CASE STUDY

INDIA

WE MAKE
INDIA COOL
LG SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONING CONTENTS 04
NORTH BLOCK
NEW DELHI
08
DILLI HAAT
DELHI
12
IREO UPTOWN
GURGAON
GOVERNMENT OFFICE TOURIST ATTRACTION HIGH RISE APARTMENT
The history of LG System Air Conditioning Business Unit goes back to 1968, when the company (then called GoldStar) rolled out
Korea’s first residential air conditioner. Since the company first began making chillers for large commercial buildings in 1970, the
commercial air conditioning business has grown exponentially, especially within the last 20 years. The success of LG air condi-
tioners has grown from very humble beginnings to become one of the giants in the highly competitive HVAC industry.
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MERCEDES - BENZ
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DORABJEE’S
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TITAN
INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ROYALE HERITAGE MALL
Among the company’s System Air Conditioners, its most well-known line is the MULTI V series. In 2004, the first generation of PUNE PUNE COIMBATORE
OFFICE SHOPPING MALL FACTORY
the MULTI V series hit the market. By the time the MULTI V IV came out in 2013, the line had added an energy saving function,
a high pressure oil return and many other features that now define the MULTI V line as the best HVAC solution.

Moreover, LG has wide product and solution line up for various environment such as light commercial air conditioners, chillers
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INBIOPRO
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MONOTEL
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SUNRISE SYMPHONY
and building management system. The company now offers a broad portfolio of air conditioner products that are compatible BANGALORE KOLKATA KOLKATA
with any building, anywhere, including those which have limited space, skyscrapers that reach the clouds, large factories or giant R&D FACILITY HOTEL HIGH RISE APARTMENT
concert halls.

WITH THE HERITAGE, PRODUCT LEADERSHIP AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION THE MULTI V SERIES SOLELY
OWNS, WE CONTINUE TO MAKE INDIA COOL WITH VARIOUS EFFICIENT HVAC AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS.
NORTH BLOCK
GOVERNMENT OFFICE

NORTH THE MOST EFFICIENT

BLOCK VRF SYSTEM COMPARED TO OTHER SOLUTIONS

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey LG MULTI V IV was considered as the best system after
Executive Engineer, analysis of different systems.
North Block Central Public Works Department
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi New Delhi

Landmark heritage building with the offices

ISSUE
of Ministry of Home, Ministry of Finance Replacing the previously installed central air-conditioning
and important institutions for national security. system with an energy conserving VRF system in a heritage
building with mission critical offices.
3,074 HP

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NORTH BLOCK NORTH BLOCK
GOVERNMENT OFFICE GOVERNMENT OFFICE

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

North Block is a part of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the sprawling The building is a heritage building, which is over 85 years old. THE CLIENT FOUND LG WELL-EQUIPPED TO MAKE He continued: “Additionally, LG is a pioneer in VRF technolo--
residential complex of the President of India. North Block It has mission critical offices and the access to the building is A PROPER COMBINATION OF MAN, MATERIAL gy. It has deputed manpower, that is not only fully
houses the key offices of Ministry of Home, Ministry of limited for just few hours. The customer was interested in equipped with the technology also an ability to solve all my
AND TIME.
Finance and the others. Ministry of Home is responsible replacing a legacy system and individual units with queries.”
for internal security of India and it operates 24/7 for 365 energy-saving VRF technology.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Pandey added, “As far as cost saving is
days in a year. The building was inaugurated in 1931. According to the client, the project was executed in a lower
concerned, with raw data, I can say that the cost per ton is
time compared to other projects using similar technology.
quite reasonable. Since it is inverter-based, I find that the
cost saving per ton in power consumption is more than 60%
compared to conventional systems.”

SOLUTION POWER SAVING ESTIMATES - LG vs OTHER BRANDS

ON THE BASIS OF 11-YEAR POWER CONSUMP- He continued, "We are constrained not just by the heritage
TION ESTIMATES, LG WAS THE WINNER IN THE status, but also that the building houses VVIPs. Access
SAVING MORE
timing was a major limitation in the execution of the project.
COMPETITIVE BIDDING WHERE ALL THE MAJOR 12,908,802 1,248,041(9%)
PLAYERS PARTICIPATED.
LG has definitely burnt midnight oil to get this project
completed on time. In day, there was a zero possibility of-
LG 436,138(3%)
10,260,790.95 2,658,010.95
Speaking on the project, Mr. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Execu- doing any work at all.”
tive Engineer of CPWD said, “For the past decade, the 13,344,940

6-9%
focus of the government has been on energy efficiency.
COMPANY A 10,463,127.00 2,881,812.41
Due to the building’s unique structure, we needed an
uncompromised air conditioning solution. CPWD devised a
strategy with eminent experts to use the latest air condi- MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
COMPARED TO OTHER COMPANIES’ VRF SOLUTIONS 11,255,569.58
14,156,843
2,891,273.11
tioning systems without compromising on the basis
COMPANY B
features of the building. It was concluded that VRF will be
the most suitable for HVAC solution.” COOLING MODE HEATING MODE *Currency in INR

COMPARISON ON TOTAL LOADING FOR 1 YEAR

Cooling mode & heating mode measured based on total loading for 3,674 HP considering base unit of 48 HP for 1 year

For 11 years,
LG is projected to be INR 13,728,450 more efficient and economical option, compared to other brands.

