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Ageing infrastructure compromises terminal efficiency
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 2 required efficient ventilation upgrades to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. Ageing infrastructure compromised operational efficiency and increased maintenance costs. The existing systems operated with outdated technology, creating unnecessary pressure drops, and consuming excessive power across six air handling chambers.
1.8 M m³/h
Total airflow capacity6 chambers
Air handling facilities upgraded300,000 m³/h
Airflow per chamber1.8 million m³/h capacity across facilities
NOVENCO's engineering team upgraded two critical air handling centres: Building 151 (West) and Building 150 (East). Each facility houses three chambers processing 300,000 m³/h airflow, totalling 1,800,000 m³/h capacity. This massive capacity demanded precise engineering to maintain the environmental conditions whilst reducing energy consumption.
1.8 million m³/h capacity across facilities
NOVENCO's engineering team upgraded two critical air handling centres: Building 151 (West) and Building 150 (East). Each facility houses three chambers processing 300,000 m³/h airflow, totalling 1,800,000 m³/h capacity. This massive capacity demanded precise engineering to maintain the environmental conditions whilst reducing energy consumption.
Integrated speed control optimises energy consumption
Advanced ZerAx® axial fans deliver superior efficiency through multiple integrated technologies. The speed control system continuously adjusts performance to match actual demand, so energy consumption aligns precisely with operational requirements. Dynamic pressure recovery captures kinetic energy through enhanced duct connections to improve efficiency and reduce long-term operating costs.
Five critical engineering improvements
The speed control system adjusts fan output to match actual demand patterns, ensuring energy consumption aligns precisely with operational requirements. This dynamic adjustment eliminates energy waste during periods of lower ventilation demand.
Enhanced duct connections capture kinetic energy that would otherwise be lost as turbulence. This pressure recovery system converts wasted energy into productive airflow, directly improving overall system efficiency.
Optimised intake design minimises turbulence and reduces system pressure drop by improving airflow uniformity. The aerodynamic geometry ensures smooth air transition into the fan, reducing energy losses at the critical inlet stage.
Each fan operates independently, enabling maintenance activities without complete system shutdown. This modularity maintains continuous terminal ventilation during service intervals, eliminating costly operational disruptions.
Advanced blade design eliminates the need for expensive external silencers. The aeroacoustic optimisation reduces noise generation at source, simplifying installation whilst reducing initial capital costs and ongoing maintenance requirements.
92 %
Fan efficiency achieved2.2 kt
Annual CO2 reduction98 %
Recyclable at end of life92% efficiency with 2.2 kt CO2 reduction
The installation delivers measurable environmental and economic benefits across multiple metrics. The ZerAx® axial fans achieve 92% efficiency, setting new performance benchmarks for airport ventilation infrastructure. This exceptional efficiency translates directly into reduced electricity consumption and lower carbon emissions.
Material selection supports long-term sustainability because the fans are 98% recyclable at end of life. The robust construction delivers operational lifetime exceeding 20 years, so replacement frequency and associated costs decrease substantially. Most significantly, the project reduces annual CO2 emissions by 2.2 kilotonnes through improved energy efficiency alone.
92% efficiency with 2.2 kt CO2 reduction
The installation delivers measurable environmental and economic benefits across multiple metrics. The ZerAx® axial fans achieve 92% efficiency, setting new performance benchmarks for airport ventilation infrastructure. This exceptional efficiency translates directly into reduced electricity consumption and lower carbon emissions.
Material selection supports long-term sustainability because the fans are 98% recyclable at end of life. The robust construction delivers operational lifetime exceeding 20 years, so replacement frequency and associated costs decrease substantially. Most significantly, the project reduces annual CO2 emissions by 2.2 kilotonnes through improved energy efficiency alone.
