Selection of air handling units. 2.

Author(s) : RANDIVE D. R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The function of an Air Handing Unit (AHU) is to maintain Indoor Air Quality (lAQ), design indoor climate condition, air treatment and the heating and cooling functions in the most efficient way. AHU is an important equipment of an air conditioning and ventilation system. Proper design and selection of AHU is very important in view of the fact that the air distribution ductlng network Is directly connected to the conditioned space. An air handler or air handing unit is designed specifically to achieve the desired air circulation and distribution. To achieve this specific requirement, good engineering, right selection and sizing of equipment is necessary to ensure air mixing, air volume control, filtration, cooling, heating, humidification, de-humidification, pressurization, energy recovery, proper noise level and vibration control.

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  • Original title: Selection of air handling units. 2.
  • Record ID : 30012327
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 17 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2014/07

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