Air Handling Units or AHUs are a part of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. These units are used to maintain a proper atmosphere within a building. If you have explored different air conditioning systems, you must have come across the term AHU (Air Handling Unit). In this blog, we will help you understand the basics of Citizen Standard Air Handling Units (AHUs) so that you can pick the best system for your space.
What Is AHU?
An AHU or Air Handling Unit is a large metal box that contains different components used for conditioning the air of a specific building or space. This box is connected to ductwork that circulates the air throughout the area.
In order to function, Citizen AHU collects air from the outside, filters it, conditions it, and sends it to the indoor space through ductwork. It can also recollect the indoor air, recondition it and recirculate it, depending on the requirements.
Components of AHU
Now that you know the basic functioning of a Citizen Standard AHU , it is time to understand the components of this unit.
- Housing:This is the large metal box that we have been talking about till now. The box is usually painted to prevent corrosion and it contains all other components.
- Coils: Depending on the requirement, the box can contain a cooling or a heating coil.
- Filters: The outside air is severely polluted. These filters are used to increase the air quality before circulating it inside the space. Different kinds of filters are used based on individual needs.
- Fans:These are used to move the air to different sections of the building.
While these are the basic components of the Citizen AHU (Air Handling Unit), the unit might also include parts like a Mixing Box and Humidifier. You must ask the experts before buying to ensure you get all the components that are necessary as per your requirements.
