At the beginning of the 21st century, the Vulcan fan heater occupied a niche in the market of HVAC equipment in Russia. Models of the Polish manufacturer are presented throughout the territory - in the European part, in the Urals, in Siberia and the Far East. A branch was opened in Novosibirsk, from where deliveries are made to the entire territory east of the Urals.
Description and features of the fan heater Vulcan
The main distinguishing feature of the Volcano heater is its unusual design. It looks appropriate in different rooms - shops, sports infrastructure, showrooms, shopping centers. Serious designs are used in industrial premises, warehouses, and agriculture.
Competent design of heaters allows use in small and large areas.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the most common models - VR1 and VR2:
- top quality;
- high heat dissipation;
- low maintenance costs;
- the simplest connection by workers with average skills;
- adjustment according to a number of parameters;
- modern design.
With the advantages of equipment, there are a number of disadvantages associated with European origin and distribution methods:
- prices are higher than Russian counterparts;
- the need for hot water supply;
- power supply only 220 V;
- gentle engines.
Comparison with Russian and foreign models speaks in favor of the Polish manufacturer - the Volcano fan heater by its characteristics and prices has no analogues in the Russian market. This is confirmed by an annual increase in sales in the country by 50%.
Specifications
Parameters of technical characteristics of fan heaters for the Vulcan heating system of the Polish manufacturer - VTS EuroHeat for product types - VR Mini, VR1, VR2, VR3, VR-D, VR-D Mini:
- The number of rows of heat exchangers is from 1 for VR1 to 3 for VR3.
- Air exchange, in m³ / h - the minimum of the VR Mini is 2100. The air consumption of the VR-D model is 6500.
- Heat carrier temperature up to 130 ° С.
- Permissible working pressure - 1.6 MPa.
- The horizontal airflow is 14 m for the VR Mini and 28 m for the VR-D.
- The vertical airflow is 8 m for the VR Mini and up to 15 m for the VR-D.
- The volume of the internal volume of the heat exchanger is from 1.12 dm³ to 3.1 dm³.
- The mass of the fan heater (without water) with an AC engine is 10.6 for the VR-D Mini, 25.5 kg for VR3.
- The mass of the fan heater (without water) with an EC engine is from 8 to 24.5 kg.
- Supply voltage - 220V, 50 Hz.
- Power of AC motors - 0.53 - 1.7 kW. AC engine speed, depending on models, 1380 - 1450 rpm.
- Power of electric motors EC - 0,095 - 0,37 kW. Engine speed EC, depending on the models, 1200 - 1430 rpm.
The degree of protection of the AC plug-in motor is higher than the EC-54 versus 44.
The principle of operation of fan heaters Vulcan
The scheme of the technology of fan heaters:
- Hot water or coolant solution is passed through an increased heat transfer area;
- An axial fan with an increased capacity of 700 - 5700 cubic meters / hour takes air in the room and sends it back after passing through the heat exchanger. The heat flux varies from 1 to 26 m.
Thermal power Volcano - 3-75 kW. Hot water is sometimes replaced by a 50% propylene glycol solution - it maintains a heating temperature higher than that of water.
Under the plastic case of the fan heater is a copper heat exchanger with wavy lamellas to increase the cooling area and axial low-noise engines. Starting January 1, 2018, only EC engines are used. The manufacturer’s engineers continue to work on the functionality of the nodes: increasing the area of the lamellas, using materials with increased thermal conductivity, reducing the power of the engines. Compared to 2012-2013 models, engine power decreased by 2 times. At the same time, heat transfer did not deteriorate.Noise load from fan heaters decreased. This has a positive effect on the comfort of retail, industrial, and warehouse premises.
Upgraded equipment VOLCANO switches to automation with reduced current consumption. Modern climate control units are successfully integrated into all computer-controlled climate control systems.
Fields of application
Units are not suitable for heating private homes. The only area of application in housing is for heating verandas, indoor premises without the constant presence of a person. Vulcan devices are designed for heating rooms with high ceilings: hangars, production facilities, warehouses, greenhouses. Owners of garages, car washes, pools, trading floors also use them in their work.
