Low-noise, high-quality air curtains to meet heavy footfall in UAE petrol stations

Systemair delivered Frico air curtains to ENOC petrol stations across the UAE to reduce costly energy loss and ensure customers' comfort even during harsh Middle East summers.

Quick delivery and installation

The project benefited from strong cooperation and collaboration between Systemair and the client from design to execution, all within six months.

Energy-efficient solutions and optimised cooling

The solutions were chosen for reliability and quality, offering 10%-20% energy savings, optimum indoor air quality and comfort cooling.

Optimised solutions for clients

The client required air curtains that can withstand heavy use and ensure low noise.

Guaranteed sustainability

Systemair simulated the site conditions using CFD analysis to ensure the air curtain performance is ideal for the requirement and the air curtains' reliability.

Comfort cooling in a desert oasis

ENOC manages and operates 154 ENOC and EPPCO service stations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , reaching an estimated 90 million transactions annually. ENOC petrol stations fall under the operations of UAE government. The stations are located across the country, meaning it faces harsh temperatures during peak summer conditions.

Systemair had a strong working relationship with the clients, and the project benefited from having strong collaboration and cooperation from design until the execution of the project, which included petrol stations across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

Addressing the need for superior solutions

Systemair came into the project aware that the client was unhappy with the current air curtains for the following reasons:

Deteriorating performance over the years following solutions
Operational failures due to high demand for frequent opening and closing of the doors.
High noise level

To demonstrate the reliability of proposed solutions, Systemair simulated site conditions the site using CFD analysis to substantiate the air curtain performance is ideal for the requirement. The scope of the analysis included wind velocity, air curtain velocity profile, location and other factors. The mock-up was done for three stations initially and rigorously operated to ensure its operations amid heavy use.

Reliable operations, guaranteed savings

Overall, Systemair delivered the following solutions:

Frico PAFEC3520A and FCDA Controllers

The solutions were chosen to provide 10%-20% of energy savings, offering the customer better indoor air quality and comfort. The solutions offered good controls and were proven by the CFD by comparing the solution with and without air curtains.