ITT Lowara has the right formula for Tamar Science Park
06/11/2009
Application: Residential Building
Tamar Science Park is a total business environment in the South West of England. It was launched in 1995 as a joint venture between Plymouth City Council, Devon and Cornwall Training & Enterprise Council and the University of Plymouth.
Stage 1 of the £23m Phase 4 development provides 24,000 square feet of lettable area. The focus of this is the Drake building, home to leased offices, a data centre, bistro (Park Central), and conference facilities. ITT Lowara pump technology has made a significant contribution to this building.
Efficiency and cost saving combined
To maximise efficiency and cost savings, in line with the principles of the park, building engineers Lorne Stewart plc recommended ITT Lowara pumps and, in particular, the Hydrovar® variable speed controller; which adjusts pump speed depending upon the demand.
The water supply to the centre – including the kitchens – features two GHV series twin pump booster sets, which deliver up to 48mc/h and head up to 120m. The GHV is easy to install, low maintenance and has protection against dry running. Each set incorporates two SV series vertical multistage pumps with stainless steel construction, which satisfy the needs of a wide range of users; as well as finding a home in ITT Lowara booster sets.
Two Hydrovar® variable speed controllers are mounted to ensure that pump speed is matched to demand. This generates optimum efficiency of the pump, minimising power consumption and maximising the life of the pumps through lower wear and tear caused by pump start-up.
Reliable heating system
The heating system is managed by a series of ITT Lowara pumps in the FC-TC range. Three TCG twin head in-line wet rotor circulators deliver up to 125mc/h and head up to 20m, providing reliability and durability from their cast iron construction. The system also uses an ITT Lowara EFCG single phase twin head variable speed wet rotor pump, which delivers 100mc/h with both pumps running and head up to 11m.
The kitchen in the Drake building also benefits from a residential TCB circulator for the hot water system. The bronze construction of the twin head TCB is highly robust, delivering up to 9.5mc/h with two pumps working and head up to 6.5m.
A further commercial HVAC pump is from the FC-FCT series of in-line centrifugal cast iron pumps. The FCTE4 has an AISI316L stainless steel impeller and is designed to handle hot and cold moderately aggressive liquids, delivering up to 330mc/h with a head up to 89m.
Open for business
The Drake building, part of the new Phase 4 of the Tamar Science Park, was opened in November 2008. ITT Lowara products are already contributing to the financial savings and environmental efficiency of the building, ensuring that the development is as cost-effective in the long-term as it will be effective as a resource for regional businesses.
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ITT-Lowara (www.lowara.com), headquarters of "Residential and Commercial Water - EMEA" part of the ITT Corporation and located in Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza - Italy, is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic pumps and water handling and control systems. It has 1.819 employees in Europe, 675 operating in Italy. In 2009 its consolidated sales totalled about 286 million €, or over 396 million $.
ITT Corporation (www.itt.com) is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion.