Q. We are designing a new air handling unit for a lab. What do you typically recommend for filter ratings? We may be using energy recovery. We recommend that you use a filter on either side of the energy recovery device. Typically we use a Merv-8 on the supply side and a Merv-7 on the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Air Handling Units
Does Coil Cleaning Save Energy?
Does coil cleaning save energy? This was the first question that we asked before agreeing to promote Steril-Aire as a manufacturer. We knew that the technology worked; that you could clean a coil to a nearly new condition by using UVC lights. That we knew. We also new that a clean coil would save energy. … Read more »
Air Handling Units | Split Replacement Coils
Split Replacement Coils “I didn’t know these were available.” “Wish I had known about these sooner.” “What a great idea., this will save a lot of pain” All comments that we have heard from building owners after showing them split coils. Replacing large water coils in air handling units is never easy. It’s even more… Read more »
Project Snapshot: Custom Air Handling Units | Portland International Jetport
Project Name: Portland International Jetport – Terminal Expansion Location: Portland, Maine Architect: Gensler Mechanical Engineer: AMEC (formerly OEST) Contractor: Turner Construction Company Manufacturer: Air Enterprises Equipment: Custom Rooftop Air Handling Units Size: (1) 70,000 CFM unit, (1) 98,000 CFM unit DAC Sales Engineer: Pat Will Project Highlights City of Portland was adding a 145,000sqft terminal… Read more »
Ask Rick: Fan Array | Does it make sense?
Q. I have been looking at different fan options for my Air Handling Unit application. What are your thoughts on the Fan Wall technology? The technology is called by different terms; Fan Array, Fan Wall, Fan Matrix, Multi-Fan etc. It is a combination of smaller fans built into a wall section to replace a… Read more »
Custom Air Handling Unit Design | The ECM Fan Array
Submission by Guest BloggerPaul Hanbury – Sr. Mechanical Project ManagerDPS Biometics – Framingham, MA The Electronically Commutated Motor, or ECM, has infiltrated the small fan market. The technology gained ground several decades ago, mostly with small scale process applications and residential air conditions. More recently the ECM fan has made a huge impact with fan… Read more »
Custom Air Handling Unit Design | Desaturation Cooling Coil
1. What is a Desaturation Cooling Coil? A Desaturation Cooling Coil (Desat Coil) really functions like two separate coils. It combines the aspects of a cooling coil and a reheat coil to cool, dehumidify and reheat the air. The Desat Coil includes an additional coil row in the leaving air side of the coil, called… Read more »
Field Erected Air Handling Units | 4 Good Reasons to Assemble an Air Handling Unit On-Site
In 20 years of business we have been involved in supplying nearly 100 Field Erected Air Handling Units. They come in all shapes and sizes and are used in lots of different applications. Here are the top 4 reasons why field erected units make sense: They Fit – It’s very typical that worn out air… Read more »
Custom Air Handling Units | 5 Reasons to use All Aluminum Construction
5 reasons to use All Aluminum Construction for Custom Air Handling Units? Aluminum provides excellent corrosion resistance without the need for paint. Painting and galvanization can be scrapped off during transportation, rigging and assembly of the unit. Rust and corrosion reduce the structural integrity of the unit. Low Weight – Aluminum construction can reduce overall… Read more »
Custom Air Handling Units | 4 Reasons to use Direct Drive Fans
We do our best to design the most Energy Efficient HVAC systems. If possible, we will always pick a Direct Drive Fan over a Belt Driven Fan for a Custom Air Handling Unit. Here are 4 Reasons why we choose Direct Drive Fans: Energy Savings: Eliminating drive losses from the belt and pulley can improve… Read more »