Air Handling Systems

for Medical
Applications
 Applications | 1

Hygiene and Comfort

for Efficient Healing.
A hygienically perfect and comfortable room climate

supports and accelerates the healing process. Treatment times

are reduced and costs saved.

The health care sector is marked by an or at least dilute the pathogen concentration
increasing cost pressure on medical facilities. at the wound site to an unobjectionable level, by AHUs provide a
Hospitals, in particular, must reconcile the task means of a flow of ultra-purified air. constant, comfort-
of cutting costs with the need for improving the able room climate.
quality of their services in the face of increasing Especially in aseptic interventions posing a very
competition. high risk of infection, as is the case in joint Faster patients’
implantations and in trauma surgery, air handling
recovery.
Hygiene in a hospital is a self-evident prerequi- systems have to meet the highest demands. A
site to the quality of services. Avoiding hospital- hygienically impeccable and comfortable room
acquired, or so-called nosocomial infections, is climate creates a medically safe and undisturbed
Improved safety
top priority. treatment environment. Additionally, patients’
for patients and
treatment times are reduced to the minimum doctors.
During surgical interventions, wound contamina- medically required, avoiding unnecessary long
tion is caused by the patient’s own flora (endog- hospital stays. At the same time, the hospital’s
enous infection) or by pathogens from external operation costs can be reduced, and the staff’s
sources (exogenous infection), such as the work performance is maintained at a constant
surgical staff. high level.

Air handling systems are, therefore, indispen- With regard to quicker recovery, enhanced com-
sable for reducing or avoiding the introduction fort and a safe work environment, air handling
of airborne pathogens into the wound. They are systems for medical applications should be given
designed to keep pathogens away from wounds, particular attention.
2 | General requirements General requirements | 3

Highest Demands
on Air Handling New concepts
Innovative heat recovery systems significantly

Technology.
reduce the primary-energy demand of an air
handling system. A reversible heat pump, for
instance, allows cooling the air in summer and
heating the air in winter. Additionally, electrical
Many of factors need to be considered energy for driving the fans is saved, because
only one heat exchanger is required in the air
to meet the high demands on air handling systems supply. The supply- and extract-air flows remain
separated, without any risk of contamination of
while ensuring cost-effectiveness. the supply air.

