Ventilation

 

As air is invisible, there is a tendency to take the quality for granted. Moreover, given that the average person has an air intake of about 3.4 litres of air every minute, the dangers of inadequate or polluted air supply are obvious. This, coupled with our rapidly changing environment, and the expectations of clients, building occupiers and legislators, has resulted in stringent requirements for ventilation system cleanliness.

Energy Recovery Ventilation

Energy recovery ventilation supplies heated or chilled fresh air by a simple heat exchange off the extracted air. When used in conjunction with a suitable air conditioning unit, free cooling can be achieved which is a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Heat recovery ventilation is a very effective way of providing fresh, clean air to an office environment.

Dehumidification

Water vapour can cause damage to structures, steel can rust and timber can become rotten. A humid space can cause discomfort, which in an office can reduce productivity. Air conditioning can dehumidify to a degree, but in larger applications an industrial solution may be required.

A dehumidifier is an appliance that removes moisture from the air. It uses cold coils which attract the moisture from the air, which then condensates on the coils and is collected in the dehumidifier to be disposed of. They are a necessity for swimming pools, leisure centres and damp buildings.

Climatize UK offer a full range of services to all ventilation and dehumidification equipment.

Cooling (condensation) dehumidification is an extremely simple and efficient method of removing (relatively) large quantities of moisture quickly and economically. The limits of moisture removal by this technology are restricted to when ice begins to form on the cooling coils, at which point conditions can be rapidly lost, the system becomes inefficient and requires energy to defrost.
Working in conjunction with desiccant dehumidification (chemical), the relative performances of each technology can be used to efficiently and economically remove moisture to very low levels by using the technologies for what they individually best at.

Air Handling Units

An air handler, or air handling unit (often abbreviated to AHU), is a device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to ductwork that distributes the conditioned air through the building and returns it to the AHU. Sometimes AHUs discharge (supply) and admit (return) air directly to and from the space served without ductwork.

AHU's are often used in the medical, food and scientific industry as HEPA filters can ensure that the purest, cleanest air is supplied.

Air handling units can also be used to control the temperature of an area by +/- 0.5°c. This is often used in laboratories where temperature is crucial.

Our team of experienced engineers have an in depth knowledge of the supply, operational and maintenance requirements of all types of air handling units.