TROX - The art of handling air

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TROX - The art of handling air
The art of handling air
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The art of handling air
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Good air is a factor in your quality of life. Whether outside in the
open air or in an enclosed space, we only feel truly well in the fresh air.
Air, the elixir of life, lets us breathe freely. It is invigorating, inspiring,
and gives us the energy to live and work.
TROX understands the art of competently handling air like no
other company. In close collaboration with demanding customers from
around the globe, we have successfully manufactured leading technologies and marketed systems and components for indoor ventilation and
air conditioning. We are consistently expanding upon this position by
means of intensive research and development activities.
Heinz Trox
The individual is the focus at TROX: as a customer with visionary
ideas and technological goals: as a motivated and qualified company
employee, as a responsible decision-maker at the management level
and, last but not least, as a human being who would like to live and
work in well-ventilated spaces.
Since our corporation was founded, we have stood by this philosophy
and vouched for our good name. Indicative of our solution-minded
approach, it has created our distinctive customer base and thus become
the source of our company’s success.
Headquarters Neukirchen-Vluyn,
Germany
On the following pages, we would like to introduce TROX and its
extensive product range. Please, take us at our word by challenging us
with ambitious tasks and placing trust in our competency and customer
oriented thinking! Share the experience: The art of handling air!
Heinz Trox
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The individual is the deciding factor
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The individual remains the deciding factor in all
that TROX undertakes. The individual, by virtue of his
or her visions, wishes, needs, abilities, and knowlege,
defines the goals that TROX pursues carefully and
deliberately.
TROX is an owner-led company with horizontal
hierarchies in which the individual has decisionmaking powers. Consistency, reliability, and a mature
feeling of responsibility for customers, employees and
the environment have been the pillars of the TROX
GROUP company politics for decades.
It is the customers of TROX that decide how the
company will act on their behalf. They set goals based
upon their well-being as well as their architectural
and technological visions, and TROX in turn assists
them in realising those goals. The customer-oriented
corporate leadership has made TROX what it is today:
a world-wide and effective partner for those
demanding ventilation and air conditioning solutions
for all types of buildings.
Each and every employee contributes to the success
of the company in that they earn the customers’ trust
with their motivation and competence, and then they
confirm that trust day after day. The targeted training
and continued education of our employees, as well as
their lasting job satisfaction, are thus important
concerns of TROX management.
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In a small space of 110 square metres at his living
quarters in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Heinrich Trox began
the production of diffusers together with his brother
Friedrich in 1951. Within a few years, this garage
start-up became a successful medium-sized company,
which is still family-owned today.
Heinrich Trox,
company founder
TROX, 1951, Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
TROX in figures
…3,000 employees worldwide
…EUR 380 million turnover in 2008
…24 subsidiaries in 22 countries
…14 production plants in 12 countries
…12 research and development centres worldwide
…More than 25 additional sales offices and more
than 50 representatives and importers across the
globe
TROX history
…1951 The company was founded by Heinrich Trox in
Neukirchen-Vluyn.
…1960 Klaus and Heinz Trox joined the company.
…1962 The international focus of the company began
with the establishment of a subsidiary in UK.
…1970 The first overseas subsidiary was founded in
South Africa. TROX now has more than 1,000
employees.
…1994 TROX Malaysia was founded.
…2001 Heinz Trox changed from the Board of
Management to the Supervisory Board.
TROX China was founded.
…2005 Takeover of the Auranor Group in Norway and
Sweden and founding of the subsidiary in
Russia
…2006 Heinz Trox became the sole owner.
The company name was changed from
Gebrüder Trox GmbH to TROX GmbH.
TROX AITCS was founded in UK.
…2007 TROX implemented the participation
programme for executives.
TROX Middle East (Dubai),
TROX India (Mumbai) and TROX Argentina
(Buenos Aires) were founded.
…2008 Disincorporation of TROX Deutschland GmbH;
start of production in the United States
…2009 Establishment of the International Center Fire
Protection
International Center Fire Protection, Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
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A tradition of innovation
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The history of the company began with an innovation:
the specialisation in components for ventilation
technology. In the air conditioning industry, which
was still quite young in 1951, this was a revolutionary
decision. Trailblazing inventions have since marked
the rise of the company to the leading position in
marketing and technology. Innovations themselves
are tradition with TROX. The company holds over 200
patents and registered designs in ventilation and air
conditioning technology.
The systematic research and development of the
individual product groups enjoys increasing expansion
based on project-related development contracts.
With its customer-specific solutions, TROX sets an
innovating standard and, with that in mind,
continues to enter new and lucrative markets and
maintain sustainable business opportunities. As a
result, TROX, since the introduction of the first
ceiling induction diffusers in the 1980s, has been the
leading supplier of these multifaceted products in
Europe.
Cyclone, ISH Trade Fair 2007
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Mock-up test for Rio Santos Dumont Airport
Selected pioneering feats
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2007:
2008:
Development of the Type FD swirl diffuser for mixed
flow application
Registered design protection for the installation of
grilles in ventilation ducting
Construction of the first fire damper with an
official mark of conformity
Development of the Type RN flow rate controller,
with which TROX advanced to become the European
market leader in the constant flow rate controller
sector
The first temperature-dependent airstream control
unit with electric actuator (DG-VAR)
Construction of the first Type DID active chilled
beam. Today, TROX leads Europe in the supply of
these innovative chilled beams.
Innovative new design of the system-powered Type
RN air terminal unit with external flow rate scale
First refurbishment damper Type E01-K90
Development of the first multi-service chilled beam
Development of the decentralised ventilation
systems for large construction projects for office
and administrative buildings
Development of the Type TVR-Easy air terminal unit
for variable volume flow rates
Introduction of AITCS (Advanced IT Cooling
Systems), CO2-based system solutions for the IT
sector
First-time use of phase change materials (PCM) in
decentralised ventilation units
Development of the Type VFC orientationindependent, system-powered air terminal unit
for low air velocities
Introduction of a fire damper compliant with
European standards
Recipient of the Rietschel-Diplom
Excellence Award for TROX Spain
TROX is winner of „Austrian Leading Companies“
Selected prizes and awards
1984/ Gold medal for the first temperature-dependent,
1985: automatically-operated air discharge control unit
without auxiliary power (DG-SELF) at Interclima in
Paris, France
1999: Silver medal for outstanding design of the
“Wavestream” at Interclima in Paris, France
2002: Gold medal for outstanding design of the “Passclean”
at ExpoComfort in Milan, Italy
2005: The “Architecture and Technology” Innovation Prize
in Frankfurt, Germany, for the “Zyklon”, an extremely
flat façade ventilation unit
2007:
2008:
2009:
Awarding of the Rietschel-Diplom to Heinz Trox;
TROX Spain wins the Excellence Award
Eight international prizes for CO2-based IT system
cooling solutions for TROX AITCS;
TROX Austria: winner of the Vienna “Austrian
Leading Companies” in the category “Golden
mid-size enterprises“
The “Architecture and Technology” Innovation Price
in Frankfurt, Germany, for façade ventilation units
in project-specific installation-situation; Special
award “Architecture and Technology” in Frankfurt,
Germany, for undersill induction diffusers.
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Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany
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More than the sum of its parts
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TROX offers products and components for all areas of
centralised and decentralised ventilation and air
conditioning technology. The comprehensive product
range extends from ventilation to fire control and flow
rate control technology to acoustics and filters. An
ongoing optimisation of the products and production
processes ensures lasting improvements to quality.
Passclean design ceiling diffuser for rooms with high occupancy
As well as the product diversity and the high number
of standard product variations, the sales engineers at
TROX will arrive at an optimum solution for their
customers with an individual solution for every request.
Whoever chooses to enlist the services of TROX will be
getting more than just the sum of its parts because
each component is designed for optimum compatibility.
You can feel the difference. More comfort in a draft-free
and noise-controlled atmosphere that never sacrifices its
high air quality – the result is one which effectively
increases a building’s value and functionality.
Fire damper can be used all over Europe
TROX components
TROX systems
… Air terminal devices
… Fire and smoke protection components
… Air terminal units
… Shut-off devices
… Sound attenuators
… Filters and filter units
… Air-water systems
… Decentralised ventilation systems
… Laboratory ventilation systems
… Communication and automation systems
... Advanced IT Cooling Systems (AITCS)
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Exciting solutions
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In close collaboration with TROX’s customers, the
“Architecture and Indoor Climate“ team develops
solutions and supports architects and consultants with
the development of optimum indoor ventilation
concepts for new buildings and refurbishment projects.
Whether it is a matter of ventilation systems for
laboratories, the connection of fire dampers to control
and communication systems, the development of
design-oriented air-water systems, or the integration
of decentralised ventilation units into façades: the
path that TROX takes with its customers has been
proven time and again.
The earlier TROX engineers are integrated in the design
process, the more resounding the success. The
“Architecture and Indoor Climate“ team offers planning
security and cost control for complex buildings with
detailed planning along the collaborative process
shared with owners, architects, consultants, and
contractors.
The collaborative process
“Architecture and Indoor Climate“
… Integration into architectural planning
… Concept development and optimisation
… Variant analysis
… Energy usage evaluations
… Economic efficiency analysis
… Design development
… Building of prototypes
… Performance tests (cooling, heating,acoustics,
air flow behaviour)
… Order execution
Decentralised undersill units,
Lighttower, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Your advantages
… Shorter construction periods
… Reduced ceiling void heights
… Easier installation (plug-and-play)
… Quicker return on investment
… Clear reduction interfaces
… Less maintenance and operating costs
… Energy savings
… More flexible retrofitting
… Intelligent control by integration into
building management systems
… Lower wiring costs
… Increased operational security
… Maximum flexibility of design and
technology
Mondrian Building, Brussels, Belgium
FSL installation situation
decentralised ventilation
Hotel Leningrad, Moscow, Russia
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Clients now, partners later
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Customer-oriented services are an integral part of the
successful ventilation and air conditioning solutions at
TROX. They decidedly improve the cost-effectiveness of
any property during its life.
The customers will profit during all phases of the
product life cycle from the competency and solution
minded approach of our sales representatives, both for
building development, as well as for refurbishment and
modernisation. TROX CUSTOMER SUPPORT guarantees
quick reaction times and short travel distances during
each phase of the programme with its extensive network
of services.
In the setting of TROX ACADEMY, an in-depth exchange
of information and experiences is cultivated by TROX
with its customers. TROX offers interested customers
either the opportunity to learn about the latest research and development breakthroughs in ventilation and
air conditioning technology in seminar format, or to
further educate themselves more directly in workshops.
As such, many satisfied customers become committed
partners.
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Supporting our customers during the development,
procurement, and operation of a ventilation and
air conditioning system by:
… Individual consulting of new building construction
and modernisation projects
… Product and programme selection
… Measurement (flow rate, acoustics, output)
… Project design
… Online order tracking
… Spare parts/online shop
Imperial College, London, UK
Seminars and symposia on the following topics:
… User-oriented ventilation concepts
… Fire and smoke protection
… Solutions for laboratory systems
… Maintenance and refurbishment of ventilation
components
Fire protection symposia at fortresses and castles
in Germany
Did you know…
…that air is our most important element of
life? A human being can live without food for
over a month and without water for about a
week, but without air a person can survive no
more than three to five minutes at the most.
And we need a lot of air to live! While we are
quite adequately supplied with two litres of
water per day, we breathe around 20,000 litres
of air each day. In a poorly ventilated room,
the air is quickly used up. The concentration of
carbon dioxide mounts rapidly. The results are
fatigue and decreased performance.
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In der Welt zu Hause
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Als international tätiges Unternehmen treffen wir in den
verschiedenen Ländern und Regionen der Erde auf die unterschiedlichsten klimatischen und kulturellen Besonderheiten.
Ob Südafrika, USA, Brasilien, China oder Europa – TROX sorgt
überall für eine wohl temperierte Atmosphäre.
Ozeanum, Stralsund (D)
Jedes Gebäude ist eine Welt für sich. Flughäfen, Bürogebäude, Krankenhäuser, Laboratorien oder Konzertsäle – sie
alle stellen ganz individuelle Anforderungen an die Raumluftund Klimatechnik.
Und nicht zuletzt erfordert auch jede technische Anwendung
– ob Tunnelklappe, Klimazentralgerät oder MultifunktionsKühl-konvektor – ein spezifisches Know-how.
Königliche Oper, Kopenhagen (DK)
Soccer City, Johannesburg (ZA)
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Auditoruim di Roma, Rom (I)
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (V.A.E.)
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At home everywhere
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As an internationally active company, we have come into
contact with the most pronounced climatic and cultural
differences in various countries and regions across the world.
Whether in South Africa, the United States, Brazil, China, or
Northern Europe, TROX ensures a well-tempered atmosphere.
Ozeanum, Stralsund, Germany
Each building is a world in and of itself. Airports, office
buildings, hospitals, laboratories, and concert halls each have
their own completely individual needs for climate control and
ventilation technology.
