YORK solutions save SR1.5m power at theme park

Al-Shallal Theme Park is located on the Jeddah corniche over an area of ​​60,000 square meters.

Al-Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) has devised new technologies that have contributed to saving energy at the Al-Shallal Theme Park in Jeddah.
These technologies enabled the theme park to achieve an annual power saving of up to SR1.5 million ($400,000), by using water steam instead of the traditional production of electricity to operate its cooling system.
Al-Salem Johnson Controls Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohanad Al-Shaikh said that innovation is the cornerstone of the company’s business and that they always embrace an environment in which new ideas, technologies and processes are explored to create diverse solutions and services.
Located on the Jeddah corniche over an area of ​​60,000 square meters and visited annually by 1 million visitors, Al-Shallal Theme Park, a subsidiary of Fakieh Hospitality and Leisure Group — Tarfeeh Fakieh, aims to become one of the best amusement parks in Saudi Arabia.
“Since the beginning of the design phase of the project, there had been extensive research to select a world-class company that offers cooling, ventilation and air conditioning solutions by taking advantage of seawater to reduce energy consumption. Al-Salem Johnson Controls, having repeatedly proven its experience in designing and engineering sustainable solutions and services, helped us improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and achieve environmental goals,” said Jamil Attar, executive director of Fakieh Hospitality and Leisure Group.
Dr. Al-Shaikh said the company has engineered and designed solutions ensuring that the theme park — which includes open and closed areas — is cooled in all climatic conditions and has great operational performance during the holiday season when the park witnesses many visitors.
Al-Salem Johnson Controls team took advantage of the strategic location of the theme park, using saltwater instead of fresh water, thus saving 50,000 Gallons/day (190,000 Liters/day) of fresh water, sufficient to satisfy the thirst of 1,000 people a day.
The cooling plant comprises three YORK absorption chillers, each with a cooling capacity of 750 tons, along with condensers, pumps and firefighting systems.
“The seawater is filtered to ensure that it is free of small fish and other marine organisms before entering the cooling system. Al-Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) cooling system does not use any chemicals in the water so as not to affect the life and marine environment when the water is being pumped back to the sea after completing the cooling cycle,” said Dr. Al-Shaikh.
Al-Salem Johnson Controls is a multi-industry company providing integrated solutions that include HVAC, fire safety and security systems, building management and control systems for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.