HVAC Case Study
Vehicle Testing Centres

Project requirements

VEIASA (Verificaciones Industriales de Andalucía) is a public company that counts 71 vehicle technical inspection centres (ITV. VEIASA believes in continuous development and improvement, promoting energy efficiency while considering employees’ wellbeing.

VEIASA had a significant heat issue in the testing centres. Working conditions were not easy. Cars’ engines continuously switched on, plenty of cars to be tested,  buildings with semi-open areas, and Andalusia, which is by far the hottest region in Spain. The problem of heat was connected to the stale and polluted air, due to the engines’ emissions. Moreover, testing centres usually have at least one side open to allow cars in and to facilitate stale air extraction.

Solution

Australair Ecoclimatización approached them, presenting Breezair evaporative cooling. Evaporative cooling is the most suitable solution for semi open areas to improve thermal comfort.

Installation

The management decided to test Breezair units in Huelva, a seaside location (therefore pretty humid). They then did another test in Palma del Contado, in the middle of Andalusia, a significantly drier city. During trials, management realised that Breezair was the perfect solution for garage air conditioning. They decided to adopt evaporative cooling for all 71 plants. They completed the installation of 452 Breezair EXS 220 units in three stages: first 123, then 37, and finally the remaining 292 to cover all testing centres in Andalusia.

Results

Breezair is the perfect solution to cool testing centres because it perfectly works in semi-open areas, drawing fumes, germs, and stale air out through building openings. Now VEIASA’s employees can enjoy a cool and pleasant environment, and they are absolutely delighted with their improved working conditions.

Benefits

Industrial and commercial buildings usually have heat issues.
Air conditioning might seem like the obvious solution, but it is expensive to install and maintain; and requires closing doors and windows.
As outside temperatures increase, buildings with inadequate ventilation become unbearably hot and stuffy. Not only does this affect staff morale, but it can also lead to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and accidents.

Easy to install and maintain, Breezair evaporative coolers are the best solution when cooling large areas. Only running with water and electricity, they use up to 87% less energy than conventional air conditioning, thus resulting in a significant saving in running costs.
Drawing 100% fresh air from outside, evaporative coolers offer a great health advantage over refrigerated air conditioning, which recirculates the same stale, dry air over and over.