And last but not least, each technical application requires
specific know-how - whether it is a tunnel damper, a central air
handling unit, or a multifunctional chilled beam.
Operaen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Auditorium di Roma, Rome, Italy
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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A strong team worldwide
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The TROX GROUP is a strong team in the global world
of ventilation and air conditioning technology, which
also provides the best possible service for its
customers. As a customer, you will find competent
sales representatives and development engineers
exactly where you expect them to be: right at your
side.
Efficient information management makes results
developed on-site available to the entire company so
that a comprehensive reservoir of unrestricted
company knowledge will be at the disposal of each
and every employee and thus customer, regardless of
their location.
The numerous factory sites of the TROX GROUP
function independently according to strict quality
guidelines. TROX can handle large tasks through the
expert use of internationally distributed production
capacities in short order and with a guaranteed level
of quality.
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With perfect technical and creative implementation,
TROX makes strides in development to achieve your
architectural vision. Set a goal and TROX will find a
way to reach it quickly and cost-effectively.
Formulate your task description and TROX will find a
solution that will excite both your customers and
your business partners.
Expertise for the world of
buildings, in all shapes and
sizes
… Office buildings
… Hotels
… Concert and theatre halls
… Shopping centres
… Recreation centres
… Hospitals
… Exhibition and congress halls
… Sports facilities
… Universities
… Airports
… Train stations
… Tunnels
… Ships
… Laboratories
… Clean rooms
… Data centres
… Automotive sites
… Oil platforms
… Food processing industry
… Power plants
… Chemical and pharmaceutical
industry
National Aquatics Center “Water Cube”, Beijing , China
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TROX in Europe
Headquarters in Germany
TROX GmbH, Neukirchen-Vluyn
• Founded in 1951
• TCC: Air-water systems, decentralised ventilation
systems, fire and smoke protection components,
tunnel dampers, filters, air terminal units,
laboratory ventilation systems,
communication and automation systems
Manufacture and sales
Sales subsidiary
Sales office
Foreign representative
TROX Deutschland GmbH,
Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
• Disincorporation in 2008
TROX UK Ltd,
Thetford, UK
• Founded in 1962
• TCC: Multi-service chilled beams
Fan coil units
Advanced IT cooling
components
TROX AITCS Ltd.,
Thetford, UK
• Founded in 2006
• TCC: Advanced IT Cooling Systems
TROX HESCO Schweiz AG, Rüti,
Switzerland
• HESCO founded in 1863
• Acquired in 1998
• TCC: Chilled ceilings
Displacement flow diffusers
Design diffusers
TROX Austria GmbH, Vienna, Austria
• Founded in 1962
• Management of all Eastern European sales offices:
Bulgaria
Croatia
Poland
Serbia
Czech Republic
Hungary
Romania
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TROXCellenceCentre
TROXCellenceCentre (TCC)
Through its manufacturing and R&D base, TROX has developed
considerable specialised expertise in specific system and product
types that can be applied across markets. Forming a global
network these independent ‘centres of excellence’ aim to serve
customers on a world wide basis.
TROX Auranor Norge AS, Brandbu,
Norway
• Auranor founded in 1974
• Acquired in 2005
• TCC: Displacement flow diffusers
Air-water systems
Design diffusers
TROX Sverige AB, Stockholm,
Sweden
• Acquired in 2005
TROX Danmark A/S, Copenhagen,
Denmark
• Founded in 1981
OOO TROX RUS, Moscow, Russia
• Founded in 2005
TROX España, S.A., Saragossa,
Spain
• Founded in 1966
• TCC: Central air handling units
Fan coil units
Tunnel dampers
TROX Italia, S.p.A., Milan,
Italy
• Founded in 1962
• TCC:
Filters
S.A. TROX Belgium N.V., Brussels,
Belgium
• Founded in 1967
TROX France Sarl, Paris, France
• Founded in 1962
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TROX in America, Asia, Africa, and Australia
TROXCellenceCentre (TCC)
In addition to the country-specific ranges of ventilation and
air conditioning components and systems offered in the
individual countries, TROXCellenceCentres worldwide use their
special product and application knowledge to support the
national subsidiaries in the development of their markets.
Manufacture and sale
Sales subsidiary
Foreign representative
TROX USA, Inc., Atlanta,
United States
• Founded in 1981
• TCC: Air-water systems
Displacement flow
diffusers
TROX do Brasil Ltda.,
Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded in 1975
• TCC: Central air handling
units
Filters
TROX Argentina S.A.,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Founded in 2007
TROX South Africa (Pty) Ltd,
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
• Founded in 1970
• TCC: Central air handling
units
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TROX Middle East (LLC),
United Arab Emirates,
Dubai
• Founded in 2006
TROXCellenceCentre
TROX Air Conditioning
Components (Suzhou) Co.,
Ltd, Suzhou, China
• Founded in 2001
• TCC: Laborotary air management
systems
Air handling units
Plastic processing
technology
TROX Hong Kong Ltd,
Hong Kong
• Founded in 1981
TROX Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.,
Seremban, Malaysia
• Founded in 1994
• TCC: Tunnel dampers
TROX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,
Mumbai, India
• Founded in 2007
TROX Australia Pty Ltd,
Melbourne, Australia
• Founded in 2000
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Contents
Air terminal devices
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– 32
Swirl diffusers and ceiling diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 – 25
Slot diffusers and linear ball diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Combination diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Grilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Displacement flow diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Floor diffusers and staircase swirl diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Air terminal devices for large rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 – 32
Air-water systems
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– 38
Individual system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Active air-water systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 – 37
Passive air-water systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Decentralised ventilation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 – 45
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Individual system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 – 43
Undersill units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Façade units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Underfloor units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Fire and smoke protection components
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– 50
Fire dampers and fire protection valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 – 49
Smoke extraction dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Smoke protection dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Smoke detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Air terminal units
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– 57
System-powered air terminal units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Air terminal units with auxiliary power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 – 55
Shut-off devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 57
Detailed information regarding our products and services can be found
on our homepage (www.troxtechnik.com) or in our technical leaflets.
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Sound attenuators
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Splitters,
Splitter attenuators,
and circular silencers
Filters
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– 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
– 64
Filter units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 – 62
Filter media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 – 64
Communication and automation systems
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66 – 67
Individual system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Laboratory ventilation systems
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Individual system design
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
– 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
AITCS - Advanced IT Cooling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 – 74
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System description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Blade server cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Dealer desk cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Plant description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Explanation of codes
and symbols
Design/shape
Circular
Square
Rectangular
Flow rate (m3/h)
Sizes (mm)
L = Length W = Width
H = Height D = Depth
Materials
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Air terminal devices
Comfortable luxury in futuristic
architecture
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The Marqués de Riscal in Elciego, La Rioja, Spain
In the heart of the Rioja wine-growing region in northeastern Spain,
renowned architect Frank O. Gehry created a futuristic hotel with an
innovative roof construction with almost 1,800 m2 of free-floating
titanium sheathing. Rising up like a magnificent chateau of the
twenty-first century, the exclusive hotel near the old Bodega of
Marqués de Riscal, built in 1858, offers its discriminating guests a
breathtaking view of the landscape. The building has 43 rooms and
11 suites, an exquisite wellness area with an indoor pool and fitness
centre, a gourmet restaurant, a convention and meeting centre,
ballrooms, and the future viniculture museum for the Rioja region.
Project:
Marqués de Riscal Hotel,
La Rioja, Spain
Owner:
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
Architect:
Frank O. Gehry
Specialist consultant: IDOM Consultants S.A.
HVAC-contractor:
AXIMA Sistemas e
Instalaciones, S.A.
Ventilation solution: Jet nozzles,
air terminal units,
central air handling units,
grilles,
fire dampers
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For this architectonic masterpiece with its sophisticated concept of
space, TROX developed an economical ventilation solution for very
high demands. Ventilation units and air terminal units guarantee a
comfortable atmosphere in the entire building.
In this case, TROX jet nozzles and grilles guarantee an optimum,
noiseless air discharge in large rooms, such as the restaurant or
corridors.
With its high-quality products and short delivery terms, TROX is a
reliable, preferred partner for prestigious buildings all over the world.
Swirl diffusers & ceiling diffusers
Swirl diffusers
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Swirl diffusers are an efficient solution for generating mixed air
flows. They also enable a fast exchange of a large volume of air,
making them suitable for both large and small rooms. With their
wide variety of models and finishes, they can be integrated into any
ceiling either suspended from or installed flush with the ceiling.
Swirl diffusers are available in various designs and all RAL colours.
T-Mobile, Prague, the Czech Republic
Type TDV•VDW
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• This adjustable diffuser enables flexible room design, for
instance, in office buildings with lightweight partition walls
and other system walls.
circular; square
60 – 1,300 m3/h
300 – 625 mm
300 – 825 mm
Type FD•TDF
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• Since this diffuser can be used almost anywhere, it gives you
the option of outfitting buildings with a single uniform
design.
• These diffuser with their discreet design and fixed blades, are
easy to clean.
circular; square
110 – 900 m3/h
300 – 625 mm
Type FDE
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• This fixed swirl diffuser with a rectangular outlet is popular
thanks to its optimised acoustic properties and unique design.
• It is especially well suited for large rooms, such as sales areas.
Square
400 – 1,400 m3/h
600/625 mm
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Air terminal devices
Swirl diffusers and ceiling diffusers
Types RFD•RA
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• This compact swirl diffuser can be ideally integrated into any
ceiling system, such as flush in plaster ceilings or over open
grid ceilings.
Circular; square
35 – 1,000 m3/h
125 – 400 mm
Types DCS•ADD•WD
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• These diffurers are available in individual customer designs or
with a selection of attractive perforated plates.
Circular; square
35 – 1,500 m3/h
250 – 625 mm
250 – 600 mm
Ceiling diffusers
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Ceiling diffusers are a comfortable way to generate mixed air flow
quietly, even for high flow rates. They give interior designers a great
deal of design freedom since they are available not only in the usual
range of shapes, but also in rectangular and linear construction, and
they can be equipped with blades, a ball jet or perforated sheet steel
construction. They consist of powder-coated sheet steel or anodised
aluminium.
Hohe Düne Hotel, Rostock, Germany
Types DLQ•DLQL•DQ•ADLQ•ADQ•DDQF•LDD
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• With the variety of sizes and shapes available, these types can
be used in almost all building areas.
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Square; rectangular
110 – 3,000 m3/h
250 – 625 mm
L: 400 – 2,000 mm
H: 50 – 589 mm
Swirl diffusers & ceiling diffusers
Types ADLR•DDF
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• The radial air discharge ensures a high degree of comfort.
• This ceiling diffuser is also available with a square face plate
for integration into modular ceilings.
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Types Pass•CF
• These two types were developed for public areas with a great
deal of foot traffic.
• They save cleaning costs because their specialised air discharges
prevent rapid soiling of the outlet and the ceiling.
Circular; square
70 – 2,000 m3/h
216 – 654 mm
600 – 625 mm
Circular; square
250 – 800 m3/h
500 mm
600/625 mm
Types LVS•Z-LVS
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• These easy-to-install ventilation valves are a cost-effective
solution for small rooms where you only need to circulate
lower flow rates.
Circular
10 – 400 m3/h
100 – 200 mm
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Air terminal devices
Slot diffusers and linear ball diffusers
Slot diffusers and linear ball diffusers
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Slot diffusers and linear ball diffusers guarantee effective air discharge that
can also be individually modified after installation. With their narrow faces
they can easily be architecturally integrated into ceilings, even in rooms
with low ceilings. Our continuous linear construction and mitred angle
sections also enable ambitious visual effects to be achieved. The finishes are
available in various RAL colours or in anodised aluminium.
Blue Heaven Radisson Hotel, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Types VSD15•VSD35•VSD50
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SC•SB
• These types are generally suitable for laying along a continuous
line and can be inconspicuously installed parallel to linear light
arrays.
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Type KS
• This ball diffuser rail is a specialised design element that can
be adjusted radially or individually fitted to the ceiling profile.
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Nozzle ducts
• The nozzle ducts have rotating plastic nozzles and are good
supply air elements for suspended ceiling installation.
• They bring fresh air into a room with low induction and thus
without draughts.
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Rectangular;
1 to 4 slots
30 – 500 (m3/h) · m
L: 600 – 1,950 mm
Rectangular;
1 and 2 slots
30 – 130 (m3/h) · m
L: 600 – 2,000 mm
Circular
50 – 220 (m3/h) · m
160 – 400 mm
L: 500 – 2,000 mm
Combination diffusers
Combination diffusers
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Modern office buildings, which may for example have low energy
requirements thanks to use of concrete core cooling, require small air
exchange rates on the one hand, whilst providing very little room for
installing the ventilation on the other. In such situations, installing
combination diffusers into walls as a mixed or displacement flow system
is a compact and cost-efficient complete solution.
Grafenberger Höfe office park, Düsseldorf, Germany
Types VSD 35-3-AZ•QLW-AZ
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• Air is discharged and extracted through a single element in
the wall.
