Unlike off-the-shelf systems, which are built for general applications, custom AHU design allows engineers and HVAC consultants to specify every component—from fan configuration to control logic—based on project-specific criteria. This approach is particularly valuable in buildings targeting net-zero emissions.
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Air handling systems are central to maintaining safe, healthy indoor environments—but not all HVAC designs are created with hygiene in mind.
The unseen risks of poor HVAC maintenance extend far beyond temperature discomfort or system inefficiencies.
Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical challenge in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and commercial facilities—especially where the risk of airborne microbial contamination is high.
Unlike dust or chemical pollutants, airborne microbes are living organisms that can multiply under the right conditions. This includes bacteria, viruses, mould spores, and fungal fragments—all of which can trigger respiratory illness, allergic reactions, or infection outbreaks. Poorly managed HVAC systems don’t just fail to remove these organisms—they can circulate them throughout the building.
Indoor air quality standards define the acceptable levels of pollutants, temperature, humidity, and ventilation required to ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment. These standards are not arbitrary. They’re based on scientific evidence, worker safety principles, and public health research—and they carry both legal and operational weight.
Air handling units today aren’t just mechanical boxes pushing air—they’re becoming intelligent systems that adapt in real time to occupancy, temperature, humidity, and energy demand.
A chilled water system is a type of centralized cooling system used in large commercial or industrial buildings. It delivers cooled water through a closed-loop piping network to air handling units (AHUs) or fan coil units, which then remove heat from the air via heat exchange.
Air handling units aren’t one-size-fits-all. The design of your building, its usage, and its technical constraints should directly inform whether you opt for a standard unit or a custom-built system.
South Africa is entering a new phase in its energy journey—one that promises not only more reliable electricity but also far more competitive pricing.
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