Swimming pool

Ventilation
ffDesign assistance for new installations

ffHigh efficiency custom designed air

handling system for energy savings
through reduced heating demand
DUTIES UP TO
ffIntelligent controls for maximum
flexibility and performance 32 m3/s
ffEnergy saving evaluations and problem
solving for existing installations

ffRefurbishand upgrade existing

equipment in-situ

ffComprehensive installation assistance

package

Swimming pool ventilation

Solving swimming pool ventilation issues and providing
energy saving solutions
Swimming pool ventilation
Swimming pool air handling units Swimming pool
A high efficiency air handling unit lies at the heart of every VES pool ventilation system. Air handling units
The VES range is designed specifically to meet the unique demands of a swimming pool Features and benefits
environment.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, VES AHUs conform to the latest manufacturing Key components
standards including L2 building regulations and are tested in accordance with BS EN ISO Key components of the air
5801:2017 for air side performance and DIN 45635-38 for acoustic performance. What’s handling unit have been
more, the high efficiency VES pool AHU is designed to reduce heating demand, carefully selected and come
minimising the need for supplementary heating. with the following features
as standard.

5
2

Prewired/Fitted
Controls
Demand
Ventilation
Case
Construction
Filters Air Quality Thyristor
Heater
Energy Saving
Intelligent controls enhance
performance whilst saving
Energy
Efficient Fans
Speed
Control
Plug & Play Humidity Temperature Heat
Recovery
energy and money.
 Premium efficiency, low energy swimming pool solutions

Heat recovery
2 Face and by-pass dampers
1 f Plate heat exchanger is generously
sized to achieve a minimum efficiency
2 f The plate heat exchanger section
incorporates four independently
of 70% controlled face and by-pass dampers
f Plate heat exchanger heat recovery to facilitate accurate temperature and
section with integrated air mixing humidity control
facility to optimise energy savings f Powder coated damper blade
f Virgin plastic or anodised matrix f Polyurethane intermeshing gears
resistant to the aggressive chlorinated f IP66 damper actuators
air
f Fully integrated mixing section with
by-pass
f Powder coated drain trays

High performance fans Construction

3 f Direct driven centrifugal plug fans f 500 mm insulated double skinned
panels for improved thermal and
f Fan speed automatically regulates in
accordance with humidity and acoustic performance
temperature demand f Compressible synthetic rubber
f Polycarbonate resin or epoxy powder door seals to eliminate panel air
coated steel impellers leakage

f Epoxy powder coated frame f Wax treated moisture resistant

frame
f Speed controlled by a frequency inverter
f Fitted eliminators to prevent
f Pressure differential switch moisture carry over into air stream
f Spring anti-vibration mounts f Glands fitted to cable entry and
exit points to prevent moisture
ingress

Filtration Heating coil

5 f Filters are fitted to both supply and
extract sections of the AHU
4 f Heating provided by an LPHW coil
f Copper tube with poly coated fins
f 100mm deep ARP rigid pleat f Epoxy powder coated steel casework
panel
f Matched three port control valve and
f Wax treated moisture resistant actuator
frame
f Grade M6 as standard

Panels Options
f Fixed and access panels are f Built in or duct mounted
constructed from high grade attenuators
galvanised sheet steel f DX or chilled water-cooling
f Epoxy powder coated paint finish f Choice of colour
to RAL 7004
f Weatherproofed pitched roof on
f High density mineral wool infill for external models
greater thermal performance

BlueSense energy saving package

= The sign of energy saving

products, services
Swimming pool unit with EC fan with full control Sensor options
integral controls and expertise

3
 Swimming pool ventilation
design.. create.. leisure environments

Leisure centres

Swimming pool environment

Correct swimming pool ventilation is one of the most critical elements in the
successful and economic running of a leisure centre. Poorly designed
systems will cost operators thousands of pounds unnecessarily. VES can
assist designers to prevent this with new installations or offer solutions to
existing installations, substantially reducing running costs and energy
consumption.
Water evaporation from a pool is inevitable and can cause poor air quality
and building damage if it isn’t properly managed. Relative humidity needs to
be controlled to create the right conditions for both users and operators of a
pool.
VES will investigate and then tailor a package that gives the best conditions
and the most economic budget requirements.

