VENTIGEL antifreeze tower

Description

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The VENTIGEL ™ frost protection tower is an innovative system for protecting crops against frost.

Based on the principle that dry plants can withstand freezing temperatures for longer, the primary aim of VENTIGEL™ is to provide a high level of air circulation to prevent moisture from settling on the plants and drying out the vegetation.

The second objective of VENTIGEL™ is, thanks to its 110 kW on-board heating system, to supply calories to the protected area. The heat generated is injected directly into the air stream, enabling it to be spread over the entire surface area treated, which is 2 to 3 ha, or a 360° radius of 80 to 100 m.

Born of the collaboration between Mr Pierre Perrinet, an engineer from the arts et métiers and Philippe Ferrier, a winegrower in the Médoc, made in France, VENTIGEL™ is a pragmatic solution, simple to use, effective, with no visual impact and very little noise pollution.

For further information, visit the VENTIGEL website

It offers the following advantages:

EFFICIENT: Efficient for 2 to 3 hectares, mobile at will, easy to use.
ELECTRIC: its high-flow helical ventilation, based on an electric motor, is easy to use and maintenance-free over time (compared to expensive, polluting and complicated combustion engines).
INTEGRATED HEATING: its 110 kW oil-fired auxiliary heating system adds heat to the main airflow. Thanks to its flexible rotating sheath, 100% of this energy is used.
ECONOMICAL: The investment is much lower than for existing systems, and no civil engineering work is required. Installation costs are minimal, and power consumption is justa few euros per hour.
ECOLOGICAL: Electricity consumption is 12 kWh, and auxiliary heating consumes less than 11 L/h of fuel. Once stored, it has no visual impact.
MOBILE: VENTIGEL™ is less than 1 m wide and can be placed between the rows of vines. It has its own 3-point hitch.
PRACTICAL: Assembly requires just a forklift and less than 1/2 hour’s work. Compact, it can be stored on your property at the end of the frost period. VENTIGEL™ requires very little annual maintenance.

How do I power my VENTIGEL™ antifreeze tower?

You have 3 options:

Mains power supply: You can run an extension cable of up to 150 m from your property, using 5G6 cable . Alternatively, you can install an individual meter from a mains power line running close to the areas to be protected.
Owned or leased generator* .
Generator on tractor power take-off** (PTO)

Due to the peak current of the electric motor :

* We recommend a recent 40 kVA or a 45 kVA.

** minimum recommendation of a recent 35 kVA.

On request, we can supply a soft-start box to reduce start-up jerk.

How do I install my VENTIGEL™ antifreeze tower?

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Available for sale

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Features

Forks and 3-point linkage for handling.
VENTIGEL features WHITE, RED and GREEN LEDs at the top for visual monitoring of operating status.
Bodywork designed to reduce noise impact.
Rotating high-temperature neoprene heating jacket. Withstands 200°C
Adjustable, retractable telescopic feet with spirit level.
At the end of the season, store the mast and accessories in the structure to save space. Removable electrical cabinet.

Technical specifications

Model	VENTIGEL V3b	VENTIGEL V3c
Nominal fan diameter	Ø 900 mm	Ø 900 mm
Nominal air flow	48,000m3/h	54,000m3/h
Engine	11 kW – 1500 rpm	9.2 kW- Alu – 1500 rpm
Power supply	TETRA400V-50Hz
Power consumption – Amperage	12kW – 26A (21.4A Fan + 4.6A Heater)	10.2 kW- 21.6A (17A Fan + 4.6A Heater)
Oil heating power – fuel consumption	110kW – 10.3 L/h	110kW – 10.3 L/h
Air flow – heating	3950m3/h	3950m3/h
Noise level at 100m	57dB(A)	54dB(A)
Fuel tank capacity / range	105 liters / 10h	105 liters / 10h
Recommended fuel	Low-temperature fuel / diesel / low-temperature RNG* / organic RNG
Overall dimensions (with feet)	235 x 96 x H	235 x 96 x H
Fan axis height	3 m	3 m
Stowed height	2,75	2,75 m
Tare weight	830 kg	810 kg
Power supply	Three-phase 3P+N+T P17-Tetra 32A socket
Recommended electrical protection	Circuit breaker TETRA400V – CURVE D
360° rotation time	Adjustable from 2 to 8 minutes
Supply air rectifier	Option	Standard
Non-contractual data. Subject to change without notice
* Subject to complete purging at the end of the season.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Documentation” tab_id=”1592229495260-4aea70c2-ff26″ el_class=”documentation”][vc_column_text]Ventigel™ brochure[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Quote” tab_id=”form-devis” el_class=”documentation”][contact-form-7 id=”775″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Testimonials” tab_id=”1627547059249-7d62887a-a5f3″][vc_column_text]Here are some testimonials from the Ventigel Tower during the April 2022 freeze.