• The optional cross-talk sound attenuator effectively suppresses
the transmission of sounds from room to room.
Rectangular; 3-slot perforated plate
60 – 150 m3/h
L: 600 – 1,200 mm
H: 110 mm
Type VSD 50-1-LT
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• This extraordinarily space-saving combination diffuser with
integrated cross-talk sound attenuator can be installed into
lightweight partition walls.
• It is also available as a combined supply and extract air
configuration.
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Type KUD2-ZLAL
• This supply and extract air combination with integrated crosstalk sound attenuator has ball jets for the supply air. Exhaust
air is taken in through a perforated plate in the bottom half of
the diffuser.
• The unique ball jets are arranged in two rows. Each jet can be
adjusted in any direction, thus making the supply airstreams
penetration depth extremely variable.
1 slot
50 – 200 m3/h
L: 550/1,175 mm
W: 75 mm
Double-row jet nozzles,
perforated plate
80 – 120 m3/h
L: 600 – 1,200 mm
H: 200 mm
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Air terminal devices
Grilles
Grilles
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Grilles, the classic amongst the air terminal devices, can be used for supply
and extract air. When used properly, they continue to enable low-cost and
effective ventilation of rooms. Depending on the construction, they have
the flexibility to be adjusted to suit specialised requirements and room
partitioning. Linear grilles are a good design-oriented solution. They are
made of anodised aluminium or steel and available in various RAL colours.
Theatre Municipal, Luxembourg
Types AH•AF•EF•EFG•AWT•AGS
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LG
• Equipped with fixed blades, these robust grilles are very stable
and can be used in doors, floors, walls or ceilings.
Types ASL•AT•VAT•SL•TR•TRS•TRS-R
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DGL•DG•DGR
• Grilles and linear grilles with adjustable face blades can be
installed into walls, ducts, and shafts.
……
Types DGVAR•DGSELF
• These grilles blow warm supply air downward and cold air
upward. They regulate the direction of the airstream either
automatically without an auxiliary power or by means of an
electric actuator.
• In industrial construction, they can also be installed into
circular ducts.
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Rectangular;
available in various frame
widths
40 – 7,000 m3/h
L: 200 – 1,225 mm
H: 50 – 525 mm
Rectangular;
available in various frame
widths
90 – 9,000 m3/h
L: 200 – 1,225 mm
H: 50 – 525 mm
Rectangular
50 – 1,900 m3/h
L: 600 – 900 mm
H: 100 – 250 mm
Displacement flow diffusers
Displacement flow diffusers
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Displacement flow diffusers allow cooled fresh air to be discharged into
rooms at very low air velocity and close to the floor so that a pool of fresh
air forms over the floor. This prevents air turbulence and thus drafts. The
air rises when it reaches sources of heat such as people or computers,
transferring the heat and the used air to the ceiling. The fresh air quality
in the areas occupied by people thus remains at the same especially high
level while maintaining a pleasant set temperature. Displacement flow
diffusers can also be integrated into wall areas or as columns in a room to
save space. They are made of galvanised and powder-coated sheet steel
and available in a variety of constructions.
Airport, Hamburg, Germany
Type QLV
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• The multi-cornered design of this displacement flow
diffuser is unique.
• It is available in a 90° model for corner installation,
a 180° model for wall installation and a 360° model as
a freestanding column.
90°/180°/360°
60 – 4,200 m3/h
160 – 630 mm
H: 500 – 1,750 mm
Types QLE•QLF
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• These two types are notable for their flat, space-saving
construction and, with a sloped front panel (QLF), for their
elegant design.
Rectangular
40 – 3,700 m3/h
L: 300 – 1,500 mm
H: 150 – 2,000 mm
Individual displacement flow diffusers
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• The many shapes and models offer convenient solutions with
a wide variety of applications.
• They can be used flexibly for different purposes and in
different locations.
Application-specific
dimensions and
performance data
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Air terminal devices
Floor diffusers and staircase swirl diffusers
Floor diffusers and staircase swirl diffusers
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Floor and staircase swirl diffusers installed in false floors and hollow
flooring are an ideal solution for combining the advantages of mixed air
flow with the advantages of displacement air flow. The latter can also be
achieved using small diffusers. Use them anywhere you have demanding
acoustic requirements: in assembly rooms, auditoriums and stage theatres,
or cinemas. They are made of aluminium, plastic or steel sheet metal, with
a variety of finishes.
Expo 2008, Saragossa, Spain
Types FBA•FBK
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• These floor diffusers have been designed to withstand very
heavy usage.
• They can be used with and without a frame.
• Control of discharge characteristics and flow rate via the dirt
trap are available as accessories.
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Types IAF•IRF
• This type was designed for false floors and provides all the
advantages of displacement ventilation.
Circular
20 – 180 m3/h
150/200 mm
Circular; square;
rectangular
up to 330 m3/h
300 mm
600 mm
450 x 180 mm
Types SD•SDRF
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LDD-ST
• These staircase swirl diffusers transfer low supply flow rates
into a room whilst quickly reducing their speed so that in
theatres, for instance, each seat can be supplied with fresh air
quietly and without draughts.
• They are installed vertically or horizontally in steps.
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Circular; rectangular;
square
7– 100 m3/h
180 mm (SD)
L: 200 – 500 mm
H: 70 mm
Air terminal devices for large rooms
Air terminal devices for large rooms
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Exhibition halls, airports, manufacturing spaces, lobbies, theatres and other
large rooms require high performance ventilation capable of fulfilling the
changing requirements of heating and cooling. TROX air terminal devices for
large rooms control the air discharge direction of the airstream either
manually or with an electric actuator, either discharging warm air downwards
or distributing cold air horizontally throughout the room. A variety of
configurations are available for every ceiling type, whether suspended or
flush. The diffusers are made of aluminium or galvanised sheet steel.
Water Tower, Expo 2008, Saragossa, Spain
Type VDR
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• This adjustable ceiling diffuser discharges warm air downwards
into the room when in heating mode.
• It is very quiet and an ideal solution for theatres, studios,
multipurpose halls and other sound-sensitive areas.
Types VD•VDL
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• These two adjustable swirl diffusers allow warm air to
penetrate downwards into a room when running in heating
mode and ensure optimum comfort in cooling mode.
• When fitted with a protection grid, they can also be installed
in gymnasiums.
Circular
600 – 8,000 m3/h
315 – 800 mm
Circular; square
250 – 8,000 m3/h
315 – 800 mm
425 – 1,050 mm
Types ISH•QSH
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• These displacement flow diffusers are primarily used in
industrial manufacturing and installed as freely suspended
units.
• They can be adjusted individually for any temperature range.
Circular
700 – 8,000 m3/h
250 – 560 mm
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Air terminal devices
Air terminal devices for large rooms
Type IDH
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• This active chilled beam was developed as an air-water system
for rooms with high ceilings and can be installed at heights of
up to 25 m. It is installed as a freely suspended unit.
• The air discharge direction depends on the temperature.
• It has been designed for a maximum cooling output of
25 kW to 28 kW.
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Rectangular
300 – 3,200 m3/h
L: 1,500 – 2,500 mm
B: 305 – 548 mm
H: 1,405/1,840 mm
Type PCD
• This PROCONDIF® ceiling diffuser discharges air from the
ceiling with low turbulences and is suitable for laboratories
and kitchens.
• It contains a highly permeable honeycomb structure and keeps
the ceiling from getting dirty.
Circular; rectangular
290 – 600 m3/h
725 mm
600/625 mm
Type DUK
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AJA
• These two compact jet nozzles are inconspicuous and are used
to discharge air for long distances in the room.
• They can be adjusted electrically or manually and work in
heating or cooling modes.
Powerful output, great comfort
……
In large rooms such as exhibition halls or airport terminals, providing
the desired comfort is always a technical challenge. High flow rates
have to be distributed into the room in such a way that the visitors
always have a fresh atmosphere without draughts independent of the
number of people and the current outdoor temperature. TROX masters
this challenge mainly using cleverly positioned jet nozzles that can blow
fresh air into the room without draughts.
Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain
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Circular
70 – 5,000 m3/h
100 – 400 mm (DUK),
200 – 350 mm (AJA)
Human beings are one of the biggest sources of humidity
indoors. We lose half a litre of water into the environment
each day through our skin alone.
Too much humidity makes us feel unwell and minimises
our ability to work. At room temperatures of 20 – 24°C,
the body radiates about 20 – 35% of its excess heat by
evaporating sweat on the skin’s surface. As the
temperature rises, our sweat production increases as well,
and our cardiac and circulatory problems worsen. At
relative humidity levels of 60 – 70 % and temperatures
above 25°C, we feel that the air is sticky and oppressive,
and our ability to work well falls to a minimum.
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Air-water systems
Ecologically excellent
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The new home of the European Investment Bank in
Luxembourg
In the summer of 2008, the European Investment Bank (EIB) formally
opened its new home in Luxembourg. In the building having a double
façade, conservator, and atria, the approximately 1,600 employees of
the bank manage the constantly growing financing volume in the
27 EU member states and 173 partner countries.
Project/Owner:
Main contractor:
Architect:
HVAC-contractor:
Ventilation
solution:
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European Investment Bank,
Luxembourg
Joint venture between VINCI
Construction Grands Projets and
Compagnie d’Entreprises CFE s.a.
Ingenhoven Overdiek Architekten
GmbH & Co. KG
Imtech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
1,800 underfloor induction
diffusers (BID)
In view of the pending climatic change and increasing energy costs,
the EIB has been aiming for environmental certification for the
evaluation of the ecological qualities of the new building from the
beginning. The result was particularly high requirements on the
environmental compatibility of the ventilation technology used.
At the same time, the most demanding requirements on further criteria
such as air quality, comfort, noise level, flexibility, spatial
requirements, maintenance-friendliness, and costs were to be met.
Thanks to the early involvement of TROX engineers, an extremely
economical ventilation concept consisting of 1,800 underfloor
induction diffusers (BID) was realised. Integrated unnoticeably into
the rooms’ architecture, these underfloor induction diffusers enable
the use of economical air-water systems, even in room-high glazed
buildings. The decision to use TROX underfloor induction diffusers
paid off. The new EIB building was the first building on continental
Europe to be evaluated as “Very Good” according to the particularly
comprehensive BREEAM environmental certification method.
Individual system design
COMBEAM®: Air-water systems
that can do it all
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Air-water systems use heat exchangers to cool and/or heat indoor air
by means of water-based heat exchangers. The system saves energy
because it takes less power to transport heat away in water than in air.
Air-water systems can be installed in open or suspended ceilings and
are very well suited for refurbishment projects. We differentiate
between active and passive chilled beams.
COMBEAM® or multi-service chilled beams, the multifunctional air-water
systems from TROX, not only provide the normal heating, cooling and
ventilation functions, but can also be equipped with extra building
services, enabling space-saving integration of lighting, smoke
detectors, loudspeakers and sprinkler systems. COMBEAMs can also be
designed in the form of design elements to accentuate a building’s
architecture, for example, as ceiling sails or as inconspicuous ceiling
installations. The option of smooth integration into centralised building communication and control systems is also possible.
Type MDF multi-functional ceiling sail, installed in the Chambre
de Commerce of Luxembourg, designed by Claude Vasconi and
Jean Petit
Motion detector
Advantages for installation and
refurbishment
• Shortened construction period thanks to
integral prefabrication
• Easy installation (plug-and-play)
• Significant reduction in interfaces
• Reduction in ceiling void height
• Reduced investment costs
• Faster return on investment
Advantages in operation
• Energy savings
• Low maintenance and operating costs
• Flexibility for changes of use
Smoke detector
Sprinkler
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Air-water systems
Active air-water systems
Active air-water systems
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In the case of active air-water systems, fresh air is
supplied to rooms from the central plant in addition to
water cooling. In comparison to pure air systems, the
fresh air volume required for a person’s well-being can
be reduced to one-third. Because the system is based on
the principle of induction, no extra fans are necessary to
transport the air, thus saving energy and reducing noise
to an absolute minimum. Active air-water systems are
mostly called active chilled beams. These systems save
space because they allow you to reduce the size of the
central plant systems and supply ducts, and their
installation height is very low. They are operationally
reliable and low-maintenance because they do not
contain any moving parts. They run in both cooling and
heating mode, which means you do not need to install
extra static heaters.
Constitution Center, Washington DC, USA
Types DID312•DID300B•DID600B•DID600B-L
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• These active chilled beams are available with optional
integrated lighting and extract air systems.
• Their supply air discharge is comparable to that of the slot
diffuser.
• Active chilled beams can be installed parallel or at 90 degrees
to the façade.
• The DID300 can also be operated under wet coil conditions.
Rectangular
10 – 220 m3/h
L: 900 – 3,000 mm
W: 300/600 mm
H: 210 – 240 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,600 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,600 W
Type DID-R
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• Type DID-R active chilled beams are especially well suited for
upgrading pre-existing tee bar ceilings and for integration
into plaster ceilings.
