Calculating Climate Control Requirements with RiTherm: A Sustainable and Digitised Approach

In the modern manufacturing landscape, sustainability and digitisation are becoming increasingly vital. As manufacturers strive to reduce their environmental impact, innovative tools like Rittal’s RiTherm Climate Control Design Tool are revolutionising the way enclosure cooling units are designed and configured. This blog explores how RiTherm helps manufacturers achieve more sustainable and efficient climate control solutions.

The Ultimate Planning Tool for Enclosure Climate Control

RiTherm is a free software tool designed to provide needs-based, reliable, and energy-efficient planning for enclosure climate control. It includes standards-compliant documentation and proof of the associated carbon footprint. The software now also enables thermal calculation for outdoor enclosures, broadening its applicability.

Key Features of RiTherm

RiTherm simplifies the planning process with several key features:

• Selection of Enclosure System: Users can choose from stand-alone enclosures, bayed enclosures, and various sizes tailored to specific needs.
• Selection of Accessories: The configurator ensures error-free accessory selection with verification checks and visual 3D positioning.
• Add Machining Options: Standard geometries and predefined cut-outs are available, with the option to import customer-specific CAD cut-outs for added flexibility.
• Generate Data Set and Submit an Enquiry/Order: The tool allows easy generation of engineering and manufacturing data, and direct online submission of enquiries or orders. It also provides constantly updated product lists and price displays.

Promoting Sustainability through Energy Efficiency

One of the standout features of RiTherm is its integrated energy efficiency calculator. This tool helps manufacturers balance required enclosure cooling outputs with energy consumption, providing critical insights into how to reduce the overall carbon footprint without sacrificing cooling performance.

• Energy Efficiency Calculations: The calculator considers the use of the enclosure and climate zone conditions to recommend the most energy-efficient solutions.
• Carbon Footprint Verification: RiTherm calculates the entire carbon footprint of the climate control solution, from delivery to operation.
• Optimised Cooling Solutions: By offering recommendations for more energy-efficient alternatives, RiTherm ensures that manufacturers can meet sustainability goals effectively.

Digitising the Design Process

RiTherm operates entirely in the Eplan Cloud, digitising the design and configuration of cooling units. This not only creates a more connected ecosystem but also increases the speed and efficiency of configuring custom, energy-efficient cooling units.

• Real-Time Adjustments: Digitalisation allows for real-time monitoring and network alerts, enabling manufacturers to respond to fluctuations in cooling demand instantly.
• Enhanced Flexibility: The ability to control and adjust cooling outputs based on production needs helps optimise energy consumption and reduce waste.

Comprehensive Documentation and Compliance

RiTherm also excels in providing comprehensive documentation, which is crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the longevity of climate control systems.

• Standards-Compliant Certificates: The software generates certificates of heat dissipation compliance following the EU Machinery Directive.
• Product Lifecycle Information: RiTherm provides all necessary product information, including approvals and lifecycle status, ensuring that manufacturers are always informed about the sustainability and compliance of their equipment.

Rittal’s RiTherm Climate Control Design Tool is a powerful asset for manufacturers looking to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of their enclosure cooling units. By digitising the design process and integrating energy efficiency calculations, RiTherm helps reduce carbon footprints and promote more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Explore the capabilities of the RiTherm Configurator and take the first step toward more sustainable, targeted enclosure climate control.