Airport Terminals

Airport sustainability and environmental impact

• Rising cost of energy – 30 to 60% of airport terminal costs are associated with cooling
• Load issues – predictability of capacity
• Public scrutiny and expectations of airports on emissions and energy use.

• Solar energy from panels on the roof of a terminal, power a standard water chiller which freezes PCM in thermal units ® below the concrete slab of the building.
• The continuous freezing and melting causes heat transfer which cools the environment to a consistent ambient temperature
• With highly efficient technology, 3 hours of sunlight can cool the terminal for 2 days (without any additional external source of energy).

• Thermal power is stored in the PCM floor units during the day at – 18C; stored to cool down the environment 24/7
• A four-inch-thick layer of PCM can keep the environment cool for 2-3 days with insufficient sun

• Net positive energy outcome with High Return on Investment (ROI)
  – 30% of the solar energy generated is required to cool the environment for 1 to 2 days.
  – Excess 70% solar can be used for lighting/stored in batteries or sold back to the grid
• Clean and sustainable energy source – State of art design, featuring:
  – Built in humidity control (condensation can be evacuated or captured)
  – Incorporated air circulation system
  – Silent and sleek design whilst providing for an ambient environment
• Durability – PCM has a life expectancy of 50 years
• Standard easily sourced components
• Safe – Non-toxic, recyclable and non-flammable
• A robust corporate social responsibility plan