• Their supply air discharge and ceiling installation is
comparable to that of the classic ceiling diffusers.
• The DID-R can also be operated under wet coil conditions.
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Circular; square
40 – 80 m3/h
600 mm
600/625 mm
H: 250 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 500 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,200 W
Active air-water systems
Type DID-E
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• Type DID-E active chilled beams are installed into a formed
plaster board bulkhead.
• There is a wide variety of options for configuration of the air
inlet and discharge openings.
• They are especially well suited for hotel bedrooms, hospitals
and individual offices.
20 – 130 m3/h
L: 700 mm
W: 900/1,200/1,500 mm
H: 200 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,500 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,500 W
Type AKV
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• This attractive active chilled beam can be used with or without
a false ceiling.
Rectangular
40 – 290 m3/h
L: 900 – 3,000 mm
W: 300/500 mm
H: 200 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,600 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,600 W
Type BID
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• The underfloor induction diffuser is the air-water solution for
installation into false and void floors in case of room-high
glazed buildings without false ceilings.
• Due to a cooling system in the vicinity of the façade during
summer operation, the heat radiation on the façade is
minimised, whilst the reduction of cold air near the façade is
prevented during heating operation.
Rectangular
10 – 150 m3/h
W: 1,100 – 1,800 mm
H: 190 mm
D: 404 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,300 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,300 W
Type QLI
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• This induction type displacement flow diffuser is installed
under sills.
• It is a simple retrofitting solution for buildings containing
high-pressure induction units.
Rectangular
10 – 180 m3/h
L: 900/1,200/1,500 mm
H: 730 mm
D: 200 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,000 W
Heating capacity:
up to 1,000 W
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Air-water systems
Passive air-water systems
Passive air-water systems
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Neither ventilation systems nor fans are required to operate passive
air-water systems. Hot air rises, is cooled by the water cooling elements
and falls back into the room. We recommend a combination with air
systems for optimum air conditioning and ventilation. Controlled air
humidity ensures condensate-free operation with optimum and noise
free cooling.
Burda Publishing House, Offenburg, Germany
Type PKV
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• Type PKV chilled beams have a large performance range during
cooling operation.
• They give interior designers a great deal of freedom in
designing rooms.
• They can be an optimum supplement to existing systems for
dealing with high heat loads.
Rectangular
L: 900 – 3,000 mm
W: 180 – 600 mm
H: 110 – 300 mm
Cooling capacity:
up to 1,500 W
Type WK-D-WF
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WK-D-EL
Cooling capacity according to
DIN EN 14240 (8K):
130 W/m2
• Chilled ceilings with high output for freely suspended
mounting as a ceiling sail.
• Beautifully shaped design in various finishes.
Types WK-D-UL•WK-D-UM
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WK-D-UG
• These chilled ceiling systems provide a high degree of comfort
thanks to their radiant cooling area.
• They can be used as lay-in elements in metal ceiling tiles or
incorporated into a plaster ceiling.
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Cooling capacity according to
DIN EN 14240 (8K):
80 W/m2
When the air is too dry, it can make you ill. In winter,
heating frequently makes the air far too dry. This often
results in sore throats, sinus infections and susceptibility
to colds. About one-third of all sick days are taken due to
illnesses affecting the respiratory passages. Good indoor
air quality, ensuring optimum good health, not only
keeps employees fit but pays off for employers, too.
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Decentralised ventilation systems
More flexibility in new construction due to
decentralised ventilation
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The “Laimer Würfel” building in Munich, Germany
In the Laim quarter of Munich near the downtown area, the “Laimer
Würfel” (Cube of Laim) is a contemporary office building characterised
by its efficient use of space and individuality. The building has eleven
upper floors with about 1,900 m2 gross floor area and a multifunctional
circular floor, which also has a convention area and casino in addition to
shops.
Large plant rooms inside the building and branched, space-consuming
air duct works are made superfluous by the use of decentralised façade
ventilation units, thus increasing useful floor space.
The decentralised ventilation units of TROX/FSL are also designed to
save energy and be maintenance friendly, whereby the operating costs
are minimised.
Project:
Laimer Würfel, Munich, Germany
Owner:
HOCHTIEF Projektentwicklung
Architect:
FRICK KRÜGER NUSSER PLAN 2
Specialist planer
J. Weißenhorn - CAE - H. König
Ventilation solution: Decentralised sill units for supply
and extract air, as well as secondary air units (FSL-B-ZAB)
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At an early construction stage, 1,600 frames were integrated into the
outer façade. 800 frames were equipped with decentralised ventilation
units. They filter the supply air, provide for, ventilation, and heat recovery, and heat or cool. To achieve the required heating and cooling
capacities, 540 additional frames were equipped with secondary air units
that can heat or cool the indoor air during pure secondary air operation.
The other 260 frames casings act as a reserve and are initially only
equipped with insulation boxes for noise and heat insulation.
They can later be retrofitted with TROX/FSL ventilation units.
The frame type of construction makes it possible to react to changes in
use in the office building in an fast, cost-effective manner.
Individual system design
More individuality with minimised investment
and energy costs
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In our decentralised façade system ventilation (FSL) solution, we
integrate sound-absorbing ventilation units into a building’s exterior.
These units can be installed under sills or into walls or false floors.
They discharge fresh air into rooms and/or exhaust air out along the
shortest possible route.
Both in construction and in retrofitting, TROX decentralised, individually
controllable ventilation systems offer a rich variety of design options
for ventilating a building. Clients can install a complete decentralised
ventilation system or combine the decentralised supply air system with
a central extract air system. The product variation ranges from simple
flow devices to complex systems with heating and cooling functions
and integrated individual room regulation (FSL-CONTROL).
Decentralised ventilation systems provide numerous advantages.
Individual users can adjust the air quality and room temperature in
their rooms according to their own individual tastes. For investors,
TROX systems are economical, energy-saving and, above all, flexible
solutions that can be re-adapted at any time with very little work to
suit change of use.
In developing decentralised ventilation units, TROX takes its inspiration
from the inventiveness and design resourcefulness of architects to find
solutions in which functionality and design merge into an ideal whole.
With our cost-efficient prefabrication of façade elements, TROX
provides investors with integral construction, reduced installation
times and reduced interfaces.
Lighttower, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Advantages
• Individual heating,
cooling, and ventilation
• Air filtration
• Noise insulation
• Heat recovering
• Night cooling with the
windows closed
• Construction cost reductions
due to low slab-to-slab
heights
• Flexible equipping and retrofitting
• Low operating costs
Pre-mounted façade
with integrated
building services
Lighttower,
Frankfurt/Main,
Germany
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Decentralised ventilation systems
Individual system design
Creative solutions for the refurbishment of
existing buildings
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Office complex in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Existing standard solutions in ventilation technology can often not be
used for the refurbishment of existing buildings. Here, companies that
can make state-of-the-art technology usable in traditional architecture
with creativity and flexibility are in demand.
In this area, TROX/FSL has been able to prove its capabilities, especially
during the refurbishment of an office complex in Frankfurt. For the
refurbishment of the air conditioning system of Feldbergstraße 35,
a building in which the German representative of the British National
Westminster Bank AG has its headquarters, TROX developed a special
ventilation solution between the sill and the ceiling together with the
building owners and architect.
Project:
Office complex, Frankfurt/Main,
Germany
Owner:
CB Richard/Ellis Investors
Architect:
Collignon Architektur
Specialist consultant: INTEG Dipl.-Ing. Georg Mayer &
Partner
HVAC-contractor: KLU Klima-Lüftungs-Umwelttechnik KG
Ventilation
Façade-integrated sill ventilation
solution:
units with supply and secondary air
functions (FSL-B-ZUS)
Decentralised
ventilation unit
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The spatial conditions and usage plans required a ventilation concept
that could make do without a horizontal air distribution system. Only
in this way could the setup of combination and open-plan offices
continue to be possible. In the research and development laboratory of
TROX/FSL, extensive flow tests were performed to meet the project
requirements.
The advantage in the use of decentralised units was that no suspended
ceilings were required for ducts. The high flexibility through the single
room control and user-adapted settlement possibilities were an
additional advantage. Further examples for the decentralised sill
ventilation solutions of TROX/FSL are the Imtech Haus in Hamburg,
the Laimer Würfel in Munich, and the Lighttower in Frankfurt/Main.
Individual system design
Decentralised ventilation a clever refurbishment alternative
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Complex refurbishment projects confront planners of the technical
building equipment with sophisticated problems. Here, a special focus
is on optimum, modern air conditioning and ventilation technology. In
the process, decentralised ventilation units are increasingly forming
the starting point for innovative solutions since they offer great
freedom for design and fulfil modern usage requirements.
A decisive advantage lies in the lack of duct work. Decentralised
ventilation units are installed near or into the outer façade so that the
ventilation of the stories takes place directly via the outer façade. This
leads to short transport distances with low pressure losses. At the
same time, the façade becomes an active component that can assume
further air conditioning functions.
Through the preassembly of individual components or complete,
multifunctional façade modules at the manufacturer’s factory, the
assembly and installation work on-site is strongly reduced.
If the user is not present, the units switch to standby mode or they are
switched off. The energy required for operation can be determined
simply so that the energy costs can be settled based on consumption.
This motivates the users to use energy more sparingly since they can
actively sink their individual operating costs in this manner.
Water as an energy-carrying
medium
FSL units dissipate thermal loads using an
air-water heat exchanger. Water as an
energy-carrying medium has a high specific
heating capacity and lower specific volume
than air. In comparison with a given air flow
rate, the same thermal load can be dissipated as with a lower water rate flow. As a
result, the cross-sections of the transport
lines can be reduced.
This and the elimination of the duct works
can considerably reduce the transport energy
expended.
Bürkleinhaus, Munich, Germany
Supplementary air conditioning systems
In many indoor climate concepts, ventilation systems are supplemented
by additional systems to achieve high and better comfort. Chilled
ceilings, for example, are particularly well suited for dissipating higher
thermal loads.
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Façade ventilation solutions
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Decentralised ventilation systems
Undersill units
Undersill units
……
Undersill units are decentralised ventilation units that can be integrated underneath the window.
They are available as pure supply air units, extract air units, or combination supply and extract air units.
Type FSL-B-60
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• This undersill unit can be easily installed above or below a
window or in façade profiles, as it can be installed either
vertically or horizontally.
• It contains a manually operated air control blade and a sound
insulating element that allows a natural transfer of low flow
rates while preserving good insulation properties.
10 – 50 m3/h
H: 60 mm;
Variable depth and width
Unit standard sound level
difference up to 47 dB
Type FSL-B-100
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• This façade ventilation unit for office, hotel and residential
applications has very high sound absorption levels and
enables modular, user-oriented implementation.
• The natural ventilation flow can be augmented with a fan.
• It can be configured as a supply or exhaust air unit.
30 – 80 m3/h
H: 100 mm;
Variable depth and width
Unit standard sound level
difference up to 57 dB
Type FSL-B-190
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• Integration of supply and exhaust air functions in the smallest
possible volume, including fans and heat recovery.
• There are a number of equipment options, allowing it to be
used in a multitude of ways e.g. in schools, seminar rooms,
hospital ward blocks, and hotels.
• Optionally available with a heat exchanger for heating and
cooling modes and with a thermal switch for static heating.
60 – 120 m3/h
H: 190 mm;
Variable width
Cooling capacitiy:
max. 560 W
Heating capacity:
max. 1,750 W
Unit standard sound level
difference up to 52 dB
Type FSL-B-ZAB
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• Individually and flexibly usable due to preassembled frame
module construction with freely selectable functions.
• Function box, optionally with supply and extract air function
or secondary air function or as insulation box.
• The plug-and-play principle: ready-for-operation delivery –
plug it in – done.
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90 – 180 m3/h
W: 946 mm
H: 585 mm
D: 491 mm
For 120 m3/h
Cooling capacity:
max. 560 W
Heating capacity:
max. 2,000 W
Façade units | Underfloor units
Façade units
……
Façade units are attached to the sill or are parts of the façade.
Type FSL-B-ZUS
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• Sill ventilation units with supply and secondary air functions
are used for the decentralised ventilation of rooms and
buildings.
• In addition to the supply of fresh air, the units have heating,
cooling, and filtering functions.
• For energetically optimised use, secondary air is added in case
of an increased heating or cooling load.
• The units are developed in a project-specific manner and
adapted to the on-site boundary conditions.
75 – 210 m3/h
W: 350 mm
H: 1,880 mm
D: 300 mm
Cooling capacity:
max. 840 W
Heating capacity:
max. 2,150 W
Underfloor units
……
Underfloor units were developed in particular for buildings with room-high glass façades. The
units, which are integrated into false floors, are available with a pure supply air function, as
supply/exhaust air combinations, or as supply air units with secondary air admixture.
Type FSL-U-ZAB
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• As a convenient supply and exhaust air unit with integrated
heat recovery, this is a high-quality replacement for a central
ventilation plant.
