belgium.

Current contracts in Ireland include Phase 1 of a 400,000sq ft fit-out project from internet giant Google in its Dublincampus; a major manufacturing expansion project for EMC Corporation in Cork; and several other smaller projects.

“The key to our success is repeat business from clientssuch as the multi-nationals Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Johnson &Johnson, Abbott, Novartis, Fluor, Mace and severalothers”, says Lonergan. “While the current climate is verychallenging, especially in Ireland, we’re confident ofsustained growth over the coming years”. �

Dornan Engineeringregisters 30% turnover increase

Dornan Engineering, which is headquartered in LittleIsland, Cork and provides engineering services tocorporate entities in the UK, Scandinavia, ContinentalEurope and Ireland, has reported that its turnover year-on-year will be increased by 30% for 2010.

“While the current climateis very challenging,especially in Ireland, we’re confident ofsustained growth over the coming years”

Oliver Lonergan,Managing Director,Dornan Engineering.

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Apart from the prestige and honour associated with the awards,there are also significant monetary prizes. The winner in bothcompetitions receives e1000 sponsored by Enlighten; Runners-

up each receive e500, thanks to the sponsorship of SLL, CIBSERepublic of Ireland Region, and the ILE.

The adjudication process for this year’s competition concluded in DITKevin St recently with the Young Lighter and Irish Lighter finalists makingpresentations to the judges and invited guests before the winners wereformally announced.

It was a very well-attended and exciting occasion, the quality of thepapers presented and the diverse subject matter making for one of themost dynamic and successful events since the awards commenced.

Much of the research presented by the entrants is throughpartnerships between industry and the educational sector. In this respectthe School of Electrical Engineering in DIT deserves special mention asmany of the competitors in the Young Lighter were graduates from itsnewly-introduced programme. In recent years this has changed towardsundergraduate and post-graduate degrees that are both fully-accreditedby the professional institutions, and flexible in delivery for both part-timeand full-time students.

“They epitomise modularisation in action to the benefit of students byoffering flexible delivery”, according to Dr Kevin Kelly, the newly-appointed Head of the Department of Electrical Services Engineering,who has championed the Lighter Awards from the outset. �


The Irish Young Lighter and the Irish Lighter Awards are highly-prestigiousevents devised to encourage evidence-based research in lighting. They are all-Ireland competitions sponsored by Enlighten, organised by DIT on behalf ofCIBSE (ROI), and supported by SLL, ILE and bs news.

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Young Lighter & Irish Lighter Awards

Back Row: Dr Eugene Coyle, DIT pictured with Debbie Anderson,ILP; Jim Patton, SLL NI; Geoffrey Cook, SLL University ofReading; and Gabriel Byrne, Managing Director, Enlighten.Middle Row: Dr Mike Murphy, DIT with Michael McNerney, CIBSEROI; Alan Duggan, Chairman CIBSE ROI; and Dr Kevin Kelly,CIBSE, SLL and DIT. Front Row: Alan McDonald with Hugh Kelly, John Sweeney and James Duff.

Robert McGonigle, ILP pictured with Hugh Kelly (TheUtilization of iphone Technology for Lighting Energy Audits)Young Lighter Runner-up; Debbie Anderson, ILP; and AlanDuggan, Chairman CIBSE Republic of Ireland Region.

James Molloy, consultant and Ian Winning, Cork CityCouncil, (Runners-up, Irish Lighter Award) with AlanDuggan, Chairman, CIBSE Republic of Ireland Region.

Young Lighter Runner-upJohn Sweeney (MinimisingLighting Power within Gymsand Leisure Centres UsingGym Equipment) with AlanDuggan, Chairman, CIBSERepublic of Ireland Region.

Young Lighter Runner-upAlan McDonald (The Design & Installation ofCoffee Shop Lights) withAlan Duggan, Chairman,CIBSE Republic of IrelandRegion.

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Irish Lighter 2010 Bernard Doyle, a recent first-class honours maturegraduate of the BSc in Energy Management & ElectricalServices Engineering at DIT was the overall winner. Histhesis on lighting controls was published as a book andhis paper for the awards event was: An Examination ofWhy Lighting Controls in Buildings Fail.

This research began as a post-occupancy evaluation oflighting controls installed in a range of buildings, includinga public office building, a shopping centre and a primaryschool. Actual controlled lighting consumption was to becompared against past billing or simulated energyconsumption.

However, when the research began it was found that the controls had been removedfrom two out of the three buildings in which data was to be measured. This raised amuch more challenging research question – why were the controls disconnected andwhat were the factors governing success or failure of these systems? To find out whatpeople know, or think, it is necessary to ask them. Interviewing was used to address thenew research question.

It was found that little research exists in Ireland for the long-term performance analysisof lighting controls. A literature review was compiled using obtainable researchinternationally and a conceptual framework was established. The high level of rigourused in applying qualitative research methods to produce insightful findings particularlyimpressed the expert judges.

