Sporty dynamics meet cutting-edge fan and AHU technologies
A world-famous German sports car manufacturer is already ahead of the 2030 climate targets. Known for iconic performance cars, the company has upgraded the air-conditioning systems in its paint-spray lines with state-of-the-art AHU solutions built around highly efficient NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans.
The modern paint-spray lines now run with the market’s most economical and durable AHU technology. ZerAx axial fans mirror the aerodynamics of the manufacturer’s sports cars, ensuring smooth, undisturbed airflow. Unlike centrifugal fans, which lose dynamic pressure by design, the ZerAx keeps both static and dynamic pressures. The result is clear with significant energy savings and superior performance.
Sustainability is a core priority for the manufacturer, and the ZerAx fans exceed the EU eco-design requirements in directive 2009/125/EC. Compared to centrifugal fan solutions, AHUs with ZerAx fans reduce investment costs, save materials, require less space and offer lower noise levels for improved comfort.
New AHU technology for paint-spray lines
Location: Southern Germany
Capacities:
- 1 AHU with 21,000 m3/h
- 1 AHU with 6,000 m3/h
- 2 AHUs with 38,000 m3/h
Air volume: 103,000 m3/h
Number of fans: 11 pcs.
Static pressure increase: up to 1,650 Pa
System efficiency: up to 81%
The ZerAx fan – a game changer with 92% fan efficiency
The ZerAx axial fans deliver best-in-class efficiency far above today’s legislative requirements. Their sustainable design, low energy use and high reusability make them ideal for future regulations.
In this installation, the 92% fan efficiency retains almost all aerodynamic energy and contributes to an impressive 81% system efficiency. NOVENCO engineers optimise AHU length through smart dual-function design where the diffusers also work as silencers, converting airflow velocity into static pressure and lowering sound levels.
Facts
- Energy savings of more than 20%
- 20+ years lifetime
- 30% shorter AHU technology
- Acoustic diffusers eliminate baffle silencers and reduce pressure losses
- DOMEL PM motors up to 45 kW
- DANFOSS EC+ concept