The main tasks of air handling systems erably: In hospitals, for instance, they range Important standards and guidelines pertaining to hospitals
Ensure comfort for include supplying a sufficient amount of oxygen, between 5,000 h/a and 8,760 h/a (non-stop Requirements regarding buildings ... regarding air handling systems ... regarding air handling units
patients and staff. removing carbon dioxide and maintaining a operation). From the viewpoint of hygiene and European Energy Performance of EN 13779 EN 13053
comfortable room climate that is unobjectio- energy consumption, but also for reasons of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Ventilation for non-residential buildings Rating and performance for units,
Act on the saving of energy in buildings components and sections
Clean air thanks to nable from the viewpoint of climate-physiology. operational reliability, plug fans combined with
EN 15242
professional design In rooms having to meet special requirements, frequency converters and energy-efficient Energy Savings Act (EnEG) |1 Calculation methods for the determina- EN 1886
such as operating theatres, the supply air has motors are particularly convenient here. This National implementation of the EPBD tion of airflow rates in buildings including Mechanical performance and measure-
and maintenance.
further functions. The air handling system must combination offers highest efficiencies along infiltration ment methods
also act as a barrier screening the specified with low operating costs. Renewable Energies Heat Act
Operating times protected area, reduce the concentration
(EEWärmeG) |1 EN 15251 DIN 1946-4 |1
Act on the promotion of renewable Indoor environmental input parameters Ventilation in buildings and rooms of
between 5,000 h and of microorganisms, provide temperature and Integrated chillers energies in the heating sector for design and assessment of energy per- health care
8,760 h per year. humidity control and remove odours and Air conditioning by means of air handling units formance of buildings
contaminants. (AHUs) is required to create a comfortable Energy Savings Ordinance (EnEV) |1 VDI 3803 |1
Ordinance on energy-saving thermal EN 15780 Air conditioning systems – Structural and
Integration of room climate and a safe work environment. insulation and energy-saving installations Ventilation for buildings – Ductwork – technical requirements
compressors in Air cleanliness Ideally, the necessary refrigeration equipment in buildings Cleanliness of ventilation systems
AHUs saves space, Air cleanliness is of particular importance in is integrated directly into the AHU, which VDI 6022 |1
DIN V 18599 |1 DIN 1946-4 |1 Hygienic requirements for ventilation and
increases the COP hygiene applications. Air filters here fulfil a com- helps to save space in the engineering room.
Energy efficiency of buildings Ventilation in buildings and rooms of air conditioning systems and air handling
and facilitates bination of several tasks: They protect patients No further external devices are required, and health care units
maintenance. and staff from infections, and air handling units considerably less sound is emitted to adjacent DIN 13080 |1
(AHUs) and the ductwork from contamination. buildings. Also, the coefficient of performance Division of hospitals into functional areas VDI 2081 |1 AHU-Guideline 01 |1
Scrupulous checking of filters for clogging pre- (COP) of the refrigeration system is more and functional sections Noise generation and noise reduction in Herstellerverband Raumlufttechnische
Primary-energy air-conditioning systems Geräte e.V. – General requirements for air
vents the ingress of dust and cuts the operating favourable as the condensation temperature handling units
demand reduced, e. g. cost of the system as the pressure drop across of exhaust-air-cooled condensers is lower than Hygiene requirements for surgical
by using reversible filters is reduced. that of axial condensers installed outdoors. and other invasive interventions
heat pumps for heat Moreover, the entire equipment is accessible Commission for hospital hygiene and in-
recovery. fection prevention (Robert-Koch-Institute)
Operation times for maintenance in one place, and its operation
Depending on the medical facility, the operating is more reliable compared to central external
hours of air handling systems may vary consid- chilling. |1
Valid in Germany; deviating or additional national rules and regulation to be observed as well!
4 | Design requirements Design requirements | 5

Hygiene Thanks to Well- Air discharge openings

As a matter of principle, extract-air, recircu-
lated-air and overflow openings should be
Design
Modern air-conditioning layouts for operating
theatres are based on central conditioning of

directed Airflow Routing.

