By: Varun Pahwa, President, Desiccant Rotors International
Sustainable practices have become an integral part of the industries, showcasing them more in the light of responsible companies. However, given the nature of operations being carried out involving large-scale manufacturing or energy-intensive processes in the form of heating, cooling, and monitoring the internal environment can take a toll on the climate. By default, the industrial operations immensely contribute to carbon emissions while being huge energy guzzlers and account for resource depletion in the process.
Desiccant Rotors International (DRI) leads the league in offering sustainable climate control solutions in the realm of the HVAC industry. It is diligently focused on providing breakthrough solutions for controlling indoor air quality and climate. In addition to this, being perceptive of the ongoing developments and the environmental impact of the industries, it has created a niche for itself in providing energy-efficient and sustainable solutions.
Specializing in improving the air quality within industrial facilities, DRI offers a range of Fresh Air Ventilation systems aimed at achieving acceptable ventilation within the space. The Air Handling Units (AHU) comprising Treated Fresh Air Units (TFA) and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), are the major highlights of the house. They are primarily deployed in the industrial facility to ensure the supply of fresh air into the room while efficiently capping the energy consumption in the process. Thereby, they achieve the two-fold task of enhancing the indoor air quality and reducing the operational cost of the facility.
Delving into the benefits of TFA, the systems achieve the highest ventilation standards by preconditioning the incoming fresh air to provide excellent indoor air quality (IAQ). The systems come with the proficiency to mitigate pollutants, allergens, and contaminants, where they conduct the filtration and treatment of air before introducing it into the space. As a result, they come in handy for curtailing the spreading of airborne diseases by driving a continuous supply of clean and healthy air. In addition to this, TFA goes a long way in recovering the sensible and latent energy with the help of energy recovery wheels, offering a host of benefits in the form of improved IAQ, humidity control, and huge energy savings.
Simultaneously, it also reduces the requirement for overall system capacity where it is adept at handling and distributing the air for depleting the demand of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This plays a crucial role in decreasing the overall load on the system, translating to reduced operational cost and energy consumption of the systems.
To monitor humidity, DRI also offers Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) that also bode well for adequate ventilation of space with the removal of indoor air pollutants. Being well equipped with unique passive dehumidification wheels, it thoroughly manages relative humidity (RH) levels that amplify the energy recovery efficiency and curtail cross-contamination as well. Resisting the growth of mold, unpleasant odors, and discomfort due to uncontrolled moisture, it actively replenishes the facility with fresh air. Altogether, the systems offer a comprehensive solution aimed at boosting the air quality of the space.
Similarly, Chilled Beams, primarily recognised as room air recirculation devices, have been specifically devised to cool and ventilate the space. They ensure the comfort of people occupying the space and yield good air quality for them. When it works in combination with DOAS, it steers the energy-efficient operation of the system. Chilled Beams curtail the energy consumption by 20-25% in contrast to traditional systems, emerging as the most energy-efficient solution.
Likewise, Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) allow remarkable energy savings when working towards maintaining good air quality within the enclosed space. Well equipped with EcoFresh Energy Recovery Wheels, the system drives the recovery of both sensible and latent energy, resulting in high energy transfer efficiency.
Drawing parallels from competitive solutions offered by DRI, it can be established that the company is committed to achieving the overarching goal of a greener future. With strong roots in innovation, it boasts intensive research and development with a focus on curating advanced technologies that exhibit unmatched performance and contribute to the sustainability of the systems at the same time. It is well aligned to gauge the emerging industrial dynamics and introduce next-generation solutions accordingly.
Driven by the purpose of reducing the environmental impact, DRI itself incorporates sustainability into its practices, where one of its facilities in Manesar has been accredited with Platinum Certified Green Factory Building. Therefore, DRI is at the forefront of reducing, reusing, and recycling resources, which is in tandem with curbing resource wastage aimed at contributing to sustainable growth.