A Hu Draft Specification

DMRC Electrical Standards & Design Wing DMES-E/0001
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED
DMRC ELECTRICAL STANDARDS & DESIGN WING

(DESDW)
SPECIFICATION NO.
DMES- /E/0005/DMRC-E-E&M-AHUs-01
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs)
Issued on:
Date Stage
10 December 2014 Draft-1
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

th
7 Floor, B-Wing, Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi –110 001
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Previous Record of specification
Stage Date
Draft -1 10-Sep-14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION IN DMRC -AIR HANDLING UNITS
(AHUS) ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
3. TECHNICAL AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT ................................................................................ 10
4. SPECIAL CONDITION............................................................................................................................ 20
5. SYSTEM EFFICIENCY ............................................................................................................................ 20
6. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 20
7. RELIABILITY, MAINTENANCE, SPARES AND LIFE ................................................................................. 20
8. MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING ..................................................................................................... 21
9. TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................ 21
ANNEXURE-A ............................................................................................................................................... 22
AHUs’ AIR FILTER ......................................................................................................................................... 22
10. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 22
11. CODES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................................................ 22
12. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 23
13. FILTER IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................................... 23
14. WASHING FACILITIES FOR WASHABLE FILTERS............................................................................... 24
ANNXURE-B ................................................................................................................................................. 25
FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST OF AIR HANDLING UNITs .............................................................................. 25
ANNEXURE-C ............................................................................................................................................... 29
PRE- COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST OF AIR HANDLING UNITS.................................................................... 29
ANNEXURE-D............................................................................................................................................... 34
PERFORMANCE ACCEPTACNCE TEST OF AIR HANDLING UNITS ................................................................. 34
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1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION

IN DMRC -AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUS)
This specification is applicable to the air handling unit system which is used as a sub-
assembly to Environmental Control System to maintain temperature, humidity and
airflow at the Underground Metro Station of DMRC.
Air handling unit shall be double skin type (AHRI or EURO vent certified) complete with
twin blower housing with duct, fan with motor and pulley and associated electrical
protection, twin cooling coil, UVC emitter, filters along with different accessories as
specified in different sections of this specification.
The AHUs is supplied with chilled water through insulating piping and air to be
conditioned through an air plenum. The AHU unit supplies conditioned air to the
concourse, platform, office, selected equipment rooms, etc. as per the design
documents. The specification covers design, manufacturing, installation and
commissioning of the AHU.
Metro Station air conditioning systems shall be designed to maintain specific design
parameters as follows:
1. Minimum 0.005 m3/s fresh air per person.

2. Station air conditioning system design conditions shall be:
Platform - 27 degree Celsius at 55% RH
Concourse - 28 degree Celsius at 55% RH
2. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS
Air handling units shall conform to different standard for different part of it. It consists
fan, motor, belt, coil section, filter section, UVC emitter. The air handling unit shall be
AHRI or EUROVENT certified. Motor shall conform to IS/ IEC 60034 and IS 325, filter
media shall conform UL 900, and painting shall conform ASTM B117 etc.
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2.1 Standards
The air handling units shall satisfy the following requirements and shall also comply with
standards in force when AHUs units are manufactured, particularly which are in the
following table (Unless otherwise stipulated in the specification, the latest version of
following standards shall be applicable)
Standard Description
ECS SYSTEM STANDADRS
AHRI STANDARD
Eurovent Standard Unit performance , coil performance and mechanical strenghth
EN-1886-2007
certified
ANSI/AHRI 430-89 Central station using air handling units
ANSI/AHRI 410 Coils
AFBMA STANDARD
9 Load ratings and fatigue life for ball bearings
11 Load ratings and fatigue life for Roller ball bearings
AMCA STANDARD
210 Laboratory method of testing fans for rating
300 Test code for sound rating of air moving device
ANSI STANDARD
S12.34 Survey methods for Determination of sound power levels of Noise
Sources
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling procedure and tables for inspection by attributes
ASTM STANDARD
A 123 Standard requirements for hot-dip galvanized zinc coatings on iron and
steel products made from rolled pressed and forged shapes, castings,
plates, bars, and strips
A 239 Standard Practice for Locating the Thinnest Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized)
Coating on Iron or Steel Articles by Preece test (copper sulphate dip)
A 525 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
A 588 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up

to 50 ksi [345 mpa] Minimum Yield Point to 100mm thick, with
Atmospheric Corrosion resistance
B 247 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings,

Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring forgings
B 686 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-strength
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E 94 Standard Guide for Radiographic TEST

E 155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium
Castings
BS STANDARD
BS 848 Fans for general purpose
BS 6540 Air filters used in air conditioning and general ventilation. Methods of
test for atmospheric dust spot efficiency and synthetic dust weight
arrestance
BSEN 779 Particulate air filters for general ventilation. Determination of the
filtration performance
Military Specifications (MIL. Spec.)