located in the lower wall sections. Air will thus outdoor air plus a central or local treatment of
leave the room with the least possible turbu- recirculated-air. In case of indoor-air recirculation,
lence (extract-air openings with lint screens). central systems are beneficial because outdoor
air and recirculation air will be completely homo-
The selection of the system for supplying air Operating modes geneously mixed. No cooling below dew point can
A constant volume flow rate is prerequisite occur inside the unilateral air flow diffuser. In ad-
into the operating field is determined by the room class to the reliable formation of a protected area. dition, the permissible sound pressure levels are
In operating theatres with unilateral air flow easier to observe. Furthermore, all components
and the subsequent hygiene requirements. supply-air diffusers, the operating modes provide greater ease of access for maintenance.
“Surgery” and “Sustainment” are mostly
used. It must be possible for the surgical staff Control
to switch on the surgery mode by activating The nominal temperature must be selectable by
a pushbutton in the operating theatre. During a control element in the operating theatre. This
sustainment mode, the unilateral air flow nominal value is compared to the extract-air
Scientific findings revealed, that air filters), sterile-care rooms (positive pressur- need no longer be maintained. Outside temperature. The temperature rise due to internal
Specification pathogens transmitted through the air, so-called isation with room-side H13 particulate supply-air surgery times, less energy is thus required room loads is compensated by means of the
of room classes airborne microorganisms, pose but a minor risk filters) or central sterilization units (packaging for heating and cooling as well as for the fan supply air. The supply-air temperature is thus sure
performed by the of infection. The classification of rooms has, zone under positive pressure with respect to the driving. to be below indoor-air temperature.
hospital-hygiene therefore, been revised. The required pro- cleaning zone).
specialist. tected area is maintained only where absolutely Room classes and air routing systems |1
imperative. Air flow rates
Given a passage velocity of 0.25 m/s, a Room class Ia Room class Ib Room class II
Conditioned
Room class Ia unilateral-flow supply-air diffuser measuring 3.2 m Rooms subject to very strict Rooms subject to increased Rooms subject to general
supply air suffices to Aseptic interventions subject to particularly x 3.2 m will yield a volume flow rate of approx. hygiene requirements hygiene requirements hygiene requirements
establish a protected strict requirements in terms of hygiene, as is the 9,200 m3/h per operating theatre. Thus, at a
area in the operating case e. g., in trauma surgery or orthopaedics. minimum outdoor-air flow rate of 1,200 m3/h,
theatre. an additional supply of approx. 8,000 m3/h will
Room class Ib be required. For this reason, systems relying
Supply-air Medical interventions subject to high require- exclusively on outdoor air are no longer state-
temperature below ments in terms of hygiene, such as encountered of-the-art equipment.
indoor temperature. in minimally invasive surgery or, in parts, in
intensive-care wards. Supply-air temperature
Positioning A low-turbulence air curtain will only form if
Room class II the temperature of the supply air is constantly Dynamic screening of the Static pressurisation Overflow / air-mixing principle
of extract- and
Other rooms and areas not allocated to room below that of the indoor air. The greater protected area
recirculation-air
classes Ia or Ib, such as rooms ancillary to the temperature difference, the more stable
openings in lower operating theatres, or anaesthetic recovery the protected area will be. An excessive tempe- Ensuring the protected area around the operating Constant pressurisation with respect to ancillary Air intake can be based on the overflow principle
wall sections. rooms, observation rooms and pre-operative rature difference, however, will have an utterly
table, surgical staff and medical instruments
table by means of a stable top-to-bottom unilateral
rooms. Air intake by non-unilateral or unilateral
air flow. Directed overflow of at least the volume
or on the air-mixing principle with a neutral air
balance. For these areas, provide an airflow pat-
air flow. of the minimum outdoor-air fraction. tern that ensures high ventilation effectiveness
rooms. adverse effect on the energy demand and
Introduction of particles by humans or through and quick removal of any contaminants from the
“Surgery mode” on the surgical staff’s comfort and well-being. • Positive air balance. open doors cannot be prevented. emission source.
must be selectable Special areas Static panel heaters must be provided. In
• Higher velocities in unilateral air flow centre
improve protective effect. • Positive air balance. • For hygienically relevant areas, the
by pushbutton in the Rooms where additional precautions are taken, room class Ia, however, underfloor heating is • Supply-air temperature below indoor-air • No separate protected area. requirements of VDI 6022 |1 apply.
temperature. • 3-stage filtration (at least F5/F9/H13). • 2-stage filtration (at least F5/F9).
operating theatre. such as isolation rooms (negative pressur- inappropriate as it counteracts the unilateral • 3-stage filtration (at least F5/F9/H13).
isation with room-side H13 particulate extract- air flow.
|1
Valid in Germany; deviating or additional national rules and regulation to be observed as well!
6 | Practical implementation Practical implementation | 7