• Static heating is possible when the ventilation is switched off.
60 – 120 m3/h
Unit height: 203 mm
Grille width: 500 mm
Cooling capacity:
max. 560 W
Heating capacity:
max. 1,680 W
Type FSL-U-ZUS
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• A narrow, attractive linear grille discharges conditioned supply
air into the room for heating or cooling.
• This unit works extremely quietly.
• Energy consumption is optimised by limiting the outdoor air
flow rate which is mixed with recirculated air, with high heating and cooling performance standards.
60 – 200 m3/h
Unit height: 180 mm
Grille height: 230 mm
at 90m3/h outside air
Cooling capacity:
max. 740 W
Heating capacity:
max. 1,580 W
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Fire and smoke protection components
Safe start
……
Fire damper in Moses Mabhida Stadium Durban,
South Africa
In Durban on the east coast of South Africa, the Moses Mabhida
Stadium is currently being built for the 2010 Football World Cup. It is
the second largest stadium of the Football World Cup 2010 and has
room for 70,000 spectators. Two large steel arches span the stadium
roof at a height of about 104 metres.
© Macina
Project:
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban,
South Africa
Owner:
eThekwini Municipality
Architect:
gmp - Architekten von Gerkan,
Marg und Partner, International
Contractor:
Group Five, WBHO, Pandev JV
Specialist
IBHOLA LETHU CONSORTIUM /
consultant:
LSG International
HVAC-consultant:
I.E.S. Improvair
Enviromental Solutions
Ventilation solution: Centralised air conditioning
units, fire dampers, swirl
diffusers (VDL), disc valves
(LVS), various ceiling diffusers
© Macina
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This “skywalk,” which can be reached by a cable car and a stairway with
550 steps, offers a spectacular view of the city and the Indian Ocean.
In addition to the athletic facilities, the stadium has a sports museum
and a sports institute. After completion, the stadium forms the focus
of the planned Kings Park athletic quarter.
In such large public buildings, special attention is always paid to fire
and smoke protection. This particularly applies for football stadiums in
which the safety of several thousand people must be guaranteed even
in case of a fire. In addition to numerous other components for
ventilation and air conditioning, TROX supplies fire dampers for the
high-prestige new construction project in South Africa.
© Macina
Fire dampers and fire protection valves
Fire and smoke protection components
……
For fire and smoke protection components, extensive fire and
suitability tests have been legally required. The usability or
applicability within the scope of local construction ordinances
are certified in the form of general building inspectorate
silence from the Deutsches Institut for Bautechnik (German
Institute for Construction Technology) in Berlin.
In fire and smoke protection, TROX is the market leader for
the areas of new construction and refurbishment, which
means that experienced maintenance companies are familiar
with the products of TROX. TROX gives maintenance and
servicing companies the knowledge they need in certified
training programmes.
Furthermore TROX offers a telephone support line to assist in
selecting and installing the right products.
TROX makes it convenient for everyone involved. All TROX
approvals have been listed on a well-organised CD from the
approval for the first fire damper in 1974 to the approvals for
todays products.
An extensive spare parts service rounds off the services
offered by TROX in the area of fire protection. From fusible
links and ancillary items to refurbishment dampers, TROX
has the widest range of replacement parts available on the
market.
Fire dampers and fire protection valves
……
Fire dampers have to close after a certain temperature is
reached, sealing off sections of a building to prevent the
spreading of fire and smoke. To prevent smoke from spreading
at temperatures below the temperature that triggers the
thermal release, fire dampers can also be closed by optional
smoke detectors. Fire dampers require approval. TROX provides
the right fire damper with general building inspectorate
licence for every installation situation.
DaimlerChrysler, Sindelfingen, Germany
Types FKRS-EU•FKR-K90
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• Our circular fire dampers are installed both in solid walls and
ceilings and in lightweight partition walls.
• They are available in various diameters.
• The FKRS-EU is the first fire damper approved for use in all of
Europe.
Circular
Type FKRS-EU
100 – 315 mm
Type FKR-K90
200 – 710 mm
Fire resistance class:
max. EI 120 and K 90
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Fire and smoke protection components
Fire dampers
Type FKS-EU
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• This small rectangular fire damper was also designed for
integration into both solid walls and ceilings and lightweight
partition walls.
• This fire damper is also also approved for use in all of Europe.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 800 mm
H: 100 – 200 mm
Fire resistance class:
EI 90 und K 90
Type FK-K90
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• These large rectangular fire dampers can be installed not only
in solid walls and ceilings and lightweight partition walls, but
also on the outside of walls and ceilings.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 1,500 mm
H: 200 – 800 mm
Fire resistance class:
max. EI 120 und K 90
Type KU-K30
……
• This ceiling plenum box with integrated fire damper has been
approved for installation into fire-resistant false ceilings.
Square
300 – 625 mm
Fire resistance class:
K30-U
Type E01-K90
……
• This large rectangular fire damper is suitable for installation
as a refurbishment damper in solid walls and ceilings.
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Rectangular
W: approx. 300 – 1,500 mm
H: approx. 300 – 800 mm
Fire resistance class:
K 90
Fire protection valves | Smoke extraction dampers
Types FV-K90•FVZ-K30
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• These fire protection valves can be installed in solid walls and
ceilings, lightweight partition walls and fire-resistant false
ceilings (F30).
Circular
100 – 200 mm
Fire resistance class:
K 30 U and K 90
Type FVS-K90
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• This fire protection valve is for installation into ventilation
systems in accordance with DIN 18 017-3.
Circular
100 – 200 mm
Fire resistance class:
max. K 90
Smoke extraction dampers
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Smoke extraction dampers are an important part of mechanical smoke extraction systems, which are meant to keep escape
routes, for example, free in case of fire. Smoke extraction dampers are all basically equipped with electric actuators and must
remain functional for over 25 minutes during a fire.
Type EK-01
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• This smoke extraction damper is suitable for installation into
solid walls and ceilings, lightweight partition walls and on the
face of walls.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 1,500 mm
H: 200 – 800 mm
Fire resistance class:
max. EK90
Type EK-02
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• This dual-function smoke extraction damper was designed for
smoke extraction systems with additional ventilation functions.
Usage and available sizes match those of Type EK-01.
• The required functionalities are realised by using a
TROXNETCOM® solution.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 1,500 mm
H: 200 – 800 mm
Fire resistance class:
max. EK90
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Fire and smoke protection components
Smoke protection dampers | Smoke detectors
Smoke protection dampers
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Smoke protection dampers are used to prevent smoke from spreading in central ventilation plants with full fresh air systems to
systems in which the supply air is mixed with recirculated air and in older systems to make them smoke safe. They are not
suitable for taking over the function of fire dampers.
Type JZ-RS
……
• Smoke protection dampers are basically equipped with spring
return actuators.
Smoke detectors
……
Smoke detectors are used to detect smoke in ventilation systems.
Type RM-O-VS-D
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• This smoke detector has a wide range of functions for selfmonitoring (dirt contamination, air flow, electronics) and
only requires maintenance on an annual basis.
• It is optionally available as a BUS-enabled version.
• Permissible air velocity is 1 to 20 m/s.
Type RM-0-3-D
……
• The smoke detector has extensive self-monitoring
(dirt contamination, electronics) and must only be maintained
once a year.
• The application depends on the direction of air flow.
• Permissible air velocity is 1 to 20 m/s.
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Rectangular
W: 400 – 2.000 mm
H: 345 – 1,995 mm
More than 80 % of the deaths that occur in fires are due
to smoke poisoning. In the toxic smoke, people lose
consciousness after only two to three breaths.
Our lungs cannot withstand much, especially in conjunction with high temperatures; they start to become
damaged at 65°C.
In nine out of ten cases, fires undergo a relatively long
initial smoldering phase in which they produce a great
deal of smoke but relatively little heat. 10 kg of foam, for
example, will produce a volume of flue and fire gases of
25,000 m3. Intact, well-coordinated fire safety systems
and modern building communication and control systems
will detect fires early, prevent smoke from spreading
within the building and exhaust the flue gas.
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Air terminal units
Pleasant climate from North Cape to the
South Sea
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Solstice cruise ships of the Celebrity Cruise
For years, the Meyer shipyard has been building luxury liners for
exclusive cruises for the American shipping company Celebrity Cruise.
With Celebrity Solstice, which started its maiden voyage at the end of
2008, and its sister ships Celebrity Equinox (completion in 2009) and
Celebrity Eclipse (completion in 2010), the Celebrity Cruises’s largest
and most luxurious ships ever are being built. Every ship is 315 metres
long and has room for 2,800 passengers.
© Meyer Werft GmbH
Project:
Celebrity Solstice cruise ships,
Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity
Eclipse.
Contractor:
Meyer shipyard, Papenburg, Germany
HVAC-contractor: Imtech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Schiffsbau-/Dockbautechnik
Ventilation solution: Volume flow controllers (RN;EN),
various air terminal devices,
like grilles, ceiling diffusers
(DLQ, ADLR), jet nozzles (DUK),
and slot diffusers (VSD 35)
More than 80% of the fully air-conditioned cabins have a balcony.
Wellness areas, spa landscapes, exquisite restaurants, and stages
provide for the well-being and entertainment of the passengers.
A ship places other demands on indoor ventilation and air conditioning
technology than a building. When the Solstice class luxury liners sail
the seven seas at 24 knots in every wind and weather and set anchor
in all climatic zones, the passengers on board should always enjoy a
consistently pleasant climate. For this reason, among other things,
particularly flexible volume flow control is needed. TROX has solved
this task very well with air terminal units of the Type RN,
RN stainless steel, and EN. In addition to the required flexibility, TROX
was also able to reduce the power consumption of the air conditioning
and ventilation system considerably.
© Meyer Werft GmbH
© Ingrid Fiebak-Kremer
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© Ingrid Fiebak-Kremer
System-powered air terminal units
System-powered air terminal units
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This type of controller eliminates conventional balancing dampers and thus the
time-consuming and expensive work of balancing and adjusting the flow rates in
the building. With Types RN and EN controllers, the desired flow rate can be simply adjusted manually using the scale located on the outside of the unit. These
air terminal units were designed for constant flow rates but are also available
with motorised flow rate adjustment.
The casing and the damper blade are made of galvanised sheet steel. In the case
of the Type VFC, the damper blade is made of plastic. The controllers are generally maintenance free. The plastic Type VFL volume flow limiter is easy to insert
into circular ducts. It limits the flow rate to the set value and maintains it at a
constant level within a close tolerances when changes in pressure occur.
Nuremberg Fairgrounds, Nuremberg, Germany
Type RN
……
• This air terminal unit for circular ducts can, for instance, be
used in front of air terminal devices.
• This classic controller was developed back in 1975 and, after
being updated in the 1990s, remains the market leader in the
area of constant air terminal units.
Circular
80 – 400 mm
40 – 5,040 m3/h
Δp: 50 – 1,000 Pa
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class C
Type EN
……
• This controller is designed for rectangular ducts and high flow
rates.
Square; rectangular
W: 200 – 600 mm
H: 100 – 600 mm
144 – 11,800 m3/h
Δp: 50 – 1,000 Pa
Casing air leakage complies
with DIN EN 1751, Class B
Type VFL
……
• The VFL is a plastic volume flow limiter.
• It helps balance and adjust volume flow rates, for example,
upstream of air terminal devices.
• In addition to their more typical application in commercial
buildings, volume flow limiters can also be used in residential
areas.
Circular
80 – 250 mm
15 – 900 m3/h
Δp: 30 – 300 Pa
Type VFC
……
• The VFC is a circular air terminal unit for low air velocities.
• The selection is based on the nominal size of the duct.
• Commissioning can be performed easily without the use of
special tools.
• An actuator can be easily retrofitted.
Circular
80 – 250 mm
22 – 1,322 m3/h
Δp: 30 – 500 Pa
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class C
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Air terminal units
Air terminal units with auxiliary power
VARYCONTROL®:
Air terminal units with auxiliary power
……
With these air terminal units, you can individually adjust the inside air
temperature and/or quality by means of the supply air flow rate. The
system only supplies the amount of air required, which saves energy.
VARYCONTROL® units can also be used as duct or room pressure controllers.
They have electronic or pneumatic control components.
Hamburg Airport, Hamburg, Germany
The Easy type
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• Air terminal units with TROX electronic compact controllers for
easy handling.
• The easy selection of the units, by nominal diameter only,
and the easy adjustment of the flow rates at the construction
site will save you money during design, installation and commissioning.
• The function test takes place directly on the controller using
the service button and function display with indicator light.
• The following types are available: TVR-Easy, TVJ-Easy, TVT-Easy,
TVZ-Easy.
Features according to
unit type:
• TVR
• TVJ
• TVT
• TVZ
• TVA
Types TVR•TVRK
……
• These air terminal units are used in circular ducts.
• They are suited for medium and low acoustic requirements.
• For higher acoustic requirements, you can use silencers and
acoustic cladding.
