Tuxer Fernerhaus
IMI deliver the highest IMI TA installation in the world.
The Hydronic Challenge
Thanks to the inclusion of panoramic windows and high ceilings, the Tuxer Fernerhaus utilises natural light to create a bright and welcoming interior. Overcoming the issues of solar gain and heat retention, in the face of external temperatures which can range between 25°C and -25°C, provided a significant obstacle for A 3.
A 3 specified the installation and integration of a new biomass-fired heating system, to ensure a sustainable yet, comfortable internal climate throughout. As such, this demanded the expertise and close working relationship between A 3, IMI and Eberharter.
The Solution
Working in partnership with A 3, Eberharter and IMI provided full support from the initial design phase through to working with the installer on the integration of the new biomass heating system with the resort's existing system and new boiler room.
The heating system solution from IMI incorporated a combination of high-performance STAD and STAF balancing valves, as well as Statico 400l pressure expansion vessels and a Pneumatex Transfero TV 4.2 500l pressure maintenance device. In addition, the solution from IMI comprised the installation of the company's TA-FUS1ON pressure-independent control and balancing valves, which ensured the installation of the innovative product to date at 2,660m above sea level.
TA-FUS1ON was the first valve range to combine control and balancing in a single unit, unique in its fully adjustable kvs, which meant the system could adjust to the changing demands much more easily.
With the total design, supply, installation, monitoring and system commissioning solution, and on-going support, IMI was able to combine its technical competence with a support service to provide the solution the project required.
The complete IMI balancing, control and pressurisation solution has achieved optimised return temperature and significant energy efficiency savings, which has successfully ensured the optimum indoor climate across not only the Tuxer Fernerhaus, but the wider resort.
IMI's HVAC expertise and support are unrivalled, and so, from the outset, we were confident that it would successfully address our energy efficiency and indoor climate comfort requirements. - Robert Schmitzer, Managing Director at A 3