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HEAT RECOVERY
Heat - Let’s not lose it, let’s recover it and use it!
Heat Recovery: The Secret to Energy Efficiency
At Ultra, we are always looking for ways to help businesses reduce their energy costs and improve efficiency. One of the most exciting technologies we’ve been working with for more than 15 years is heat recovery.
What many don’t realise is that systems can be combined for maximum efficiency, moving the heat from where it’s not needed to where it is. Instead of letting heat generated by cooling systems go to waste, it can be captured and redirected to heat areas that require it.
How Does Heat Recovery Work?
In essence, heat recovery systems capture excess heat from areas like kitchens or server rooms (which require constant cooling) and transfer it to areas where warmth is needed. This method significantly reduces the energy demand on traditional heating systems, cutting down on running costs while maintaining comfort throughout the facility.
For large hotel complexes, for example, this means that while the kitchens stay cool, guest areas can stay warm without doubling energy consumption.
These systems are especially useful in environments where cooling and heating needs overlap, as they can seamlessly balance the energy between different zones.
Hotels, restaurants, and other commercial spaces with diverse temperature requirements stand to gain the most from heat recovery. With the right setup, these businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, meet sustainability goals, and drastically lower their operating costs. In a world where energy prices are rising, being able to redistribute heat efficiently provides a powerful competitive advantage.
Examples of heat recovery…so far:
- Space heating in supermarkets from display refrigeration
- Hot water for wash down from refrigerated food manufacture
- Beer production hot water from beer fermentation
- Workshop heating from climate test chamber
- Shop space heating from commercial kitchen extraction
Our heat recovery proposals include a business case that outlines how much energy will be saved and how quickly your investment will pay for itself.
Please contact our sales and technical team to find out how we could help improve your business’s energy efficiency.
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https://www.bluecubepcs.co.uk/
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https://www.bluecubepcs.co.uk/
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https://www.bitzer.de/gb/en/
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Nick Fraser - Fraser’s Retail
https://frasersbudgens.co.uk/
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Andrew Chandler F.Inst.R. CEO & MD Resource Data Management Group Ltd.
https://www.resourcedm.com/
"As a retail food business, we were able to keep trading though out the lockdown period, thanks to Ultra's swift and efficient service. I thoroughly recommend these guys for all your refrigeration needs."