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D I L L I H A A T
TOURIST ATTRACTION

DILLI THE SYNERGY BETWEEN INDIA'S

TOURISM RESOURCE
HAAT & ADVANCED HVAC TECHNOLOGY

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma LG MULTI V IV vitalized various applications at this tradi-
Chief Manager, tional tourist attraction site.
Dilli Haat Dilli Haat Janak Puri
Janak Puri,
Delhi Delhi

Traditional market complex that showcases

ISSUE
artisans, cuisine and culture from the wide Dilli Haat was interested to implement cutting edge
landscape of India. air-conditioning system to enhance the experience of a traditional
open-air market.
868 HP

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D I L L I H A A T D I L L I H A A T
TOURIST ATTRACTION TOURIST ATTRACTION

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

Dilli Haat is a traditional market complex, designed with Dilli Haat Janak Puri was a major challenge for any HVAC LG has worked with Dilli Haat Janak Puri in record time to and enjoyable shopping environment, bringing endless
open air stores and applications. In order to appeal to the brand. It has 60% air-conditioned areas while the rest are implement the project. The product and solutions are shopping opportunities and delightful recreational experi-
contemporary audience, Dilli Haat Janak Puri is designed as a not equipped with air-conditions. designed to be energy efficient and keeping in mind with ences for the contemporary and modern visitors. In order
combination of open air market with a state-of-the-art the rapidly changing needs of the client. to avoid harming the pleasant design of the market, small-
air-conditioned facility. THERE ARE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS FOR WHICH er outdoor units were placed for flexible space usability
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WERE NEEDED The place was just inaugurated in 2014. All areas were and indoor units could be painted to blend in with the
INCLUDING EXHIBITION AREA WITH A CAPACITY OF being developed and promoted. With LG’s air-conditioning environment. VRF solutions not only save power, space but
800 SIMULTANEOUS VISITORS, SHOPS, FOOD solutions, Dilli Haat has successfully transformed India’s also go with the aesthetics of the complex, which is a
COURT AND OTHER AREAS. old rural tradition of open market into more comfortable perfect match with Dilli Haat’ s architectural parameters
and eco-friendly goal.
Major challenge was to design the place for energy
efficiency while retaining the comfort for the visitors. Delhi
Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC)
wanted the HVAC partner to work closely with them to
execute and maintain the project.

SOLUTION
The client invited all major vendors for competitive bidding. LG’s design team worked with Dilli Haat from the planning
At the end of the bidding process, LG’s HVAC solutions stage of the project to implementation. The project was
were chosen over the others. executed to the satisfaction of the client.

Located in the heart of the city in the area of over 8 acres, Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Chief Manager, Dilli Haat highly
the place is a marvel both in terms of its architecture and appreciates the contribution of LG in Dilli Haat Janak Puri.
air-conditioning. Using MULTI V IV system, the place has 46 He says, “Dilli Haat Janak Puri is designed to give the experi-
air-conditioned shops, a food court with 29 outlets, a 960 ence of a mall, a world-class exhibition centre alongside a
sq. mt. exposition hall, 800-seater air-conditioned audito- traditional open market. The air-conditioned food court
rium, area, offices and other public areas. with cuisines from across the country is in great demand. AIR CONDITIONING PLAN
LG IS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES IN HVAC
LG MULTI V IV is vitalizing the multi-complex with various applications below :
LG DESIGNED ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE GREEN,
WHICH MADE THE TENDER THE MOST ENERGY AND IT HAS PROVEN ITSELF IN THIS PROJECT.
EFFICIENT COMPARED TO OTHER BIDDERS AND
EVENTUALLY BE CHOSEN FOR THE PROJECT. Air-conditioned Dilli Haat is popular with all generations 46 29
Shopping Stalls in
and is bridging the gap between modern retail and Outlets Food Court
traditional craftsmen.”

800
Residential seater
Quarters Auditorium

960
sq. mt. Offices
Exposition

LG HVAC SYSTEM WAS

APPRECIATED BY DTTDC
FOR A COOPERATION.