MIL-P-24441/A General specification for (ships), Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide
MIL-P-24441/1A Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide, Green Primer, Formula 150 Type 1
SP-10 Near White Blast Cleaning
PA-1 Shop, Field and Maintenance and Painting
MIL 105E Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
ISO STANDARD
ISO 5801 Industrial fans- performance testing using standardized airways
UL
UL 900 Standard for test performance of air filters unit
IEC
IS/IEC 34-1 Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance
IS/IEC 34-5 Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by
the integral design of rotating electrical machines
IS/IEC 34-6 Rotating electrical machines - Part 6: Methods of cooling (except
traction engine)
IS/IEC 34-7 Rotating electrical machines - Part 7: Classification of types of
construction, mounting arrangements and terminal box position
(except traction engine)
IS/IEC 34-8 Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction
of rotation
IS/IEC 34-9 Rotating electrical machines - Part 9: Noise limits
IS/IEC 34-14 Rotating electrical machines - Part 14: Mechanical vibration of certain
machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher - Measurement,
evaluation and limits of vibration severity
IEC 85 Thermal evaluation and classification of Electrical insulation
IS STANDARD
IS 325 Three-phase induction motors -Specification
IS 14261 Transmission Devices - V-belts - Endless Narrow V-belts for Industrial
Use
IS 2494 V belts- Endless V belt for industrial purposes
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Standard Description
ECS SYSTEM STANDADRS
ARI STANDARD
ANSI/AHRI 430-89 Central station using air handling units
ANSI/AHRI 410 Coils
AFBMA STANDARD
9 Load ratings and fatigue life for ball bearings
11 Load ratings and fatigue life for Roller ball bearings
AMCA STANDARD
210 Laboratory method of testing fans for rating
300 Test code for sound rating of air moving device
ANSI STANDARD
S12.34 Survey methods for Determination of sound power levels of Noise
Sources
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling procedure and tables for inspection by attributes
ASTM STANDARD
A 123 Standard requirements for hot-dip galvanized zinc coatings on iron and
steel products made from rolled pressed and forged shapes, castings,
plates, bars, and strips
A 239 Standard Practice for Locating the Thinnest Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized)
Coating on Iron or Steel Articles by Preece test (copper sulphate dip)
A 525 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
A 588 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up

to 50 ksi [345 mpa] Minimum Yield Point to 100mm thick, with
Atmospheric Corrosion resistance
B 247 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings,

Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring forgings
B 686 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-strength
E 94 Standard Guide for Radiographic TEST

E 155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium
Castings
BS STANDARD
BS 848 Fans for general purpose
BS 6540 Air filters used in air conditioning and general ventilation. Methods of
test for atmospheric dust spot efficiency and synthetic dust weight
arrestance
BSEN 779 Particulate air filters for general ventilation. Determination of the
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filtration performance
Military Specifications (MIL. Spec.)

