How to ventilating sports centres?

Ventilating sports centres is key to maintaining a pleasant environment for workers and users. The high level of physical activity in these centres makes it necessary to maintain good temperature and comfort conditions, especially in summer.

But what are the challenges we face when tackling a sports centre project? Well, these will vary depending on the activity carried out and the facilities. Therefore, in this article, we will propose different ventilation solutions for different sports centres.

There are different types of sports centres and each of them requires a different type of ventilation, depending on the use given to each space. Below, we will look at the four sports environments that need tailor-made solutions for efficient ventilation to achieve a pleasant thermal comfort for both workers and customers.

1. Large sports halls where competitive sports are played.
2. Indoor pools where there are high levels of humidity in the air.
3. Gyms and fitness areas where the level of activity is very intense and strong odours are produced.
4. Outdoor fields where players are exposed to the sun.

According to Annex III of BOE-A-1997-8669, the temperature must be maintained and regulated in sports halls, whether they are large professional team facilities or municipal halls, as they are large enclosed spaces with no air movement.

The first option to keep the installation cool is to invest in air conditioners. However, this is not very efficient in the long term. Cooling the entire volume of air in an installation of this type requires a lot of time for the equipment to run, and with it, a large energy cost.

At Magnovent, we offer another solution: HVLS industrial fans. But is it possible to reduce the temperature in a hall with large ceiling fans? HVLS fans (High Volume, Low Speed) are capable of moving a large amount of air and thanks to their innovative technology they can reduce the thermal sensation of a space by up to 6ºC. In the following graph we can see how the thermal sensation can be reduced thanks to the movement of the air generated inside the room creating a gentle breeze.

We can see that in a hot city with high levels of humidity such as Valencia, by moving the air at speeds of one metre per second we manage to reduce the thermal sensation by up to 3 ºC. In this way, in a hot environment of 28 ºC, we manage to keep people comfortable.

Our entire range of ceiling fans can be regulated at different speeds, and have different diameters and powers to adapt and ventilate any sports centre. This is why they are not only a good option for large pavilions, but also for ventilating any sports centre with large enclosed areas and they are also ideal, as they can be used to ventilate any sports centre. HVLS fans protect your company’s equipment.

In indoor swimming pools, excess humidity can cause condensation on surfaces, reaching levels that over time lead to the deterioration of materials and encourage the proliferation of harmful microorganisms. To reduce this humidity, at Magnoventwe always propose the same solution, both for its simplicity and its effectiveness. The combination of our HVLS industrial fans with exhaust fans.

By installing the ventilators, which act as automatic windows in the roof, and programming the fans in reverse mode, we expel the humid air from the building, renew the air in the installation and generate a breeze that ensures the comfort of the people inside the installation.

At Magnovent we have two models of HVLS industrial fans: the AIRSLIM and AIRMAX which offer maximum quality and performance thanks to their large blades capable of moving large quantities of air.

Although the above options are suitable for improving general well-being and renewing the air, there are areas where the level of activity may be insufficient and we need to reinforce with more powerful air currents where people can enjoy greater comfort and thermal comfort.

For this purpose, at Magnovent we have the Airvan model, a large portable industrial fanthat does not require installation and is capable of generating strong direct air currents with little noise. This model of portable industrial fan can be easily adapted and integrated into different spaces thanks to its four wheels that make it easy to transport.

In summer, outdoor sport can be dangerous, especially at times when the sun is at its highest. Therefore, it can be interesting to have an area where players can hydrate and cool down properly. A good solution can be our portable outdoor fan Airwagon, which is easy to transport.

These are some of Magnovent‘s innovative solutionsthat can be useful when it comes to creating a more comfortable environment when ventilating sports centres. If you have any questions and would like us to study your case, please contact us and we will try to give you the best solution that best suits your needs.