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IREO UPTOWN
HIGH RISE APARTMENT

IREO EFFICIENT SPACE USABILITY

BY SIDE DISCHARGE VRF
UPTOWN

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mr. Sanjay Singh LG MULTI V S, the world's top class energy efficient side
Head of Infrastructure, discharge VRF was installed.
IREO Uptown IREO Infrastructure
Sector 59,
Gurgaon Near Behrampur,
Gurgaon ISSUE
State-of-art luxury air-conditioned apartments Solving the energy cost concerns while utilizing the minimal
built by IREO, the leading property developer installation space available.
in India.
4,278 HP

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IREO UPTOWN IREO UPTOWN
HIGH RISE APARTMENT HIGH RISE APARTMENT

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

IREO is a leading property developer in India. They are Centralized air-conditioned apartments have higher main- Mr. Sanjay Singh, Head of Infrastructure, IREO is pleased IREO Infrastructure has given many more prestigious
present in the market since 2004. They have assembled tenance cost compared to other apartments. It dissuades with LG’s HVAC solutions. He said that the project is projects to LG after the success of Uptown.
one of the largest property portfolios with a focus on the the buyers. Also, there are many investors who are complete and the units have been handed over. The experi-
Delhi NCR, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Goa regions. interested to invest in the property and will not like to use ence from users has been excellent. The costs saving predic-
the property in the short-run. Centralized air-conditioning tions have been accurate and they are delighted with the
IREO provides state-of-the-art luxury air-conditioned for unoccupied apartments would have resulted in a lot of solution provided by LG.
apartments. They were building their iconic new complex in wastage of energy.
Gurgaon suburb of Delhi. The project is aptly called Ireo IREO Infrastructure calls LG’s MULTI V technology as –
Uptown. Each apartment promised to be a pool of fresh Power tariff in Gurgaon is higher than Delhi. In order to “air-conditioners with a mind.” Each apartment is pre-in-
ideas moulded into living spaces. attract customers and also to build a competitive edge, stalled with state-of-the-art air-conditioning by LG. Its
IREO targeted over 30% reduction in cost of energy unique cooling feature with individual controls in each room,
compared to split air-conditioners. allows the residents to maintain a comfortable temperature
throughout the year.
THERE WAS A MAJOR SPACE CONSTRAINT FOR THE
INSTALLATION. THE CLIENT WAS LOOKING FOR A IT ALSO KEEPS A CHECK ON ENERGY CONSUMP-
SPACE SAVING SOLUTION. TION, REDUCING YOUR POWER BILLS BY
ALMOST 30% WHEN COMPARED TO NORMAL
THE SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE BALCONY WAS VERY SPLIT AIR-CONDITIONERS.
LESS AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS.
ENERGY SAVING OF MULTI V S
SOLUTION
Each unit was fitted with an individual MULTI V S unit. It was CFD ANALYSIS RESULT 3.71
a major challenge to implement with a very constrained 3.35 3.71 4.18
area and low availability of space. 37F Conventional Conventional

LG OVERCAME LESS INSTALLATION SPACE WITH

SIDE DISCHARGE VRF SYSTEM, THE MULTI V S. EER COP

It was the best option as it was energy efficient while

COOLING HEATING
helping to maintain the beauty of the apartment, which
directly serves the independent needs of the unit. SPACE SAVING BY SIDE DISCHARGE VRF
TOP DISCHARGE VRF
Moreover, advanced designing approach in terms of
technology and engineering was required for this high-rise
building located specific area with high average tempera-
ture. Based on close analysis of CFD data, LG team was able
to provide the best installation environment. SAVING SPACE

1F

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MERCEDES BENZ
O F F I C E

MERCEDES-BENZ LOCALLY-MADE EXCEPTIONAL VRF FOR THE

AIR-CONDITIONING
INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mercedes-Benz Mr. Ganesh Dalvi LG MULTI V IV met the current and projected air-condition-
India Private Limited Deputy General Manager Utility, ing requirements of Mercedes Benz India.
Facility Management & Factory Planning
E-3, MIDC, Phase-III,
Chakan Industrial Area,
Kuruli & Nighoje, Taluka Khed,
Pune, Maharashtra ISSUE
Pune Office Complex of one of the largest Mercedes- Proving LG as a better partner than existing partners.
Benz plants in Asia. The plant is spread over
an area of over 100 acres. It is among the 420 HP
fastest green-field operations ever to be
created and is rated as one of the top-most
CKD plants of Mercedes-Benz globally.

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MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
O F F I C E O F F I C E

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE LG PUNE FACTORY

Mercedes-Benz was looking for an air-conditioning Mercedes wanted to consider VRF solutions for its new
solution for the office complex. One of the largest office complex and invited their existing engineering
Mercedes-Benz plants in Asia – the iconic Pune factory. partner to suggest a solution. Their partner suggested a
close competitor who was likely to be awarded the
Mr. GaneshDalvi, Deputy General Manager, said, “Mercedes contract.
believes in a long-standing relationship with our vendors.
We have many vendors that have been working with us for LG, against all the other strong competitors, had to provide
LG PRODUCES HIGH QUALITY SYSTEM
the past several years. The company does not believe in more efficient solution and reliable service in order to fully AIR CONDITIONERS IN PUNE, INDIA. >LG Pune Factory
changing its partners often.” satisfy client's need.