Types TVJ•TVT
……
• These air terminal units are used in rectangular ducts.
• They are suited for medium and low acoustic requirements.
• For higher acoustic requirements, you can use silencers and
acoustic cladding.
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Circular
36 – 6,048 m3/h
100 – 400 mm
Low leakage according to
DIN EN 1751, Class 4 or 3
Casing air leakage complies
with DIN EN 1751, Class C.
Rectangular
162 – 36,360 m3/h
W: 200 – 1,000 mm
H: 100 – 1,000 mm
Low leakage according to
DIN EN 1751, Class 4 or 3
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class A.
Air terminal devices with auxiliary power
Types TVZ•TVA
……
• These air terminal units with integrated silencers
can be used in case of high acoustic requirements.
Circular; rectangular
54 – 6,048 m3/h
125 – 400 mm
Low leakage according to
DIN EN 1751, Class 4 or 3
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class A.
Type TVM
……
• The Type TVM dual duct terminal box controls room
temperature by mixing warm and cold air.
• The TVM unit is designed for comfort VAV systems and meets
high acoustic requirements thanks to its integrated silencer.
Circular; rectangular
162 – 6,048 m3/h
125 – 400 mm
Low leakage according to
DIN EN 1751, Class 4 or 3
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class A.
Type TVRC
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• The Type TVRC comfort air terminal unit was specially developed for the variable flow rate control of ship cabins or hotel
rooms.
• The TVRC is used in conjunction with either an optional room
control unit and integrated temperature sensor or with a centralised direct digital control (DDC) system.
• The integrated electric air heater eliminates the need for any
other heating systems in the room.
• A LONMARK®-compatible variant is available (Siemens version).
Circular
72 – 1,152 m3/h
125 – 200 mm
Casing air leakage complies with
DIN EN 1751, Class B
VAV-EasySet
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• The TROX VAV-EasySet is a set of control components for
refurbishing air terminal devices.
• One typical application is the replacement of velocity sensors.
The old control dampers can be reused, which saves money
during refurbishment.
Suited for systems with
circular ducts.
35 – 6,035 m3/h
For 100 – 400 mm
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Air terminal units
Shut-off devices
Shut-off devices
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Shut-off dampers are for ventilation systems in which areas
have to be isolated for certain operating situations for safety
reasons. Multileaf dampers are used to isolate and restrict the
air flow in ducts and other openings. External louvres provide
good protection to keep rain, leaves, and birds from getting
into the supply and exhaust openings of ventilation systems.
Pressure relief dampers and non-return dampers are used to
isolate individual sections in ventilation systems.
When the fan is running, the blades open; the degree of
opening depends on the air velocity through the unit.
When the fan is switched off, the blades close automatically.
Combinations of external louvres and multileaf dampers or
pressure relief dampers have a dual function in supply and
exhaust openings of ventilation systems. They keep rain,
leaves and birds from getting in, but also restrict or isolate the
air flow during ventilation system downtime. Pressure relief
dampers close automatically when a malfunction leads to
excessive pressure differences in duct works.
Types AK•AKK•TDK
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• These circular dampers have many applications.
• They are available with manual or motorised adjustment.
• Shut-off dampers are made of coated steel or plastic.
Circular
80 – 400 mm
Low leakage according to
DIN EN 1751, Class 4 or 3
(not TDK)
Casing air leakage complies
with DIN EN 1751, Class C
Types JFO•JFP
……
• The tunnel dampers are available in various designs. If required,
several basic modules are combined to one damper unit.
• They are made of steel or stainless steel.
• Bearing elements are made only of stainless steel or special
bearing materials.
Rectangular, square
W: max. 2,000 mm
H: max. 2,000 mm
Types JZ•JNE•JZ-L•JZD-G
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• Multileaf dampers are available in a variety of designs
depending on customer requirements.
• They are made of steel, stainless steel, or aluminium.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 2,000 mm
H: 100 – 1,998 mm
Types WG•WGE•AWG•AWK•WG-F•NL
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• External louvres are available in single or multi-sectional units
and in a design for façade installation.
• They are made of steel, stainless steel, or aluminium.
• The Type NL provides weather and sound protection combined.
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Rectangular
W: between 97 – 2,400mm
depending on type
H: between 97 – 2,310mm
depending on type
Shut-off devices
Types UL•KUL
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• Pressure relief dampers are used to shut-off supply and
exhaust openings in ventilation systems.
• They are manufactured from steel or aluminium.
Rectangular
W: 300 – 1,600 mm
H: 215 – 1,615 mm
Types WG-JZ•AWG-JZ•WG-KUL•AWG-KUL
……
• Various combinations of external louvres and multileaf
dampers or pressure relief dampers.
Rectangular
W: 400 – 2,000 mm
H: 345 – 1,995 mm
Types ARK•ARK 1
……
• This non-return damper is used to isolate individual sections
of ventilation systems.
• The permissible pressure load amounts to 5,000 Pa.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 1,200 mm
H: 345 – 1,995 mm
Type ARK2
……
• This pressure relief damper is used where a risk of
overpressure exists.
• The opening differential pressure is set at the factory.
• For dampers of up to 600 mm in width, the opening
differential pressure is 50 – 1,000 Pa. For dampers wider
than 600 – 1,200 mm, the maximum is 600 Pa.
Rectangular
W: 200 – 1,200 mm
H: 345 – 1,995 mm
Type NAK (gas-tight)
……
• This shut-off damper is for ventilation systems in which
areas have to be isolated with a high degree of seal-tightness
(gas-tight) under certain operating situations for safety
reasons.
• The permissible pressure load amounts to 5,000 Pa.
• The maximum permissible leakage according to KTA 3601 or
DIN 25414 amounts to 0.01 m3/h · m2 at a differential pressure
of 2.000 Pa.
Rectangular
W: 400 – 1,000 mm
H: 270 – 1,000 mm
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Sound attenuators
Oasis of peace on Red Square
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The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow, Russia
The exclusive Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel lies in the direct vicinity of Red
Square on Tverskaya Street, the main boulevard of Moscow. The rooftop
terrace on the twelfth floor provides a unique view of the Kremlin, Red
Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
With its 334 spacious rooms and suites, the magnificent building was
built in the Imperial Russian style and offers its guests an exquisite,
incomparably comfortable ambience. Inside, select materials like marble
and fine woods were used.
Project:
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Moscow, Russia
Owner:
Hotel Consulting & Development
Architect:
Andrei Meerson
Investor:
Red Square Development Company
Specialist consultant:POLIMEKS LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
HVAC-consultant: POLIMEKS LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Ventilation
Attenuators and splitters
solution:
(various MSA and MKA type), air
terminal units (TVZD), such as
grilles (ASL), ceiling diffusers
(DLQ), slot diffusers (VSD), and
jet nozzles (DUK-V)
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High demands were placed on the air conditioning system, especially in
regard to comfort and noise protection. In the middle of the hectic
Russian capital, the hotel should be an oasis of peace and comfort.
For this project, TROX developed an energy-saving, noise-insulating
ventilation and air conditioning concept. TROX Types MSA 100 and
MSA 200 splitter attenuators and Types MKA 100 and MKA 200 splitters
were used. With their profiled splitter frames that aid flow, the latter
reduce the pressure drops in comparison with conventional splitters by up
to 30%, which makes high energy savings possible in system operation.
The splitters are hygienically tested according to VDI 6022. This guarantees
that the materials used are generally recognized as safe and do not
provide a breeding ground for microorganisms.
Splitters | Splitter attenuators | Circular silencers
Attenuators
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In ventilation systems, noise stems from a variety of components such as fans, air terminal units, or fire dampers. To comply
with a specified noise level, attenuators are added to suitable locations in the ventilation system. The attenuators should have
adequate silencing capabilities and low air resistance, as well as being as small as possible. With the introduction of VDI 6022,
specific hygiene requirements for air conditioning systems have bee set up for the first time. Splitters and splitter attenuators
from TROX are certified for use in air conditioning systems in accordance with VDI 6022 Parts 1 and 3, DIN 1946 Part 4, and
VDI 3802.
Types MKA•XKA
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• With respect to conventional splitters, the aerodynamically
formed splitter frames reduce pressure drops by up to 30% and
thus the system operating costs.
• As an alternative, designs can be in 1.4301 stainless steel or
coated splitters.
• Type MKA provides a higher level of sound attenuation,
particularly in the area of critical fan noise levels.
• Type XKA is well suited for silencing higher frequencies
(e.g. in cases of machine noise). The splitter frame is made of
galvanised steel.
Rectangular; square
L: 500 – 1,500 mm
W: 100/200/300 mm
H: 300 1,800 mm
Other dimensions upon
request.
Types MSA•XSA
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• Attenuators consist of rectangular casings with built-in splitters of Types MKA/XKA.
• The connecting frame is an air duct profile with a flange of
30 mm. As an alternative, an angle frame (35 x 3 mm) is also
available. The angle frame must be used in case of W or H
dimensional graduation.
Rectangular; square
Maximum one-piece sizes
available:
L: 500 – 1,500 mm,
W: 200 – 2,400 mm,
H: 300 – 1,800 mm
Casing air leakage complies
with DIN EN 1751, class A
Types CA•CB•CF•CS•CAK
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• Types CA and CB are made of galvanised sheet steel. The
absorption material is mineral wool covered with a nonwoven
glass fibre scrim and a perforated plate. Type CA is a good
secondary silencers for air terminal units. Type CB is
suitable for higher acoustic requirements.
• Types CF und CS are made of aluminium. Type CF, a flexible
design, is well suited for installation, situations with complex
ductwork and/or limited space. Type CS consists of rigid
aluminium and is used, for instance, as a secondary silencer
for TVR-Easy.
• Type CAK is made of plastic (PP) and is well suited for
installation into circular ductwork carrying aggressive media.
Circular
80 – 1,000 mm
L: 500 – 2,000 mm
Insulation thickness:
CA•CB = 50/100 mm
CF•CS = 25/50mm
Casing air leakage complies
with DIN EN 1751,
Class C or B
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Filters
Not just clean, but pure
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Clean room production of Frank Plastic AG in Waldachtal,
Germany
On 40 injection moulding machines in a 2,000 m2 clean room of the
class 8/D, Frank Plastic AG produces high-quality, medical-technical
products, such as pump units for water jet surgery. In the process, very
high demands are placed on the air purity and sterility of the entire
production process. To achieve the necessary air quality, TROX highefficiency terminal filters of filter grade H14 were installed as ceiling
and wall diffusers. The air terminal devices have a tight fit test device
and a measuring point to monitor the differential operating pressure.
In addition, special pharmacy clean room diffusers provide for sterile
air conditions at individual workstations and in particular manufacturing zones.
Project:
Frank Plastic AG, Waldachtal, Germany
Filter solution: High-efficiency filters ceiling-mounted,
high-efficiency filters wall-mounted,
pharmacy clean room diffusers
Air filtration
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The objective of air filtration is to use appropriate filter
media and units to establish and maintain the level of
cleanliness required for indoor spaces. Air filtration is
the most important procedure in a ventilation system,
particularly in the case of clean room technology. Air
filters in the form of fibre filters are used in various
engineering areas.
In air conditioning systems they are used as so-called
standard air filters for removing coarse and fine dust
out of the air, thus simultaneously protecting
downstream equipment and system components.
In clean room technology (e.g. in the pharmaceutical,
medical, and microelectronics industries, etc.), systems
require an additional particulate air filter to guarantee
the high clean room classes required and to act as “air
equalisers” for laminar flows.
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The following types of filters can be differentiated:
Coarse particle filters as filter pads for automatic roll filters, as
cut-to-size pads, and as cardboard frame filters for cell air filters and rolls.
Z-Line filters/filter cells.
Bag filters made of high-quality, chemical, synthetic or glass
fibre media for cell frames in the standard market sizes.
Minipleat filters as high-performance filters for extracting fine
dust, suspended particles and aerosols.
Particulate filter cells for areas with the strictest standards for
air purity and hygiene.
High-performance filter panels for clean room technology.
Filter units
Filter units
……
Air filters remove contaminants such as dust, microbes and
pollen out of the air. A variety of filter housings are available
for the different installation situations, as part of a centralised
air handling unit or for separate air filtering, for instance, of
a contaminated, closed-off area. Filters are used both in
ventilation systems for office buildings and for air filtering in
production processes that create a lot of dust, as well as in
sensitive areas such as microbe-free operating theatres or
clean rooms in the pharmaceutical and microelectronic
industries.
Particulate air filter
Universal casings for duct installation
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• These universal casings are used as primary and secondary
filter levels in air handling systems.
• They can hold coarse, fine, and particulate air filters, as well
as activated carbon filters.
1,700 – approx.
54,000 m3/h
depending on the filter
type as an individual
system
Duct particulate filters for highly sensitive areas
……
• Duct particulate filters are used in areas with the
highest air purity requirements, such as in the chemical and
pharmaceutical industries or in both hospital and clean room
technology.