MIL-P-24441/A General specification for (ships), Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide
SP-10 Near White Blast Cleaning
PA-1 Shop, Field and Maintenance and Painting
MIL 105E Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
ISO STANDARD
ISO 5801 Industrial fans- performance testing using standardized airways
UL
UL 900 Standard for test performance of air filters unit
IEC
IS/IEC 34-1 Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance
IS/IEC 34-5 Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by
the integral design of rotating electrical machines
IS/IEC 34-6 Rotating electrical machines - Part 6: Methods of cooling (except
traction engine)
IS/IEC 34-7 Rotating electrical machines - Part 7: Classification of types of
construction, mounting arrangements and terminal box position
(except traction engine)
IS/IEC 34-8 Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction
of rotation
IS/IEC 34-9 Rotating electrical machines - Part 9: Noise limits
IS/IEC 34-14 Rotating electrical machines - Part 14: Mechanical vibration of certain
machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher - Measurement,
evaluation and limits of vibration severity
IEC 85 Thermal evaluation and classification of Electrical insulation
IS STANDARD
IS 325 Three-phase induction motors -Specification
IS 14261 Transmission Devices - V-belts - Endless Narrow V-belts for Industrial
Use
IS 2494 V belts- Endless V belt for industrial purposes
2.2 Abbreviations
AHU- Air Handling Unit
ASHRAE- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASTM- American Society for Testing and Materials
BMS- Building Management system
BS- British Standard
DMRC- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
ECS- Environmental Control System
EN- Euronorm standard
FRLSOH – Fire Retardant Low Smoke Zero Halogen
IEC- International Electro technical Council
IES- Illumination Engineering Society, UK
IS/BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards
ISO- International Standard Organization
TVS- Tunnel Ventilation System
ANSI- American National Standards Institute
AFBMA- Anti-Friction Bearings Manufacturers Association
AMCA- Air Moving and Control Association
AWS- American Welding Society
IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Employer's Representatives
UL- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
SAT- System Acceptance Test
IEC- International Electro technical Committee
IS- Indian Standard
DIN- Deutsche Industrie Normen
PICV- pressure independent control valve
EPDM- Ethylene propylene diene monomer
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3. TECHNICAL AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
Air handling units shall be double skin type filled by insulating material consisting of
several part such as AHU housing, Fan and accessories, Fan Motor and starter, Coil Unit,
Filter, Illumination, PICV, UVC emitter etc. These parts various parts with technical
requirements are as follows:
3.1 AHU Housing
3.1.1 The unit shall be panel construction with extruded aluminium forming the structural
frame to house all internal components. Double skin construction shall be provided by
sandwich type 50 mm thick injected with polyurethane foam (CFC free) of minimum 40
kg/m3 density.
3.1.2 Outer skin shall be minimum 1.0 mm galvanized steel sheet while inner skin shall be
minimum 1.2 mm galvanized steel sheet. The sheet should have a minimum
galvanization of 275 GSM with powder coating on the exposed side or 120 GSM and
precoated on exposed side. The inner skin is required to be epoxy painted on the
exposed side.
3.1.3 The noise level as measured at 1 m from any surface of AHU shall not be more than 85
dB with both the fan working.
3.1.4 The units shall be provided with the access doors and door guard. Access door size as
follows:
Filter Unit: Two access door of minimum dimension of 800 mm × 1500 mm (width ×
height) to service filter unit with lookout glass.
Fan and Coil Unit: Two access door of minimum dimension of 800 mm × 1500 mm
(W×H) to service coil and fan unit with lookout glass.
3.1.5 The door handles, hinges and other accessories of the doors shall be of SS or nylon with
robust and proven design in all respects. The door and frame shall be provided with
neoprene rubber double ripped/T-gasket fixed in the extruded sections to prevent any
air loss.
3.1.6 The complete unit shall be provided with four point lift to transport as a complete unit
using standard rigging devices. Otherwise, it should be transported in dismantled
condition with assembly at site under supervision of the manufacturer.
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3.1.7 The door to access the fan section shall be provided with micro-switch to prevent its
accidental opening with fan working. The micro-switch shall be fitted on a sturdy base
and shall be placed in such way that it shall not hurt anyone during entrance to the fan
section.
3.1.8 The sandwich panels shall be bolted from outside with a cover cap on the bolt head and
the framework with soft rubber gaskets in between, to make the joints airtight. All
fasteners used should be of stainless steel otherwise boltless construction shall be
followed.
3.1.9 Pipe and conduit entry through the sandwich housing panel shall be designed and
formed using suitably sized and designed rubber gasket for elastic cushion and
prevention of loss of air.
3.1.10 The entire housing shall be mounted on anti-vibration rubber pads designed to support
the entire weight of the AHU ensuring no transfer of the vibration to the floor. The
housing shall be earthed following necessary standards.
3.2 Fan and Accessories
3.2.1 The fan shall be centrifugal with backward inclined type, airfoil blades, double inlet
double width type having a fan of total efficiency not less than 80%. Fans shall be of
non-overloading characteristic. Fans shall be AMCA certified for air and sound rating
performance.
3.2.2 Fan casing shall be of sheet steel construction adequately stiffened and braced and shall
be entirely free from vibration or drumming during normal operation. The steel sheet
required to be hot dip galvanized.
3.2.3 All fans with an inlet eye diameter exceeding 300mm shall have a bolted access door on
the scroll for access purposes. The size of access panels shall be such as to facilitate
cleaning and maintenance of the impeller.
3.2.4 Drain sockets or holes with copper drain pipe brought out to an accessible point, valved
and plugged, shall be provided.
3.2.5 Fan casings shall be fitted with flanges on the outlet connection suitable for connection
of discharge ductwork and flexible connections. The fan outlet shall be connected to a
duct casing with fire retardant double canvass. The duct casing shall be secured with fan
outlet with EPDM tube gasket to prevent any air leak.
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3.2.6 Where the inlet side of the fan is connected to ductwork, matching flanges for
connection of flexible connections shall be provided for inspection doors or sight ports
for establishing the direction of rotation shall be provided
3.2.7 The wheel & housing shall be fabricated from heavy gauge galvanized steel or for other
proven designs; the manufacturer shall submit related documents in support of the
provenness.
3.2.8 Fan impellers shall be backward sloping blades as specified on the Equipment Schedule
and/or Drawings. Impellers shall be rigidly fixed to solid bright steel shafts adequately
sized and proportioned to ensure that the maximum operating speed is not more than
60% of the first critical speed. The shaft shall be protected by reliable anti-rust coating.
3.2.9 The fan impeller shall be mounted on a solid shaft supported on angle iron frame using
heavy duty ball bearing. The fan shall be selected for a speed not exceeding 1800 rpm.
3.2.10 The shaft shall be extended beyond the drive side bearing for mounting of overhung
pulley.
3.2.11 The shaft shall be supported on ring lubricated self-aligned sleeve bearings for shaft of
150mm diameter and larger. Each bearing shall have large oil storage capacity to insure
efficient lubrication. On shaft of sizes smaller than 150 mm diameter, grease lubricated
self-aligned ball bearings or sealed maintenance free bearings shall be used. The entire
