A groundbreaking filtration manufacturing facility in the South of Ireland is setting new standards in sustainable industrial practices. The life sciences company behind the €150 million investment has designed the plant as a net-zero factory, aiming to achieve nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) standards by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and maximizing energy efficiency. Central to this achievement is an innovative compressed air system supplied by O’Neill Industrial and expertly designed and managed by Tandem Project Management.
Following a competitive tender process, Tandem Project Management selected O’Neill Industrial for their expertise in delivering highly efficient compressed air solutions. The system installed includes two Ingersoll Rand E Series Air Cooled Air Compressors with Integrated Heat Recovery, Twin Tower Desiccant Heat Regenerative Air Dryers, and advanced air filtration systems. These components ensure that the factory meets the highest air quality standards in compliance with ISO 8573.1 2010 Class 1.2.1.
A key feature of the system is the integrated Energy Recovery System, which captures waste heat from the air compressors and repurposes it to produce domestic hot water. This process significantly reduces the facility’s reliance on external energy sources and contributes directly to its carbon footprint reduction goals. The Helix™ Connected Platform, part of the system’s monitoring solution, enables real-time performance tracking to ensure optimal efficiency and uptime.
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Austin O’Neill of O’Neill Industrial highlighted the importance of this project: “We are proud to have played a part in this global leader’s journey towards sustainability. The technology we’ve provided is at the forefront of energy efficiency in compressed air systems.”
The partnership between Tandem Project Management and O’Neill Industrial demonstrates how collaboration and innovative technology can drive significant progress toward sustainable manufacturing practices. For more, see O’Neill Industrial Compressed Air Specialists
