Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning system - what are the benefits, who is it recommended for

The thermal comfort needs of industrial buildings - be they office buildings, hotels, industrial halls or large-scale commercial facilities such as shopping centres - are much more complex than those of residential buildings. In this environment Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning system offers a solution that is both efficient, flexible and environmentally friendly. Here we explain what a Daikin VRV system is, its main benefits and which users it is recommended for.

Air conditioning needs for larger buildings - Daikin industrial cooling

A VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) system is a variable refrigerant flow system developed by Daikin - a standard solution for multi-zone air conditioning in larger buildings.

Operating principle: an outdoor unit or a group of outdoor units consisting of modules, to which several indoor units or a group of indoor units consisting of zones can be connected - this allows individual climate control in different rooms and zones of the building (the mode can be controlled per zone (cooling or heating), thus allowing heat recovery, reducing the thermal energy used during the transition period).

Multi-zone control allows you to precisely control the climate on different levels and in different rooms. Optional smart presence and floor sensors, by diverting air away from occupants, ensure perfect airflow, while variable refrigerant temperature technology prevents uncomfortable drafts. With silent operation technology, the VRV indoor units are extremely quiet, barely audible.

Main advantages of Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning system

1.Energy efficiency and cost savings

Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning systems use a variable refrigerant flow rate, i.e. only as much refrigerant as is needed in a given zone.
Intelligent sensors divert the airflow away from occupants and automatically switch to energy-saving mode or shut down the equipment if they detect an empty room.
The system can also be fitted with air curtains to minimise the loss of hot and cold air from your entrances.
Compared to a conventional liquid chiller + fan coil system of similar quality, the cost of ownership is lower because the units are smaller and the piping is significantly smaller in diameter.

2. Flexible, modular system

Modular outdoor unit design, with a wide range of indoor units (under-ceiling cassette, suspended ceiling, ducted units, etc.) - allowing the system to be adapted to a variety of building types
Long distances, up to hundreds of meters of refrigerant piping lengths, large indoor-outdoor unit level differences can be handled (building levels, multi-storey structures).
Multiple indoor units can be connected to one outdoor unit - making it cost-effective to operate in large buildings.
Easily integrate hot water generation solutions for kitchens and washrooms

3. Comfort and individual zone control

In the case of a three-pipe system, the entire system can be completely individually divided into smaller zones
Air-conditioning of separate zones - rooms, floors - allows each area to be cooled or heated according to its current needs (e.g. conference room, office, service area, already cooled due to sunny windows on the south side, while still heated on the north side).
The system uses quiet indoor units and the flow technology avoids draughts, for example.
It can be integrated with Building Management Systems (BMS) or more advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS), smart controls and sensors - for even more comfortable and economical operation.

4. Environmental and sustainability aspects

Long-lasting and reliable products require fewer resources for maintenance and replacement - Daikin has a „zero fault tolerance” policy.
In case of different operation modes of the different zones, heat recovery can be operated, the heat extracted from one zone can be used to heat another zone, making the system more energy efficient and cheaper to operate.
VRV technology is based on the principle of a compressor heat pump, so it is highly efficient, using ambient heat and electricity to produce the required cooling and heating energy integrated in a single unit.

5. Fresh, healthy air: mould and allergen free air with plug-and-play HRV or air handling units designed for ventilation.

To whom do we recommend Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning systems and industrial cooling solutions?

As VRV systems are designed for particularly high performance and complex air conditioning needs, this type of industrial air conditioning is particularly recommended for the following user groups:

Office buildings, multi-storey buildings: especially where there are many zones, many rooms (with different needs) and individual temperature and comfort control is important.

Hotels, conference centres: in these systems, cooling and heating often occur simultaneously in different zones - for example, the bar area or kitchen under cooling, hotel rooms under heating - the Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning heat recovery models are a big advantage in such cases.

Commercial establishments, department stores, shopping centres: large floor areas, many indoor units, different needs from room to room - the flexible modular VRV system is well suited to these.

Industrial halls, technological buildings: in places with high heat loads and special climate requirements (e.g. server rooms, laboratories), VRV can be used with suitable indoor units, even over long distances. Reliable industrial cooling down to -20°C.

When renovating existing buildings: Thanks to its flexibility, if there are several zones in the building and a complete air handling system is not needed or not possible, a VRV system can be an alternative - especially if the types and configuration of indoor units vary.

Daikin VRV industrial air conditioning system - Why SMARTAIR recommends it

1.Simultaneous control of several zones

If you are investing in a building or facility that requires multi-zone climate control, comfort and energy efficiency, flexible installation and long-term sustainability, then Daikin VRV is the right choice.

2. Benefits backed up by data

The benefits of the system - such as energy savings, zone control, flexible design and environmental protection - are backed up by data and manufacturer recommendations for industrial refrigeration.

3. Buidling Management System / Energy Management System

Smart software makes it easy to control the climate in all rooms of the building, which, together with the Building Management System (BMS), allows integrated control of the building (heating, cooling, electricity, lighting, lifts, etc.)

In addition to BMS monitoring capabilities, the Energy Management System (EMS) system also records instantaneous energy usage, allowing accurate and instantaneous tracking of system energy usage, which in addition to providing the owner with an important controlling tool, can also reliably predict the timeliness of maintenance and individual failures through increasing energy usage.

Why choose SMARTAIR when you are considering a Daikin industrial air conditioning system?

It's worth working with a partner who knows Daikin industrial air conditioning system and ensure regular maintenance and monitoring in addition to professional design. The SMARTAIR team of professional building services engineers as an official HCE partner of Daikin designs and builds your system with maximum care and expertise and ensures its smooth operation. Our staff spend several days a year in training to keep up to date with the operation and servicing of your equipment.