Mönninghoff is taking big steps towards the Green Deal with energy-efficient air and energy technology.
In 2021, Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff set itself the goal of implementing a holistic air technology solution that is capable of ensuring a pollutant-free working environment. Diffuse emissions, waste heat, flammable and explosive spray aerosols and grinding dust should be continuously removed.
The new air concept was to be integrated into the already planned building technology, as the new building was already in the construction phase. The original plan was to install radiant ceiling panels to heat the production areas in winter and cool them in summer. Thanks to the intensive planning work between Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff and Kappa, it was ultimately possible to develop a much more efficient and economical concept than originally planned.
Kappa A.I.R.TM rotecting employees & conserving resources
Today, the employees of Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff are supported and protected by a highly customized Kappa A.I.R.TM system. It cleans up to 45,000m³ of polluted air every hour. At the same time, the employees inside are supplied with fresh and perfectly tempered outside air. The fresh air is distributed evenly in the work areas via Kappa DiffusorsTM. This ensures that diffuse emissions are displaced to the hall roof, where they are completely removed. The emissions are filtered in several stages in the Kappa MTATM air treatment center.
The entire control and regulation of the system is automated centrally via the Kappa Zeromatic®. The required air volumes are automatically determined and adjusted according to the production volumes. This ensures optimum air quality and high efficiency even during production peaks.
Waste heat recovery and reuse
The waste heat is recovered with a high degree of efficiency and used to heat the new production areas. When outside temperatures rise, the production areas are also cooled with the help of the system. By bringing air directly into the work areas, the function is highly effective and creates a comfortable working environment.
Sustainable energy use
The provision of heating and cooling energy is sustainable. The hall is primarily cooled using the freecooling principle with the help of cool outside air. If the cooling energy is not sufficient, it is provided by geothermal probes and highly efficient heat pumps. The recovered waste heat is used for heating. The energy required for the geothermal heat pumps is provided by a powerful photovoltaic system. The ventilation system thus fits seamlessly into the sustainability mix at Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff.
