As these unique settings become increasingly sophisticated and welcome larger numbers of fans, the need to provide consistent safety and security while offering the best possible fan experience is more important than ever. At Carrier, we’re trusted by some of the most groundbreaking stadiums and prestigious sporting events in the world. We have the experience, expertise and solutions to help keep fans safe and comfortable while ensuring security and efficiency across venues of all sizes.
In 2008, spectators and television audiences worldwide watched as international athletes shattered world records, winning gold medal after gold medal in the waters of the National Aquatic Center in Beijing, China. As the events transpired in the pool at the “Water Cube,” Carrier technology was taking part in an amazing feat of its own.
Four Carrier centrifugal chillers recovered more than 50% of the exhaust heat from the building’s air conditioning systems and used it to heat the water for the world’s fastest swimmers.
One of the most high-profile events in tennis, the U.S. Open celebrated its 135th birthday by installing a retractable roof atop its iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. With air conditioning critical to the success of the project, Carrier was called in to help.
Carrier supplied five chillers and 16 custom air handlers for a cumulative capacity in excess of 6,000 tons to meet the cooling demands of the stadium when its roof is closed. The project was completed in a tight timeframe, with Carrier commissioning the new system in time for the event’s opening ceremony.
SNO Oslo is Norway’s first indoor year-round ski arena. To provide cooling for its 36,000-square-meter snow-covered area, the venue selected the refrigeration experts at Carrier.
Carrier leveraged our PowerCO2OL refrigeration platform to complete the largest CO2 transcritical installation in the country. Designed for large-capacity applications, the system uses the natural, non-ozone depleting refrigerant carbon dioxide and uses heat recovery to efficiently provide both heating and cooling. The Carrier system yields annual energy savings of up to 30% compared to competitive systems.
Located in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Arena plays host to some of the highest-profile national and international football matches. With thousands of people gathering at the stadium on an almost weekly basis, highly reliable security is needed to ensure their safety at all times.
Interlogix IFS fiber optics products were selected to provide a powerful and reliable network for transmission of data from third-party IP cameras throughout the grounds. The solution played a key role in modernizing the arena’s security system to comply with current safety standards.
