Project Name: Alkermes Architect: Elkus Manfredi Archtects Mechanical Engineer: AHA Consulting Engineers Mechanical Contractor: Hamel & McAlister Equipment: (2) Custom Penthouse AHUs, (2) EAHUs, (1) Konvekta Heat Recovery Skid (6) MK Plastics High Plume Dilution Fans, (2) 450 ton Oil-Free Chillers, (21) Carel HeaterSteam Humidifiers Manufacturer: Konvekta, Cambridgeport, MK Plastics, Smardt, Ingenia Carel Size: 140,000 CFM… Read more »
Posts Categorized: AHU Refurbishment
AHU – Replace or Refurbish?
Air Handling Units — Replace or Refurbish? Good Question. Here in New England, we have lots of buildings with old and deteriorating air handling units. In many cases, the clear choice may be to replace the old AHU’s; however, there are many reasons, not just financial, as to why repair or refurbishment alternatives should also… Read more »
Project Snapshot: Boston College – Air Handling Unit Refurbishment
Project Name: Boston College, Higgins Hall Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Mechanical Engineer: BR + A Manufacturer: AQUIS Equipment: Custom Indoor Air Handling Unit Refurbishment Challenge Higgins Hall is a science and research building on the main campus at Boston College, home to over 20,000 students in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Their built-up air handling units, manufactured… Read more »
5 Reasons to Refurbish an Existing Air Handling Unit
Advantages of Air Handling Unit (AHU) Refurbishment Compared to Replacement: Reduced cost compared to purchasing new units More environmentally friendly by re-using existing equipment Minimal equipment downtime Existing services are typically unaltered Minimal disruption to the building’s normal operation Even if a building owner has done a good job maintaining their air handling unit, there… Read more »
Air Handling Unit Refurbishment | A Viable Solution
Problem: Tired, Aging Air Handling Units We look at hundreds of Air Handling Units each year. All types, all sizes and all conditions. Typically we are called in to assess problems or look at replacement options. In some cases units are not in bad condition; they don’t need to be replaced, just refurbished. I… Read more »