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The world’s largest VRF
air conditioning installation?
LG the world’s biggest manufacturer of air
conditioning products, so it is appropriate
they are completing what is probably the
biggest ever job of its kind in the world.
The site in Seoul, South Korea
compromises four separate buildings
rising to 58 – yes 58 storeys!!
Star City is the name of residential
development in Seoul and it is billed as
being “a benchmark of construction
projects for many years to come”.
Due to its sheer scale the project is
breathtaking and it will be a huge
reference point in Seoul, a city full of stark
landmark buildings.
The site consists of four separate
buildings, each being used for both
commercial and residential needs.
Building A is the smallest of the four
structures yet even that dwarfs all that
surrounds it, as it has 35 storeys above
ground and a further three storeys below
ground.
Building B has 45 stories above ground, exception. They constantly push for the LG at Star City, probably the biggest ever VRF
and Building C has fifty storeys – both also highest safety standards both whilst under
installation in the world
have three storeys below ground level. construction and post construction. On
Finally there is the largest which is such a huge construction project it is only The sirocco fans reject the heat away from
Building D. This stands 58 storeys above natural that such a large and progressive the outdoor unit to the left and the right
ground with a further three below street company be involved and actively which prevents short cycling between the
level. One of the biggest tasks when the installing to ensure only the highest air off and air on.
structure was completed was the installation standards. The Multi V Space systems are currently
installation of the air conditioning. The company installed 1314 systems, available in heat pump, and system
As it is a new-build, air quality is vitally comprising of 7654 indoor units to capacities of either 5hp or 10hp.
important as the numbers of people that achieve summer cooling and winter The outdoor unit only needs access to
will be occupying the buildings will be warmth. The total value of the job was just the front for servicing – thus allowing it to
huge. There are 1310 dwellings that will over £6M - so, is it the world’s biggest VRF be mounted inside a cupboard in the
be constantly in need of high quality air air-conditioning site? living area of an apartment block (as was
and air conditioning. LG won the task to LG utilised its new Multi V Space system the case in Star City). The minimum
create the entire air conditioning system on this site. Multi V Space is an energy installation space requirements are
for the whole project. efficient, space saving, and quiet VRF 900mm front access (service space), the
The air conditioning system had to meet system. It is suited to any site where rear of the unit can be fitted flush against
many criteria; it must function of course; optimum performance is required to a louvered wall, or ducting can be fitted if
however it must enable the modern and deliver summer cooling and winter required (ESP can be increased if
sophisticated appearance that Star City warmth. Also the outdoor unit can be necessary up to 140 Pa).
undoubtedly has, to remain so. sited indoors – ideal for this type of high Side access is not required so the units
To ensure this, LG has constantly been rise application. can be placed alongside each other.
checking construction quality, and has Multi V Space is entirely inverter driven One Multi V Space unit can control up
been persistently trying to keep the huge - both compressors and fan motors. Hence to 16 indoor units including Art Cool,
site as clean as possible, as ‘dust is the it is extremely quiet in operation (up to cassettes, ducted, wall mounted etc. It can
enemy of the air-conditioner’. 10dB quieter than equivalent capacity be controlled via the internet, a PC, a
LG already have high standards in all conventional systems), and highly energy deluxe or simple central controller, and
installations, with this site being no efficient. local remote controllers.
LG’s Multi V Despite being designed with internal
Space can be sited installation in mind, this product may also
inside a cupboard be installed outdoors if required.
or a plant room All products in the LG range benefit
with the fans from the advanced technical R&D back-
facing outwards up, investment and expertise of the giant
on a louvered wall LG Group – the world’s number one
or exterior grille. producer of air conditioners.
LG Electronics UK
01753 491500
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