Schools

“Swimming pools
are inherently expensive
to run, typically accounting for
over half the budget
of a leisure centre”

4
Premium efficiency, low energy swimming pool solutions

Ventilation process
To maintain optimum, comfortable conditions, a swimming pool requires a
ventilation process that can control temperature and humidity.
To maximise energy savings, VES pool air handling units use a heat recovery
plate heat exchanger and integrated mixing selection to recovery up to 85%
of energy that would otherwise be lost.
VES swimming pool packages are ideal for leisure centres, schools and other
commercial establishments. Our portfolio of projects is extensive - see the
case studies on the inside back cover. More can be found at ves.co.uk.

Hotels

5
 Swimming pool ventilation
Modes of operation
All modes are automatic with no input required from the end user. Sensors constantly monitor
humidity and temperature, sending signals to the control system to adjust internal dampers and
fan speed to meet the individual demands of the pool.
Each mode is seamless and configured to maintain optimum conditions quietly and efficiently.

Recirculation mode
When the pool is not in use, typically night time,
fans automatically adjust to a lower speed and
the AHU adopts full recirculation mode with a
normal amount of fresh air input to maintain
conditions.

Full fresh air mode

Higher bather numbers during the summer
months naturally increases humidity. Dampers
on the face of the plate heat exchanger close
while by-pass dampers open to adopt a full
fresh air mode.

Winter mode
A smaller proportion of fresh air passes through
the heat exchanger and mixes with a higher
proportion of recirculated air from the pool. This
is heated by LPHW heating coil when additional
demand for heating is required.

Normal mode
Heat is recovered from the pool by passing air
over the plate heat exchanger. This heat is
transferred to incoming fresh air. A proportion of
air is recirculated back into the supply air stream
to prevent unnecessary evaporated from the
pool.

6
 Premium efficiency, low energy swimming pool solutions

The VES pools package for new equipment

We are experienced designers of pool hall systems and have developed a design programme to
maximise energy savings which shows payback times that are often less than 18 months.

New build or an existing pool hall?

For new build projects we can provide full design assistance including unit selection, ductwork
layout and air distribution.
On existing systems, pool hall units present an entirely
different set of challenges:
f The pool will already by operational and disruption
or any shutdown periods need to be kept to an
absolute minimum.
f Our experience shows that AHUs are normally
located within tight plantrooms that includes
boilers, water treatment and other associated
The example picture here shows a very restricted
plant leaving little room for any air-handling plantroom at the famous Hurlingham Club where
works, be that replacement or refurbishment. we carried out extensive works on the swimming
pool plant.

To help overcome all these issues we can offer the VES pools
package

This includes the following works and services to help ensure a smooth and trouble free
project is delivered.

f We will work with the project team to produce a programme of works that will ensure down
time and disruption are kept to an absolute minimum. We may be able to keep the pool
open with the use of temporary ventilation or working out of hours, meaning no loss of
revenue
f We will undertake full on-site technical measurements and then design a unit that perfectly
fits the available space, taking full responsibility for correct fit and handings
f Rip-out the old unit
f New site flatpack or sectional installation
f Commissioning of the unit and controls once installed

All this adds up to a successful, trouble free installation.

7
 Swimming pool ventilation
Or refurbish your existing AHU for a cost effective solution
VES pioneered and is the market leader in on-site refurbishment of existing air-handling
equipment regardless of make or model.

