Each year, more and more resorts install swimming pools. Therefore, to create optimal climatic conditions for guests in the pool hall, you need to choose the right ventilation system. Otherwise, condensation will form on the walls, finishes will be damaged, and metal structures will corrode. Even if the room has an optimal temperature of 26ºC and a humidity level of 50%, about 220 g of moisture is released per square meter per hour. That’s why installing ventilation is an essential factor that helps maintain the room in a good and usable condition.
Taking into account the unique features of the swimming pool hall, the heat flow, and humidity, a separate ventilation system is designed.
The ventilation system is installed to:
- Control air exchange in the pool hall;
- Maintain optimal air humidity;
- Maintain a correct air temperature.
Let’s discuss what methods are used when installing ventilation systems in a swimming pool halls.
Sport and private swimming pools
For rooms with a large swimming pool, it’s recommended to install a ventilation system with dehumidification. Since these are modular structures, it’s easy to find the best equipment for the pool hall.
Another aspect of rooms with large swimming pools is that, to maintain normal climate parameters, you need to choose a system with heating and cooling, dehumidification, and air filtration with heat recovery. These sections must be installed in a special ventilation chamber. Automation of such devices and the presence of specific sensors allow for maintaining the microclimate within set limits.
The dimensions of this type of ventilation system are large, so they must be installed in separate technical rooms. To ensure full functionality of the equipment, an air duct system is necessary. A modular unit is used to minimize system load. This way, there’s no need to spend extra money on heating rooms. Since the ventilation system also has a cooling function, there’s no need to install separate air conditioning devices.
The above describes only a few types of ventilation systems often used in swimming pool halls. However, each facility requires a customized set of equipment. Kliwenta’s specialists offer services for designing, installing, and maintaining ventilation systems in pool halls. Our experts are ready to select the optimal engineering and technical solution for each facility, taking into account all requirements.
Supply and exhaust systems
There are cases where supply and exhaust ventilation systems are installed separately. These are identical to those installed in residential spaces, except they must have an automatic humidity regulation function.
The supply unit consists of an air intake with a valve (to prevent cold air from entering the room), a fan, a filter, and a heater, which properly clean and heat the incoming air.
An exhaust ventilation system consists of a fan that allows all exhaust air to be vented through exhaust ducts.
Supply and exhaust ventilation system
The required air exchange in these types of spaces depends on the seasons, as humidity levels outside and inside the building change. Therefore, less air should be supplied in winter than in summer. Kliwenta’s specialists recommend using variable recirculation. This way, you can eliminate excess moisture by controlling the air supply.
Proper air distribution is the key to a well-functioning ventilation system. Humid air rises, while dry air settles downward. Moist air is extracted from the upper zone. The direction of the supplied air should be along the windows and walls. This way, condensation will not form, and temperature control in the room is possible.
In cases where the roof is made of glass, air should be directed along it, with extraction taking place on the opposite side of the inlet.
Supply and exhaust ventilation system with dehumidifiers
This equipment is more expensive, but it’s still more cost-effective than installing separate dehumidifiers, as it reduces energy costs. Dehumidifiers are installed evenly throughout the room. They can be of two types: wall-mounted or recessed. Their operation is straightforward: humid air enters the dehumidifiers, the condensate is drained through a drainage system to the sewage, and low-humidity air is released into the room.
Dehumidifiers help ensure proper ventilation, eliminate unnecessary odors in the room, and guarantee a supply of fresh air, as they operate only in recirculation mode. For this reason, it’s recommended to install dehumidifiers along with a supply and exhaust ventilation system.
Since energy consumption in this ventilation setup is low, it can also be implemented in a single-family home, specifically in a space with a swimming pool.
