www.cool-tech.org
Cool Technology, based in the UK, provides a full cooling service from free site evaluation, Carbon Trust eligibility assistance, installation, through to after care services including maintenance and training. Plus mobile cooler hire. Contact.
| Evaporative cooling | Air conditioning | Forced ventilation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation cost | £6,000 | £18,000 | £4,500 |
| Energy costs (hot summer day) |
£0.14 per hour | £0.81 per hour | £0.10 per hour |
| Average temperature drop inside the room | 8°C at design conditions, more as it gets hotter outside. | 8°C at design conditions, less as it gets hotter outside. | Reduces temperature to a few degrees above outside temperature in ideal conditions, never better. |
| Carbon emissions | 1.5 tonnes per year | 12 tonnes per year | 1.5 tonnes per year |
Evaporative coolers set up and facilitate the evaporative process. A cooling unit pulls in warm air from outide, the evaporative process occurs which naturally consumes heat energy in the air thus cooling it. Then the cooled fresh air is fanned into the building. For a fuller, easy to understand explanation see how evaporative cooling works.
A financial aid scheme set up by the UK government to encourage investment in energy efficient systems. Qualifying companies can borrow up to 100% of the installed cost, to be repaid over four years, interest free. For more details see our Carbon Trust page.