The Leading Pool Ventilation Specialist and ESG’s answers Answer POET aN) Yes, because this keeps evaporation and pool hall ventilation costs lower. On the other hand, four out of five public pools have the air temperature a little lower than the water temperature, mainly because this is more comfortable for staff and some bathers. The energy cost implications are shown by the following figures for an average public 25 metre 6-lane pool: Assuming there is an ESG desiccant dehumidifier operating with water at 29.5°C, when the air temperature is lowered from 30°C to 29°C, the annual ventilation cost will increase from £14,000 to £15,200. After allowing for a fabric heating cost saving of around £150, there will be anet increase of approximately £1,000 p.a. or 7% Cheek ete There is no risk of condensation if the windows m are double glazed to current standards and the i trols-lower-the-relative-humidity-as-outside nisi temperature approaches freezing point. More importantly, supply air should be directed over the surface of the pool to ensure efficient removal of evaporation and by-products of pool water dosing, which are heavier than air. Pra hiro cats The following table shows the annual CO, emissions in tons at 2007 energy costs, for typical public pools, with and without an ESG energy saving system. ‘Tons of CO, released per year Size of Pool With ESG System — Without Energy Saving Saving 20m x 10m. 105 273 62% 25m x 13m 144 440 67% 50m x 16m 305 1000 69% To find ESG’s answers to your pool ventilation questions Please contact us on: 01480 492140 Visit our web site at: www.esgpv.co.uk or, E-mail enquiries@esgpv.co.uk ESG Pool Ventilation Ltd, Burrel Road, St. Ives, Cambs PR27 31 E, Tel: 01480 492140 Fax: 01480 492026The Leading Pool Ventilation Specialist Ea FC nnn keno eens One Spending more to save more and spending more to get longer life has enormous financial gain. First, because the total cost of incorporating energy conservation in a pool ventilation system is about the same as. one year's energy cost. Second, an ESG LTHW desiccant system will last more than 25 years and have very low maintenance costs. The very low ESG life cost is confirmed by the 2006 Carbon Trust Report on Pool ‘Ventilation - Appendix 2 6.1 -summary of life costs fora 25m x 10m pool. System ™ Heat Pump 25 year cost m £1,135,665 Plate Heat Exchanger £1,017,805 ESG Desiccant Wheel £658,355, Yo in warm weather, down to 50% in cold There are four significant factors in deciding the relative humidity of poo! hall ai. ™ Bather comfort - If humidity is too high this is oppressive forbathersandstaff Corrosion - Increases rapidly above 60% Rh Condensation - As outside temperature falls, avoiding condensation requires lower Rh Evaporation - Lowering the humidity control level quickly increases evaporation and ventilation cost. A reduction from 60% to 55% Rh for a typical 25m x 13m pool O10 ae lene nem”? — increasesannual energy costs by approximately £3,000. ions, 10 litres per second per m? of wetted area The purpose of pool hall ventilation is to remove evaporation efficiently and maintain uniform conditions. This requires efficient air distribution as well as a given ventilation rate. Evaporation takes place not just from the pool, butalso from wet surrounds, bodies and water features. Itis, for the most part, proportional to the excess of the vapour pressure of the wetted surfaces over the vapour pressure of the air adjacent. This excess increases very rapidly with higher water and lower humidity and air temperatures. 10 litres per second per m? of wetted area is only the beginning of an accurate assessment of pool ventilation requirement. To find out about our services: Telephone 01480 492140 Or email enquiries@esgpv.co.uk PRON eee etm CC t Mem MCR UP RIED n Nene runt ied