Monday 22 December 2014

Beat the heat: Simple solutions for keeping outdoor spaces cool and comfortable

Are summer’s sizzling temperatures causing you to retreat from your favorite outdoor spaces? Decks, patios and other outdoor areas should be enjoyed throughout the year, but heat, sun and humidity can quickly make being outside intolerable during the dog days of summer. Beat the heat and take back your favorite outdoor areas by utilizing these helpful solutions to some of the most common challenges of being outdoors during hot weather:
Challenge: Scorching sun     Solution: Strategic shading

Shade can reduce heat considerably, but in order to maximize the effect shade has on your outdoor space, evaluate sun patterns to identify the hottest areas. After doing so, you can strategically implement shade features for maximum effect. For example, umbrellas and awnings add instant shade and ambience when placed to block the noon sun.
Challenge: Sweltering temperatures   Solution: Portable evaporative coolers

Even with shade, outdoor heat can be unbearable. Fortunately, you can quickly cool outdoor spaces like patios, garages, greenhouses and work areas with evaporative coolers. For example, a portable evaporative cooler such as the Port-A-Cool Cyclone can provide a cooling effect by as much as 7 degrees Celsiusin spaces up to 65 square meter.
 Challenge: Uncomfortable furniture   Solution: Cushions/new materials

Furniture is a necessary for a comfortable, inviting outdoor environment but popular wrought-iron and metal furniture can become griddle-hot in the summer sun. Cut the burn and maximize furniture use all year long by covering metal furniture with cushions made from a durable, breathable material like cotton. Or invest in new furniture made from alternative materials like wicker, light-colored plastic and wood that tend to reflect the sun and stay cooler to the touch.
 Challenge: Blistering flooring   Solution: Outdoor rugs

Challenge: Phantom heat   Solution: Seek the source

Summer weather can heat outdoor flooring to blistering temperatures, making it nearly impossible to go barefoot outside. Bring the heat down to toe-safe temperatures with outdoor rugs in light colors that reflect the sun. Opt for one large area rug or place a few smaller rugs throughout the space where foot traffic is heaviest. Bonus: rugs help collect sand and dirt from feet so less gets tracked inside.



If you feel like you’ve done everything possible to cut heat but your outdoor spaces are still uncomfortable, look for phantom heat sources. For example, grilling is a popular summertime activity, but grills put off a ton of heat even after they have been turned off. Try moving the grill away from lounging areas and downwind from where people are located and see if it helps reduce the heat in your area.






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PACCYC05 Portacool Cyclone 1000 European Introduction 2015

The Port-A-Cool Cyclone 1000 is brand new for 2015 and features recessed casters, adjustable louvers, superior microflute Küül technology and is perfect for cooling tight spaces efficiently.
 
Portacool is global market leader in portable evaporative leading. With the introduction of this small evaporative cooler, we offer a solution for the smallest (industrial) work places. Our evaporative cooler range varies from coolers that cool from 25sqm up to 375sqm.
 
This new and all other Portacool models will be available in our new to open logistics center in Europe, so we can provide you fast units when most needed.



There are many applications where you can use this evaporative cooler, like commercial hangars, cooling marquees and industrial warehouses. Click here to find more applications of our portable evaporative coolers. 

Our most popular model
The Port-A-Cool 36 variable speed unit features a large 32 gallon water capacity and low water shutoff.
  • Model Number PAC2K36HPVS
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Applications for Port-A-Cool Classic 36
You'll find Port-A-Cool units used in a wide variety of applications from backyards to industrial settings. Find typical applications by clicking here.
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Port-A-Cool 36” Variable Speed Model

Our most popular model
The Port-A-Cool 36 variable speed unit features a large 32 gallon water capacity and low water shutoff.
  • Model Number PAC2K36HPVS
- See more at: http://www.port-a-cool.com/pac36hp.html#sthash.SGK2ofGR.dpuf
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Efficient solution heat problems disco and night club

Art-Eco Portacool dealer in Italy

Uses for Port-A-Cool units in Restaurants and at Events

The Perfect Cooling Solution for Outdoor Events and Dining
There's nothing fun about an outdoor event in the blazing heat. Port-A-Cool units can put the fun back in outdoor activities and dining patios with all natural evaporative cooling. Port-A-Cool units emit no mists or sprays, so you and your guests are cool and comfortable. Extend your summer and enjoy cool comfort during outdoor activiies with Port-A-Cool units.

The pictures above show a popular disco in Italy where Art-Eco, Portacool dealer in Italy supplied several small Portacool Cyclone 2000 evaporative coolers to cool the disco. 



Please feel free to contact us for more information:


Port-A-Cool dealer Art-Eco in Italy: info@art-eco.it // www.art-eco.it




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Monday 4 August 2014

Heat Stress On the Job to Ensure Worker Safety and Productivity

Many industries face challenges when it comes to providing a cool working environment, particularly in heat-susceptible areas such as industrial plants, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and outdoor jobsites. These extreme-heat situations can impact worker safety and productivity, and certainly, the company’s bottom-line.
Without adequate cooling, workers are put in danger while equipment and manufactured products are at an increased risk for failure.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure each year. However, heat-related illnesses are preventable. “The best way to prevent heat-related illness is to make the work environment cooler,” OSHA states. The dilemma becomes how to effectively and economically cool large, open areas where high-ambient outdoor temperatures and heat-generating machinery are factors.

