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Newmatic Engineering excels in designing and installing Phoenix Controls precision airflow systems for laboratories and hospitals. They are the top Phoenix Controls supplier globally for four years. Their approach involves close collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure high-quality systems. They offer services such as analyzing system suitability, designing optimal mechanical systems, engineering, installation, and long-term support. With a strong focus on safety and energy efficiency, Newmatic Engineering leverages extensive experience with top laboratories and healthcare facilities to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently aiming for operational excellence.

Case Studies

Sustainable Laboratory

I2SL Award-Winning Lab:
20:1 Turndown Capability Enhances Energy Efficiency

Phoenix Controls’ advanced airflow solutions helped a high-performance laboratory achieve top-tier energy efficiency while maintaining strict environmental controls. The 20:1 turndown capability of the Phoenix valve allows the facility to dynamically adjust ventilation rates, reducing airflow when demand is lower without compromising safety.

After two years in operation, the building earned an impressive Labs2Zero pilot Energy Score of 96 in 2023, outperforming 96% of similar facilities in operational energy efficiency. This success was driven by significant energy savings, made possible by precise airflow control technology.

Using Phoenix Controls’ turndown capability, the facility reduced airflow by 13,530 CFM, leading to first-year savings of $75,768 based on an annual cost of $8 per CFM with a minimum flow set for 70% of operation time. Over 10 years, projected savings exceed $757,680, demonstrating the long-term financial and sustainability benefits of optimized ventilation control.

Top 3 Takeaways:

  • Massive Energy Savings – Over $75,000 saved annually with optimized airflow.
  • Industry-Leading Efficiency – Labs2Zero Energy Score of 96, outperforming 96% of labs.
  • Sustainable & Cost-Effective – $757,680 projected savings over 10 years, supporting green building initiatives.

Phoenix Controls’ precise airflow solutions provide unmatched energy efficiency and superior process control for laboratories. Contact us to see how we can help optimize your facility.

Fume Hood - Phoenix Case Study

Proven Safety & Performance in Fume Hood Certification

Fume hood certification is the final step before lab occupancy, ensuring all systems perform at their best for safety. Third-party data shows that competing airflow valves often fail, causing dangerous fluctuations and compliance issues.

In contrast, Phoenix Controls’ precision valves consistently meet and exceed certification standards, delivering safe, stable, energy-efficient operation from day one.

  • Unwavering Precision – Ensures stable, controlled airflow for maximum fume hood containment.
  • Instant Adaptability – Rapid response to sash movement prevents exposure risks.
  • Certified Reliability – Performs flawlessly under real-world conditions, ensuring compliance.

Phoenix Controls testing demonstrates industry-leading airflow control, ensuring precise and rapid response with unmatched stability in fume hood operation. The test results below compare two different fume hoods, highlighting our superior performance. While the recorded reaction time shows 4 seconds due to air transport delays, our valves themselves react in a fraction of a second, instantly adjusting and maintaining incredibly stable airflow for maximum safety and efficiency.

Below is an example, from the same 3rd party certifier, showing a competing airflow control device that has attempted to improve response time by speeding up its controller. This adjustment has introduced two critical safety issues—major overshoot before the system settles, and a response time of 25 seconds.

This overshoot causes fume hood baffle velocities to spike well past 1500 FPM, which would equate to face velocities greater than 150 FPM. When this happens, the excessive velocity allows leakage from the fume hood, potentially exposing the operator to hazardous exposure.

Like the overshoot, the slow (25-second) response time allows lower face velocities to persist, potentially exposing the fume hood operator to chemicals.

Key Safety Concerns:

  • Unstable airflow control can cause a breach in containment.
  • Overshoot can cause a breach in containment.
  • Slow response times (> 5 seconds) can cause a breach in containment.

A competing airflow control device fails to maintain stable airflow due to overreaction to natural building pressure fluctuations, such as wind hitting an air handler or doors opening and closing.

Since flow measurement devices respond to pressure changes as well as airflow, competing valves struggle to compensate, causing face velocity swings between extreme highs and lows. When this happens, the fume hood loses its ability to contain, exposing the operator to less safe working conditions.

Key Safety Concerns:

  • Extreme velocity swings compromise fume hood containment, which can cause hazardous chemicals to escape.
  • Unstable airflow control jeopardizes fume hood safety, putting operators at risk of chemical exposure.