• They can be installed as individual units for varying air flow
rates or as a combination of up to six adjacent filter units.
High efficiency filters ceiling mounted
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• High efficiency filters ceiling mounted are used as end filters
in areas with the highest requirements for air purity and
hygiene such as in the medical, biological, and pharmaceutical
industries, as well as in other sensitive areas.
• HEPA filters can be used.
• These filters can be combined with various ceiling diffusers
from the TROX standard programme.
500 – 4,000 m3/h
according to filter type
250 – 2,100 m3/h
according to individual
casing
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Filters
Filter units | Filter media
High efficiency terminal filters ceiling mounted
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• High efficiency terminal filters for ceiling installation are used
as end filters and for air distribution in highly sensitive areas,
such as for clean room technology.
• The individual casings can be combined into ceiling sections.
Pharmaceutical clean room terminal filters
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• The pharmaceutical clean room terminal filter with a highperformance filter is used for very high requirements on air
purity and sterility in the pharmaceutical industry.
• The air terminal device part can be folded down for easy
disassembly and cleaning.
600 – 1,200 m3/h for each
individual casing
240 – 800 m3/h for each
individual casing
Filter media
……
TROX provides filter media for its filter units for every application in industrial
and clean room air handling systems. Our programme includes coarse, fine, and
particulate air filters and activated carbon filters in filter grades G3 G4, F5 F9,
H10 H14, and U15 U17. Specially selected filter materials and the design of the
filter elements guarantee fewer pressure drops and thus cost efficiency.
All filters have been tested according to European standards and are available in
all conventional sizes. All filter media can be disposed of in waste incineration
plants, depending on the material chosen.
Städtische Krankenanstalten Düsseldorf (Municipal Hospital),
Düsseldorf, Germany
Coarse/fine dust filters
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• Coarse filters are primarily used as prefilters to extract coarse
to fine dust from ventilation systems.
• Fine dust filters are used to extract fine dust in ventilation
systems with high requirements.
• They are available as rolls, cut-to-size filter pads, and panel
filters.
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Filter grade: G3 – F5
Nominal air stream
velocity: 0.9 – 3.1 m/s
according to material
Filter media
Z-Line filters
……
• Z-Line filters are especially suited for installation in standard
cell frames from TROX for wall and duct installation, as well as
for the standard sizes found on the market.
• Because they can collect large quantities of dust with only few
pressure drops, they have long service lives and maintenance
intervals.
• They stand out for their relatively low weights and small
transport volumes.
Bag filter inserts made of chemical, synthetic or
glass fibre media
……
• Bag filter inserts are used as prefilters or main filters in
ventilation systems, depending on the filter type, to extract
coarse and fine dust.
• The stable plastic front frame ensures easy disposal.
• This filter is available in the widest variety of standard market
sizes.
Minipleat filter inserts and cells used as fine dust
and particulate filters
……
• Minipleat filter inserts are used as prefilters and terminal
filters in ventilation systems that require high volume flow
rates and long filter lives.
• The wedged shape of the minipleat filter increases the filter
area and thus ensures high air flow rates with few pressure
drops.
Compact filters/particulate filters
……
• Compact fine dust filters were developed for gas turbines and
industrial use, wherever operating conditions are rough and
also for ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• They are designed to resist high fluctuations in pressure and
well suited for pulsating volume flows.
Filter grade: G4
Filter frame:
stable cardboard frame
Filter grades:
G4; F5 – F 9
Bag filter lengths:
360 – 700 mm
Filter frame: plastic or
galvanised sheet steel
Filter grade:
F6 – F9; H10 – H14
Filter frame: plastic,
galvanised sheet steel, or
waterproof pulp wood.
Filter grades:
F6 – F9; H10 – H13
Filter frame made of
sendzimised or stainless
sheet steel
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Filters
Filter media
Minipleat filter panels used as fine dust and
particulate filters
……
• Minipleat filter panels are used as prefilters for extracting
coarse and fine dust or as high-performance filters for
extracting suspended particles, aerosols, toxic dusts, viruses,
microbes, and the like from supply and exhaust air.
Filter grades:
F7, F9; H11, H13, H14
Filter frame made of
aluminium, galvanised
steel frame, stainless steel,
or pulp wood
Minipleat filter panels for clean room technology
……
• Minipleat filter panels for clean room technology meet the
highest requirements for air purity and sterility, particularly in
sensitive areas such as the medical, pharmaceutical, and
microelectronic industries.
• They are installed as the terminal item in filter ceilings, clean
workbenches, and high-efficiency terminal filters, in which
both the highest degree of cleanliness and controlled air flow
must be guaranteed.
Filter grades:
H14, U15, U16, U17
Filter frame made of
aluminium profile
Activated carbon filter cells and inserts
……
• Activated carbon filters help adsorb odorous and harmful
substances in gaseous form, for example, in airports, as well as
hydrocarbons and traces of inorganic compounds.
• They are available as panels, cells, cartridges, and inserts for
installation in walls and ducts in ventilation systems.
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Filter frames made of steel
or moisture-resistant pulp
wood, plastic.
85% of the costs caused by an air filter are energy
expenses incurred during operation. The acquisition,
maintenance, and disposal costs only amount to about
15% of their overall costs.
To lower the energy costs, TROX has developed bag
filters, fine dust filters, and high-performance particulate
filters in various filter grades, by means of which up to
50% of the energy costs can be saved in comparison with
conventional filter media.
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Communication and automation systems
... and now the weather
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The new headquarters of the Deutscher Wetterdienst
DWD in Offenbach, Germany
Project:
DWD, Offenbach, Germany
Owner:
Hessisches Baumanagement
Architect:
BLFP, Frielinghaus Architekten
Specialist consultant: Alhäuser + König
Ingenieurbüro GmbH
HVAC-contractor: Zimmer & Hälbig GmbH
Fire and smoke protection solution:
TROXNETCOM AS-i with basic user software and touch
panel, fire dampers, duct smoke detectors
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The Deutscher Wetterdienst (German Weather Service) is not only
responsible for the weather forecast. It has an extensive legal
commission to provide information and do research, the fulfilment of
which required a new headquarters. The new building for about 900
employees consists of a three to seven story administration building
with two underground stories, an underground garage, a computer
centre, an auditorium, a library, and conference rooms. TROX know-how
was in demand for fire and smoke protection. Complex scenarios had to
be implemented successfully using the TROXNETCOM AS-i technology.
In close cooperation with a planning agency, the HVAC contractor, and
the supplier of the centralised building management system, a
thorough, open automation solution was created, into which external
systems were integrated in addition to the components, software, and
services of TROX. The connection of a fire detection system and
coupling with the centralised building management level rounded off
the overall concept. The TROXNETCOM AS-i system with TROX fire
dampers and TROX duct smoke detectors with integrated touch panel
for operation and visualisation can be operated autonomously. The
TROXNETCOM basic user software informs the operating personnel
about the current state of the plant on the touch panel and on the
building management system level. Warnings, plant faults, and
automated function checks of the fire protection system are displayed
and recorded. Due to the early inclusion of TROX in the consulting and
project planning phases, the objective of a safe, user-friendly TROXNETCOM
AS-i system solution was able to be implemented in a cost-saving
manner within the available time period.
Individual system design
TROXNETCOM®: Custom-made solutions for controlling and
monitoring ventilation components
……
Modern ventilation technology such as air terminal units,
decentralised ventilation systems, and safety systems like
automation systems for fire protection and smoke extraction
communicate and work interactively. Data can be polled and
displayed from the centralised building management system.
Remote querying via the Internet or by mobile phone can
subject the functionality of the systems to continuous checks
while simplifying maintenance.
by the use of modern communications and automation systems
with which systems can be changed to meet changed
requirements almost at the push of a button.
System safety is increased by its integration into the building
management systems since malfunctions can be detected and
eliminated immediately. Using the power lines for data
communication purposes also eliminates the conventional
wiring, reducing the fire loads in a building. Furthermore,
the flexible usage required of buildings today is only achieved
TROX uses two systems to accomplish this: LON technology
as an open standard in building automation, and the
AS-interface, an internationally standardised industrial bus
system that has been approved by TÜV for use in fire
protection and smoke extraction because of its high system
stability and data safety (SIL 2 according to IEC/EN 61508).
TROX provides its customers with custom-made solutions for
the areas of fire protection, smoke extraction, flow rate
control, decentralised ventilation, laboratory air regulation,
and the control of adjustable air terminal devices.
The features of TROXNETCOM®
Advantages
• Digital monitoring and control of fire dampers and smoke
extraction dampers, as well as limit switch recording
• Smoke detectors with general building inspectorate licence
for detecting smoke in ventilation systems and operating
fire dampers
• TÜV-tested compliance with the highest safety standards
based on EN 61508 (VDMA 24200-1)
• Very easy commissioning based on the TROXNETCOM®
basic user software
• Integrated maintenance routines for checking the
functioning of the fire protection components, including
logging
• Complete LONMARK®-certified LON product portfolio for fire
protection
• LON components for controlling analogue air terminal
units and adjustable diffusers
• Custom-made LON regulators for controlling and
monitoring decentralised ventilation equipment
• LON laboratory control systems for regulating air pressure
in rooms and volume flow rates in laboratories
• Integration into almost any centralised building
management system
• Lower wiring costs
• Reduction of the fire loads
• Power line technology: 24 V and 230 V lines are
simultaneously used for data communications
• Flexible wiring options
• Easiest installation and commissioning
• Components are delivered to the construction site
already wired for use
• High flexibility
• High degree of standardisation
• Highest levels of system, data and operating safety
according to EN 61508
• Manufacturer independence due to our usage of an open
standard (LON (ANSI CEA 709.1-4) and the AS interfaces
(EN 50295, IEC 62026-2))
• Reduced maintenance costs thanks to integrated
function control of the fire protection systems, including
documentation
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Laboratory ventilation systems
Futuristic laboratories with
TROX technology
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The Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland
One of the most ambitious construction projects in Switzerland is in
progress at the Novartis Sankt Johann industrial complex in Basel. By
2030, a highly modern research, development, and management centre
will be created for about 10,000 employees on the premises of the new
Novartis Campus.
First-class architects, designers, and consultants are creating openplan laboratory workstations for interdisciplinary cooperation in the
individual buildings. The respective buildings on the Campus are being
named after their architects. Special value is being placed on sustainability. The energy requirements of the Campus buildings should thus
amount to only one-third of the normal energy consumption. In the
medium term, the entire area should be supplied with energy generated
without CO2.
Project:
Krischanitz Building, Basel,
Switzerland
Architect:
Professor Adolf Krischanitz
Specialist consultant: Kiwi Systemingenieure und Berater
HVAC contractor: ATel Gebäudetechnik
Fire protection: Type FKI fire dampers with angle
frames, Belimo actuators, and LON
integration (also ATEX)
LABCONTROL:
Systems for fume cupboard and room
regulation in laboratories using
LONWORKS® digital communication
(TCU-LON II)
Other products: Shut-off dampers, grilles, displacement
air terminal devices, air terminal units, various swirl
and ceiling diffusers, silencers, valves, multileaf dampers, and floor grilles
For the numerous buildings of this gigantic project, TROX is supplying
for components and systems for air handling, fire protection, and
laboratory air management. In the Krischanitz, Moneo, and Taniguchi
buildings, for example, TROX is providing fire protection management
on the basis of TROXNETCOM and laboratory air management on the
basis of LABCONTROL.
The LABCONTROL control system autonomously optimises the volume
flow balance within the room under consideration of need-based
laboratory air extraction. This balance is adapted according to the air
intake speed and the degree of opening of the protective window.
System data is exchanged with the building management system via a
bus network. This building management system continuously controls
functional reliability and energy consumption.
In this way, ambitious energy saving objectives can be achieved.
Project:
Moneo Building, Basel, Switzerland
Architect:
José Rafael Moneo Vallés
Planner:
Mayer Ingenieurbüro
Installer:
Voirol AG
LABCONTROL: Systems for fume cupboard and room regulation in
laboratories with analogue communication (TCU II)
Other products: Fire dampers (ATEX), slot diffusers, grilles, air terminal
units, disc valves, multileaf dampers, floor grilles, various displacement
air terminal devices, ceiling diffusers, and combined air terminal devices
© Badische Zeitung
Gehry Building, Basel (CH)
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Individual system design
LABCONTROL: Custom-made solutions for safe,
energy-saving laboratory air management
……
Ventilation systems in laboratory buildings must fulfil
complex, strict requirements. Protecting lab personnel and
reducing energy consumption to the lowest possible levels
are the main objectives.
The LABCONTROL SYSTEM of TROX provides custom-made
solutions that comply with these standards: from controlling
and monitoring individual fume cupboards or rooms, all the
way to complete ventilation systems for entire laboratory
buildings. In the process, all applicable standards such as
DIN 1946, Part 7, and EN 14175 are observed.
