TPi July 2008

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Rehau wins innovation prize

research into and the increased use of energies from the sun, geothermal heat or biogas. Not only are these energies renewable, environmentally friendly and preventive of climate change, they also ensure a reliable and adequate supply for future generations. Existing costs can be reduced and independence from constantly rising energy prices can be achieved.

The Awadukt Thermo air and geothermal heat exchanger system from Rehau has won the HVAC&R innovation prize for 2007, which is awarded annually by the Italian newspaper Costruire Impianti . The system was also awarded the gold medal in the context of the BUDMA international construction trade fair in Poland in January 2007, and won a prize in February 2007 at France’s only specialist trade fair for renewable energy sources, Salon des Energies Renouvelables. The HVAC&R innovation prize distinguishes products that are significantly above the industry standard and that make a tangible contribution to environmental protection. Products should also be easy to install and user-friendly. The award takes into consideration products from a total of seven different product sectors: air conditioning technology, heating technology, thermal energy harnessing, cooling technology, hydronics, air processing, and operating and regulation systems for plants. With the Awadukt Thermo air and geothermal heat exchanger system, the energy storage capacity of the soil is used to make controlled ventilation more efficient. Here, the fresh air that is sucked in is additionally warmed in the winter or cooled in the summer by the temperature of the soil. This can provide savings on energy costs for the heat recovery equipment and thus reduce operating costs. From experience, one air and geothermal heat exchanger system can increase the air feed temperature by up to 20K in the winter and reduce it by up to 14K in the summer. With Awadukt Thermo, Rehau claims to have developed the first air and geothermal heat exchanger with an antimicrobial pipe lining. This lining is set with silver particles and therefore reduces microbial growth, and air hygiene is significantly improved. Rehau can supply a complete system, from air intake through to transmission to a heat recovery device, and can also provide calculation software free of charge, which can be used to take into consideration criteria such as climate, soil type, operating time or installation

geometry, allowing individual designs to be produced for each building.

Rising energy prices and dwindling resources are causing a focused change in the thinking of building owners, planners and architects. Renewable energies represent a particularly environmentally friendly and economical alternative. Rehau identified this trend and has long been campaigning for

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