Design.
Cornerstone ODA ETA

of Success. EHA
RCA

SUP

Example: single room at recirculation

Solution-oriented job implementation. air operation

Design guidance |1, 2

Design parameters |1, 2

Boundary conditions In general Air handling systems Outdoor Indoor

to be defined at an Analysis stage •Outdoor-air intakes at least 3 m above Temperature Indoor-air temperature |2, 3
early stage of design. •Actual-state inventory and assessment of ground level. Winter: - 16 °C to +12 °C Winter:
building project. Summer: 28 °C to 35 °C OP theatres (Classes Ia, Ib): 19 °C to 26 °C
•Outdoor air taken in without interference (selectable from inside the operating theatre)
A specification •Basic evaluation including process from emission sources. Provide openings Intervention rooms (Class II): 22 °C to 26 °C
description. Planning of available resources. for drainage and cleaning. Intensive-care area: 22 °C to 26 °C
sheet forms the Identification of infrastructure and drafting
Humidity
•No outdoor-air intakes along the main Summer: 37 % r. h. to 64 % r. h. Standard-care rooms: 22 °C
basis of a contract. of job description.
(12 g/kg to 14 g/kg) Baby-care rooms: 24 °C
wind direction; for roof intakes, observe
•Compilation of current standards. a minimum distance to the surface of (temperature and Examination rooms: 22 °C
Kitchenettes, corridors: 20 °C
Experience joins •Analysis stage finalized upon signature
1.5 x snow height. humidity depending
Sterilization: 20 °C
on climatic conditions)
rules of technology of the declaration of intent for drafting a •Exhaust-air discharge via the roof. Storerooms: 18 °C
to facilitate design. requirements specification.
•Install silencers, heat exchangers and damp- Summer:
Goal-definition stage ers in the AHU (for ease of maintenance). Sound pressure level (TA-Lärm) |1
OP theatres (Classes Ia, Ib): 19 °C to 26 °C
•Analysis of utilization requirements Daytime (6h-22h):
•Volume flow controllers and shutoff Intervention rooms (Class II): 22 °C to 26 °C
(utilization concept, intended range of Residential areas: 55 dB (A)
dampers to be installed in the mechanical Intensive-care unit: 22 °C to 26 °C
surgical services, comfort conditions, Mixed-use areas: 60 dB (A)
equipment rooms, where possible. Standard-care rooms: 26 °C
deadlines, design data, occupancy, addi- Commercial areas: 65 dB (A)
Baby-care rooms: 26 °C
tional internal loads, periods of use, etc.). Industrial areas: 70 dB (A)
•Position and size of inspection openings Examination rooms: 26 °C
•Drafting of a requirements specification must be indicated in the ground plan. Kitchenettes, corridors: 28 °C
on the basis of current standardization Sterilization: 28 °C
•Inspection openings in air ducts. Night-time (22h-6h): Stores: depending on
(hygienic acceptance test of unilateral air Residential areas: 40 dB (A)
flow system, specification of cleaning •Both sides: heat exchangers, silencers, goods stored
Mixed-use areas: 45 dB (A)
procedure, etc.). heat recovery. Commercial areas: 50 dB (A) Indoor humidity
•Approval of project requirements specifica- •One side: dampers, fire dampers, volume Industrial areas: 70 dB (A) Intensive-care rooms: 30 % r. h. to
tion at the beginning of the design stage. flow controllers. 60 % r. h.
(mandatory year-round)
Design stage •Flexible air ducts only permissible Minimum outdoor-air rate Other rooms:
•Implementation of design in accordance for connections to air terminal units Operating theatres: 1,200 m3/h Winter: ≥ 25 % r. h. |5
with the specification sheet. Implementa- (Lmax = 1.0 m). Intervention rooms: 40 m3/(h·pers.) or Summer: ≤ 60 % r. h. |5 or
tion of design in terms of hygiene (cleaning), 150 m3/(h·patient) max. 12 g/kg |5
maintenance (accessibilities), safety •Max. permissible specific leakage of air
ducts must correspond to Class C as where anaesthetic
concepts (redundancy, self-closing dampers, gases are used Sound pressure level |4
etc.) and any specific requirements. defined in DIN EN 13779.
Intensive-care area: 40 m3/(h·pers.) or Operating theatres: 48 dB(A)
•Coordination of the initial, and all further, •Localized emissions to be removed directly. > 100 m3/(h·patient) Wards: 25 dB(A) to 35 dB(A)
hygiene inspections by qualified specialists Other rooms, corridors Bedrooms: 25 dB(A) to 35 dB(A)
•Prefer pressure regulation where constant (intensive care): 5 m3/(h·m2) Corridors: 35 dB(A) to 45 dB(A)
(VDI 6022, Category A). volume flows are ensured by volume flow |1
Valid in Germany; deviating or additional design parameters to be observed in accordance with the national requirements!
•Updating of the standards list upon controllers. |2
For further information, also on the design of buildings and the use of air handling systems, see DIN EN 13779 and DIN 1946-4.
finalization of the design stage.
|3
Values correspond to the operative temperatures.
•Make sure that AHU allows access on both |4
Details concerning indoor-air temperatures and permissible sound pressure levels are to be found in the table issued by
sides (half a unit width at rear, full unit width Deutsche Gesellschaft für Krankenhaushygiene.
at front). |5
Recommendation based on DIN EN 15251, Category II.
8 | Solutions made by robatherm

Safety and
Hygiene.
Solutions Made
by robatherm.
AHU concepts specifically optimized

to suit your application.