Runners Up were Ian Winning, Cork City Council and James Molloy, ConsultingEngineer, for their project Mardyke Walk Lighting in Cork City; and James Duff, for hisstudy which investigated if CFLs are an adequate, suitable and appropriate replacementfor incandescent lighting.

Gabriel Byrne, Managing Director, Enlighten with Bernard Doyle, Winner, Irish Lighter and Alan Duggan, Chairman, CIBSE Republic of Ireland Region.

Right: Gabriel Byrne,Managing Director,Enlighten with JamesDuff, Winner, YoungLighter Award and AlanDuggan, Chairman,CIBSE Republic ofIreland Region.

Irish YoungLighter 2010 James Duff (Irish Lighter Runner Up) wasthe Young Lighter winner. He too is agraduate of the BSc in BSc in EnergyManagement & Electrical ServicesEngineering at DIT. He did the course asa full-time student and worked throughoutthe summer as an intern with HomanO’Brien Associates. He is now activelypursuing employment in the lightingindustry.

Given the Irish government ban ontraditional, incandescent lightbulbs above 100W, withsmaller wattages to be phased out over the comingyears, James set out toinvestigate if CFLs are anadequate, suitable andappropriate replacement forincandescent lighting indomestic environments.

Duff was assisted in hisresearch by Eamonn Murphyof the Department of ElectricalServices Engineering and is

expected to collaborate with Dr TomCantwell of the College of Science in DITbefore competing for the InternationalYoung Lighter in London in January 2011.

Young Lighter Runners up were HughKelly for An Investigation into iphoneTechnology to Implement Energy Audits;Alan McDonald for SustainableDevelopment of Luminaires for CoffeeShop; and John Sweeney for Use of GymEquipment to Power Lighting.

Contact: kevinkelly at email:[email protected]

Left: Alan Duggan,Chairman, CIBSERepublic of IrelandRegion with JamesDuff, Runner-up,Irish Lighter andDebbie Anderson,ILP.

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The proper management of waste ICSDs is particularlyimportant as they contain low-level radioactive sources; theyuse an ionisation chamber and a source of ionising radiation

to detect smoke particles and contain a low activity americium-241source (typically less than 37 kBq). Any companies importingthese products, or where they hold more than 500 units in stock orwaste units, must be licensed by the Radiological ProtectionInstitute of Ireland (www.rpii.ie). This is a separate requirement toproducer registration under the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.

WEEE and waste batteries WEEE and waste batteries must be separately collected forrecycling and recovery of resources and the producer isresponsible for arranging and financing this. They must not bedisposed of in general refuse or mixed waste streams, and freetake-back must be provided to all end-users. This applies to bothhousehold and non-household end-users. A system for the freetake-back of WEEE and waste batteries from the household wastestream is well established through retail outlets and civic amenitysites. Non-household end-users must be provided with free takeback also through the distributor and/or producer of the electricaland electronic equipment/batteries.

ICSDs at end-of-lifeDue to the radioactive source contained in ICSDs, waste ICSDsshould be managed differently to other WEEE. At present there isno national central storage facility for radioactive waste. However,in non-household situations, contractors are advised of theirresponsibilities as follows:� When replacing ICSDs, the waste ICSDs should be returned

to the original supplier, according to the branding indicated on the units;

� In the case of a refit, the producer of the new replacement units is responsible for financing the environmentally soundmanagement of the waste ICSDs, if originally installed before13 August 2005;

� The contractor will usually be the producer in accordance withthe WEEE Regulations, and as such must fulfil the take-backobligations, irrespective of brands, if the ICSDs that havebecome waste were originally installed before 13 August 2005;

� Where old ICSDs are branded with a supplier that is no longerin operation or present in the country (orphan WEEE), the

contractor carrying out the refit is advised to take custody of theunits, and arrange for a transfer to a suitable facility. Suchtransfer should be documented and relevant records retained;

� In the case of removal of waste ICSDs where there is noreplacement, the non-household end-user remains responsiblefor financing their environmentally sound management at end-of-life.

In household situations, the take-back facilities available tohouseholders for all other WEEE applies to ICSDs also, such asdrop off to a retail outlet on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis ordrop off to a local civic amenity site, free of charge.

Guidance noteA Guidance Note has been prepared jointly by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency and the Radiological Protection Institute ofIreland to provide additional clarity to manufacturers, importers,distributors and end-users of ICSDs on the requirements for theirproper management an end-of-life. A copy of the Guidance Noteis available to download from the EPA website at www.weee-enforcement.ie and the RPII website at www.rpii.ie/publications.

Contact: Environmental Protection Agency. Tel: LoCall: 1890 33 55 99 email: [email protected] �

Ionisation chamber smoke detectors (ICSDs) are considered electrical and electronic equipment.Therefore, they fall under the scope of the regulations controlling waste electrical and electronicequipment (WEEE). Very often, ICSDs contain batteries and so they also fall under the scope of theregulations controlling waste batteries. Any company importing, distributing or installing ICSDs inbuildings must ensure that they comply with the requirements of the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.

