96kW - A New Definition of Portable!
The ability to customise units from our standard range to suit particular applications has long been a major Temperzone plus. In this issue, we look at the 96kW portable unit developed by Temperzone in conjunction with our Western Australian distributor Airskill. Designed to be hired out as an emergency back up or special use unit, the unit is already being used in a variety of industrial environments.
With 35 years as a specialist supplier of air conditioning equipment to Western Australian Industry, Airskill has a reputation for outstanding customer service and strong technical back up. Customers know that Airskill will go out of their way to come up with a solution tailored to their needs – and some of them are very large companies indeed.
The big Australian customer
When it comes to customers, they don’t come any larger than BHP Billiton. The company approached Airskill when they were trying to source a large package unit to be used for mobile spot cooling for their workshops and other applications at their Mt Keith mine.
Airskill’s Sales Manager Stefan Martorana says that after discussing BHP Billiton’s needs with them, Airskill and Temperzone’s technical brains got together to develop a concept to suit their application.
"Of course, we had to consider the very specific requirements for the equipment itself," says Stefan, “but at the same time we had to make allowance for the extremely harsh environmental conditions."
"Our intention was to provide a unit that would not only meet operational requirements in the mine’s environment, but also have the necessary safety features to protect the equipment from operating outside its normal operating envelope."
The conditions couldn’t be much harsher. The unit is required to operate at up to +50ºc ambient while being configured for 100% fresh air. It also has to meet the specified requirements of IP66 VSD for the supply air fan, complemented by full manual adjustability to provide flexible airflow.
Factory fitted modifications
Stefan says that BHP Billiton also required an additional safety controls package to be incorporated into the unit, including phase rotation & even run time management for the compressors. "There were many more factory fitted modifications to the standard 96kW unit," adds Stefan. "For example, we included an electronic thermostat with remote sensor and condenser coil guards for mechanical protection." The specification of these particularly robust units developed for Airskill’s important customer also includes factory fitted isolators and heavy duty filters, and each unit is mounted on a transportable base frame
Multitude of uses
The 96kW portable unit developed for BHP Billiton’s Mount Keith mine will be used primarily for the cooling of their workshops. However, by using the relevant duct it can also be utilised for supplementary cooling of any building or as an emergency unit in the event of breakdown. "With the development work having been completed, we can now hire the powerful 96kW unit to other customers with similar requirements for supplementary units in harsh operating environments," says Stefan Martorana.
Airskill's motto: more options, more solutions
Living up to their motto of "more options, more solutions", Airskill sees its partnership with Temperzone as an essential ingredient in maintaining their reputation in Western Australia. "Our mission is to be recognised by the market as providers of quality equipment, with exceptional advice, technical backup and service," says Stefan Martorana.
"We are committed to delivering the latest and technologically most suitable product range available for every application. Working with Temperzone, we know we can live up to our customers’ expectations."
New ground for Temperzone
The development of the 96kW portable unit was an interesting challenge for Temperzone’s technical team. "The unit is unique and represents a completely different application for Temperzone product," says Dave Clayton from Temperzone. "It was a great opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our Western Australian partner and develop a customised solution for arguably Australia’s best known company."
