3 heat pumps and 7 ventilation monoblocks
Valplantes, Sembrancher
Presentation
Based in the heart of the Valais Alps, Valplantes brings together around forty certified organic growers who cultivate more than 30 species of aromatic and medicinal plants at altitudes of between 800 and 1400 metres in an exceptional alpine environment.
Installation of three air-water heat pumps and 7 ventilation monoblocks to dry the plants.
3
air-water heat pumps
7
ventilation monoblocks
Details
The challenge
Set up a control system to automate and optimise plant drying according to the type of plant.
Implementation
Supply and installation of three R410A heat pumps and 7 ventilation monoblocs blowing hot air into the drying tanks.
Installation of the hydraulic and aeraulic network.
Supply and installation of an air exchanger to extract heat from the air.
Summary
Significant reduction in electricity requirements thanks to the use of a closed water circuit.