Beverage logistics center: decentralized ventilation system enables ideal storage conditions with different temperature zones
Beverage logistics center: decentralized ventilation system enables ideal storage conditions with different temperature zones
Austria
Creating perfect storage conditions on 10,000 m² was the challenge at Del Fabro Kolarik's beverage logistics center in Vienna. The sophisticated indoor climate solution from Hoval ensures evenly distributed and constant temperatures.
- Warehouse & Logistics Center
- New Building
- Indoor Climate System
Del Fabro Kolarik – a subsidiary of Ottakringer Getränke AG – has specialised in wholesale beverage distribution for the catering industry for 85 years. The assortment includes over 8,000 different beverages, including exclusive brands, rarities, and constantly new trends from Austria and around the world. Since 2019, a total solution from Hoval has ensured ideal climate zones in the beverage warehouse with adjoining offices. Originally, three units each from different manufacturers were planned for heating and cooling. The Hoval TopVent recirculation unit, specially designed for tall halls, combines both functions. This is why the Viennese beverage wholesaler opted for a complete system from a single source.
Clemens Sadnik, project manager at Del Fabro Kolarik
"The variety of our products and their specific storage conditions place enormous demands on heating and air conditioning technology. With Hoval, we have a partner at our side who offers what we need for this and who has tailored the solution to our requirements," emphasises project manager Clemens Sadnik.
Constant temperature in the high-bay warehouse
The biggest challenge was the fully automated 650 m² and 20 meter tall high-bay warehouse. It can hold 24,000 boxes, each containing up to 24 bottles, before they are shipped out. Sadnik emphasises:
In our automated warehouse, a constant temperature of 18°C must be maintained all year round, as the stored wines and spirits react very sensitively.
Christoph Steinhäusler, Head of Air Conditioning Product Market Management at Hoval
Six TopVent TP units were installed for automatic heating or cooling and uniform temperature distribution. "Each of them is fed by a powerful heat pump," says Christoph Steinhäusler, Head of Product Market Management Air Conditioning at Hoval, describing the technical details. A photovoltaic system with an output of 310 kWp on the roof of the automated warehouse feeds the system with 100% renewable energy. "Solar power makes it possible to operate the hall cooling system extremely economically and in an environmentally friendly manner," says Clemens Sadnik.
Main requirements at Del Fabro Kolarik: cooling and heating the high-bay warehouse, a constant temperature and an even temperature distribution.
Room climate solution for individual temperature zones
In order to meet the various requirements outside the automated warehouse – be it temperatures or operating times – the area is divided into six control zones. These are heated by 22 TopVent TH units that can be adjusted according to demand, in combination with the UltraGas gas condensing boiler from Hoval. "The air conditioners in the hall and the gas condensing boiler are perfectly matched and run at a very low system temperature, which further increases the efficiency of the heating system," explains Steinhäusler.
The energy-efficient indoor climate solution is easy to use.
The TransTherm aqua for hygienic hot water preparation and the EnerVal energy buffer storage tank complete the well thought-out solution. The air conditioning technology for the entire logistics centre, including offices, is controlled and monitored via a single interface.
Success through a combination of skills
The customised indoor climate system for Del Fabro Kolarik was installed in cooperation with Hoval's partner company, Licht Loidl. "Thanks to the close cooperation of all the contributors, we succeeded in placing the heating and ventilation control centre in the middle of the building. As a result, we were able to make massive savings in line lengths and thus in costs," stresses Mr. Sadnik positively. Accepting challenges and finding innovative solutions – that is the basis for successful cooperation, all those involved agree.
