Air Handlers Tag

Fan Coil Units

Air handling units that include single and double wall air handlers have had energy saving devices available for many decades. First, there was the variable inlet vane which reduced air flow and power consumption during off peak conditions. The latest way is to place a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) in the unit, which is more efficient than its predecessor, the variable inlet vane. VFD installations...

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Maintaining Your Air Handlers

  Central station air handlers require constant attention to ensure the units perform efficiently and have a longevity of up to 2 to 3 decades. By their very nature and because of space conditions, these units almost never have enough space and access to make this job an easy one.   Most units fabricated before 1985 are a single-wall type with insulation exposed to the air flow and...

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Mercedes Benz Superdome

The Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans is world renowned. It’s the largest fixed domed structure in the world and has been the home of the New Orleans Saints and the Sugar Bowl for many years, as well as being a recipient of The NFL’s premier game; The Super Bowl. This incredible structure opened in 1975 and had been known for years as simply “the...

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Outside Air Loads

HVAC and process heating/cooling must deal with the added tonnage created by using fresh air from outside. Most times, the requirement for fresh air is mandatory and can go from 10% all the way to 100 % of the system air flow. There are numerous rules and regulations written to eliminate air flow quality problems, including bacteria and other micro-organisms, that can cause health problems....

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Replacement Coils

Coil replacement has been a part of the HVAC aftermarket for as long as finned tube coils have been used to create heat transfer. The coils installed in the 50’s and 60’s were heavier duty than today’s coils and were almost always spiral fin type with a tension wound fin onto copper tubes.  The plate fin didn’t become prevalent until the mid-60’s. By the end...

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Modular Air Handlers

  For years, owners have looked at dilapidated, rusted out air handling units in their mechanical rooms and thought, “If I could only get rid of this old unit and replace it with a newer, more sophisticated design.” This is possible, provided you stop listening to the usual pitch by those who tell you to rehabilitate the old unit. After rehabilitation, you are still left with...

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Modular Air Handlers

Large indoor and outdoor central station air handlers eventually wear out and require either a complete refurbishment or replacement. They are usually located in ceilings, tight utility rooms, or mechanical rooms without access. Even the units that are on the roof or in a penthouse can require difficult, costly procedures to make replacement possible.                          ...

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