assembly shall be mounted on suitably designed anti vibrating pads to reduce noise
transmission with bearings of minimum average life of 200,000 hours. The
manufactuers shall submit OEM’s certificate for the correct selection of bearing.
3.2.12 For centrifugal fans used in air handling units (AHUs) one coat of corrosion proof coating
shall be applied to all non-working surfaces of shafts at the factory.
3.2.13 The impeller & fan shaft shall be statically and dynamically balanced.
3.2.14 The fan outlet velocity shall not exceed 12.7 m/s.
3.2.15 Fan housing with motor shall be mounted on a common extruded GI (galvanized iron) or
extruded aluminium alloy base mounted inside the fan section on anti-vibration springs
mounts.
3.2.16 Vibration isolators shall be provided in accordance with “Acoustic Treatment and
Vibration control” section of this M&W specification.
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3.2.17 The fan is coupled with motor with a complete multi High Performance Composite 'V'
belt drive. The driven V belt shall be rated at 150% of the operating power input. The V
belt shall be selected in consultation with DMRC engineer with submittal of best options
available with the leading manufactuers of V belt.
3.2.18 Belt guards shall be of galvanised steel framing with expended mesh screen. All belt
guards shall have access opening at the shaft ends to enable tachometer reading to be
taken.
3.3 Fan motor & starter
3.3.1 The fan motor of continuous duty at an ambient temperature of 400 C shall be totally
enclosed, class F insulation to BSEN 60085 or IEC-60085, self cooled squirrel cage
induction motor, which shall have a minimum rating as given under "Schedule of
Equipment". The starter rating shall match the motor rating and will conform to
specifications under "motor and switch gears”. The motor shall be of reputed
manufacturing unit confirming to IEC 60034/IS 325 (latest version). The motor shall be
of high efficiency class as per EFF-1 or IE-2.
3.3.2 Motors shall be mounted inside the housing on a slide base to permit adjustment of
drive belt tension.
3.3.3 Motor starter shall be delta star or soft starter as per BOQ and mounted outside the
housing.
3.4 Coil Unit
3.4.1 Coils shall be manufactured by the supplier of the AHU. Coil Unit shall be removable by
unbolting it from the panels in the coil section.
3.4.2 The cooling coil shall be of seamless copper tubes not less than 0.5 mm thick and
minimum 12 mm O.D. conforming to this specification.
3.4.3 The bends shall be ready made with solder rings on both ends. Seamless bend at one
end and solder ring at another is also acceptable.
3.4.4 The coil shall have continuous aluminium dual sine wave fins having a minimum
thickness of 0.15 mm with hydrophilic coating. The fins shall be spaced by collars
forming integral part of the fins. The tubes shall be staggered in the direction of airflow.
The number of cooling coil and fin spacing shall be designed depending on the AHU
capacity and shall be submitted along with design document for approval of DMRC. The
fins shall be uniformly bonded to the tubes by mechanical or hydraulic expansion of
the tubes.
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3.4.5 The coils shall be designed to operate at 17.5 kg/cm2 working pressure and 150 °C
temperature. It shall be tested against leaks at a pressure not less than 23 kg/cm²
compressed air underwater. This pressure shall be maintained for a period of 2 hours.
No pressure drop should be observed, indicating any leaks.
3.4.6 The water headers shall be of copper pipes, to connect all the tubes. The headers shall
be complete with water In and out connections, vent plug on top and drain at the
bottom.
3.4.7 The condensate at the coil unit shall be collected in the drain pan of size as per cooling
coil requirement and of 18 gauge thick of SS-316 steel. The top and bottom drain trays
shall be connected with SS 316 pipe of minimum 25 mm dia for continuous transfer of
condensate from the top tray to bottom with a suitably designed slope for free flow of
condensate to the drain pipe. The bottom drain pan shall be a sandwich type in such
way that during sandwich two plates of SS do not touch each other, with 12 mm thick
closed cell polyurethane puff or polyethylene foam to prevent any condensation at the
bottom. Drain pipe connecting to the bottom drain pipe shall be of SS-304.
3.4.8 Coil tube water velocity shall not exceed 2.5 m/s. When water velocities of less than
0.60 m/s are encountered, a method of turbulation shall be provided.
3.4.9 The coil frames should be of SS-304.
3.4.10 The air velocity across the cooling coil shall not exceed 2.8 m/sec.
3.5 Filtration
3.5.1 Each AHU shall have one or maximum two sized filters conforming to the specifications
at annexure A.
3.6 Illumination
3.6.1 Four marine CFL of suitable wattage (two for coil section and two for filter section) shall
be provided to illuminate the fan and filter area for maintenance and attention to
equipment. The wiring shall be through a flexible conduit using FRLS cable and
branching of cable by using rigid T joint ensuring no exposure of the wire.
3.6.2 The lamps shall be without any switch and to operate by the micro-switch only with
protection MCB for any fault.
3.7 Accessories
3.7.1 Each air-handling unit shall be complete with the following accessories:
1. Stem type thermometers at coil inlet and outlet, with tubing and gauge cocks.
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2. Pressure gauge with cock at inlet of the coil, with tubing and gauge cocks.
3. Butterfly valves at the inlet of the coil and PICV at the outlet of coil.
4. Drain line from the unit up to floor trap.
5. Automatic air Vent Valves on pipes.
6. Fire retardant Flexible connection between the fan outlet and duct.
7. Vibration isolators of 90% efficiency between AHU and foundation.
3.8 Pressure Independent Control valve (AHU)
3.8.1 Valve shall be electronic, dynamic, modulating, 2 ways, control device. Maximum flow
setting shall be adjustable to 51 different setting within the range of the valve size. It
shall be BMS compatible.
3.8.2 Valve actuator housing shall be rated to IP44. Actuator shall be driven by 24 VDC motor
and shall accept 2-10 VDC, 4-20mA, 3-point floating or pulse width modulation electric
signal and shall include resistor to facilitate any of these signals. Actuator shall be
capable of providing 4-20mA or 2-10 VDC feedback signal to control system. Optional
fail safe system to power valve to either open of closed position from any position in
case of power failure shall be available Extended LED read - out of current valve position
and maximum valve position setting shall be standard.
3.8.3 Air handling units PICV shall be installed with 3 Nos. ball valve (for flow, return and by-
pass), Y-strainer, drain hoze connection with pressure temperature meters.
3.8.4 It shall comply with following specification:
• The PICV valves shall meet the following high performance generic specific
criterion: Valves should be pressure independent and should have integral
differential pressure control over built in control valve and flow control.
• The valves should have a bon net for temperature control and diaphragm
operated differential pressure controller all built in one valve body.
• Valves should be protected against overload with a safety spring Valves should
be inline body type and should be suitable for modulating control at
temperatures between -10 and +120 Centigrade
• Valves shall be suitable for Pressure class PN25 Valves body to me made only
from Ductile Iron and surface should be Dual solid painted.
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• The diaphragm and gaskets shall be made from EPDM or HNBR (hydrogenated
acryolonitrile-butadiene rubber).
• The valve sear shall be made from stainless steel.
• The valve should be designed for readjustment of flow rate at site without
removal of actuator.
• The pressure drop on the flow control spring / throttle should not exceed 45kPa.
The PICV for AHUs air terminal units with shall have the following criterion with
respect to the above mentioned:
• The valve should have integral spring and diaphragm arrangement for
differential pressure control.
• Valve should be capable of operating under maximum differential pressure of

