Ventilation, dehumidification and heat recovery for minimum energy use in
swimming pool halls
A CIBSE recognised CPD seminar

A technical seminar suitable for mechanical services engineers designing swimming pool hall ventilation systems or carrying out energy surveys on swimming pools.

Course Speaker : Michael Groves

Michael Groves has more than 25 years experience in the design, manufacture and application of dehumidification and heat recovery units for major aquatic projects in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Michael is also a member of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers and a regular contributor to World Waterpark Association symposia.

Course summary :

1-11/2 hour seminar illustrated by colour computer demonstration programs including the following topics:

• Review of current design standards for swimming pools in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
• Optimum design conditions for bather comfort in hydrotherapy, hotel, competition and leisure pools.
• The interaction between hygiene, pool water quality, pool hall air quality and wellness of lifeguards, swimmers and spectators.
• The importance of careful structural design, detailing and construction in the control of condensation.
• Calculation of evaporation and airflow rates.
• Air distribution methods.
• Construction techniques for swimming pool air handling units to withstand the aggressive Pool hall environment.
• Reduction of fan motor power consumption using direct coupled free running ventilator wheels.
• Energy cost assessments for swimming pool ventilation systems, life cycle costing.

Optional topics:

• Indoor water parks – the challenge of higher evaporation rates.
• Specific requirements for hydrotherapy pools.
• Private pools
• Salt water pools
• Pool water dilution, shower water usage and waste water heat recovery.

 

For more information or to book a seminar please contact:

Email: mike@menerga.co.uk

Mike Groves
Menerga Ltd
29 Millers Road
Warwick, CV34 5AE
Tel: 01926 621770
Fax: 01926 621771