Established in : 2014
SOLUTION AC manufacturing area : 36,636m2
Mr. Dalvi shared, “LG’s Sales Team was persistent in India. Mercedes Benz India shared their plans with LG team
presenting their case forward. We decided to evaluate and they designed an excellent solution based upon the inputs. >AC Manufacturing Building
them along with other vendors. The reason we considered “Mercedes plans not just for the current requirement but Capacity : MULTI V 35,000 units / year,
LG was that it invested in the relationship. We were also a long-term partnership keeping in mind the growth Light commercial 40,000 units / year
regularly visited by their senior team. Their team of and expansion. The solution had to be designed keeping in
engineers were highly knowledgeable and dedicated.” mind the plans for the next 5, 10, 15 years. It also had to
be done phase wise.” said Mr. Dalvi.
“OUR TECHNICAL TEAM FROM GERMANY VISITED
LG’S FACTORY IN PUNE. THEY PERSONALLY WENT He Continued: “Additionally we shared these plans with LG
THROUGH THE PRODUCTION, QUALITY CONTROL team and they designed a solution on the basis of our
AND OTHER FACILITIES, AND WERE CONVINCED inputs. There are many features that we may have consid- >MULTI V Production Line
ABOUT THE CAPABILITY OF LG IN DELIVERING ered for the current requirement. However, there can be
STATE-OF-THE-ART SYSTEMS. additional product features that we not have considered COMMITMENT FOR QUALITY
OTHER HVAC SOLUTION PROVIDERS WERE MOSTLY but may be useful for future. LG came up with an excellent
SHIPPING IMPORTED PRODUCTS.” design for the project.Excellent quality of products, local
manufacturing, commitment for quality and sound techni-
Mercedes India strongly supports make in India initiative cal team went in favour of LG.”
that is being promoted by the Government of India. The
company likes to support the vendors that manufacture in 22HP MULTI TYPE PSYCHROMETRIC
CALORIMETER LAB / CHAMBERS

BENEFIT ・Testing laboratory and chambers for checking

He continued: “Additionally, for a new project it’s important
MULTI V’s safety and reliability
LG HVAC TEAM DELIVERED AN EXCELLENT SOLU-
TION TO MERCEDES BENZ INDIA. SUBSEQUENTLY
MORE ORDERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO LG.
that the products are of a high- quality and the installation
is done right, the first time to prevent cost-overruns. Once
・First and only MULTI V testing chamber in India
a project has been handed over to the user, logistics compliance with AHRI / IS standards
・Fully automatic psychrometric chambers
“From the scale of 1 to 5, I will rate LG’s team as. Senior become more difficult. Local manufacturing and support
team from LG regularly visits us. by LG is an important consideration for us.”
Local manufacturing also gives us more scope for tailoring (Accredited by NABL / INTERTEK Satellite certification)
the products to our needs” said Mr.Dalvi. As per LG’s HVAC’s team, the client is likely to save over
46.7% of energy cost compared to chillers.
MERCEDEZ BENZ TECHNICAL TEAM FROM GERMANY
VISITED LG PUNE FACTORY SITE.

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DORABJEE’S MALL
SHOPPING MALL

DORABJEE’S ENERGY EFFICIENT

VRF SYSTEM
ROYALE HERITAGE MALL WITH NO NEED FOR WATER

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

LG proposed a VRF-based air-conditioning solution that will
Mr. Daniel Dorabjee not stress the limited water resources.
Dorabjee’s Royale Heritage Mall Director & Member of the Board
NIBM Ext.,
Dorabjee Paradise, Pune
ISSUE
Brand-new iconic building in the heart of a
Pune new residential expansion in Pune.
The city is facing extreme water scarcity. Due to water
scarcity, from time to time the government allows supply of
additional water for drinking only. 284 HP

