- \n
- Perimeter mount to stay clear of aircraft.<\/li>\n
- Design temp \u2013 4 deg F<\/li>\n
- Dimensions 207\u2019 X 244\u2019<\/li>\n
- Door size 54\u2019 x 207\u2019<\/li>\n
- Door open -1hour 4 x day<\/li>\n
- Ceiling height 65\u2019<\/li>\n
- Faces N-NW<\/li>\n
- Max 1-hour recovery rate<\/li>\n
- Heat under the aircraft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h6>\n
Implementation<\/h6>\n
Working in cooperation with E-Factor Engineering, Schwank designed and implemented a major heating system upgrade for Air Canada’s Hanger 101. With 48 supraSchwank high-intensity heaters installed, in addition to a new BMS system, including 5 TruTemp infrared thermostats with automatic setback and recovery capability, replaced the existing1980’s vintage controls.<\/p>\n
- \n
- 48 SupraSchwank heaters<\/li>\n
- Total input 4.2 M BTUH<\/li>\n
- Radiant component @ 81%<\/li>\n
- 3.4 M radiant BTUH<\/li>\n
- Zone control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h6>\n
Results<\/h6>\n
The installation of high-intensity infrared heaters and revisions to the control strategies save Air Canada over $200,000 in annual energy costs. In the first year alone, fuel costs for Hanger 101 were reduced from $333,000 to $120,000. Air Canada also significantly reduced CO2 emissions from 1,400 tons to 500 tons.<\/p>\n
Additional reported benefits included improved comfort, reduced personnel complaints, improved indoor air quality, and extended equipment life with reduced maintenance and low life cycle cost.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Air Canada, 101 Hanger, Calgary, AB, CAN Improved comfort with 65% energy and carbon footprint reduction About the facility Air Canada, Hangar 101 located in Calgary International Airport, AB, is a 55,000 square-foot aircraft maintenance and operations facility with an average ceiling height of over 64 feet, 1.33 air changes, and an estimated heat loss of 7,200 Btuh.Air Canada is a full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market, and the international market to and from Canada. Together with its regional affiliate Jazz, Air Canada serves over 33 million customers annually and provides direct passenger service to over 170 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance and offers the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. The issue Air Canada was aggressively looking for ways to improve and satisfy employee comfort, reduce costs, and conserve energy. Air Canada contracted the services of E-Factor Engineering, an energy contractor specializing in HVAC design and energy retrofits, to complete an operational review of its Calgary aircraft maintenance facilities and to make recommendations to improve comfort while saving energy. Schwank high-intensity heaters were selected, as they provide the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3377,"featured_media":39847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
![\"Why](\"https:\/\/www.patioschwank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/why-you-need-patio-heaters-e1603898382251.jpg\")
It\u2019s no secret that the more seats a restaurant has, the more revenue it can potentially generate each year. Everyone has been stuck waiting hours for a table at one point or another. As the frustration grows, the number of customers leaving or standing in the waiting area without spending a dollar grows as well. Expanding a restaurant to include more chairs can be costly, but what if you could add chairs without completely extending or renovating your restaurant?\r\n\r\nRestaurant patios are growing increasingly popular in both the US and Canada with the COVID pandemic creating restrictions for indoor dining and the new trend in the enjoyment of eating in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere.\r\n\r\nIn a recent survey of consumer behavior conducted by Zagat\u2013 a majority, 77% of respondents said outdoor seating would make them more likely to dine in a restaurant.<\/em>\r\n\r\nRestaurant patios tend to attract customers to enjoy that outdoor dining experience and are a great way to increase seating opportunities. As the cooler temperatures arrive and new city guidelines are released to support fall and winter outdoor dining, there is a growing demand to keep customers warm and comfortable.\r\n\r\nRestaurant patio heaters are the solution to keep those outdoor diners warm and comfortable and are a great way to extend your patio season during the colder months and add more to your bottom line.\u00a0 If your outdoor restaurant patio isn\u2019t already heated, you are missing the opportunity to turn your tables and increase ROI.\r\nHow to Extend your Restaurant Patio Season and Increase ROI<\/h4>\r\n