Frenger are proud to have been chosen for the design, supply and installation of over 4,500 linear metres of passive multiservice chilled beams to the refurbishment of Birmingham City Council's HQ building in the heart of Birmingham. The Company was able to demonstrate to the Design Team the unique benefits of the Carat radiant/convective cooling element in delivering high cooling duties (in excess of 100 w/m2) with significantly reduced air velocities when compared to traditional passive chilled beams.

The project presents additional challenges because the building is occupied and therefore works need to be carefully co-ordinated with the Client. Frenger have to date supplied and installed the first phase of this multi million pound order value to Frenger - floor levels four and five - and work on the remaining 3 floors are scheduled for completion by mid 2010. The transformation of the original "dreary" office space into a modern and pleasant environment has been universally appreciated and is a testament to the well-designed application of Frenger's passive multiservice beam technology.

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Frenger systems have successfully delivered an Active Multi-service chilled beam project for a significant refurbishment programme on Transport House, Sydney. The refurbishment of this important heritage listed building involved the design, manufacturing and shipping of 340 Multi-service Chilled Beams (MSCB’s) complete with Drypac™ coil coating which has been successfully delivered and commissioned within a 12 month programme. The project is the first major Active Multi-service chilled beam project of its type in Australia.

The MSCB’s are designed to provide cooling and illumination to the office space as well as accommodating a fast response sprinkler system. The project needed to deliver high capacities (up to 600w/m cooling) and provide excellent levels of occupancy comfort with minimal supply air rates and an under-beam installation height of approximately 2.9m. The use of Frenger Active MSCB’s complete with Drypac™ (anti condensation battery coating) has allowed for the existing structural zones to be fully utilized even with a restricted slab height. The MSCB’s offer a controlled environment within the office areas, combining exceptional levels of energy efficiency and low running costs. The Active MSCB‘s are designed to operate on a chilled water feed temperature of 10ºC and chilled water return temperature of 13ºC to deliver cooling into the space to achieve an average open-plan spatial temperature of 23ºC. The comfort levels in the occupied zone (0.15m to 1.1m) covered by the beams comply with the acceptable levels of BS EN ISO 7730 in terms of maximum air velocities (<0.25m/s mean), draught rating (<15% PPD), temperature gradients (<3.0ºC) and consistency of temperature over the space (<15% PPD).

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The project’s success again proves that 21st Century design can be applied just as well to existing listed buildings as it can to new buildings. It also further demonstrates Frenger’s expertise and capability in delivering complex chilled beam solutions world-wide.

Frenger have been chosen by Skanska as the preferred supplier of active chilled beams to the new multi million pound redevelopment of the Barts and The London Hospitals.

Frenger have been contracted to supply over 3000 Pilot-I-60 Cooling and heating active chilled beams to this most prestigious and currently largest UK healthcare redevelopment project – this is the largest single order for active chilled beams to be utilised within a healthcare facility.

Frengers’ Pilot–I-60 was chosen following three years of product development and project specific performance testing for Skanska – resulting in what is recognised as a ‘HTM’ compliant active chilled beam.

The Pilot Beam for the healthcare environment key features are as follows: -

Frenger will be supplying Pilot-I-60 active chilled beams for the project over the next 3 years.

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Frenger are the very first manufacturer to have developed and produced a full range of NOMS (National Offenders Management Service) Compliant radiant heating solutions.

Our complete range offers a number of solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of most secure environments including 'Safer Cells'.

What is NOMS?
NOMS is the government body responsible for ensuring the highest quality correctional services and interventions in order to protect the public and reduce re-offending.

Why is achieving NOMS Compliance important?
Achieving NOMS Compliance is important to ensure that goods or services supplied are to the highest quality offering the level of safety and security required by the Prison Service.

How was NOMS Compliance achieved?
NOMS Compliance was achieved through continuous product development over the last year following extensive independent 'destruction testing' at a purpose built MoJ (Ministry of Justice) facility.

Which Frenger Heating products are NOMS Compliant?

Frenger Systems has been successful in securing orders for numerous chilled beam projects in 2008. The following is a small selection of what we are producing at the moment:

Frenger Systems supply Multiservice Chilled Beams to BBC Monitoring.

High-capacity active chilled beams with a small footprint are becoming increasingly popular; they free up ceiling area whilst still meeting significant heat gains and heat losses. However, the challenge has been to meet these demands whilst still delivering high levels of occupancy comfort. Frenger’s Plexus rises to the challenge with its unique air discharge characteristic.

The latest-generation Plexus Active Chilled Beam combines a cooling and heating function with a revolutionary air discharge pattern. By introducing the air in a 360° diffusion pattern instead of a traditional 2-way or 4-way pattern Plexus results in a reduction in air velocities of approximately 30%.

This optimal method of spreading the air in all directions means that shortest possible air throws are created, resulting in optimal levels of environmental comfort.

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