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DORABJEE’S MALL DORABJEE’S MALL
SHOPPING MALL SHOPPING MALL

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

Dorabjee Estates is one of the leading developers in Pune. It Pune has seen a rampant growth over the past few years. Using VRF also gave a host of energy saving advantage that Mr. Daniel Dorabjee, Director, Dorabjee Estates said, “LG’s
was building a new mall in the heart of new residential The city is facing acute water shortage. was initially not planned. Not only it reduced the operational design team has been an excellent partner right from
mini-township. They were looking for an air-conditioning costs of the mall, it made the maintenance lower for the conceptualisation, design, execution and maintenance of the
solutions partner. Many malls use chillers for air-conditioning, which require a individual tenants of the building. project.”
constant supply of water.
Dorabjee’s Royal Heritage Mall is located in a prominent Since the rooftop is not needed for chiller system, it was
area. The project is a combination of shopping mall, food & IN THIS CASE THE AIR-CONDITIONING SOLUTION aesthetically designed and was used for building a large
beverage, 6 screen multiplex, banquet hall, office block, HAD TO BE DESIGNED WITH MINIMAL OR NO USE football field with an open air restaurant.
service apartments and more spread over 550,000 sq. ft. It OF WATER.
is being built with heritage concept with a combination of
Roman and British architecture. There was no space available on roof as the client had

It is built with exteriors of a heritage property as a boutique mall.

planned for a rooftop football field with an open air restaurant.
CLIENT COMMENTS
“We are delighted at our relationship with LG
and will recommend them highly to new partners.”

SOLUTION Mr. Daniel Dorabjee

Director & Member of the Board
Before the project was commissioned Dorabjee’s Director ENTIRE MALL IS AIR-CONDITIONED WITH NO USE
visited LG’s factory in Korea. He personally reviewed major OF WATER. UNLIKE CHILLERS, MULTI V DOES NOT
innovations that were happening and directed his NEED WATER FOR COOLING.
engineering team to consider VRF system.
MULTI V IV units are strategically placed in balcony areas,
Chillers work on low suction pressure as first water is which leave the roof completely available for the client.
cooled to 7°C and then water cools the air. VRF uses direct
expansion system which directly cools the air. LG’s design team was associated with the project since
The compression ratio is lower than chillers. The air-condi- inception and also planned for long- term energy efficiency.
tioning solution is based upon VRF based MULTI V IV series. COMPARISON ON SYSTEMS - VRF vs CHILLER

VRF Chiller
Refrigerant Water Cooling Tower
piping piping

Cooling Chilled
Efficient Space Water Pump Chiller Water AHU
Usability Pump

VRF does not Chiller requires

require water supply large amount of water supply

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T I T A N
F A C T O R Y

TITAN VRF-AHU
RELIABLE
SOLUTION
FOR VARIOUS FACTORY APPLICATION

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

LG proposed AHU solution through MULTI V IV, the
Mr. G. Manokar energy efficient and stable solution for the site.
Titan Factory Manager
Coimbatore

The factory owned by the world-class watch ISSUE

brand spread over an area of 11.3 acres and
Titan was looking for a solution that was cost-effective,
Coimbatore
housing facilities need to be maintained at a
constant temperature. scalable, energy efficient and meets the stringent air-con- 112 HP
ditioning requirement of high-precision equipment for
their new factory complex.

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T I T A N T I T A N
F A C T O R Y F A C T O R Y

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

TITAN IS THE LARGEST SELLING WATCH Energy efficiency was one of the critical factors for consid- The factory is spread over a large area. The buildings are not He added, “We have plans for growth and expansion. VRF
BRANDS IN INDIA AND 6TH LARGEST IN THE eration. At the time of the commissioning, the state was located in close vicinity. Using VRF, the client was able to solutions by LG allow easy growth and expansion. It also
facing a power shortage and there was a significant considerably save the central air-conditioning costs that saves money when our facilities are not fully utilized to their
WORLD. THE FACTORY COMPLEX IN COIM-
increase in the power tariff. could have been incurred using alternate technologies. capacity.”
BATORE IS THEIR DEDICATED FACILITY TO PRO-
DUCE HIGH-QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL CASES. Tool design and manufacturing areas use high-precision Speaking on the project, the Factory Manager of Titan said, VRF also allows scalability as the requirements of Titan
machines. The air-conditioning requirements for the area “We are pleased with not just the high-quality products and change over a period of time. Additional VRF units can be
Titan, India’s leading manufacturer and retailer of watches, were quite stringent. Titan needed a high-quality product implementation, but also the support provided by LG. A installed seamlessly without major infrastructural changes.
was setting up a production line of world-class stainless that will help maintain a constant temperature that was senior LG team has been in touch with us proactively.” Coimbatore’s weather has a tendency to change rapidly. The
steel cases at a new facility in outskirts of Coimbatore prescribed for these machines. chosen solution helped in best utilization of energy and
with a production capacity of 1 million cases per annum. saved air-conditioning costs.
The air-conditioning product had to be extremely reliable.
The plant covers an area of 11.3 acres and has facilities The client was also interested in a partner that can provide
such as tool design, tool manufacturing, press shop,
machining, polishing and assembly supported by related
service and support in Coimbatore.
CLIENT COMMENTS
service functions like planning, facilities management, The client was looking for an energy efficient solution that
machine maintenance, costing, and quality management. “Titan stands for quality. Our facilities need to operate at a
will also be scalable for future growth and expansion in lines
constant temperature throughout the year. We not only
with the proposed plans for doubling the production. The
needed reliable and energy saving products, but also an
chosen product had to be scalable, keeping in mind of the
integrated HVAC solutions and on-site support. LG’s VRF
client’s expansion plans.
solutions have excelled at all parameters and are the right
fit for us.”
Tool design and manufacturing areas needed to be
maintained at constant temperature throughout the year Mr. G. Manokar
and needed an extremely reliable product. Factory Manager

SOLUTION WHY VRF - AHU SYSTEM?

