Background
Säter Ice Arena previously used an older dehumidifier that was replaced by two REX units from Airwatergreen in 2020. Although the REX units improved the environment, challenges arose during high moisture loads, particularly with water droplets on the ice surface causing unevenness and slip hazards. In 2023, following a review and testing, Säter Ice Arena chose to trial the NEXT unit as a more powerful and energy-efficient alternative, with the REX units being redeployed as part of the upgrade.
What problems did Airwatergreen's dehumidifiers solve?
The primary issue was condensation, which caused moisture stains and ice patches on the ice rink surface. The NEXT unit has a capacity of up to 10,000 m³/h and is equipped with a turbo function that can double the output when needed.
This makes NEXT ideal for managing high humidity in colder environments, such as ice rinks, where temperatures are frequently set low.
With NEXT in operation, the climate in the ice rink has improved, and moisture-related issues have decreased or been eliminated. Whenever doors are opened and larger volumes of moisture infiltrate, the turbo function proves highly advantageous.
Benefits of using Airwatergreen's products versus doing nothing?
Without dehumidification, ice arenas risk encountering issues with fog, droplet formation, and corrosion, which can compromise safety and increase maintenance requirements. Airwatergreen's dehumidification solutions utilize a technology that reduces energy consumption by up to 70% per liter of extracted water compared to traditional sorption technologies.
Furthermore, the NEXT unit is easy to install and can be monitored via the cloud-based AWG Climate Control System, making it a sustainable and energy-efficient choice for ice rinks seeking to ensure operational reliability and lower operating costs.