01 Oct 2009
The ecopower® EP900 has an exhaust capacity of 10,000m3 per hour and its noise level is less than 50dBA. Greatly assisting in natural ventilation and passive energy techniques, this hybrid ventilator’s average power usage is less than 200 watts, meaning reduced energy costs for buildings.
The ecopower range is capable of operating unhindered in natural mode, or in both natural and energy efficient mechanical modes simultaneously. In the powered mechanical mode, flow rates are three to five times higher than what is achieved in pure natural mode under normal ambient conditions. Operational costs are up to 76 per cent lower than directly equivalent capacity mechanical fans.
The award winning ecopower range incorporates the world leading design of the Hurricane™ turbine ventilator in conjunction with highly energy efficient Electronic Commutating (EC) motor technology, which was developed specifically for Edmonds by ebm-papst of Germany.
Michael Nolan, Product Manager of Edmonds Ventilation says: “The ecopower® EP900 is designed around the globally successful Hurricane™ H900. With a throat size of 900mm, it offers excellent performance in natural mode and extraordinary performance in mechanical mode.”
He adds: “The latest EC motor technology has significant intelligent input capacity and is capable of programmable variable speed control using a temperature sensor, or even incorporation into building management systems. Other systems of digital control, such as gas concentration, can be used to activate mechanical mode.”
Since its launch, the ecopower® EP900 has already been used on two projects in Sydney and Brisbane. In addition, it has been specified for use on projects in Australia (including Brisbane Airport), the United States (including residential towers in Hawaii), and for power plants in India.