This case study shows the potential energy saving produced by the SmartCR implemented in a Venair facility.
The SmartCR is the innovative flexible solution for cleanrooms developed by Telstar that adjusts the supply airflow by means of inline particle counters connected to the HVAC control system, reducing energy consumption and operation costs and ensuring environmental conditions within specifications, complying with the regulations stated in EU GMP Annex 1 and ISO Standard 14644-1.
The study demonstrates that these savings also do not affect cleanroom key parameters, like GMP grade, flow directionality and comfort conditions.
Who is the customer?
Venair, founded in 1986, is an international group specialising in the design, engineering and manufacturing of silicone parts and tubes for the pharmaceutical industry. Although GMP is not a must in silicone production, the new facility has been designed and qualified to fulfil GMP.
What is the challenge?
Telstar’s challenge here was regarding a newly constructed aseptic facility located in Terrassa, Spain. The company had to implement SmartCR as a part of the engineering phase of the project.
The aim of introducing this tool in this plant was for electrical consumption and CO2 footprint (carbon emissions) reduction purposes, giving a clear advantage against competitors in the same sector.
The feasibility study
The first step towards the implementation starts with analysing the solution within the project itself.
This analysis is composed of a few feasibility studies performed during all the engineering phases. The results of which are used to estimate the amount of energy saving regarding this technology.
At the first stage, still in commercial phase, a rough energy saving estimation was 30%. This estimation was established based on four air handling units, though five air handling units were eventually designed under SmartCR.
In detailed design, the reduction estimation was still theoretical but based on a more realistic database and the final design configuration of the project. The energy savings estimation was then increased to 35% during this phase.
Finally, the design was implemented and tracked in the construction phase. The final energy savings are outlined at the conclusion of this article. However, it is important to first understand
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