January 2019 will go down in the country’s history as one of the hottest of all time. Climate fluctuations and effects like El Niño made the first half of the month a period of extremely high temperatures. Only three days recorded temperatures below 30º C.
What has also drawn attention in this heatwave is the minimum temperature, which fell below 20º C on only two days. In other words, even during the nights and after the typical storms of the season, the temperature does not drop.
The fundamental need for air conditioning
Such heat increases the need for air conditioning in industries, companies, and shopping centers. An air-conditioned environment is no longer a differential but becomes essential for business operations.
In the case of shopping centers, a preferred destination during school holidays, offering an air-conditioned environment makes all the difference in keeping the public in the establishment for a longer time and also boosting sales. Imagine entering a mall and noticing that the internal temperature is the same or higher than outside?
Complex air conditioning systems
To maintain mild temperatures and thermal comfort, much more than an air conditioning system is needed. A complex structure, composed of Chillers, Rooftops, Fancoils, and various accessories and water coolers, work together to improve air conditioning efficiency, air condition the environment, and maintain the right air humidity.
The strategic role of Chillers
One of the most strategic and indispensable pieces of equipment in this operation are the Chillers, which reuse the air conditioning water, cooling the hot volume and returning it chilled to the air conditioning system and, subsequently, to the environment.
Complementing this operation, Fancoils produce the airflow according to the application’s needs, working together with Chillers in thermal comfort solutions. Along with Rooftops, air conditioning equipment for large environments, these devices allow perfect thermal control of the environment.
Health and circulation benefits
In shopping malls, which occupy large spaces and receive a large flow of people, especially in January, good air conditioning also favors air circulation, filtration, and renewal, making the environment healthier.
Energy efficiency and savings
By using Chillers, a shopping center makes its air conditioning system more efficient, reducing energy peaks and decreasing energy consumption, a cost that is one of the largest in the operation of an establishment of this size. It is worth noting that energy expenses can represent 45% of a shopping center’s condominium costs. Of this total, 50% to 60% are attributed to air conditioning.
Diverse applications
In addition to shopping centers and industries, air conditioning and cooling applications are highly recommended for other types of commercial establishments, such as supermarkets, retail chains, and airports. Even with different operations, these areas have in common the continuous circulation of people, who cannot suffer from the discomfort caused by the hottest days.
Tecnogera’s expertise in air conditioning
As a provider of tailor-made solutions for clients from various segments, Tecnogera has invested in expanding its offer of Chillers and today has one of the largest and most modern fleets of these devices in the national market.
To strengthen its presence in this market and meet the most diverse types of demands, in 2018, Tecnogera inaugurated the Chiller Training Center at its headquarters in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), integrated into the company’s applied engineering structure.
The purpose of the space is to enable the training and development of the internal Chiller team, as well as to foster relationships with partners in the segment who were not yet familiar with the structure provided by the company.
