U.S. Patent No. 7,153,553 B2 And Patent Pending
FOCUS ON THE TASK,
NOT THE TEMPERATURE
Whether it’s the repetitive grind of practice or the last
drive to win the game, athletes feel the heat…….
in more ways than one.
It’s no secret that synthetic turf fields can be hot. That
kind of heat affects athletes, too.
Now, with the
development of
the HydroChill
cooling system,
athletes can focus
on the task, not the
temperature.
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2012
was the hottest year on
record in the U.S.
2011 and 2012 were the
23
RD
ND
710
of the
hottest summers on
record have occurred
since 2000
&
hottest summers on record
Of the energy absorbed
into turf from solar radiation,
90
%
is released as heat while
only 10% is conducted into
the ground
More than
80 million people experience
°
100
temperatures where they live in
2012 (that was 10 million more
than the previous year)
So, how does HydroChill work?
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It cools your field like nature
cools your body.
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SLOW-RELEASED
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
SUNLIGHT / HEAT
TURF FIBERS
INFILL WITH HYDROCHILL™
EVAPORATIVE COOLING TECHNOLOGY
WHEN HYDROCHILL IS MOST EFFECTIVE
Sweating is a natural means of thermoregulation called evaporative
Ambient temperature outside doesn’t necessarily dictate surface
cooling. Evaporation of moisture from the skin’s surface has a cool-
temperature. The solar radiation time period, sun’s angle, cloud
ing effect. Similarly, HydroChill™ has been shown to cool synthetic
cover, wind and other elements all contribute to the temperature
turf surfaces by working on the same principle. As the turf surface
of the surface.
is heated by solar radiation, moisture stored in the HydroChill turf is
released. Evaporating moisture removes heat, leaving a cooler more
comfortable surface for the players.
HydroChill provides maximum benefit when the sun is nearest the
Earth, as shown in the solar radiation calendar. During the summer
months in the U.S., the sun is positioned overhead causing surfaces
to absorb more energy resulting in hotter temperatures. The rotation
of the Earth is also responsible for hourly variations in sunlight thus
making HydroChill most effective during the hotter part of a clear
day when most needed.
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HydroChill utilizes moisture to provide a cooling effect. Rainfall,
dew or irrigation can help keep the field cool for days, depending
on local conditions.
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HydroChill can be incorporated into most Shaw Sports Turf
infilled systems.
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HydroChill will not affect the performance characteristics of
synthetic turf and will not affect the warranty of any Shaw Sports
Turf field.
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HydroChill is UV-resistant.
HydroChill™ patented technology has been developed through years of turf system research.
It has been vetted with laboratory testing and, more importantly, outdoor field testing.
Bottom line–the HydroChill system
has been shown to work in actual
outdoor settings by providing
a cooler playing surface.
THERMOCOUPLE TEST READINGS
FROM ACTUAL FULL-SIZED SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD
160°
A standard field with a wet surface will cause
some cooling, but temperatures can quickly rise
150°
and may exceed uncomfortable levels of heat.
140°
A HydroChill field has been shown to create a
substantial temperature differential in real-world
130°
DRY SURFACE
WET SURFACE
WET HYDROCHILL SURFACE
120°
applications. Based on actual lab and outdoor field
thermocouple testing, HydroChill has achieved
50° lower surface temperatures compared to a
110°
standard synthetic turf system.
100°
90°
10 AM
12 PM
2 PM
4 PM
FLIR (FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED) READING:
STANDARD SYNTHETIC SURFACE VS. HYDROCHILL
Further testing was performed by a FLIR-Certified
Thermographer using the most advanced camera imagery
and technology. The FLIR camera was calibrated for
emmisivities of various materials used in the turf system
so additional accurate temperature measurements could
be obtained.
DRY SURFACE
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HYDROCHILL
IN EARLY SUM M ER OF THIS YEAR, KENNESAW STATE BECAM E THE FIRST MAJOR
UNIVERSITY TO PLAY ON A HYDROCHILL™ FIELD. The Shaw Sports Turf field was originally installed in
2009 but received the HydroChill evaporative cooling technology in May when summer temperatures began to heat up.
Laura St. Onge, KSU’s Associate Director of Sports and Recreation, has had nothing but positive things to say.
“Overall, HydroChill has made playing on our Shaw turf field
our IR gun. We have not had to clear the field once this
this summer a fantastic experience. We have maintained
summer. That is monumental.”
cooler surface temperatures without having to continuously
run the water cannons. HydroChill has allowed for increased
playability, greater comfort and safety for our athletes, and
with our spectator stands located so close to the field, it’s
been more comfortable for fans and visitors.”
St. Onge also reported that shortly after installation, KSU
hosted a national lacrosse tournament on the field with
over 150 teams present. Instead of having to run their
water cannons the morning of and in between games, they
simply watered the field the night before the first day of
“This field sees action from over forty of our clubs including
the tournament and cooling occurred throughout the entire
men’s and women’s lacrosse, soccer, rugby and other par-
weekend without having to rehydrate.
ticipating sports. The kids this summer were able to do speed
and agility practices on the synthetic HydroChill surface
which are usually done on the natural grass fields during the
hotter part of the day.”
“The other awesome experience is that instead of running
the cannons in the morning and the fields being wet at the
start of play, we watered on Friday night and the cooling
maintained throughout the entire weekend. Usually we have
Thermocouple test readings of the KSU HydroChill field
to water in between games and that means clearing the
showed in excess of 50°F lower surface temperatures
fields of people, tents, chairs and other items. Not having
compared to a standard synthetic turf field. All throughout
that disruption is instrumental to flawless schedules and
the summer, the school registered readings of 40°F+ deltas
not having to inconvenience anyone.”
on their personal handheld infrared gun even with weather
and sun fluctuations.
“I would absolutely, without a doubt, recommend HydroChill to
others. The increased playing time, the comfort of our athletes
“As part of our EAP (Emergency Action Plan) protocol, we
and the flexibility it gives with scheduling makes HydroChill a
have to take ongoing measurements of the turf surface with
great and effective solution for hot summer months.”
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