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a healthy work environment for employees and reducing operational expenses .
CASE STUDY : HOW A POULTRY PROCESSING COMPANY SOLVED AIR DISTRIBUTION PROBLEM A leading food processing company in Turkey , Keskinoğlu , renovated the HVAC system of its production facility with fabric air ducting technology .
The company faced health issues among its employees due to drafts caused by the previous air distribution system . Additionally , before renovation , the company relied solely on evaporators to maintain the ideal temperature range of 5 ° C - 8 ° C in poultry processing facilities , but evaporators were insufficient in providing the desired cooling parameters throughout the area .
FabricAir designed a hygienic and washable fabric-based air distribution solution for Keskinoğlu . The tailor-made system , designed according to the requirements of the production area , increased the efficiency of the cooling process with high-precision air throws and eliminated drafts that caused discomfort to employees .
Mehmet Sevim , facility manager of the processing area explained the advantage of the fabric air ducting system to the facility as follows : “ With this fabric air ducting system , we finally achieved the desired level of cooling performance in our production facility , and we witnessed a significant reduction in health problems , resulting in lower sick leaves .”
Especially in meat processing facilities , fabric air ducting systems minimise bacterial growth and allow for frequent washing of ducts . Condensation does not occur on the fabric air ducts due to the air permeability of the fabrics , despite the low temperature of the supply air .
The healthy work environment achieved with the fabric duct system contributes to maintaining product quality and effectively reducing sick leave due to illness . The technology developed by FabricAir in 1973 continues to help food production facilities meet high hygiene standards and increase their efficiency as it approaches its half-century mark in 2023 .
In conclusion , fabric air distribution technology offers various benefits for food production facilities . It helps create a healthy working environment , helps to preserve product quality , and reduces sick leaves among employees . As the industry leaders in Turkey , such as Keskinoğlu , have already adopted and experienced the advantages of this technology , it ' s clear that fabric duct systems will continue to play a significant role in the growth and profitability of food production facilities in upcoming years . RACA
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RACA Journal I August 2023 www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za