AIC Italia's TEXAS: Unlimited ACS for hotels, nursing homes, and large community facilities
Texas is a condensing domestic hot water producer with an integrated 500-litre storage tank, designed to guarantee high performance, continuity of service and energy efficiency in hotels, nursing homes and large collective structures with high demand.
Texas is a condensing domestic hot water (DHW) producer with power ranging from 99 to 230 kW and an integrated 500-litre storage tank . It represents the ideal solution for all applications characterised by high hot water requirements, both at peak consumption and for continuous supply.
With these powers and with flow rates that can exceed 7,500 litres in the first 60 minutes (at ΔT 30 °C), it is designed to guarantee continuity of service, rapid recovery and maximum energy efficiency even in the presence of intensive and simultaneous uses.
This type of generator is used in hospitality, healthcare, and sports facilities, and in all collective applications where reliable DHW service is essential: hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, wellness centers, gyms, campgrounds, canteens, school buildings, large apartment buildings, and industrial or livestock applications . In these contexts, the combination of high power, integrated storage, and condensing technology reduces energy consumption, keeps operating costs low, and ensures high standards of comfort and safety.
Texas fits into this scenario, an independent manufacturer of condensing ACS designed to offer high performance, construction robustness and maximum efficiency over time.
DHW performance (ΔT 30 °C with storage at 80 °C)
| Parameter | TX 99 | TX 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak flow rate at 40°C (first 10 minutes) | 1,418 l/10' | 1,749 l/10' |
| Peak flow rate at 40°C (first 60 minutes) | 3,926 l/60' | 7,573 l/60' |
| Continuous flow at 40°C | 3,010 l/h | 6,989 l/h |
| Recovery time | 20 min | 11 min |
Duplex stainless steel construction technology: uncompromising strength and durability
Texas is made entirely of Duplex stainless steel (Lean Duplex 32101 and Duplex LDX 2101), a material that guarantees double the mechanical resistance of traditional austenitic steels and extraordinary protection against corrosion, even in the presence of high concentrations of chlorides.
This design choice eliminates the magnesium anode, significantly reducing routine maintenance. The result is a solid, durable system designed for intensive, collective applications where reliability and continuity of service are essential.
Patented Helical Fire Tube exchanger and 100% continuous condensation
The technological heart of the Texas is the patented Helical Fire Tube heat exchanger . The spiral geometry and large exchange surface area ensure extremely efficient heat transfer, reducing pressure drops, mechanical stress, and the formation of limescale deposits.
The counterflow configuration allows cold feed water to meet hot flue gases, promoting condensation and increasing heat exchange. Since Texas always operates in condensing mode , it ensures high efficiency and energy savings of up to 30% compared to traditional systems that do not condense at high temperatures.
Integrated 500-litre storage tank and optimising circulator
Texas features a 500-liter Duplex stainless steel tank, available in 99 and 230 kW capacities, making it a high-performance semi-rapid solution. The integrated optimizing circulator "forces" the circulation of water through the helical flue pipes, increasing heat exchange efficiency.
This forced circulation generates controlled turbulence that improves temperature uniformity within the tank, speeds recovery times, and helps minimize the risk of Legionella growth. The system thus ensures greater storage stability, high performance, and hygienic safety.
Compact installation and energy efficiency for high-demand applications
Designed for boiler rooms with limited space, Texas stands out for its compact shape and optimized dimensions. All models are designed to easily pass through standard 90 cm doorways and, once installed, take up only one square meter of floor space.
In a regulatory environment that imposes increasingly stringent energy efficiency standards, domestic hot water production can account for up to 55% of a building's total energy consumption. Using a continuous condensing system like Texas allows for additional savings of up to 11.5% compared to the best condensing boilers combined with a hot water tank, representing a technologically advanced, cost-effective, and sustainable choice for all applications with high domestic hot water demand.
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FAQ
Sistemi come Texas sono progettati per utenze con elevati fabbisogni di acqua calda sanitaria, sia di punta che continuativi, come hotel, RSA, ospedali, centri sportivi e strutture collettive, dove è richiesta disponibilità costante e affidabilità del servizio.
La combinazione tra produzione istantanea e accumulo consente di coprire picchi di richiesta e garantire continuità, riducendo i tempi di ripristino e migliorando la stabilità del sistema rispetto a soluzioni tradizionali separate.
Il funzionamento in condensazione al 100% permette di aumentare l’efficienza termica e migliorare il rendimento complessivo, sfruttando il recupero del calore dei fumi e ottimizzando la produzione di ACS anche in condizioni di carico variabile.
Le soluzioni monoblocco integrano tutti i componenti in un unico sistema, semplificando installazione, dimensionamento e gestione degli spazi, risultando particolarmente adatte a centrali termiche con vincoli dimensionali o interventi di retrofit.
Sistemi con circolatore ottimizzatore integrato permettono di uniformare la temperatura all’interno dell’accumulo, migliorando le prestazioni e contribuendo a ridurre il rischio di proliferazione batterica, come la legionella.
L’utilizzo di acciaio inox Duplex garantisce elevata resistenza ai cloruri e alle condizioni più gravose, rendendo il sistema adatto a contesti come piscine, centri benessere o strutture con acqua particolarmente aggressiva.
