Airedale by Modine Advocate EC Fan Upgrades for Energy Savings
Airedale by Modine is advocating for the replacement of AC fans with electronically commutated (EC) fans in HVAC systems, targeting energy efficiency and enhanced cooling. The company highlights that upgrading to EC fans can potentially reduce energy usage by up to 70% (ORIGINAL SOURCE ARTICLE: Fan Energy Upgrades - Airedale), alongside reductions in noise levels. These EC fans feature continuous, integrated variable speed control matched to load requirement, direct drive motors that minimise maintenance, and a reported 50% efficiency improvement over previous generation fans. Furthermore, a 10% reduction in airflow can save up to 33% in energy consumption.
The electronics are fully integrated, accommodating various voltage configurations, and are designed to be directly interchangeable with AC predecessors. Airedale by Modine specifies that EC fans can be implemented as backward curved centrifugal fans for Air Handling Units (AHUs) and IT cooling units, or as axial fans for chillers and condensers. With scope for energy savings and ease of integration, this presents a strategic opportunity for facilities looking to reduce their operational costs and improve environmental impact.
Airedale offers AHU refurbishment and fan upgrades. Upgrading to EC fans provides enhanced control and offers a simple, but effective solution for reducing energy consumption, essentially providing the same output for less input. EC fans are fully compatible with most units, meaning that straight-forward, cost-effective EC fan upgrades can be carried out with minimal disruption. The scope energy saving is up to 70% with continuous, integrated variable speed control matched to load requirement, direct drive motors for maintenance free operation and are 50% more efficient than previous generation fans. With an EC fan, less power input is required to achieve the same fan speed as the AC fan, hence the power saving scope. Airedale aims to achieve a payback period of less than 2 years and offers a free initial site survey and full installation service with service plans available. To learn more about how Airedale by Modine has helped customers such as BAE, Iceland and the University of Portsmouth to reduce its energy spend in more detail, please take a look at our case studies. For further details about EC fan upgrades, please download our brochure.