LG PROPOSED A SOLUTION USING ENERGY SAVING
MULTI V IV. A CRITICAL FACTOR IN CHOOSING THE
PARTNER WAS PROPOSED POWER CONSUMPTION
SIMPLE COMPLICATED
ESTIMATES AND EQUIPMENT LIFETIME.

Local service and support was also a key consideration. Pump

・Simple and space saving

Satisfying all the considered parameters, LG was chosen Boiler
as the HVAC partner. The project was executed along with
the engineering partner. ・Easy installation Cooling Tower

・Low maintenance cost

Pump

AHU Chiller

Header

Refrigerant Pipe

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I N B I O P R O
R&D FACILITY

INBIOPRO SUPERIOR INDOOR

AIR QUALITY BY VRF-AHU SOLUTION

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mr. S. Jagmohan The energy efficient AHU system of LG MULTI V IV
Inbiopro offers clean air for highly sensitive environment.
Vice President,
Jigani Industrial Area, Plant & Engineering
Bangalore

State-of-the-art research and development

ISSUE
facility built for extremely reliable solution
in the areas of cell and molecular biology, Air-conditioning solution for state-of-the-art R&D facility
Bangalore assay, microbial fermentation and process- that needs to be available 24/7/365. The client was 258 HP
ing in order to focus on biological products looking for a HVAC solution that will help in providing
superior Indoor Air Quality.
development for diseases such as oncology,
rheumatoid arthritis and cardio vascular
illnesses.

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I N B I O P R O I N B I O P R O
R&D FACILITY R&D FACILITY

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

Inbiopro focuses on the process and product development of INBIOPRO REQUIRED AN EXTREMELY RELIABLE In the words of Mr. S. Jagmohan - “LG executed the project
biologicals. It was building comprehensive research-to-man- SOLUTION FOR ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH with our preferred specifications of energy efficiency,
ufacture facility in the areas of oncology, rheumatoid arthri- AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY. product features, air quality and timelines. LG was able to
tis, cardio vascular diseases and other areas. meet all the requirements that we had set. The service
The lab comprises of cell and molecular biology, assay, provider also did a very good job. The facility has gone into
microbial fermentation, processing, and other areas. For production and our relationship with LG has been extend-
high degree of accuracy and quality, the equipment needs ed. They are also the top contender for our new facility.”
to operate at a constant temperature for high degree of
accuracy and quality of the underlying biological process.

The factory was located in an area of extremely poor air CLIENT COMMENTS
quality. The client was interested in a product that can
deploy a high quality air filter for superior indoor air “LG’s VRFs are energy efficient and provide a superior
quality. The client also wanted a DX coil to be implemented indoor air quality with its air filter technology. With local
on an Air-Handling Unit. manufacturing and support, LG was able to meet all the
requirements that we had set.”

Mr. S. Jagmohan

SOLUTION Vice President, Plant & Engineering

LG provided an integrated solution incorporating all major Speaking on the project, Mr. S. Jagmohan, Vice President
internal and external resources – client, planning, design, of Inbiopro, said, “This facility has R&D and a process DX AHU : COMBINING AHU WITH VRF
engineering and production, to execute the project. MULTI development lab. There were a couple of criteria that we
V IV was the product of choice for this project. had set for selection. We did not have a big place for
chillers, cooling tower, and others. We were looking for AHU
LG OFFERED HEPA FILTER WITH 0.3 MICRON RATING VRF. We also wanted the products to be customized as FEATURES VRF
AND 99.9% EFFICIENCY THAT COMBINES A VARIETY per our requirements. The timelines for delivery were also ・Big air volume,
OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES WITH SUPERIOR high static pressure
・Ventilation & humidification
quite short.”
DUST HOLDING CAPACITY.
・IAQ control
・No individual control ・Low initial cost
He added, “With local production, LG was perhaps the only
・Freeze & burst ・Easy maintenance ・Low air volume, static
The air filter was suggested in order to provide outstanding one who was able to deliver in time. We wanted an
・No ventilation
performance and energy efficiency while minimizing extremely reliable air-conditioning provider. We did a (chilled & hot water type)
maintenance needs and reducing life cycle cost. It reduced thorough due diligence and we are glad that we preferred ・Big energy consumption & humidification
substantively a wide range of particulate and gaseous LG over our existing partners.” (pump & fan)
contaminants, including: ultra-fine particulate, volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), odours and biological contami- The requirements of the project were quite stringent. The
nants. LG provided Dynamic AirQTM report to help the site was not made exclusively available for LG. It required
client assess the indoor air quality. coordination with different stakeholders.
WORLD’S FIRST CLASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY

7% Optimized Heat
Exchanger Circuit
4% Cycle Control Tech
Conventional
4.04 20% 4% All Inverter Compressor
3% Active Refrigerant Control
2% HiPOR™+Vapor Injection
4.79

C.O.P

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M O N O T E L
H O T E L

MONOTEL EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL

AIR-CONDITIONING FOR
UNIQUELY DESIGNED HOTEL

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

LG MULTI V III system that allows individual air-conditioning
Mr. Atul Asthana without the need for duct piping was installed.
Monotel CEO, Monotel
Sector 5, Salt lake,
Kolkata
As one of the finest luxury hotels in Kolkata, ISSUE
Kolkata Monotel is considered as the leading corpo- The air-conditioning partner had to preserve the unique
rate for important events with 109 rooms, architecture of building. 320 HP
2 banquet halls and other spacious facilities.

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M O N O T E L M O N O T E L
H O T E L H O T E L

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

Situated in a very posh area of Kolkata, the hotel had Ducting inside the building had to retain the aesthetic VRF OFFERED A GREAT ADVANTAGE TO MONO- ing or installing distribution ductwork (for a central air-con-
already won the attention of leading corporate for beauty of the interior since impression management is TEL IN TERMS OF SPACE, AESTHETICS AND ditioner or heating systems) is not practical due to space
business meetings, events and seminars. It also offers one crucial for any hotel, with no exception for Monotel. A ENERGY. constraint. It also provided the quietest air-conditioning
of the finest places to relax and chill. The hotel includes neat, calming, welcoming environment with elegant and experience along with the maximum degree of personal
109 rooms, 2 banquet halls, lobby and other areas. The beautiful interior design is soothing to customers and is Unobtrusive design with a range of grilles and diffusers was control over temperature and airflow.
hotel was launched in 2010. conducive to positive work and good impression. Further- well-matched with the interior decor. LG HVAC’s team
more, the project had to be implemented while the proper- worked with the building architect and interior design Mr. Asthana added, “The standard of living in India has gone
ty was operational with minimal downtime. partners to help make aesthetic decisions. up. Air-conditioning is mandatory for anyone in the hospitality
industry. VRF systems have benefited us in saving the electric-
THE CLIENT WANTED AN ENERGY EFFICIENT VRF is a great choice for hotels like Monotel where extend- ity consumption and retaining the beauty of the Hotel.”
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM WHILE RETAINING
THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE BUILDING.

They wanted a solution that does not need frequent main-

tenance. They also needed the solution to interface with
the check-in system, as well as the ability to bill the CLIENT COMMENTS
customers individually for their energy consumption.
“LG’s VRF technology is a boon for hotels. It gels with

SOLUTION
providing the best customer experience while providing
efficiency in use of space, energy and resources.”
Mr. Atul Asthana, CEO of Monotel, said “We had the expe- VRF system uses a series of indoor units attached to a
rience of using LG’s air-conditioning systems at Haldirams single output unit. For Monotel, the output unit is installed Mr. Atul Asthana
CEO, Monotel
– the most popular chain of large-format high-end restau- in its terrace, keeping in mind the aesthetic beauty of the
rants. We have repeatedly chosen LG as our partner infrastructure.
because their products are of a very high quality and they
provide remarkable services.” The client chose enclosed type of air conditioners with ceiling
concealed duct, which offer the flexibility to enhance the
He added, “The VRF system of LG is quite energy saving interiors and aesthetically beautify them. Unlike chillers, a
and is a latest trend in a technology so far. It delivers the VRF system does not need a duct space. They just need a
exactly the temperature you will be looking for. Power, small refrigerant space. The indoor units were concealed
Performance and the maintenance cost were the key inside the false ceiling and the small yet powerful machines
factors that we considered.” offer great efficiency and retain the aesthetic beauty of the
COMPARISON ON PIPING – VRF vs VAV
place.
COMPACT REFRIGERANT PIPE SPACE LARGE DUCT SPACE
Great for maintaining the naturally Difficult designing around the building
unique design of the building due to the thick duct pipings

VRF VAV
Variable Refrigerant Flow Variable Air Volume

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SUNRISE SYMPHONY
HIGH RISE APARTMENT

SUNRISE DECENTRALIZED
SYMPHONY AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR
LUXURIOUS APARTMENT

LOCATION INTERVIEWEE SOLUTION

Mr. Karoon Dey LG offered MULTI V III as the solution for individual cooling.
Sunrise symphony Director,
Rajarhat, Kolkata Bengal Park Chambers Housing Development Ltd.

