River Class OPV

Location

UK and European Operations

Client

VT Shipbuilding

HVAC Design

Kelvin Ross Engineering

Contract Scope

Design, procurement, installation of refrigeration systems and commissioning of the complete air conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems together with the supply and installation of cold and cool rooms.

Air conditioning systems utilised a central air-handling unit supplying conditioned air to the accommodation via medium velocity spiral ductwork and acoustics terminal units.  Central plant cooling is undertaken by three 50% direct expansion refrigeration systems and supplementary cooling is provided in compartments with high wild heat, by packages self contained sea water cooled air conditioning units.

Ventilation systems are installed to service areas such as engine rooms, auxiliary machinery spaces toilets, galley, laundry etc.

Contract Value

£1,300,000

Construction Period

24 Months for initial three ships

Contract Period

3 vessels completed 2002/2003

4th vessel completed 2006