Unit condition before Before - inefficient belt driven fans Before - dampers siezed

Completed refurbished unit After - new energy efficient plug fan After - replacement dampers and
actuators

f We can often upgrade a unit, increasing its duty and performance

f We will undertake a free survey and produce a fully detailed and costed quotation detailing
the works that we can offer
f We will also highlight any energy saving measures that can be included in our
refurbishment works

Typically, the cost of refurbishment is far lower than replacing with new. Refurbishment is often
a quicker and more flexible approach to replacing. The works can also be undertaken out of
hours meaning less potential down time, which is absolutely essential for a leisure centre.

Areas with potential for refurbushment

f Casework f Gas burners f Filters f Roof f Dampers
f Fans f Heating and controls

8
 Premium efficiency, low energy swimming pool solutions

VES pool ventilation in action

Case study - energy saving, fast payback

Situation
The facilities maintenance contractor asked VES to review
the state of the existing equipment and installation and make
recommendations to improve the conditions and for energy
savings. The swimming pool supply and extract air-handling
equipment was in poor condition, with no heat recovery at all.
We also found un-lagged heating ductwork.

Solution
VES engineers assisted the contractor with site works,
including:
f Installing a brand new supply and extract AHU with a
high-efficiency crossflow heat exchanger
f Manufacturing and fitting new controls with inverters that
automatically reduce the fan speed out of hours
f Aluclad lagging heating ductwork to minimise heat loss
f Replacing another unit serving the gym with a heat
recovery AHU located on the same platform
f All craneage plus cutting up and removing the old
equipment

Outcome
The addition of heat recovery and other energy saving
measures made such a substantial impact on heating de-
mand that the main pool direct gas fired heater could be
downrated from 250 kW to a 100kW heater - a huge 60%
reduction.

Overall, the project resulted in substantial energy savings and a

payback period of just 3 years.

A range of other case studies can be found on our website, showing how
VES helped saved energy, money and optimised existing units’
performance. Read more at ves.co.uk.

9
Other products and services from the
complete range of VES HVAC solutions

Air Handling Units

f Supply and extract, combined or separate
f Heat recovery including crossflow plate heat exchangers,
thermal wheels and run-around coils
f Plantroom or weatherproof, flat or stacked
f Fitted silencers, inverters and controls
f Matching DX condensing units
f Various case constructions including EN 1886 certified units

Duct Fans
f In-line centrifugal, with forward or backward curved
impellers
f Round, axial and mixed flow fans
f Fitted silencers available on all units
f Manual and automatic speed controllers available

Twin Fans
f For ceiling void, plantroom and weatherproof
f Many models and configurations
f Fitted auto-changeover system

Hybrid Units
f Natural ventilation enhanced by a low power fan
f Utilises a combination of automatic mechanical ventilation
and manually operated windows to achieve classroom
comfort conditions
f Simple user interface with indication of operating mode
f Slimline, lightweight construction, saving space and easing
installation
f Available in a range of sizes with the ability to add heating
coils when required

Roof Extract Units

f Three ranges for volume and pressure
f Curb and soaker sheet bases

Wall and Ceiling Fans

f All types for commercial, industrial and
domestic premises

Kitchen Hood Extract Fans

f Heavy duty high temperature fans for hot greasy air
f Motors out of airstream
f Single inlet fans, in-line and vertical jet roof units

Control Panels
f Off the shelf and built to order panels
f Air quality sensors and energy savers
f Intelligent control software
f A range of remotes including touch screen

Noise Control
f Matching silencers available for all ventilation products
f Silencers designed to meet noise criteria
f Cleanable silencers
f Weatherproof silencers

Specialist Site Services VES Head Office

f Plant refurbishment Eagle Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4NF
f Energy saving upgrades Tel: +44 (0)23 8046 1150 Fax: +44 (0)23 8026 1204
f Noise reduction
f Site surveys Offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham
f Kitchen ventilation
f AHU flat pack installation ves.co.uk vesdirect.co.uk sales@ves.co.uk
f Maintenance
f Spares VES reserves the right to amend product specifications and details without notice.

Member

© 2018 VES CEA02-01/2019