Air handling units

Why choose air handling units?

Often installed outside large and densely populated buildings, air handling units, otherwise known as AHUs, are highly capable machines that are able to regulate all aspects of the indoor climate throughout a single facility.

From air quality and temperature to relative humidity, our solutions harness cutting-edge technology to minimise energy consumption while maximising occupant comfort.

Regulating an entire building’s climate is a complex task. What could take the use of several air-conditioners and heaters can instead be accomplished by a single, fit-for-purpose AHU.

To do this, fresh air from the outdoors is first drawn inside the system. With air flowing into the device, the in-built cooling and heating coils are tapped to provide fresh air at the right temperature. At the same time, EC fans move the conditioned air throughout the building.

To maximise energy saving, a number of our systems are able to repurpose heat energy from the warm, extracted air. This process is called heat recovery ventilation and it leverages the unique properties of heat exchangers to recycle this valuable energy, helping keep operating costs down.

While AHUs can benefit from the energy efficiency of heat recovery ventilation, treated fresh air units (TFAs) are unable to. This is because TFAs are designed to regulate inside conditions by using only outdoor air.

Although air handlers are optimally suited to renewing air quality and regulating climate throughout large facilities, each building will have different requirements.

An office, for example, may need to keep air quality and air temperature at comfortable levels. For a scenario like this, a more cost-effective commercial air handling unit would be fit for purpose.

A pool room, on the other hand, must control the presence of moisture and chemicals in the air. To capture and drain this excessive amount of water vapour, and handle the fluctuating levels of evaporation throughout a typical day, a more capable and specialist swimming pool air handling unit would be better suited.

Beyond the type of the unit itself, it’s also important to consider the air flow of a particular device. A unit too powerful would have a higher energy consumption, while a system that lacks the requisite air flow may not have the desired effect on improving indoor conditions.

To learn more about our full lineup of air handling equipment and get help choosing the
solution best fit for your facility, get in touch with our expert team today.