Air handling unit applications
Air handling units (AHUs) are an integral part of any HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system that is designed to ensure air quality within a building. AHUs not only regulate the temperature and humidity of the air but they also filter out impurities and contaminants. AHUs are deployed in a wide range of industries, including commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, hospitals, and data centers, among others. In this article, we will take a closer look at the applications of air handling units and also analyze a case study to further understand their effectiveness.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
AHUs are used extensively in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories to maintain a hygienic environment suitable for medical purposes. Clean air circulation that is free from pollutants and microbes is critical to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants are environments that produce a considerable amount of dust and debris. AHUs installed in these settings are responsible for regulating the temperature and humidity to ensure ideal process conditions, as well as filtering out harmful substances.
Commercial Buildings
AHUs are used in almost all commercial buildings to regulate indoor air quality. This includes regulating temperature and humidity levels and filtering out pollutants and allergens that could potentially harm people working or visiting those buildings.
A pharmaceutical manufacturing plant produces sensitive drugs, and thus requires a highly regulated environment to ensure that the drugs don't become contaminated or damaged. Our client had an existing HVAC system but noticed that there was microbial growth within the plant. This posed a significant threat to the manufacturing process as well as the health and safety of the employees working there. We were brought in to provide a solution.
Our team's solution involved installing a new AHU that implemented hygienic airflow, had high filtration efficiency, and used UV lamps to sterilize the air flowing through it. The new AHU system created a clean environment that drastically reduced the microbial count and ensured the plant met all industry regulations. Additionally, it also helped to increase the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process by creating a consistent environment that was well-suited to the drug-making process.