Frost protection for Ipswich food DC
LDH (LA DORIE) is one of the world’s largest, family owned own label supplier of canned and dried goods to the leading UK supermarket chains.
The project involved installing a temperature controlled frost protection system for its food distribution warehouse in Ipswich.
ATS designed, supplied and installed a frost protection system at the facility, which includes a 40m high bay area. The required temperature to be achieved throughout the warehouse for protection of the sprinkler system was 5 deg C.
The warehouse itself was divided into 3 main sections: the low bay, the 40m high bay and the mezzanine. The high bay alone had an area of 8,280 sq m.
The biggest challenge faced by the team was due to the sheer height of the high bay area alongside the tight deadline and relatively short time frame given: 6 weeks. This meant work on the project was fast paced throughout and included careful coordination with other trades to get the project completed to specification and on time.
At over 40m high, the biggest requirement was to ensure a constant and even temperature distribution, both horizontally and vertically, throughout the high bay area. A large percentage of the works had to be carried out at the 40m roof-level height, therefore specialist equipment was required on site in order to gain full access.
ATS, having been in the industry for over 25 years, had the right expertise and knowledge to be able to take on a unique and challenging project such as this one.
The company says: “The knowledge and understanding of what the client required meant that our dedicated team designed an air induction system utilising our JETFLO nozzle technology with 3 specialist air handling units.
“To achieve an even temperature distribution throughout the areas, in particular the 40m high bay area, the design team had to meticulously select ductwork routes, sizes and the appropriate equipment in order to meet the requirements.
“A total of 750KW of heating was supplied to the building and over 1000m of ductwork was installed within the short time frame given. 1 ahu was dedicated to serve the mezzanine area, 1 ahu was dedicated to serve one side of the high and low bay areas, and 1 ahu was dedicated to serve the other half of the high and low bay areas, resulting in even temperature distribution throughout.”
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