Excellent hygiene charac- ety of customer requirements. among others, powder-coated high air tightness. The energy of the AHUs. Shorter standstill
Custom-built teristics of the robatherm AHUs Restrictions in available space galvanised sheet as a standard. demand is minimized, as is times are thus achieved, above The physical characteristics
and optimized for were tested and certified by the or particular installation condi- Stainless steel is available the tendency of condensation all in case of replacements.
of the AHU casing as specified in DIN EN 1886:
your needs. TÜV Nord. Proper operation tions are taken into account at as well. inside the casing.
and maintenance provided, our the project design stage. Low energy demand
High hygiene hygiene AHUs will ensure Antimicrobial Easy assembly The top efficiency classes are • Thermal transmittance: Class T2
hygienically impeccable air Excellent hygiene The antimicrobial powder The modular design of the reached as a result of smart
standard and high • Thermal bridges: Class TB1
quality. Moreover, the operating Periodic maintenance ensures coating of air handling units robatherm AHU means a dimensioning and the use of
product quality. • Casing leakage: Class L1 (M), L2 (R)
costs of the optimally config- hygienic conditions throughout inhibits the growth even of minimum of sections to be optimized built-in components.
ured AHUs have been reduced the life time. The maintenance- multiresistant germs. Its high assembled. This significantly Our AHUs are certified in
Certified energy • Filter bypass leakage: Class F9
to a minimum. friendly robatherm AHUs ensure and sustained effectiveness saves time at site. Sturdy accordance with the energy-
efficiency in impeccable cleaning as all has been tested and confirmed internal casing connections efficiency classes of the • Casing deflection: Class D1/D2
accordance with High variability components are arranged in the in a long-term study. facilitate assembly even further. Herstellerverband Raumluft-
EUROVENT and With its outstanding versatility unit to be easily accessible. In particular, the factory inte- technische Geräte e.V. and
German AHU manu- and the broad throughput Low heat losses gration of control and refrigera- the guideline of the European
facturers’ association. range from 1,000 m3/h to Proven mechanical stability A panel construction with tion components and chillers certification body EUROVENT.
320,000 m3/h, the robatherm The rugged and proven con- thermal break guarantees very that contributes to expediting
Integrated product line meets a wide vari- struction of the AHUs includes, high thermal insulation and installation and commissioning
control- and refrigera-
tion technology.
10 | Integrated control and cooling technology

Detailed Optimization.
Controls and Cooling
Combined Logically.
Customized, factory-integrated control systems and chilling

equipment allow you to make the most of potential savings.

The control system is optimally Particularly in AHUs for hygiene applications, Refrigeration equipment can be inte- and distribution losses do not occur. In winter,
Everything adjusted at the factory. The various thermo- the maintenance management ensures in- grated at the robatherm factory. The AHU, the the use of the heat carried by the extract air
from a single source. dynamical requirements to be met by a creased operational reliability and hygienically control and cooling equipment will then form has additional synergistic effects. The chiller
central AHU can thus be fulfilled along with impeccable conditions. an optimal unit. Central AHUs with integrated will then operate as a reversible heat pump.
On-site optimizing the operating cost. For this reason, compressors and exhaust-air condenser have
installation work and robatherm has developed the DDC software Communicative and open proven the ideal all-in-one solution for architec- Advantages
“Smart Control”. Various communication options are at your tural reasons as well as in terms of operating Easy installation and fast commissioning are
cost reduced.
disposal, such as: cost and operational reliability. vital in the health care sector, particularly whe-
Control technology re existing buildings are concerned. Medical
No distribution Instrumentation and control are integrated Cost-effective “Remote Terminal”: Integrated cooling technology facilities being subject to continual extension,
and standstill losses. into the AHUs at the robatherm factory. All Operating, monitoring and parameterizing of up AHUs with integrated cooling technology have conversion or renovation, intelligent all-in-one
that remains to be done is parameterizing the to 15 AHUs via a dedicated local network. an edge over central water chillers because solutions clearly have an edge here. In the case
Integrated function blocks of the control system. The of less space requirement and less distribu- of all-in-one solutions, commissioning is per-
refrigeration without commissioning cost is, therefore, minimal. Open communication: tion losses. These cooling devices are overall formed by robatherm. A connection to a higher-
external units. Communication with higher-level building auto- systems optimized in themselves, featuring level building automation can be established at
Integrated maintenance management mation systems via Modbus, BACnet or LON. high coefficients of performance (COP). Also the same time.
Reversible The maintenance management included in from the viewpoint of redundancy, integrated
heat pump. Smart Control records immobilization and systems are advantageous where several AHUs robatherm supplies everything from a single
operating times of the components and are used, for in the event of fault, it is never the source: central multifunctional AHUs, weather-
automatically generates inspection reports entire cooling equipment that fails. proof or for indoor installation, completely
Central multifunc-
which are displayed in plain text. Appropriate Further savings ensue from less piping work assembled and parameterized in short: ready
tional AHUs
descriptions of the components are also being required and from the fact that standstill for hook-up.
are ready for plug in. given.
12 | Proven AHU concepts Proven AHU concepts | 13

