How Broen solution helps energy optimisation in VIA University Campus 

BROEN supplied a package of valves, piping and fittings for the modern building.

System supply for a new education center in Horsens, Denmark: who now have a brand new VIA University College Campus at 35,000 m2 that will house 2900 students at 21 schools. 

VIA Campus Horsens is an example of how to make a value-based collaboration with the other parties in the construction industry. Communication, mutual respect and an early entry to the process have all played a vital role as to how well the project went. 

Owner: CASA A/S 

Architect: C.F. Møller Architects 

Consulting Engineer: Ramboll 

Installer: Wicotec Kirkebjerg A/S 

System supplier: BROEN A/S 

Energy optimization with balancing 

BROEN supplied a package of valves, piping and fittings for the modern building and Architect supported the consultant and installer in selecting the correct valves and carried out the commissioning process to make certain that the system is operating optimally from day 1 without using unnecessary energy. 

Wicotec Kirkebjerg makes an early decision that they want to work with Boren which means to have a good dialogue with the consulting engineer Ramboll, as to how to best equip the installation with balancing valves so that it will work in terms of controlling and balancing. All-in all the process has been perfect from Boren’s point of view for a complex construction case like VIA Campus Horsens, stated Jakob Holm, Project Manager, BROEN A/S. 

Anders Vestergaard Pedersen, Consultant HVAC, Ramboll states, “I only know BROEN for quality products and I did not experience more product errors than you would expect on large projects like this one. 

Minor product errors were detected before test day during the first balancing so that we could replace the valves.” Further, Anders adds, “I see great value in BROEN being a part of the project in the construction phase so that valve selection etc. will be correct and according to the project material. In terms of equipment I would like to point out that a meeting between a consultant and supplier on behalf of the installer is very valuable for the process. I only know BROEN for quality products and I did not experience more product errors than you would expect on large projects like this one.” Minor product errors were detected before test day during the first balancing so that we could replace the valves. In addition to this the technical know-how about the products means a lot, in particular during test/commissioning where it is a great advantage to do the balancing. 

BROEN supply: 

VSH XPress stainless press pipe system 

VSH XPress galvanized press pipe system Full Flow stainless steel (both XPress and Ballofix) 

Full Flow galvanized steel (both XPress and Ballofix) 

BROEN BALLOFIX® 

Arcofix 

COMAP SAR static string control valves, red brass for domestic water 

Ballorex Venturi static string control valves Ballorex Delta differential pressure regulators 

BALLOMAX® steel ball valves 

Simplex radiator fittings and connectors 

The installer chose to work with BROEN as to have a system supplier of high quality, delivery safety and competitive prices. There were only very few product errors and at the VIA Campus in Horsens thousands were installed. Assembly and adaptation of pipes, valves etc. went well and in general the BROEN products are in good quality. 

The cooperation with BROEN and support from them in relation to the VIA Campus construction has been amazing, in particular around balancing, testing and operation which is a large sub-task at a construction project this size. Good skills, flexibility and great technical sparring by good and decent people are keywords and themes here. 

Overall, it has been a good experience to work with BROEN and it is always a nice feeling to hand over a well-functioning heating system to the customer,” stated Lars Frandsen Consultant West, Wicotec Kirkebjerg A/S.