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Our customer is among the UK’s leading suppliers of natural source water annually producing and distributing millions of litres of bottled water.
Our customer was facing extreme conditions in their syrup room, where temperatures could soar above 45°C during the height of summer. These intense temperatures made working in the space extremely challenging, especially for staff required to wear additional PPE. Temporary measures, such as mobile evaporative coolers, were only able to provide spot relief, leaving the broader environment uncomfortable.
Furthermore, our customer anticipated that new equipment would increase CO2 levels in the room. We were therefore tasked with designing a system that could tackle both the temperature extremes and rising CO2, creating a safer and more comfortable working environment where employees are breathing easier.
CPA supplied and installed a comprehensive ventilation system in our customer’s syrup room to extract heat generated by operations while providing supplementary cooling through evaporative cooler units. Two EcoPower units were installed at either side of the apex, with two Breezair units positioned at each end of the room, directing airflow down to floor level and toward the centre where the EcoPowers are located. This layout maximises air movement and overall ventilation. A CO2 detection system was also installed to alert the customer to elevated levels. The system is controlled via controller, which automatically adjusts the coolers in response to temperature changes, with the EcoPower units ramping up or down accordingly.
We organised the roof penetrations and the external installation of the units, including internal flashing and dampers. Additionally, we organised the safe removal of asbestos tiles and encapsulated the sides to prevent contamination, with air testing and reporting conducted throughout the works.
On the first day the system was operational, our engineers recorded a 10°C drop in temperature from the start of the installation to final commissioning. They also observed that the syrup room was significantly more comfortable to work in, with cooler external air circulating effectively throughout the space. Our customer echoed these observations, expressing high satisfaction with the system and indicating plans to explore similar solutions in other areas of the factory.
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