400kPa.
• The pressure drop on the now control spring/ throttle should not exceed 60kPa.
• The minimum lift on the control valve shall be 10 mm and 3 mm resp. Generally
PICV valves shall be a single assembly, however, for larger valves to the district
cooling plant shall be a differential pressure valve (DPC) and low loss control
valve (CV).
• Installation and construct ion shall comply with below mentioned specification
S.NO. SIize construction Ends
1 80 mm and above DZR brass
2 Stem/ spindle Non rising of stainless steel
3 Sealing on seat Stainless steel disk of ASTM A296 Gr.

CA-15 with EPDM sealing
4 Sealing on spindle Double seal by SPDM back flow &

graphite asbestos packing
5 Hand wheel C 1 (260) or cast Bronze
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6 Double a) Indicator scale from “0” to fully

open
b) Interpolation scale for fine
setting at 1/10 of hand wheel
turn
c) Temper proof setting with lock
shield
7 Direction of flow Flow arrow on valve body
8 End connection Threaded to BS -21 or Flange type ISO

(228) and ANSI
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3.9 UVC Emitters
3.9.1 General requirements
3.9.1.1 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Emitters System suitable for
mounting in AHUs to reduce mold , mildew and fungus growth on the coil and keep the
coil surface clean eliminating need for coil cleaning program.
3.9.1.2 The tube shall be - Double Ended Type
3.9.1.3 Each component and product is to be inbound and outbound tested before shipment
under Mil Standard 105E and ANSI/ASQCZ 1.4.
3.9.1.4 Tested in accordance with the general provisions of IES Lighting Handbook, 1981
Applications Volume, total output per inch of length shall not be less than 1OµW/cm2 at
one meter, in a 400 fpm air stream of 45 Deg. F. After installation, the output per inch of
lenth shall not be less than 30 µW/cm2 on coil surface at any location.
3.9.1.5 Sufficient no. of UVC emitter tube shall be used to cover the spread of coil surface for
the requirement as given in above para or BOQ.
3.9.1.6 The wiring for UVC emitter shall be from the panel provided outside the AHU through
conduit. The UVC emitter shall be switched off if the door of the AHU is opened
accidently or intentionally.
3.9.1.7 Emitters and fixtures shall be installed downstream of the cooling coil at right angles to
the coil fins, such that UVC energy bathes all surfaces of the coil and drain pan. The
wiring kit for emitters shall be supplied by manufacturer / strategic business partner /
authorized dealers of manufacturer / business partners only.
3.9.1.8 Proper Caution Labels shall be installed on all accesses to the UVC Emitters when
installed.
3.9.2 Equipment
3.9.2.1 Units shall be high output, HVAC type, and germicidal UVC light sources, factory
assembled and tested. Components shall include a housing , reflector, high efficiency
electronic power source, Emitter sockets and Emitter tube, all constructed to withstand
HVAC environments
3.9.2.2 Double ended Unit housings shall be made of 304 stainless steel with Units having
electrical connectors on both ends to simplify gang wiring and wiring to power. They
shall include mounting holes to assist in securing the fixtures.
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3.9.2.3 DE reflectors shall be constructed of high spectral finished aluminium alloy with a
minimum 85% reflectance of 254 mm UVC energy.
3.9.2.4 The Emitters shall be designed to operate at 230 V, 50 Hz with a high p.f. and shall be UL
listed to comply with UL Standard 1995 and capable of igniting each Emitter at
temperatures from 35 - 170 Deg. F in airflow velocities to 1000 fpm. They shall be
equipped with RF and line noise suppression.
3.9.2.5 Emitter tube shall be of the high output, hot cathode, T5 (15mm) diameter and medium
bi-pin type. They shall produce 95% of their energy at 254 mm and be capable of
producing the specified output at airflow velocities to 1000 fpm at temperatures of 35 -
170 Deg. F. UVC Emitters shall not produce ozone or other secondary contamination.
3.10 Painting
3.10.1 Units supplied with casing exterior factory painted shall able to withstand a slat water.
Spray test in accordance with ASTM B117 for a minimum of 500 consecutive hours. Unit
casing exterior shall be provided with standard colour as approved by the Engineer.
3.11 AHUs TESTING
The air-handling unit shall be typed tested with design and manufacturing process
certified by AHRI or Eurovent. The sub-assemblies shall be tested based on the
respective standards as mentioned in Para 2 above. AHUs shall be tested for
performance rating by measuring air quantity and coil performance by measuring
temperature difference, water pressure drop across coil and then calculating the
capacity. AHU testing shall be done according Annexure-B.
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4. SPECIAL CONDITION
After installation and initial testing of AHU unit, the performance test shall be repeated
after 3 months of period for sustainability of design. In case, there is any defect
identified during the test as per annexure-B, the manufacturer shall arrange
modification or repairs on all the installed units as required.
5. SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
5.1 The pressure drop across the filter unit, motor and air loss shall be as per the standards
appearing in the specification.
6. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