Navigator Equipment features Optimization features

Plant flow diagram

EHA ETA

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AHU schematic
We offer AHU concepts specifically in terms of performance, function and price. And
optimized for medical applications. The AHU all this tailored to your individual requirements.
concepts provide you with quick, specific and You require further details or the documented EHA ETA
competent information concerning the design “TrueBlue” evidence of efficiency? We will be
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AHU concepts ODA SUP
specially for medical
applications.
Equipment features
TrueBlue evidence Front view
AHU designed for outdoor installation
of efficiency. Controls integrated into AHU
(weatherproof)
AHU equipment Design: indoor installation; Cooler: tE=32 °C, ϕ = 40 % r.h.,
Rotor heat recovery Direct refrigeration integrated into AHU AHU inside: hE=62.8 kJ/kg,
walls powder-coated / floor 1.4301 tA= 18 °C, ϕ = 85 % r.h.,
Filters: Supply-air pre-filter: G4 (flat type) media: PCW 7/13°C + 30% glycol
Cross-flow plate heat exchanger Reversible heat pump integrated into AHU Supply-air main filter: F7+F9 Dampers: Aluminium with external linkage,
(pleated type) tightness class 2,
Heat recovery loop Hydraulic set integrated into AHU Extract-air main filter: F7 tightness class 4 towards room
(pleated type) Accessories: Filter differential pressure
Heat recovery: Constant-volume heat recovery indicator (for main filters without
Free-wheeling fan Steam humidifier integrated into AHU unit with built-in hydraulic set sealing liquid)
Heater: tE ≈ 0°C, tA =26°C, Frequency converter with service
High-efficiency electric motor Silencer integrated into AHU media: water 70/50°C switch, Lights in all relevant areas

AHU description Favourable investment cost, most easy to Supply- and extract-air totally separated.
maintain.
Optimization features
Pleated filters (classes F7 + F9) ensure
Compact dimensions thanks to modular and long-term compliance with the required
Low investment cost Compact design stacked design. supply-air quality.

4 sections due to combined AHU design, plus Direct-drive fans allow trouble-free operation.
Reduced operating cost Easy-to-install hydraulic set.
Frequency converters are factory-installed,
High energy efficiency Easy-to-maintain Suitable for room classes Ia, Ib and II. For room wired and parameterized.
class I, terminal filters of at least H13 quality are
to be provided by the customer.

