Mechanical Ventilation Systems; Air Handling Units - Panasonic PAW-160MAH2L Installation Instructions Manual

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Mechanical ventilation systems

Main components of mechanical ventilation systems
The main components of a mechanical ventilation system are the following:
● Air handling unit (AHU)
● Air ducts
● Air distribution elements
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Air handling units

Main components of air handling units
The main components of an air handling unit are shown in the following graphic.
Air handling unit (AHU)
Outside air
(OA)
Exhaust air
(EA)
Main types of air handling units
Supply type
AHU Kit – Installation Instructions – 09/2021
Outside air
Exhaust air
Supply air fan Cooling Coil
(SAF) (CC)
Mixed air (MA)
Filter Heating Coil
(F) (HC)
Dampers
(D)
Ventilation theory and air handling units
Return air
Supply air
Supply air
(SA)
Return air
(RA)
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