6.1 The material used in the manufacturing shall be fire retardant and low smoke except the
rubber gasket used at different locations and specified in this specification.
6.2 Entry into the AHU is prohibited when in working condition and shall switch off
automatically if there is intentional or accidental opening of the fan and filter unit doors.
6.3 Electrical protection towards any defect in the motor and wiring for illumination or UVC
emitter shall be provided.
6.4 Wiring shall of FRLSZH class as per the norms fixed for wiring in underground stations.
7. RELIABILITY, MAINTENANCE, SPARES AND LIFE

7.1 The AHU shall be designed for continuous and reliable operation. The Condition
monitoring system shall be provided for measuring the pressure drop across filters for
excess pressure drop, air flow, etc. to assess the condition of the equipment and timely
maintenance. The firm shall submit a maintenance schedule at the time of design
approval for simultaneous approval of the maintenance schedule.
7.2 The manufacturers shall advise the list of spares required for replacement during
schedule maintenance. The purchase specification for each of these items, particularly
bought out items shall be furnished at the time of design approval.
7.3 Each bought out items shall have a logo/trade mark of the manufacturer along with a
contact address.
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8. MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING

8.1 The manufacturer shall use and employ manufacturing practices as stated in his ISO
manuals and should be able to demonstrate the quality practice to the engineer in
charge of the DMRC engineer on demand.
8.2 The manufacturer methods employed shall conform to the various standards and shall
be best in the fields.
8.3 All fasteners like bolt, screw, nut, washer, spring washer etc shall be of stainless steel for
non-corrosive function.
9. TRAINING
The contractor shall provide the following details
 Bound booklet consisting of the details of the equipment, assembly drawings and
summary of test results.
 Operating manual
 Warranty/DLP
 Purchase specification of maintenance spares
 List of staff trained
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ANNEXURE-A
AHUs’ AIR FILTER
10. SCOPE
This specification covers air filters to be employed in environmental control systems.
11. CODES AND STANDARDS

11.1 This specification covers air filters to be employed in environmental control systems.
Filter shall conform, where applicable to the following standard:-
1) UL 900- Standard for test performance of air filters units.
2) BSEN779- particulate air filter for general ventilation, requirement, testing,

making
3) ASHRAE standard 52-76- Method of testing air cleaning devices use in general
ventilation for removing particulate matter.
4) Other standard as specified
11.2 Fire Properties
11.2.1 Air filters and their enclosure shall be constructed from materials which conform to the
fire property requirements of one of the following standards:-
11.2.2 BS476 : Pt. 4 - Non-combustibility Test for Materials;
11.2.3 BS476 : Pt. 6 - Method of Test for Fire Propagation for products with indices "I" £12 and
"i" £6;
11.2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL900 - Test Performance of Filter Units, Class I or Class
2;
11.2.5 DIN53438: Pt. 3 - Response to Ignition by a Small Flame, Surface Ignition, Class F1.
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12. GENERAL
12.1 The filter frame shall be made of SS-304 material of minimum 50 mm thick panel type
and with V filter media. The filter media shall be secured into the frame with vertical or
horizontal rod of suitable thickness at each node of ‘V’ and riveted on the housing frame
at both ends. The filter media surface shall be protected by suitable sized expanded
metal material.
12.2 The filter element shall be of minimum 90% efficiency down to 10 micron particle size
12.3 Filter media shall be UL-900 approved and shall be water washable.
12.4 The periphery of the filter pack shall be continuously bonded to the inside of the
enclosing frame thus eliminating the possibility of air bypass.
12.5 Filter’s frame holding structure shall be factory fabricated with aluminium material and
shall be equipped with a minimum of four heavy duty positive sealing fasteners. The
gaskets shall be able to prevent air bypass between the filter and frame, between the
adjacent frames and between the frames and housing. The fasteners shall be capable of
being attached or removed without the use of tools. All gaskets shall have the same fire
property requirements as the air filter, as detailed in Clause above.
12.6 The filter’s frame holding structure shall be factory fabricated and assembled. They shall
incorporate access doors, extruded aluminium tracks and individual holding frames
designed to accommodate standard size filters in efficiency and construction rating
specified for the installation.
12.7 Type test certificates for each type of filter media intended for use on the installation
shall be submitted.
13. FILTER IDENTIFICATION

13.1 When filter assembly is bought out item of AHU manufacturer shall have following
information clearly marked or stamped in a readily accessible location:-
• Manufacturer's Name and address;
• Month/Year of manufacturing;
• Filter type and model number;
• The standard to which the filter has been type-tested.
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14. WASHING FACILITIES FOR WASHABLE FILTERS

