Air Handling Unit ( A.H.U)
Air Handling Unit ( A.H.U)
An air handling unit, commonly called an AHU, is the composition of elements mounted in large, accessible box-shaped units called modules, which house the appropriate ventilation requirements for purifying, air-conditioning or renewing the indoor air in a building or premises.
They are usually installed on the roof of buildings and, through ducts, the air is circulated to reach each of the rooms in the building.
Main functions of an AHU
In addition to managing the proper ventilation of the interior with outside air, the AHU performs other functions:
- In addition to managing the proper ventilation of the interior with outside air, the AHU performs other functions:
- Control of the air temperature that regulates the air conditioning system in cold or hot, so that the thermal sensation in the interior is the desired one.
- Relative humidity monitoring for greater indoor comfort.