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An Air Handling Unit (AHU) plays a central role in <\/span>conditioning and distributing air<\/span><\/strong> within a building’s AC system.<\/span> It acts like the lungs of the system, performing several crucial functions:<\/p>\n

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    Air Intake and Mixing:<\/strong> The AHU draws in <\/span>fresh outside air<\/span><\/strong> and mixes it with <\/span>recycled indoor air<\/span><\/strong> in specific proportions.<\/span> This ensures a balance between providing fresh air and maintaining energy efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Air Filtration:<\/span><\/strong> The AHU employs filters to <\/span>remove dust, pollutants, and allergens<\/span><\/strong> from the incoming air, ensuring cleaner and healthier air circulation within the building.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Temperature and Humidity Control:<\/span><\/strong> The AHU plays a key role in <\/span>regulating temperature and humidity<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> It can:<\/p>\n

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    • Heat<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0the air using elements like steam coils or hot water coils.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cool<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0the air by passing it over chilled water coils connected to a chiller system.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Dehumidify<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0the air by removing excess moisture through condensation processes.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Humidify<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0the air by adding moisture using methods like steam injection or ultrasonic humidifiers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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      Air Distribution:<\/span><\/strong> Once conditioned, the air is <\/span>forced<\/span><\/strong> through a network of ducts by fans within the AHU.<\/span> These ducts then deliver<\/strong> the treated air to various zones or rooms within the building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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