14.1 Where washable filters are to be provided the Contractor shall provide one set of
duplicate cleaning tanks (one to wash, one to rinse). These tanks shall be such as to
accommodate all sizes in the Contract.
14.2 The filter cleaning tanks shall be constructed of at least 1 mm thick stain less steel and
suitably stiffened around the top edges by continuous external turned over inverted 'u'
sections. The tanks shall be 0.4 m deep. They shall be supplied with 18 mm drain down
cock for emptying but shall also have external handles to facilitate turning over to clear
sludge.
14.3 10 litres of cleaning detergent of concentrated soap, suitable for washing the filters shall
be provided by the Contractor for each 10 m3/s of or part thereof the total air handling
capacity of equipment for ongoing maintenance.
14.4 At the end of the defects liability period i.e. when maintenance certificate is about to be
issued the Contractor shall provide to the employer 10 litres of similar detergent for
each 10 m3/s of or part thereof the total air handling capacity of equipment for ongoing
maintenance.
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ANNXURE-B
FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST OF AIR HANDLING UNITs
AIR PERFORMANCE TEST
1. PURPOSE
To Demonstrate run test of one no. AHU at full load condition (Designed Air Capacity
& Static pressure).
2. SCOPE
The AHU operation shall be shown on reduced speed.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Control Department
4. PROCESS
a. Check the unit thoroughly, there should not be any loose component or part inside the unit.
b. Check the belt alignment & free movement of blower.
c. Check the motor rating, fan model, drive set size, filter size, coil size etc.
d. Connect the motor with electrical supply.
e. Check the direction of blower.
f. After getting satisfied with all the checks close the door of AHU.
g. Switch on the electrical supply to motor.
h. Observe the run test of the AHU.
Note: - This test shall be offered on 1 no. AHU of each configuration.
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UNIT LEAKAGE TESTING
5. PURPOSE
To evaluate the leakage of AHU as per DW 143 standard.
6. SCOPE
Testing of AHU at works in order to check its leakage .The test will be done at 1000 Pa positive
pressure.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
8. INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED
Air duct leakage test rig, Magnehelic gauge & inclined tube manometer
9. PROCESS
a. Fix the GSS sheet on all outlets.

b. Connect the flexible pipe of testing rig to the unit.
c. Start the fan of testing rig.
d. Supply the air inside the AHU till the desired pressure of 1000 Pa is achieved (as per DW 143
STANDARD).
e. Note down the reading of Magnehelic gauge (pressure mm) & inclined tube
(Leakage mm).
f. Convert the inclined tube reading in to lit/sec with the help of conversion chart.
g. Calculate the leakage in CMH/CFM.
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10. All reading shall be noted down in the format.
OUTER DIMENSION OF UNIT :- L= W= H=
SURFACE AREA :-
S.NO, DESCRIPTION UNITS READING READING FROM
1 UNIT SURFACE AREA (A) Sq M DRAWING
2 MAGNEHELIC PRESSURE (P) Pa MAGNEHELIC PRESSURE GAUGE
Ltr/Sec/Sq.
3 LEAK FACTOR (F) FROM TABLE
M
4 MAX. PERMITTED LEAKAGE (Lp) Ltr/Sec Lp=F X A
INCLINED TUBE MANOMETER / M.

5 MANOMETER / M. G. READING MMWC
G.
INCLINED TUBE MANOMETER / M.

6 MANOMETER / M. G. READING Pa
G. X 10
7 ACTUAL LEAKAGE (La) Ltr/Sec FROM GRAPH
MAX. PERMITTED LEAKAGE (Lp) :- ACTUAL LEAKAGE (La) :-
RESULT :-
CHECKED BY :- APPROVED BY :-
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COIL LEAKAGE TESTING
11. PURPOSE
To evaluate the leakage of Coil.
12. SCOPE
Testing of coil at works in order to check its leakage .The test will be done at 21 Kg/cm2 for 2
hours air pressure under water.
13. RESPONSIBILITIES
14. PROCESS
1. Check all the coil components such as tubes, fins, coil casing are in good physical shape.
2. Check that air vent and drain plugs are provided to eliminate the entrapped air and condensate if
any.
3. Each coil is leak-tested just before packing & crating. Our standard method of testing is charging
the coil with compressed air at a minimum of 21Kg/cm2 and placing the coil under water.
4. Any fault discovered during such tests shall be at once remedied and the test reapplied until the
section under test is considered sound.
5. Upon completion of the test, the air shall be released away as possible.
6. After that the coil will be filled by nitrogen gas minimum of 40-50 PSI pressure.
VIBRATION TEST
Visual inspection of the free running unit is done for any undue vibrations. If noticed, the cause of
the vibration is identified & suitably rectified. However, the actual vibrations observed at factory
may also take in to account the impact of other running machines of the shop floor, adjoining load
carrying moving equipment etc. so the exact vibration level can’t be measured in the factory.
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ANNEXURE-C
PRE- COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST OF AIR HANDLING UNITS
Make Location AHU Model No. & AHU Drawing Date of Test
Designation Reference
MECHANICAL CHECKS
Sl.No. Description of Item Yes No Remarks
1 External and Internal Cleanliness of AHU
All Components, bolts fixing are secured and covered

2 with screw caps where required.
All bots, washers are made of stainless steel. Check

purchase documents to confirm the specification and
3 make to which it has been procured.
4 Impellers are secured and freely rotated by hand
Vibration Isolators are provided and Anti Vibration

Mounting is properly fitted. Check manufacturer’s logo
5 on the item clearly visible and date of manufacturing.
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Belt Tension and alignment of pulleys are corrected.