Weighing the drawbacks of typical cooling methods
Traditionally, air conditioning (A/C) is a go-to cooling method. However, in large open spaces, the first impediment is the inability to close the space off and contain the inside air to achieve maximum cooling. Areas where outside doors will be open, such as in a warehouse, allow air to escape and render A/C an impractical solution.
Another drawback is that air conditioners require compressors and a place to ventilate the heat generated from the compressor. This limits the mobility of an A/C unit given the fixed-ductwork and adds another point of heat generation. Harsh refrigerants and energy consumption are other downfalls. Refrigerants are an integral part of air conditioning systems to emit cool air, and A/C can pull a great deal of energy that translates to more energy expense.

Fans – both oscillating and ceiling options – seem like a quick, inexpensive fix to cooling workers and machinery. However, fans simply circulate stagnate air throughout the space. The air is not chilled in any capacity and cannot reach all areas of the large space to be cooled. In fact, industrial ceiling fans seem to be particularly more effective in the winter to improve heating operations by giving airflow to warm air.
An energy-efficient and cost-effective approach
OSHA provides clear guidelines for heat-related illness prevention, listing cooling fans as one of the top “engineering controls” for reducing workers’ exposure to heat. Evaporative cooling products are essentially cooling fans that use the naturally occurring process of evaporation to cool warm air and drop temperatures. Evaporative cooling is, quite simply, cooling with water. By evaporating water, the temperature of the air in contact with the liquid water will lower as an endothermic reaction takes place. During this reaction, the liquid water changes to a gas and the temperature of the air lowers. In short, by pulling air across water, the temperature of the air will lower. A control system within the evaporative cooler operates the pump to assist in creating this effect and the fan distributes the cool air. 
A good example of evaporative cooling at work is the cooling sensation felt when climbing out of a swimming pool, when your body sweats or even when a breeze blows across a lake. That cooling sensation you feel when getting out of the pool is actually the theoretical limit and is known as the wet-bulb temperature. For your given ambient conditions you can find this theoretical limit from a psychrometric chart.

An evaporative cooler actually works best with a supply of outside ambient air to deliver a temperature reduction by as much as 7 degrees Celsius. While evaporative coolers achieve significant temperature drops in more arid climates and drier spaces, they provide relief from the heat in any climate. For example, in regions where relative humidity reaches 70% at midday with temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, evaporative coolers have been shown to offer noteworthy relief. Given that relative humidity is lowest in the afternoon when the temperature
is at its highest, an effective evaporative cooling scenario is achievable.
 
Example: Evaporative coolers have been proven to deliver a temperature reduction from 3 to 6  degrees in the morning in the highest humidity regions (Barcelona, The Netherlands), and up to 4 to 8 degrees later in the day when the relative humidity goes down as the temperature goes up.


The technology at the center of an evaporative cooling system is the cellulose pad that collects water. Air passes through the pads and is cooled as the water evaporates. The cellulose pad material is specially treated to prevent deterioration as well as ensure a long service life. A special water distribution system spreads water over the surface of the pad within the cooling unit to ensure a uniform water supply. This keeps the entire air-contact surface of the pad thoroughly wet. A control system operates the water pump and distributes the cool air.
 
Today’s evaporative coolers are not yester year’s swamp coolers
While evaporative coolers use the same general principles as antiquated swamp coolers, the technology of modern-day evaporative coolers has evolved to become much more energy efficient and effective. It can be said that an evaporative cooler’s operation hinges squarely on the pad technology. A quality pad, manufactured in a trustworthy facility by expertly trained technicians, is an important element to selecting a long-lasting evaporative cooler. The best pads have been treated during their curing process to maximize the interaction between air and water for superior cooling. Additionally, with improved design efficiency, today’s evaporative coolers are among the most energy-efficient cooling methods available. Many require the same amount of electricity used to run standard household appliances and operate for cents an hour.


Selecting the right evaporative cooler for the space
Size. Evaporative coolers are available in a variety of sizes, making it simple to customize cooling for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Units are typically available to accommodate areas ranging from 45 to 371 square meter.
To cool even larger areas, two or more evaporative coolers can be used together to create a comfortable environment. Portability and easy control functions. Portability is an enormous benefit of evaporative coolers. With heavy-duty casters, evaporative cooling units can be easily moved from smooth to rough terrain by one person. Water hose connections also enhance mobility, as there is no need to stay near a faucet in order to refill the water reservoir.

Manufacturer. When researching and selecting the best evaporative cooler for your needs, a great place to begin is with the manufacturer. Choose a company that manufacturers their own parts in reputable facilities. Be certain to understand the kinds of pads and cooling technology that is utilized in the evaporative cooler you select. This extra research upfront will provide peace-of-mind in ensuring product longevity.

It is true that most heat-related health problems can be prevented, or at least the risk of developing them can be reduced. Take a proactive approach and begin carefully weighing cooling options. By benefiting the comfort of employees, you are effectively benefiting the company’s bottom dollar.
 
About the author 
Scott Jacobs, PE
Director of Engineering at Port-A-Cool, LLC
Scott is a Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering with degrees from Kansas State University (BSME), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (MSME), and Bradley University (MSEE).
He has extensive experience in industrial design and
commercial product design, including nine years at GE, nine years at Electrolux, and 13 years at Robert Bosch







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