Phased transition helps schools to decarbonisation

As UK decarbonisation gathers momentum, CIAT UK is collaborating with consultants and distribution partners in a pioneering approach to help schools transition to low-carbon heating technologies as part of a planned, phased strategy. The project follows Carrier’s recent successful Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) projects for more than 60 schools in London, the Midlands and Yorkshire.

A phased approach is working at Kepier School in north east England, which installed seven new gas boilers three years ago. CIAT UK worked with project partners BReng Hull, consultant AA Projects, installer Quora Group and equipment supplier Cool Designs, to help develop a long-term decarbonisation plan for the school, with funding under the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).

A heating audit at the school identified the requirements for a new system of high-efficiency heat emitters. New high-level CIAT fan coil units (FCUs) were mounted within ceilings and on surfaces, allowing the equipment to be installed while the school continued to operate with the existing heating system still using the gas boilers.

The project included removal of conventional radiators and replacement with 31 CIAT COADIS and seven MajorLine FCUs.

Step one in the decarbonisation process is now delivering significant energy savings for the school. The savings have been enhanced due to the high 80deg C water before the new heat emitters were installed. The new system has reduced the water temperature to 50^oC.