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Alliance enables climate control in mass venue
When Kingdom Fire Ministries aimed to convert an old industrial warehouse in Stellenbosch into a place of worship, one of the main challenges was the indoor climate.
The region is known for its extremes, with winter mornings dropping to just a few degrees and summer temperatures rising above 30 ° C. For a space that accommodates hundreds of people in worship, maintaining comfort all year round was essential.
To achieve this, Kingdom Fire Ministries partnered with Promech Engineering Services, which designed and installed a climate control system based on Alliance High Static Ducted inverter units. Four 96 000 BTU systems were specified, with both indoor and outdoor units carefully positioned to ensure consistent comfort across the 700 m ² area.
The challenge was considerable. The church covers a triple-volume space, with an 18-metre roof height and no ceiling detail. This required the system to provide effective heating and cooling for the occupied zone— the lower 2.4 metres where people gather— without inefficiently conditioning the entire volume.
Promech ' s design, combined with Alliance technology, effectively addressed the issue through precise engineering. Specialised swirl diffusers were installed to optimise airflow for both heating and cooling. Return air grilles were positioned at a low level to ensure that air circulation stayed within the occupied zone, rather than reaching the full height of the space. cools the space from 32 ° C down to 22 ° C in 30 minutes, maintaining the set point with consistent efficiency. Sonic-lined ducting further enhances comfort by reducing noise, preserving the calm environment needed for worship.
At the heart of this project is the Alliance Ducted HSP inverter range, a proven solution for large-scale applications. These high-static pressure hideaway units deliver powerful airflow, reaching up to 10 800 m ³/ h, ensuring effective distribution even in big spaces. With high-capacity heating and cooling, they offer dependable year-round performance, supported by the nationwide backing of the Fourways Group. Alliance’ s emphasis on competitive pricing and proven reliability makes the range a practical choice for churches, warehouses, and commercial buildings alike.
The success of this installation demonstrates Alliance solutions ' ability to perform in challenging environments. The Ducted HSP inverter units provide a total cooling
capacity of over 351 000 BTU / h and a heating capacity of 424 000 BTU / h, designed to withstand the extremes of Stellenbosch’ s seasons.
More than just technical performance, the installation embodies the Alliance Difference. It is a solution that is thoughtfully planned, dependable, and built to support everyday life. For Kingdom Fire Ministries, that means creating a space where people can meet comfortably, shielded from the distractions of the outside climate.
With the support of Promech Engineering Services and the backing of Fourways Group, Alliance has once again demonstrated its ability to deliver thoughtful climate control on a large scale.
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Fresh air was carefully incorporated into the system: part of it was pre-mixed with the return air, while the rest was directed upwards to minimise heat accumulation at the roof level. This method reduces the cooling load in summer while helping to retain warmth nearer to the ground in winter.
The results are clear. In winter, the system can raise the indoor temperature from 3 ° C to 24 ° C in just 15 minutes. In summer, it
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