Heat is our element

New Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, where ancient meets modern

The main purpose of the new Acropolis Museum in Athens in 2009 was

to provide a suitable building in which to preserve the cultural heritage of

Greece. The architectural design drew on the mathematical and conceptual

clarity of Ancient Greece, the intention being that the treasures of the

Acropolis should be on display in exhibition rooms that were appropriate

and accessible to visitors from all over the world. The museum was

constructed, not only for the preservation of the antiquities, but also for

their protection. The creation of a pleasant atmosphere for museum visitors

was high on the list of criteria, too. So it was clear that the designers had

high expectations of a reliable, secure heat supply. These demands were

met in full by an advanced commercial boiler system from Buderus.

Logano SK725 steel boiler:

❚ Broad output range from 690 to 1600 kW

❚ Optimum energy utilisation; standard

seasonal effi ciency [to DIN] up to 94 %

❚ Particularly economical operation

❚ Low emissions

❚ Simple to transport with dimensions

designed to fi t through doorways

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Reference building – the new Acropolis

Museum in Athens, Greece:

❚ 23,000 m2 area to be heated

❚ 3 Buderus Logano SK725 steel boilers,

each with 870 kW output

❚ 3 Logalux SU1000 DHW cylinders for

effi cient hot water heating

❚ Modular and digital Logamatic 4311 and

4312 control systems

❚ Intelligent FM447 function module

❚ Effective, convenient heat distribution

via radiators and an underfl oor heating

system

Reference Steel boilerNew Acropolis Museum

A place of historyCovering an exhibition area of more

than 14,000 m2, the new Acropolis

Museum reveals the history of the

Acropolis in Athens. Alongside a

plethora of ancient treasures, visitors

to the museum can also marvel at

artefacts found on the site. This

modern three-storey complex houses

an auditorium seating 200, a theatre

seating 180, a café and a gift shop.

For the visitors to be able to enjoy the

attractions undisturbed, a pleasant level

of air conditioning is required, as is an

uninterrupted hot water supply, for

example in the sections of the museum

where the toilet facilities are located.

To supply heat to the total area of

23,000 m2, it was essential to fi nd a

demand-dependent, effi cient and above

all reliable heating system.

An effi cient systemThe demands placed on the heating

system were not insignifi cant, as

reliability and economy were both

vital, as was high operational reliability.

This was a challenge that Buderus

was delighted to take on – and the

outcome, with a commercial boiler

system composed of three Buderus

Logano SK275 steel boilers, each with

an 870 kW output, was a resounding

success. These boilers feature optimum

combustion of the fuel supplied, and

excellent thermal insulation. High

seasonal effi ciency [to DIN] of up to

94 % proves that they are designed for

exceptionally economical performance.

In combination with three Logalux

SU1000 DHW cylinders, each with a

capacity of 1000 litres, effi cient heating

and provision of hot water is also

guaranteed. The heat produced is

transferred to the rooms of the museum

via radiators and an underfl oor heating

system.

A control unit for the futureThe commercial boiler system is

controlled via the intelligent Logamatic

4311 and 4312 control systems from

the Logamatic 4000 range. As part of

this, the boiler sequence is controlled

by the FM447 function module. This is

how Buderus brings a little bit of the

future to the historical location of the

new Acropolis Museum in Athens.

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Preset energy savings: The Logamatic 4311

and 4312 control systems ensure optimum

operation of the boiler system.

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