Emergency Cooling for Cultural Heritage Protection in Qatar
Background
Trane Qatar delivered an emergency cooling solution for the Cultural Centre at Al Hazm Mall in Doha after a sudden system failure. The rapid deployment of rental chillers protected valuable antiques and historical paintings from heat damage while ensuring uninterrupted visitor comfort.
A malfunction in the mall’s central cooling system put priceless antiques and historical artworks at risk inside the Cultural Centre. The operator required a fast, safe, and reliable rental solution to stabilise indoor conditions and protect sensitive items from exposure to rising temperatures.
Industry: Retail and Cultural Heritage
Application: Temporary cooling to safeguard antiques and ensure comfort in a cultural space
- Response time: The project required urgent mobilisation to prevent potential damage.
- Installation restrictions: Strict limitations were in place due to the mall’s design and layout.
- Limited space: The tight installation area required careful planning and execution
- Ensuring the protection of valuable antiques and historical collections.
- Deploying equipment quickly without disrupting mall operations.
- Designing a safe, reliable, and cost-effective temporary solution.
- Using equipment suited to high-ambient conditions in Qatar.
- Guaranteeing operational stability through Trane Qatar’s experienced team.
Trane Qatar proposed a turnkey rental cooling solution that prioritised rapid response and operational safety. The plan focused on deploying available high-capacity chillers, tailored accessories, and a skilled service team to complete installation within tight constraints.
- Deployment of rental chillers with 500-ton capacity
- Integration of pumps, flexible connections, and distribution accessories
- Safe installation within a restricted area of the mall
- Dedicated team for quick mobilisation, commissioning, and operation.
- Cost-effective rental structure with complete service support
- Fast response time, minimising risk to valuable antiques.
- Availability of large-capacity rental chillers for urgent projects.
- Reliable and safe installation under restrictive site conditions.
- Cost-effective solution compared to alternatives.
- Proven experience of Trane Qatar’s rental and service team in emergency projects.
The Cultural Centre’s environment was stabilised quickly, ensuring antiques and artworks remained protected from heat damage. Visitors experienced uninterrupted comfort, and the mall operator benefited from a reliable, fast, and professional solution. Trane Qatar’s successful execution reinforced its position as a trusted partner for urgent cooling requirements in sensitive cultural environments.