The Vulcan air curtains are successfully used at the entrances to the premises, protecting internal heat from the cold outside air.
Heaters are used independently and to heat the room with a lack of stationary heating units.
The use of Vulcan automation helps save up to 70% of fuel for boilers (coal, gas, pellets, diesel). The systems operate at a temperature range of the coolant - 50-120 degrees. For work, use air already in the room. The higher the ambient temperature, the lower the cost of heating it. Fan heaters, due to controlled blinds, deliver heated air to any point in the room where heat is required, but stationary heating radiators are not installed. Streams of warm air are constantly mixed and exclude unheated zones in the room.
Volcano water heater found wide application in car washers. For wet rooms, automation with increased protection IP54 is used. Fan heaters warm an icy car in literally seconds. After washing, it is quickly drained.
The use of fan heaters in hot weather expands the functionality. They are used as fans, mixing the air of the room and creating favorable conditions for work.
Of the non-standard methods of application, the use of a fan heater with a refrigerant can be noted. Then, to prevent the formation of condensation, a drain pan is placed below. If necessary, a hose is fitted to drain the fluid. With this use, the units are also used for cooling production facilities in the heat. However, the cooling power is lower than thermal. During operation, condensate carries into the room. To prevent this, the fan speed is reduced.
The use of non-standard refrigerants and coolants reduces the life of the equipment.
Available model lines
Best for heating indoor air - Volcano VR models. For full-fledged work, they do not need street air - it is taken directly in the building.
In 2019, the following models are released:
- Volcano Mini fan heater with AC and EC engines;
- VOLCANO VR1, VR2, VR3 with AC, EC engines;
- Heater Volcano VR-D.
Since 2018, the production of models with proven AC engines has been reduced. Europe has switched to moderate-power EC engines. Energy-saving models save 16% energy.
Volcano mini
Heating fans are designed for heating rooms using a coolant and flow distribution controlled by blinds. The design contains a pair of heat exchangers with a coolant temperature of up to 130 degrees. Air consumption - 2100 cubic meters / hour. Engine noise at 52 dB. Weight 17.5 kg. The average cost of 21,000 rubles. Low cost, average air flow, jet length up to 14 m, the basis for active use in heating small and medium-sized rooms.
Volcano VR1
A popular line of fans with a capacity of 5 - 30 kW. Price 27,000 rub. Water is used as a heat carrier under pressure up to 1.6 MPa. The temperature of the working environment is up to 130 degrees. The fan generates noise up to 56 dB. Supply voltage - 220 V single-phase network. Engine turns - 1380 rpm. This model is used for domestic needs in medium-sized rooms. It is convenient in the absence of a three-phase voltage.
Volcano VR2
Thermal power of 8-50 kW heats a large area. This is interesting for sports grounds, shopping centers with a deficit of three-phase current. The model works from 220V. The length of the jet is 22 m, vertical - 11 m. The cost of equipment is 33,000 rubles. 2 heat exchangers with a total volume of 2.16 cubic dm. responsible for the air run volume of 4850 cubic meters / hour.
Volcano VR3 EC
Volkano fan heaters with a capacity of 13-75 kW belong to industrial equipment. The horizontal air stream reaches 25 m, the vertical one - up to 15 m. In this model of the Volcano, air heating is 5700 cubic meters per hour. This consumption is achieved by the operation of a small engine with a power of 0.37 kW. The efficiency of the Volcano model allows you to use a heater to heat rooms of thousands of square meters. Durable grades of plastic protect from aggressive environments, ultraviolet radiation, withstand heat, cold, humidity. The devices of the series are small in size and attractive in design.
Volcano Mini EC
Energy-saving engines with a power of 95 W provide horizontal flow up to 14 m, and vertical flow up to 8 m. The equipment is compact, which is necessary for small rooms. The heating performance of the Volcano does not suffer, reaching 2100 cubic meters / hour. Thermal power 3-20 kW.
The Polish company Euroheat produces fan heaters for many needs. A special program and catalogs allow you to choose the unit for the temperature parameters of the consumer. Modern water heaters Vulcan automate the operation of air conditioning systems in the premises and achieve comfortable temperature indicators.
