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Support system for air-conditioning equipments
for 400 schools in Spain
Support system for air-conditioning equipment for 400 schools in Spain
The Andalusia region in southern Spain received a grant to install air conditioning in all schools within the autonomous community. To initiate the project, the regional government enlisted the expertise of CELO to develop an initial proposal for a support system to air-condition 400 schools.
The project required a technical report outlining the design and implementation of a system to support the machinery, including the installation of ductwork through the lower section of the school roofs.
Time saved by:
• CELO's support design and pre-assembly service
• Pre-assembled benches ready for the installation company to install
The challenge
The air conditioning units to be installed have duct connections located at the bottom of the machines. This design needs an installation of the units at a precise elevation to ensure a proper and durable connection with the ductwork.
Solutions proposed by CELO
CELO's technical team studied the case and decided to develop three different solutions:
- Structure with KlimaProof® Coating and BigFoot Bases: This solution involves calculating the structure using profiles and connection accessories coated with KlimaProof®. It also includes BigFoot bases to prevent damage to the roof.
- Structure with KlimaProof® Coating and Wall Supports: Similar to the first solution, this proposal also uses profiles and connection accessories with a KlimaProof® coating. However, it differs by incorporating wall supports as the support base for the roof.
- Structure with Zinc-Plated Finish and Wall Brackets: This option involves calculating the structure using profiles and connection accessories with a zinc-plated finish. It also includes wall brackets as the support base for the roof.
CELO's final solution
After evaluating all the options, CELO opted for the second solution: the Structure with KlimaProof® Coating and Wall Supports. This approach utilizes profiles and connection accessories coated with KlimaProof®. The key distinction is the use of wall supports as the primary support base for the roof.
This decision was made for several reasons:
- The roof of the schools is tiled, so the wall supports ensure a perfect preservation without damaging.
- The KlimaProof® coating is a superior alternative to zinc plating, guaranteeing exceptional corrosion resistance.
Conclusion
In this project, every CELO team member has been fully committed to deliver the best solution and service.
By maintaining a close communication with the installation company, CELO has been able to quickly identify the specific needs of the installation and provided an optimal solution.
CELO was selected as the preferred and most suitable choice for its technical excellence and expertise. While competitors offered hot-dip galvanized benches, CELO provided bedplates with KlimaProof® coating, which ensures over 1,000 hours of protection in a salt spray chamber.
The assistance from CELO’s engineering team in the design of the support solution, together with the bench assembly service, was highly valued.
CELO’s direct shipping of pre-assembled beds to the site saved the installer time and money, as they only needed to position the bed on the roof and secure the machinery. Upon completion, the installer benefited from the assurance that the load study was conducted by a team of highly qualified engineers with an extensive knowledge of the product.
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