LENZE 75KW ‘CONTRACTOR READY’ INVERTERS PROVIDE
ENERGY SAVING ON HVAC SYSTEM OF NEW PRESTIGIOUS
PALAZZO VERSACE IN DUBAI
Lenze Type MCH 75kW inverters have been chosen to optimise energy usage on
chiller compressors as of part of the HVAC system serving the new highly prestigious
Palazzo Versace in Dubai. Designed for HVAC applications, the MCH inverters
effectively address the twin issues of material and labour costs in HVAC installations
with their competitive pricing and "Contractor Ready" packaging.
The Palazzo Versace is one of the world's first fashion-branded residences and resort
chains, overlooking the waters of Dubai Creek. It is designed to deliver the ultimate in
luxurious lifestyles through the grandeur of its interiors.
A major element in ensuring this lifestyle experience is control of climate within the
Palazzo Versace. This is essential, especially during the summer months when
average daily temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius are experienced in Dubai,
together with high levels of humidity.
Lenze in the UAE is experienced at handling these conditions, having completed many
HVAC- based drives projects in UAE. The company has excellent relations with most
of the consultants and clients in region, and is known as one of the best after sales
service providers in the UAE market. In addition, Lenze regularly runs seminars aimed
at educating users of HVAC systems how best to control and reduce their energy
usage through using AC inverter drives to achieve optimised climate control. It was
following one of these seminars, in December of 2010, that Lenze received an enquiry
from the contractors for the Palazzo Versace.
The project at the Palazzo Versace involved supplying AC inverters to control the
chiller compressors, part of the AHU on the new building. The drives, 6 – 75kW units in
total were required to optimise the compressor motor speed to satisfy actual cooling
demand and reduce the consumption of energy. They interface with the Building
Management System in the Palazzo Versace to save energy in off- peak hours
according to demand.
The Lenze 75 kW, MCH Type MH41000B drives were chosen for the application
against stiff competition on price and functionality. The MH41000B drives are
competitively priced, but, crucially, they deliver the additional benefit of providing cost
savings for the installer with their 'Contractor Ready' design.
The MCH Series drives were designed for the HVAC market from a blueprint
recognising that management of labour and material costs is essential in every HVAC
installation. This principle is evidenced in the MCH series with features such as
standardised designs that shorten lead times; oversized terminals that simplify control
wiring; generous space for wire runs; top and bottom conduit knockouts for easy entry;
input disconnect and fusing; line reactors; 3-contactor bypass; hinged doors that
provide easy access to all connections; and plain English programming for smooth
start-ups.
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The sum total of these features meant that Lenze UAE offered an unbeatable package
for the Palazzo Versace - and at a competitive cost. In addition Lenze UAE provided
extensive levels of support, working closely with the installer of the HVAC system on
the installation and commissioning of the six MH41000B drives into HVAC control
panels, which are situated in an air-conditioned area kept permanently below 35
degrees Celsius.
About Lenze - AC Tech International
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the smd / smv AC Inverter Drive products, and PositionServo drive and motor products
- to Lenze offices and distributors around the world outside of the Americas and
Germany.
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