Whether it be the icy fjords of Norway, or the sunshine shores of the Caribbean, having a suitable indoor climate is a must in the world of luxury on superyachts. With customisation key to finding the perfect HVAC system for onboard your yacht, maritime engineers Heinen & Hopman, have found innovative solutions to create your perfect indoor climate, no matter where you are in the world.
The Plug & Play HVAC system is specifically designed to fit yachts, trawlers, patrol boats and tugboats up-to 45-metres in length. The philosophy behind this latest design is to provide ready-to-use machines that only need to be connected to the power panel and chilled water pipes on board. This means no additional cables or valves, as everything is integrated inside the Plug & Play unit.
The client can select the specific components of the HVAC system as the product line includes fan coil units; air handling units; engine room ventilation; chiller units (even with brushless EC electric motor); and a control system. This makes it applicable to specific yachts’ needs for their perfect climate no matter what the exterior temperature is. The Plug & Play system is advantageous to all, ensuring user-friendly application and fast installation and replacement.
Reduced Energy Consumption:
Unlike other HVAC systems which rely heavily on the yacht's electric load, the Heinen & Hopman Plug & Play HVAC system is designed to be energy-efficient, cutting consumption by more than 30 percent. This leads to smaller generators and a smaller carbon footprint. The Plug & Play cleverly utilises a free energy source, that being sea water, for direct cooling or heating. The low resistance motor also means less noise and vibration, integral to luxury cruising and comfort on board your superyacht.
Cost Saving:
Eco-friendly solutions and sustainability are increasingly the focus for superyachts, but this goes hand-in-hand with cutting cost. The more environmentally-friendly the technology is on board, the less pressure on the yacht's electric load or engines, meaning less fuel consumption and ultimately less cost. This is one of Heinen & Hopman's major features of their Plug & Play HVAC system. Designed to be compact and suitable for small spaces, the lighter HVAC system contributes to less weight and therefore less fuel usage. Real time data, accessible via smartphone or laptop, shows the exact location and amount of energy being consumed on the yacht, meaning the client has full control over pinpointing areas of unnecessary energy usage.
Safe and Healthy Indoor Climate:
Wondering how to find a low-risk solution to your vacation aspirations this summer season? Then look no further. The health and wellbeing of passengers and crew has always been a top priority for Heinen & Hopman, but is even more crucial today in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is why the Plug & Play HVAC system focuses centrally on creating a healthy environment to reduce the spread of infection and illness.
The unit includes a UV-C light bulb to disable viral, bacterial and fungal organisms so any bacteria cannot reproduce. The filtration system attached to the air handling unit takes out sand, dust and pollen with easily cleanable filters that can be maintained by crew. The Plug & Play also has a sensor system to measure CO2 in every part of a superyacht to make sure it has adequate fresh air, ensuring a healthy environment throughout your superyacht.
So, if you want an easy to install, compact and energy-efficient HVAC system on board your superyacht this season to create a safe, healthy, and clean climate, then look no further than the Heinen & Hopman Plug & Play HVAC system. With a full technical library with building instructions on demand, this ready-to-use system is ideal for any luxury superyacht owner to create the ideal environment on board.
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