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AGO-ENERGY reflecting ceiling |
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Supply and installation of the reflecting energy saving membrane for all sport-oriented buildings.
Our team is the most experienced in laying this type of ceiling.
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Technical specifications for the AGO-ENERGY ceiling
ELIMINATING the radiating charge REDUCING from 25% to 40% the energy required for refrigeration RESISTING shocks caused by pucks |
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ELIMINATING the radiating charge
The laminated aluminium component used for an AGO-ENERGY suspended ceiling gives an emissivity index of only 4% to 70° F. Almost all the heat charge irradiating the ice surface is eliminated. Consequently, the brine temperature can rise up to 5 degrees, reducing the use of the compressors while maintaining a superior ice quality. |
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REDUCING from 25% to 40% the energy required for refrigeration
The savings attributable to the low emissivity index suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling vary depending on the installation. The refrigeration system's performance, the geographic situation and the season all have a direct result on its efficiency. However, the savings made in reducing the heat radiation phenomena, on top of the extra advantages provided, such as a suspended ceiling, can render energy savings from 22% to 35% annually in the global operations of an arena. The moneys saved help reimburse the cost of the installation of the suspended ceiling in less than 5 years in most arenas. |
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ELIMINATING the condensation
The heat that is no longer radiated on the ice surface remains above the suspended ceiling and maintains the ceiling's temperature at approximately 70° F. Regularly a conventional arena ceiling (without the suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling) is maintained at approximately 50° F, which is near the condensation point.
The ambient air in the arena remains humid; it will produce a condensation effect at the ceiling level, provoking droplets to fall. This condensation damages the roof framing producing rust and mould, damaging the iced surface and producing a mist that blocks vision. This situation cannot be resolved with ventilation since the outside air is subtle and humid when this phenomenon happens. |
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INCREASING the lighting level
The reflecting quality of the suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling improves the quality of the lighting. The lighting level is increased and better distributed, the shaded spaces are diminished and the general appearance of the arena is greatly improved. |
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RESISTING shocks caused by pucks
The high tension resistance of the suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling components, its crossed manufacturing, as well as its installation make it the most resistant to impacts caused by hockey pucks (± 55lbs./po.²). The modular concept of the AGO-ENERGY ceiling and its suspended binding system enables tension adjustment, makes the repairs and the replacement of one or more sections, if necessary, easier. |
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IMPROVING the acoustics
The nature of the suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling components provides a genuine improvement of the acoustics, which greatly helps arena's which are often recognized for his poor sound quality. |
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MAINTAINING the roof is minimized
Le nettoyage et l'entretien pour prévenir la détérioration de plafonds d'aréna dépourvus d'un plafond suspendu deviennent chose du passé. Le budget habituel pour couvrir les dépenses de matériaux, main-d'œuvre et fermeture de l'aréna pour fins d'entretien n'est donc plus nécessaire. Une fois installé, le plafond suspendu AGO-ENERGY ne requiert plus d'entretien. |
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Heat charges
Rinks where hockey, figure skating and curling are practiced present a unique situation, which is: a cold surface – the ice –under a relatively hot surface – the ceiling.
In an arena, the main heat source getting to the iced surface comes from the roof. This heat from the ceiling is called a radiant charge which is 28% of all thermal charges in an arena (source: ASHRAE Refrigeration 1994, chapter 33).
The layout of the low emissivity index suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling in buildings housing rinks is more and more favoured by owners, engineers, managers and corporations that wish to lower the energy costs and the costs of exploiting rinks.
Installing a suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling eliminates the condensation, increases the luminosity and improves the general location appearance.
The real savings and advantages of installing a low emissivity index suspended ceiling were confirmed by well documented studies from governmental and private agencies. In a study requested by the Canadian Electricity Association (report 9129U858) published in 1992, it is mentioned that installing a low emissivity index ceiling is the most important energy saving measure in an arena. |
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Radiation from the ceiling
The ceiling is heated by conduction, from the outside heat, and by the normal ambient air stratification inside the arena. The thermal radiation by infrared is invisible; we often ignore the impact produced on the rinks.
However, the quantity of heat radiated on the iced surface is quite considerable. Fortunately, radiation is a heat source that can be almost entirely eliminated. The quantity of heat emitted on the iced surface is based on the difference in temperature between the ceiling and the ice and the physical factor called emissivity index. From the emissivity index, we understand the glowing properties of the material. All materials have an emissivity index between 0 and 1. A material having a 0 emissivity index does not emit any heat; however, a material with a 1 emissivity index emits the totality of the heat. The emissivity index of most roof materials is approximately .90, but the emissivity from a suspended AGO-ENERGY ceiling is between .03 and .04. |
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