7 December 2009
MITSUBISHI HEAVY HELPS RETAILERS REDUCE COSTS
Two leading retail chains are reaping the financial benefits of replacing their old,
inefficient R22 air conditioning units with new high efficiency inverter systems from
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe (MHIE), supplied through 3D Air Sales Ltd. A refit
of selected Oasis fashion stores and Vision Express opticians has provided an ideal
opportunity to replace equipment that uses the ozone-depleting R22 refrigerant ahead of
the forthcoming ban.
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7 December 2009
MITSUBISHI HEAVY HELPS RETAILERS REDUCE COSTS
Two leading retail chains are reaping the financial benefits of replacing their old,
inefficient R22 air conditioning units with new high efficiency inverter systems from
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe (MHIE), supplied through 3D Air Sales Ltd. A refit
of selected Oasis fashion stores and Vision Express opticians has provided an ideal
opportunity to replace equipment that uses the ozone-depleting R22 refrigerant ahead of
the forthcoming ban.
Virgin HCFC is banned for maintenance and servicing refrigeration and air conditioning
systems after 31 December 2009, and all HCFCs, including recycled R22, will be illegal
from January 2015. MHIE air conditioning technology utilises the environmentallyfriendly refrigerant R410a, which has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP). The latest
MHIE systems also have much better heat transfer properties, reduced refrigerant
requirements and reduced energy consumption – up to 38% less than older models.
Air Conditioning Economics (ACE) in Derby has installed new MHIE R410a inverter
climate control systems in a number of Oasis and Vision Express outlets. ACE Director
Ian Adams says more and more companies are recognising the need to act now to ensure
they comply with the new legislation. “And by converting to more energy-efficient
systems they can cut electricity costs and take advantage of Enhanced Capital
Allowances (ECAs). Investing in new, more reliable, warranted equipment will also
reduce their maintenance liability,” he says.
In addition to these benefits, new MHIE equipment can usually be installed on existing
pipe runs, making it a highly cost-effective conversion option. Ian Adams continues, “At
the Vision Express in Dudley’s Merryhill Shopping Centre, we were able to replace the
old R22 air conditioning units with new R410a models from MHIE’s FD inverter range
of split systems without the need for new pipework, so minimising cost and disruption for
the client.” Before carrying out these installations, ACE engineers completed a training
module specifically for ‘Installing MHI R410a on to existing R22 pipelines’. The halfday course is run free of charge by 3D Air and HRP at the Technical Centre in Slough,
any HRP Service Centre or, by arrangement, at installers’ premises.
Aurora Fashions, the company behind the Oasis fashion brand, has invested in new
MHIE inverter systems to replace R22 units when refitting a number of stores. The
decision was a “no brainer” says Mike Shearwood, Chief Executive of Aurora Fashions.
He comments, “We’re making the phase-out of our old R22 equipment work for us by
tapping into financial incentives and making energy savings. This makes good business
sense as well as being kinder to the environment.”
MHIE offers a range of high efficiency R410a air conditioning solutions to meet the new
refrigerant legislation. All feature energy efficient inverter controls which adjust scroll
compressor output to meet the exact demands of the indoor units. Efficient control of
refrigerant temperature, pressure and flow rates is achieved through new sensors at points
throughout the system, with overall efficiency increased through new compressor and fan
design.
In most replacement applications, MHIE’s new R410a units may be installed on existing
R22 pipework, but specifiers and installers should check with MHIE. As a starting point,
more information and advice about the new refrigerant legislation is now available at
MHIE’s new dedicated R22 website www.mitsubishiR22.co.uk.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is one of the largest of the 200 or so independent companies
within the Mitsubishi community. Today, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd has 32,500
employees and annual sales of over £20 billion, ranging from air conditioning to
aerospace, and from power systems to shipbuilding. In the UK, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries air conditioners are available through distributors HRP Ltd, 3D Air Sales Ltd
and FM Air Conditioning.
For further information, see www.mitsubishiaircon.co.uk
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