Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning Systems With the ever-increasing rise in energy consumption, due to the introduction of newer technologies, the need for efficient usage of energy has become vital in our buildings. More companies are looking into ways in which the energy consumed can be minimised these days. One of the highest energy usage in buildings comes from the air-conditioning plant or system. In conjunction with Takasago, SONY has incorporated a system that promotes energy savings by maximising the thermal efficiencies of heating and cooling processes. Such a system is now in operation at the SONY SEMICONDUCTOR KYUSHU CO., Kumamoto Technology Center. It has 4 key elements: an integrated system of cooling towers; highly efficient refrigeration units; heat exchangers that extract energy from water used for cooling; and high-efficiency boilers. The integrated cooling tower system automatically regulates the volume and temperature of water within the cooling system to keep these variables at optimally efficient levels. The natural cooling effect of low external temperatures is harnessed in winter to reduce the need for extra cooling, thereby tapping into the renewable energy sources. By responding to such seasonal changes, high-efficiency refrigeration units automatically maintain precise control while also saving energy. High-efficiency steam boilers powered by natural gas are used to supply heat to the system. Integrated control of each part of the air-conditioning system ensures that optimal efficiency is maintained at all times. With such a system, the SONY technology center is already achieving energy savings of over 30%, compared with the system previously used. For more information on energy efficient air-conditioning systems or for a free no-obligation pre-energy audit of your building, please feel free to contact Kannan at Tel: 65-67373312 or fax in your queries to Fax: 65-67337442.     Introducing our latest Product ! The Super-clean Ionizer IRISYS-SX The Soft- X-ray Irradiation Ionizer pictured above with the power unit Features:               Maintenance Free               Rapid Neutralization               Dust-Free               Ozone Free               Compact Design               Electromagnetic Noise Free               0V Offset Voltage For more information, contact our sales department at 65-67373312 or fax in your query to     65-67337442.