Record belt tension and check for its adjustment. Record
the make and the specification to which the belt is
6 procured.
7 Belt/Drive Guards are fitted.
Flexible Connection is Secured and Air Tight. Check for

any visible sign or indication of air leakage by simple
8 paper test.
Drain Pan has been provided and check with spirit level
about the slope and record it. Check also free flow of
9 water on the drain pan towards the outlet pipe.
Bottom Drain pan and pipe Insulation is provided to

10 prevent condensation
Check for any damage to Cooling Coils and Fins and are in
11 good condition.
12 Panel Type Filters has been provided
No Leakage of Air surrounding the filters. Check by simple

paper test. Check quality of gasket used and bedding on
13 it.
14 Door Guard is provided with hinges and latch.
15 Drain Line is connected to the nearest drain
Temperature and Pressure gauges are provided at

location easily visible. Make of temperature and pressure
16 gauges are of proven makes.
17 Butterfly valves and its operation
18 Two-way valve
19 PICV
20 Flexible Connections
21 Y-Strainer
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22 Bypass line for Cooling Coils
Chilled water pipe insulation for its durability and

23 workmanship
24 Motorized Damper on AHU outlet
25 Manual Damper in Air Plenum
26 Surrounding opening of Manual Damper has been sealed.
27 Motor and fans are fitted at same level
ELECTRICAL CHECKS
Sl.No. Description Yes No Remarks
Power and Control Wiring correctly installed, secured

1 and aligned.
2 Cable Termination to motor is properly glanded
Door Limit Switches has been provided. Check for its

3 sturdiness and mounting.
4 Lighting is provided in FAN Section and Filter Section
5 Motor Earthing has been provided correctly
6 MOD cabling completed.
PRILIMINARY & INITIAL OPERATION OF AHU
Motor Rating (kW) Rated RPM Rated Voltage

Motor Rated
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Make Amps
Sl.No. Description of Item Measured Value Remarks
1 AHU's fan rotation is correct.
2 AHU free from abnormal

vibration & undue noise.
3 MOD is interlocked with AHU

motor
Door Limit Switch interlocked

4
with fan motor
No abnormal overheat or
5
over current of motor.
No seepage of lubricant from

6
bearing housing.
7 Motor RPM
Check running current is

8
balance on all phases.
Megger test - M ohm/Motor

9
insulation
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Other Comments:-
Tested By:- Witnessed By:-
For For DMRC/Project For DMRC/O&M
Signature:- ______________ ________________ _______________
Name:- ______________ ________________ _______________
Date:- ______________ ________________ _______________
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ANNEXURE-D
PERFORMANCE ACCEPTACNCE TEST OF AIR HANDLING UNITS
Make Location AHU Model No. & AHU Drawing Date of Test
Designation Reference
AHU DATA (Performance data as claimed by the Manufacture)
TYPE Size/Row Cooling Capacity
Air Flow Total Pressure
MOTOR DATA (Name Plate Data)
Make Model No. Rated RPM
FRAME NO. kW/HP Full Load Current
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DRIVE DATA
GROOVE TYPE NO. OF GROOVES BELT SIZE
FAN PULLEY MAKE Motor PULLEY MAKE BELT MAKE with

manufacturer’s data
FAN PULLEY DIA Motor Pulley Dia. MOTOR RPM
STARTERS
TYPE O/L RANGE O/L SETTING
TIMER SETTING
PERFORMANCE DATA
PARAMETERS DESIGN MEASURED
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SUPPLY AIR VOLUME l/s
RETURN AIR VOLUME l/s
TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)

o
AIR TEMPRATURE ON COIL C/F
o
AIR TEMPRATURE OFF COIL C/F
ENTERING WATER TEPRATURE oC/F
LEAVING WATER TEMPRATURE oC/F
WATER FLOW RATE l/s
RELATIVE HUMIDTY
(a) FRESH AIR

(b) SUPPLY AIR
(c) RETURN AIR
FAN RPM
MOTOR RPM
Noise at one meter distance dBA
ELECTRICAL
PARAMETERS (a) VOLTAGE
R-Y
Y-B
B-R
(b) CURRENT
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COOLING CAPACITY
OF AHU
(The formula based on which the cooling capacity is calculated shall be given here to avoid any dispute)
Other Comments:-
Tested By:- Witnessed By:-
For………….. For DMRC/Project For DMRC/O&M
Signature:- ______________ ________________ _______________
Name:- ______________ ________________ _______________
Date:- ______________ ________________ ________________
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED

DMRC ELECTRICAL STANDARDS & DESIGN WING

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs)

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

Previous Record of specification

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION

1. Minimum 0.005 m3/s fresh air per person.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

A 525 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

A 588 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up

B 247 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings,

B 686 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-strength

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

E 94 Standard Guide for Radiographic TEST

Military Specifications (MIL. Spec.)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

A 525 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

A 588 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up

B 247 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings,

B 686 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-strength

E 94 Standard Guide for Radiographic TEST

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

Military Specifications (MIL. Spec.)

AHU- Air Handling Unit

ASHRAE- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

ASTM- American Society for Testing and Materials

BMS- Building Management system

BS- British Standard

DMRC- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

ECS- Environmental Control System

EN- Euronorm standard

FRLSOH – Fire Retardant Low Smoke Zero Halogen

IEC- International Electro technical Council

IES- Illumination Engineering Society, UK

IS/BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards

ISO- International Standard Organization

TVS- Tunnel Ventilation System

ANSI- American National Standards Institute

AFBMA- Anti-Friction Bearings Manufacturers Association

AMCA- Air Moving and Control Association

AWS- American Welding Society

IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Employer's Representatives

UL- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

SAT- System Acceptance Test

IEC- International Electro technical Committee

IS- Indian Standard

DIN- Deutsche Industrie Normen

PICV- pressure independent control valve

EPDM- Ethylene propylene diene monomer

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

3. TECHNICAL AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT

3.1 AHU Housing

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

3.2 Fan and Accessories

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUs) Draft-1

3.3 Fan motor & starter

3.4 Coil Unit