Ionisation chamber smoke detector disposal

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The IPFMA was formed in 1989 under the auspices ofthe SCS (Society of Chartered Surveyors) and has over500 members countrywide. It represents the fast-growingproperty, asset and facility management profession whichinvolves the application of multi-disciplinary skills vital to theoperation of the property and construction industries of today,ranging from property strategy and space management, tobuilding maintenance and contracts management.

About 10% of its members work solely in the residentialproperty management area, with the majority (in the regionof 90%) working in commercial property, asset and facilitymanagement.

With a background in property management, Fiona joinsthe IPFMA from Eurowaste Recycling Ltd, a privately-owned property support and waste management company,where she held the position of business manager for thepast two years and managed the company’s many propertyand facility management services.

Prior to that, she worked as business liaison manager for a multi-disciplinary company specialising in architecturalpresentation, ModelWorks. Ms Barron represented thebusiness, interfacing with clients, as well as beingresponsible for marketing the organisation within theproperty development industry.

Previously, she developed her own retail business, asuccessful antique and new furniture importation enterprise,which traded as Eminence with premises in Sandycove, Co Dublin. She sold the business in October 2006.

Before branching out into her own retail business whereshe gained valuable business, financial and retail propertymanagement experience, Fiona worked for more thanseven years in the property and facility managementprofession.

She was director and department manager with theleading Dublin-based property management companyODPM (O’Dwyer Property Management). As director/department manger of a large team of property managers,she was responsible for the structural support and directedcost control, business development, corporate strategy and the IT, HR, Quality Assurance and operations aspects.She also managed all corporate operations in support ofODPM’s property management professional services.

Among her prime responsibilities in her new position asChief Executive of the IPFMA will be continuing to grow themembership, which currently stands at over 500 membersnationwide. The Association is holding its own, even inthese recessionary times, with the strengthening interest incommercial property, asset and facility management.

More property practitioners are recognising theopportunities presented by the profession as now, morethan ever before with the downturn in property movement,there is a need for skilled asset and commercial propertymanagement to drive returns. �

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The Irish Property & Facility Management Association(IPFMA) has appointed businesswoman Fiona Barronits first ever Chief Executive.

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back issues John EnglishretiresAfter 36 years at the helm,John English has finallystepped down as ManagingDirector of Hevac and passedthe baton on to his son,Seamus. Enjoy your retirement John.

Wall Planner 2011Your personal copy of the bs news Wall Planner 2011comes to you free with thisissue of the magazine. Allimportant industry-relatedevents are listed.

CIBSE ChristmasLunchCIBSE Silver Medal Awardwinner John Purcell is guestspeaker. Round off the year in style, network, and havesome fun on 3 December atthe Mount Herbert Hotel,Dublin 4

Shape of wind turbines to come? The revolutionary Aerogenerator X is a 274.3m (900ft) tip-to-tip vertical-axis wind turbine that generates 10MW of electrical power, and possibly

20MW. The design mimics the spiralling motion of asycamore seed and is a collaborative project betweenengineering firm Wind Power, architects Grimshaw,Cranfield University academics, Rolls Royce, Arup, BP and Shell.

Conventional wind turbines generate more power asthe blade diameter increases but they become extremelyheavy and experience high fatigue loads on each rotationcycle, rotating at 20 revolutions per minute (rpm).

Aerogenerator has the turbine mounted at the basewhich means smaller towers and lower loads. The arms form a V-shape andrigid aerofoil “sails'’ mounted at the arm tips generate lift that rotates the armsat around 3rpm. It is approximately half the weight of anequivalent conventional wind turbine design.

PMI Scoops Premier AwardIs it any wonder Paul Clancy,Managing Director, Potterton MysonIreland is beaming! Having alreadyreceived the Best Sustainable ProductAward at the Plan Expo Green show inthe Conference Centre recently, he wasover the moon to learn that the productin question – the Baxi Ecogen Micro CHP – was also adjudged the BestOverall Product of the Show.

Paul is pictured here with David Petherbride, one of the panel of assessorsfor the Plan Expo Green Product Awards.

10MW Aerogenerator X © Wind Power Ltd & Grimshaw.

Showing leadership when neededCongratulations to the handful of individuals who have worked tirelessly on behalf oftheir fellow contractors over recent months to establish the Association of Plumbingand Heating Contractors Ireland (APHCI). A huge gathering of contractors in Dublin lastJune, and subsequent meetings throughout the country, charged the small workingcommittee with the task of setting up an all-Ireland representative body for the industry.

As we went to press the APHCI was being incorporated as a public company, limitedby guarantee (with no share capital). The Articles of Association, its objectives, how itwill operate, etc will be notified to contractors over the coming weeks, all of whom willbe invited to join.

This is a major milestone for plumbing and heating contractors in Ireland who willfinally have a professionally-constituted body to represent its case on all mattersrelating to the business. However, like any such organisation, its strength isdetermined not so much by how many join but by how pro-active the membership is in supporting its activities.

Now that those charged with setting up the organisation have delivered in recordtime, it is incumbent on all contractors to get involved to help maximise the potentialbenefits it represents.

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