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AIR HANDLING UNIT

What is air handling Unit :An air handler, or air handling unit (often
abbreviated to AHU), is a device used to regulate and circulate air as part of a
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or
cooling elements, filter racks orchambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air
handlers usually connect to a ductwork ventilation system that distributes the
conditioned air through the building and returns it to the AHU. Sometimes
AHUs discharge (supply) and admit (return) air directly to and from the space
served without ductwork.Small air handlers, for local use, are called terminal
units, and may only include an air filter, coil, and blower; these simple terminal
units are called blower coils or fan coil units. A larger air handler that
conditions 100% outside air, and no recirculated air, is known as a makeup air
unit (MAU) or fresh air handling unit (FAHU). An air handler designed for
outdoor use, typically on roofs, is known as a packaged unit (PU), heating and
cooling unit (HCU), or rooftop unit (RTU).

Air handling units types

there are six factors for air handlers classifications and determine types of them
based on:

1. application(where you want to use AHU)

2. air flow control(CAV or VAV Air handlers)
3. zone control(single zone or multi zone air handlers)
4. Fan location(Draw-through or Blow-through)
5. Direction of outlet air flow(front, up, down)
6. package model(horizontal or vertical)
but first method is very usual in HVAC market. in fact most of the company advertise
their products by air handling unit applications:
 1. Normal
2. Hygienic
3. Ceiling mounted

CONSTRUCTION :
The air handler is normally constructed around a framing system with metal infill
panels as required to suit the configuration of the components. In its simplest form
the frame may be made from metal channels or sections, with single skin metal infill
panels. The metalwork is normally galvanized for long term protection. For outdoor
units some form of weatherproof lid and additional sealing around joints is provided.
Larger air handlers will be manufactured from a square section steel framing system
with double skinned and insulated infill panels. Such constructions reduce heat loss
or heat gain from the air handler, as well as providing acoustic attenuation. Larger air
handlers may be several meters long and are manufactured in a sectional manner
and therefore, for strength and rigidity, steel section base rails are provided under
the unit.
Where supply and extract air is required in equal proportions for a balanced
ventilation system, it is common for the supply and extract air handlers to be joined
together, either in a side-by-side or a stacked configuration.
An air handling unit; air flow is from the right to left in this case. Some AHU components
shown are
1 – Supply duct
2 – Fan compartment
3 – Vibration isolator ('flex joint')
4 – Heating and/or cooling coil
5 – Filter compartment
6 – Mixed (recirculated + outside) air duct

Major manufacturers
• AAON
• Carrier Corporation (also makes Bryant and Payne brands)
• CIAT Group
• Daikin Industries (also makes McQuay International, Goodman, and Airfel
brands)
• Emerson Network Power
• Johnson Controls (also makes York International brand)
• Lennox International
• Rheem (also makes Ruud)
• Trane