Abbreviations for types of air (as specified in DIN EN 13779): ODA=outdoor air, SUP=supply air, ETA=extract air, EHA=exhaust air,
RCA=recirculation air
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Navigator Equipment features Optimization features Navigator Equipment features Optimization features

Plant flow diagram Plant flow diagram

ODA ETA
EHA ODA

ETA SUP
EHA SUP

Option

Options
Options

AHU schematic AHU schematic

ETA SUP
EHA ODA

ODA
ETA SUP

Option
EHA

Front view Front view

AHU equipment Design: indoor installation Dampers: Aluminium with external linkage, AHU equipment Design: indoor installation Dampers: Aluminium with external linkage,
AHU inside: tightness class 2, AHU inside: tightness class 2,
wall powder-coated / floor 1.4301 tightness class 4 towards room wall powder-coated / floor 1.4301 tightness class 4 towards room
Filters: Supply-air: F7 (biostatic) /F9 Humidifier: Steam lances including built-on Filters: Supply-air pre-filter: G4 (flat type) Humidifier: Empty chamber for customer’s
Extract-air: F7 electric steam humidifier Supply-air main filter: F7+F9 steam humidifier
Heat recovery: Plate heat exchanger tE min = 22° C; (pleated type) Option: steam lances with or
with integrated bypass damper ∆xmax = 6 g/kg Extract-air main filter: F7 without electric steam humidifier
Heater: tE ≈ 7°C, tA = 26°C, Control: AHU control in separate control (pleated type) Accessories: Filter differential pressure
Fluid: PWW 70/50°C cabinet incl. 5 m cable Heat recovery: Constant-volume heat recovery indicator (for main filters without
Cooler: tE = 32 °C, ϕ = 40 % r.h., Accessories: Filter differential pressure unit with built-in hydraulic set sealing liquid)
hE=62.5 kJ/kg, indicator Heater: tE ≈ 0°C, tA HE 1=26°C, Frequency converter with
tA = 17 °C, ϕ ≈ 88 % r.h., (without sealing liquid) tA HE 2 = 26°C, service switch
media: PCW 7/13°C + 30% glycol Frequency converter with Fluid: PWW 70/50°C Lights in all relevant areas
service switch Cooler: tE=32 °C, ϕ ≈ 40 % r.h.,
Lighting in all relevant areas hE=62.8 kJ/kg,
tA= 13 °C, ϕ ≈ 96 % r.h.,
media: PCW 6/12°C + 30% glycol
AHU description Favourable investment cost, easy to maintain. Reduced pressure losses allow efficient applica-
Compact dimensions thanks to modular and tion of free cooling of buildings (e. g. at night).
stacked design. Electric steam humidifier completely built onto AHU description Favourable investment cost, easy to maintain. Supply- and extract-air totally separated

6 sections units due to combined AHU design, AHU and piped ready for connection. Easy to assemble thanks to only 6 sections plus Pleated filters (classes F7 + F9) ensure long-
plus control cabinet. Integrated control, separate control cabinet, hydraulic set. term compliance with the required supply-air
provided with cable. Only suitable where recirculation between rooms quality.
Only suitable where recirculation between rooms
is permissible, or where recirculated air is Plug fans allow trouble-free operation. is permissible, or where recirculated air is Direct-drive fans allow trouble-free operation.
returned to the same room with functionally returned to the same room with functionally
Frequency converters are factory-installed, Frequency converters are factory-installed,
related ancillary rooms (same room class). related ancillary rooms (same room class).
wired and parameterized. wired and parameterized.

Abbreviations for types of air (as specified in DIN EN 13779): ODA=outdoor air, SUP=supply air, ETA=extract air, EHA=exhaust air, Abbreviations for types of air (as specified in DIN EN 13779): ODA=outdoor air, SUP=supply air, ETA=extract air, EHA=exhaust air,
RCA=recirculation air RCA=recirculation air
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Crédit Agricole, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Coca Cola, Conergy, Continental, EADS, EON,
Hospital Bank, Disneyland, Dresdner Bank, ECE, H&M, Eurocopter, Ferrero, Hartmann, Hilti, Liebherr,
IKEA, Interspar, Mediamarkt, NATO, RWE, SAP, Mc Donalds, MAN, Nestlé, Philip Morris,
Production Semperoper Dresden, Flughafen Tel-Aviv, Thyssen Krupp, Trumpf, Vaillant, Viessmann,
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TU Dresden Voith, Wanzl. contain elements that exceed those in the standard product. Subject to technical modification and amendment. Edition 11/2014. © Copyright by robatherm.
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