How can you keep thousands of people cool during a major summer event?
When temperatures rise above 35 °C and tens of thousands of people gather in the same place, ensuring their comfort and safety becomes a priority. This is the case with the concert by Ultimo a Tor Vergata (Rome), where SOS Roma Soccorso has chosen to use three Conrad dust suppression cannons to create designated cooling areas for the public.
Thanks to high-pressure misting, the systems helped to alleviate the effects of the intense heat, providing an effective, safe and sustainable solution to improve the well-being of spectators during the event.
Why are more and more events opting for misting systems for cooling?
Mist cooling is now one of the most effective ways of combating the effects of heatwaves in open spaces.
The microdroplets of water evaporate quickly into the air, absorbing heat and lowering the perceived temperature without wetting people or causing puddles. This technology improves comfort for the public in a discreet and natural way, making it ideal for concerts, festivals, sporting events and large gatherings.
How can a misting system be adapted to the different requirements of an event?
One of the most useful aspects of the systems by Cannoni Conrad is the ability to customise the misting according to the operating context. Our cannons are, in fact, fitted with smart technology that allows the range to be adjusted and the intensity of the jet to be modulated according to the distance to be covered and the position of the system.
This adjustment ensures maximum comfort for those present at all times. When the cannon is positioned close to the audience, the power can be reduced to create a gentler, more pleasant mist, avoiding an excessive concentration of water. Conversely, when the system is installed further away from the area to be cooled, the maximum power can be used to cover larger areas and ensure an even distribution of the mist.
This adaptability makes Cannoni Conrad’s dust suppression cannons an extremely versatile solution for concerts, public events, sporting events and emergency situations, as it allows for bespoke cooling to be provided according to the layout of the area, the number of people present and the specific requirements of the organisers.
Rome keeps choosing Cannoni Conrad
The Tor Vergata initiative is not an isolated case, but represents the natural continuation of a well-established collaboration.
In recent months, Conrad dust suppression cannons have been used by the Civil Protection team in SOS Roma Soccorso also at the Imperial Forums and the Arch of Constantine, helping to cool one of the capital’s most visited historic sites during the heatwave.
A year earlier, on the occasion of the Youth Jubilee, the same technology had been chosen to provide relief for pilgrims and visitors in Rome during one of the year’s most popular events.
These applications demonstrate how a technology originally developed for dust suppression and odour control can now play a significant role in the management of climate emergencies and major events.
What are the benefits of this technology?
As well as their cooling efficiency, Conrad cannons stand out for their sustainability.
Fully electric operation requires a maximum power of just 3 kW, whilst high-pressure misting ensures uniform cooling with a maximum consumption of just 8 litres of water per minute.
Compared with traditional water jets, misting uses far less water, prevents the public from getting wet and ensures greater comfort, even in areas with high footfall.
Conrad cannon rental in Rome and Lazio
To respond swiftly to the needs of public bodies, event organisers, businesses and civil protection agencies, Cannoni Conrad works with a network of qualified dealers and rental companies located in Rome and the Lazio region.
Thanks to these partnerships, the dust suppression cannons are also available for rent, enabling a rapid response to climate emergencies, concerts, public gatherings, sporting events and any other situations where it is necessary to ensure people’s well-being in open spaces.
The experience gained in Rome once again confirms the versatility of Conrad’s technology: a solution developed for the environment that today also makes a tangible contribution to protecting people, transforming urban cooling into an increasingly important tool for tackling the challenges posed by climate change.