Both the fume cupboard controller and the supply and
exhaust air controller have very short reset times and are
electronically networked to each other guaranteeing an
instant, continuous room pressure balance without a time
delay whenever the fume cupboard is opened or closed.
The features of LABCONTROL
• Digital flow rate controllers for fume cupboards and room
balance control based on modern communication systems
such as LONWORKS® technology
• Flow rate control and monitoring of fume
cupboards (variable, constant, two-point)
• Option for room pressure and room temperature control, as
well as the regulation and monitoring of diversity factors
• Option for connecting external displays for fast polling of
the system status of the air terminal unit, e.g. for
diagnostic purposes
• Control unit variants for fume cupboard monitoring,
featuring various functions
• VAV controllers made of tough materials such as
polypropylene or stainless steel
• Removable differential pressure sensors for easy cleaning
of the flow rate measurement sensor.
• Air terminal units certified for potentially explosive areas
• Autonomous monitoring systems for laboratory fume
cupboards
• Room pressure monitoring systems for displaying the
current air pressure of the room with optical and acoustic
alarms
The LABCONTROL family of products also has electronic
control variants that have been especially tailored for these
demands.
That is why our system solutions can be used in hospital
areas or in the pharmaceutical industry to maintain both
the required flow rates and the thermal room climates.
Our electronic controllers use analogue and digital signals
(LONWORKS®) to communicate. The efficient central recording
and display of all system parameters, including fault
messages, for example, also increase safety.
The wide range of modification options allows you to build
more flexible systems while remote accessing enables
diagnosis and adjustment without high personnel and
working-hour expenses.
Advantages
• Competent consultation and support during all the
phases of a project, from the planning to the hand-over,
as well as during operation
• Production-accompanying service package:
commissioning, system integration, maintenance,
and refurbishment concepts
• Easy networking to parent systems by using standardised
interfaces
• Greatest possible data transparency by using open
systems (LONWORKS®, BACnet)
• One-stop shopping ventilation system solutions, reducing
the number of interfaces required
• Reduced fire loads thanks to significant reductions
in wiring required for the bus technology used
• Support of flexible usage concepts: the systems can be
easily modified to meet new standards
• Rapid amortisation of investment costs thanks to
reductions in operating costs
• Energy savings due to optimised operation of the systems
• High level of operating safety because the systems
monitor themselves
• Option of remote access to bus systems for diagnosis or
modification purposes
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Advanced IT Cooling Systems
Optimum cooling for computer centres
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TROX AITCS (Advanced IT Cooling Systems) develops high-density
cooling solutions based on CO2 for the IT sector, thus playing an
important role in the high availability of computer centres and the air
conditioning of heavily thermally loaded IT workstations.
Cooling with CO2
The system cooling solutions are based on carbon dioxide (CO2) as an
energy transfer medium. Under ecological and safety aspects, CO2 is an
almost ideal cooling agent. It is nonflammable, oilfree, and chemically
inactive and has only a low ozone depletion potential. It is electrically
non-conductive and presents a danger to neither the server nor the
electrical lines. Evaporating CO2 is able to take up seven times the
amount of heat in comparison with cold water.
Both the CO2OLracTM system solution for server racks in computer centres
and the CO2OLdeskTM IT workstation air conditioning solution achieve
energy savings of 30 - 50% in comparison with conventional systems.
Eight international awards are proof of the high performance capabilities of AITCS solutions. Defining characteristics of the technology are
its maximum safety features and highest possible energy savings. AITCS
solutions can be used for all commercial server racks or desk systems
and are thus ideally suited to new and existing buildings and facilities.
Project:
ABN AMRO-Bank, London, Great Britain
Specialist consultant: Norman Disney & Young
Contractor:
Mitie/Long & Partners
Location:
250 Bishopsgate
System:
CO2OLrac™ server cooling solution
The system installed in the computer centre of the ABN AMRO Bank consists of two water-cooled
cold water sets with R134A Turbocor compressors and a system water temperature of 6°/12°C.
The entire project was carried out according to TIER classification N+1. The installation of the
secondary CO2 distribution system was implemented in stainless steel pipes. All 15 CO2OLrac™
rack coolers have temperature sensors, controllable fans, and a cooling capacity of 20 kW each.
The total cooling capacity thus amounted to 300 kW. The rack coolers were provided as a
customised solution for the bank’s 600 mm x 42 HE high racks.
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Blade server cooling
TM
CO
OLrac
blade server cooling
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Intensive cooling for blade servers
The CO2OLracTM cooling system works with CO2 as the heat transfer
medium. By means of a perforated front panel door, inside air is
conducted through the blade servers through several fans on the back
side of the rack.
In the process, the air takes up the heat of the blade servers and cools
them. The heated air is then cooled down to room temperature again
in the heat exchangers, which are operated using CO2. The heavily
thermally loaded rack thus does not have to be in the same room as the
existing air conditioning system and does not require a cooling/heating
path constellation.
Thanks to the high cooling capacity of 30 kW and more per rack, the
highest possible packing density of blade servers in the server racks can
be achieved. With respect to the use of conventional air conditioning,
using the high-performance energy transfer medium saves more than
50% space in the technical infrastructure area of a data centre, as the
number of server racks is reduced and a clearly higher room capacity is
achieved. Along with this enormous cooling capacity, energy savings of
more than 50% can be generated in comparison with conventional
systems based on cold water and other cooling agents. CO2OLracTM can
be used for all commercial server racks and is ideally suited for both
new and existing computer centres.
Advantages of the CO2OLrac™ system:
22° C +/-
- High cooling capacity of more than 30 kW per rack
- Highest possible packing density of the server racks
- Reduction of the technical infrastructure areas
to up to 50%
- 50% energy savings in comparison with conventional
cooling
- Can be used for all conventional server racks
- Highest security due to a CO2 detection system
- For new and existing computer centres
24° C +/-
35/40° C
22° C
22° C
Normal operation
24° C +/Open rack
“e-chain” system,
flexible four-wireconnection, N+1
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Advanced IT cooling systems
Dealer desk cooling
TM
CO
OLdesk
dealer desk cooling
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Intensive cooling for dealer desks
With the development of CO2OLdeskTM, TROX AITCS offers intensive
cooling for dealer desks. This high-performance desk air conditioning
system was developed to fulfil the requirements of investment banks
for the equipment of high-performance workstations.
Function:
The heat loads arising in the dealer desks due to computers and
other heat sources are directly dissipated via the CO2OLdeskTM system.
The cooling creates a microclimate that is confined to the individual
workstation. The concept guarantees an optimum adaptation of
CO2OLdesk™ to the computer heat load to be removed.
The self-regulating system lets users set up their computer tower on
either side of the workstation.
The high-density cooling system uses CO2 as a heat transfer medium.
For the installed data processing technology it presents no potential
dangers in comparison with water-based cooling and enables energy
savings from 10 to 30% due to the low power consumption. CO2
detection systems continuously monitor the CO2 concentration in the
room and guarantee an early warning using acoustic and visual signals
in case CO2 escapes. On the whole, CO2OLdesk™ comes off well in
system comparisons.The system offers great cooling capacity in the
dealer halls and optimum workstation comfort without impairment of
the air conditioning.
Advantages of the CO2OLdesk™ system:
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Heat loads are dissipated directly at the source
High specific cooling capacity
CO2OLdesk™ can be used for all commercial desk
systems
For new and existing dealer desks
Space-saving integration into false floors due to
low construction height
Up to 30% energy savings in comparison with
alternatives operated with cold water
Versatile, individual areas of application
Dealer desk with CO2OLdesk™
(recessed installation)
Plant description
CO
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plant options:
To complete the high density system, a CO2 plant option is specified:
CO2OLpacTM
When an existing building has sufficient chilled water to cool the
high density server load, a CO2OLpac™ solution is specified. The
server heat within the vapourised CO2 is rejected via the CO2OLpac™
heat exchanger into the existing chilled water system. CO2OLpac™
units are available from 100 kW to 600 kW.
CO2OLpacTM
CO2OLairpacTM
Where the building’s cooling infrastructure is to be enhanced
to satisfy an increased heat load, either the CO2OLairpac™ or
CO2OLwaterpac™ are specified. Both chillers provide a
packaged plant solution to compliment a dedicated high
density server cooling system. For the CO2OLairpac™, aircooled
R134a chiller with integral CO2OLpac™, modules are
available from 300kW to 750kW capacities.
CO2OLairpacTM
CO2OLwaterpacTM
The CO2OLwaterpac™ solution is a water-cooled R134a chiller with integrated CO2OLpac™ module designed to suit cooling tower systems. This
compact unit is available in modules from 300 kW to 900 kW.
CO2OLwaterpacTM
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Insufficient cooling in computer centres often leads to
server failures. For this reason, the cooling of these
devices is vital and accordingly consumes many resources.
In 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has
calculated that the servers and memory systems and
equipment used to cool these systems in computer centres
on American soil in the United States cost 61 billion
kilowatt hours of electricity. This is twice as much as in
2000 and makes up 1.5% of the national power
consumption.
If the power consumption of the computer centres
continues to rise at the same rate as at the beginning of
the century, it will reach about 100 kilowatt hours by
2011 according to the EPA. For ecological and economical
reasons, energy-saving innovations are thus even more in
demand today than ever before.
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Headquarters in Germany
TROX GmbH
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
Phone +49 (0) 28 45 / 2 02-0
Fax
+49 (0) 28 45 / 2 02-2
www.troxtechnik.com
trox@trox.de
International Center Air Conditioning and Acoustics, Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
TROX Deutschland GmbH branches
North branch
East branch
1 Hanover office
2Berlin office
Bothfelder Straße 23
30916 Isernhagen, Germany
Phone +49 (0) 5 11 / 61 00 34
Fax
Central branch
South branch
Zur Wetterwarte 50,
4Frankfurt office
5Munich office
Rotherstraße 18
Haus 337/C01109 Dresden,
Kaiserleistraße 43
Liebigstraße 2
10245 Berlin, Germany
Germany
63067 Offenbach am Main,
85301 Schweitenkirchen,
Phone +49 (0) 30 / 2 61 80 51
Phone +49(0)3 51 /8890911
+49 (0) 5 11 / 61 00 35
Fax +49 (0) 30 / 2 62 90 78
+49 (0) 5 11 / 61 98 20
nlobb@trox.de
Fax
Germany
Germany
+49(0)3 51 /8890912
Phone +49 (0) 69 / 9 85 56-0
Phone +49 (0) 84 44 / 9 25-0
+49 (0) 3 51 / 8 89 09 10
Fax +49 (0) 69 / 9 85 56-111
Fax +49 (0) 84 44 / 9 25-10
nlm@trox.de
nls@trox.de
nlobd@trox.de
nln@trox.de
Southwest branch
West branch
6Stuttgart office
7Neukirchen-Vluyn office
Hohentwielstraße 28
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
70199 Stuttgart, Germany
47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn,
Phone +49 (0) 7 11 / 6 48 62-0
Germany
Fax +49 (0) 7 11 / 6 48 62-20
Phone +49 (0) 28 45 / 202-611
nlsw@trox.de
Fax +49 (0) 28 45 / 202-612
nlw@trox.de
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3Dresden office
Subsidiaries and sales offices
Argentina
Denmark
India
Poland
Spain
TROX Argentina S.A.
TROX Danmark A/S
TROX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
TROX Austria GmbH
TROX España, S.A.
Australia
Germany
Italy
Romania
South Africa
TROX Australia Pty Ltd
TROX Deutschland GmbH
FSL GmbH & Co. KG
TROX Italia S.p.A.
TROX Austria GmbH
TROX South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Croatia
Russia
Czech Republic
TROX Austria GmbH
OOO TROX RUS
TROX Austria GmbH
Malaysia
Sweden
Hungary
TROX Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
TROX Sverige AB
TROX Austria GmbH
Norway
Switzerland
USA
TROX Auranor Norge AS
TROX HESCO Schweiz AG
TROX USA, Inc.
China
Austria
Serbia
United Arab Emirates
TROX Air Conditioning
Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd
TROX Austria GmbH
TROX Austria GmbH
TROX Middle East (LLC)
Belgium
S.A. TROX Belgium N.V.
France
TROX France Sarl
Brazil
TROX do Brasil Ltda.
Great Britain
TROX UK Ltd.TROX AITCS Ltd.
Bulgaria
TROX Austria GmbH
Hong Kong
TROX Hong Kong Ltd
Foreign representatives
Abu Dhabi
Indonesia
Lithuania
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Iran
Morocco
Slovak Republic
Turkey
Chile
Ireland
Netherlands
Slovenia
Ukraine
Cypres
Israel
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Sweden
Uruguay
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Oman
Taiwan
Venezuela
Finland
Korea
Pakistan
Zimbabwe
Vietnam
Greece
Latvia
Philippines
Iceland
Lebanon
Portugal
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TROX GmbH
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
D-47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn
Telephone +49 (0) 2845 202-0
Telefax
+49 (0) 2845 202-265
Internet www.troxtechnik.com
e-mail
trox@trox.de