The luxury residential condominium with a wide

range of air-conditioned common facilities such ISSUE
Kolkata as large multipurpose hall, lounge with library, Sunrise Symphony needed a high-quality air-conditioning
home theatre room, gymnasium, play room,
indoor games room and guest rooms.
solution that saves energy, operates at a low maintenance 1,800 HP
cost and occupies a very less installation space.

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SUNRISE SYMPHONY SUNRISE SYMPHONY
HIGH RISE APARTMENT HIGH RISE APARTMENT

BACKGROUND CHALLENGE BENEFIT

This luxury residential apartment is located in a very posh The site offered multiple challenges. Initially, the project The client was impressed with the customization and
area of Kolkata. Its beautiful design catches the eyes of was envisaged using central air-conditioning where the “LG VRF TECHNOLOGY support provided by LG India team and the partners. The
consumers. The customers are only offered 3 to 4 apartment owners would need to pay high air-conditioning IS A GAME CHANGER IN AIR-CONDITIONING client was able to get a cutting edge solution that not only
bedroom air-conditioned apartments. costs, depending upon the covered area of the apartment. FOR HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS.” saved the installation cost, but will have a higher equipment
lifetime, lower maintenance cost and low energy costs.
THE CONDOMINIUM NEEDS A WIDE RANGE OF The client wanted a solution that will allow individual Mr. Dey, added, “As the lifestyle and the standard of living
AIR CONDITIONING FOR MOST OF ITS COMMON apartment owners to manage their own energy bills. have gone up, every individual wants to rest at home with The residents also have their own individual unit of air-con-
FACILITIES, INCLUDING LARGE MULTIPURPOSE The client also wanted the maximum area to be made peace and comfort. We have chosen LG’s air-conditioning ditioning. Unlike centralized air-conditioning system, it is
HALL, LOUNGE WITH LIBRARY, HOME THEATRE available to apartment owners. They wanted to have a solutions to serve the current and future requirements of more flexible to operate and adjust to the needs of each
ROOM, GYMNASIUM, PLAY ROOM, INDOOR solution that occupies very less space for outdoor unit and our residents.” household for optimal thermal comfort.
GAMES ROOM, GUEST ROOMS AND OTHERS. ducting inside.

After the apartments were handed over to the owners, the

INDIVIDUAL COOLING CAPABILITY OF VRF
individual apartments were to manage maintenance and VRF individual cooling is more economical option because it only cools where it is needed.
operation for their air-conditioners. The common areas
were designed to be of a higher ceiling height and there VRF CHILLER
was also a constraint on the area available for ducting. Individual cooling Centralized cooling
The project is huge and the residential complex requires
different air-conditioning systems and installation catering
to the needs of specific facilities.

The client was looking at reliable and good quality

products which can be customized to different architec-
tural parameters of various facilities. They wanted to work
with technically sound experts that can coordinate well
with the developer during the project implementation.

SOLUTION
Initially the client was considering a centralized air-condi- In all common areas, VRF was used, which provided seam-
tioning system with chillers. less air-conditioning solution. Ceiling cassette was used
for indoor units.
LG HVAC TEAM DISCUSSED ABOUT THE CLIENT INDOOR LINE-UP
REQUIREMENTS AND SHARED THE ADVANTAGES Mr. Karoon Dey, Director, said, “LG’s VRF technology has
OF USING DECENTRALIZED AIR-CONDITIONING offered us host of advantages in terms of energy efficien- MULTI V provides cooling solutions for multiple indoor space usages with a wide variety of
SYSTEM VIA VRF TECHNOLOGY OVER A CENTRAL- cy, aesthetics, space saving and optimal customer experi- indoor line-up.
IZED SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS. ence. LG’s HVAC team not just provided world-class
products, but they backed up with excellent consulting. LG 4 Way Cassette 2 Way Cassette 1 Way Cassette
MULTI V III installed in these apartments was directly partner provided an excellent support in installation,
linked to their own energy meters. Indoor units were operation and maintenance.
attached to one output unit located in the balcony of
service area. Air Guide has been installed in the outdoor Ceiling Ceiling Wall
unit of HVAC of the building for air discharge. It helps in Concealed Mounted Mounted
reducing the short cycling circulation of air, outdoor to Duct Cassette Unit
provide more efficient cooling inside.
LowStatic Built-in High Static Gallery / Panel Mirror Standard
For common areas, VRF offered an optimal use of energy
resources. Ducting requirements of VRF are minimal, and hence,
more space was available for the client in the common areas.

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