Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
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by John Gierzak, P.E.
Rev: 04/21/2012
Goals Today
ATU Terminology ATU Types
ATU Motors
ATU w/ECM Selection Sweet Spot ATU Box Leakage Casing/Valve
ATU Terminology
ATU = air terminal unit VAV Box = ATU ATU inlet valve = damper Primary air = air from AHU that enters through inlet valve Plenum air = air from ceiling space that enters ATU through induction port (fan powered boxes)
Inlet flow sensor + pressure transducer + controller = knowing flow rate through primary
ATU Terminology
ATU inlet valve = damper Primary air = air from AHU that enters through inlet valve
Primary Air
Inlet valve
Dual-Duct
Mixing Downstream
Series
Parallel
Plenum air AHU air
Fan ON all the time Energy Savings: 1) 2) Reduce ATU motor electrical requirements Reduce amount of AHU air leakage
Fan ON in heating
AC power in
Sleeve bearing
Ball bearings
AC power in
Inverter and electronics Brushless DC motor 200 min rpm 1400+ max rpm ECMs are programmed
Programming ECMs
Laboratory testing. ECM is taught relationship between rpm, torque, airflow and external static pressure. ECM is programmed. ECM is specific to the ATU.
2 VDC (0%)
000
%PWM 0 10
20
30 40 50 60
1000
1175 1350 1525 1700
70
80
100
1875
2050 2225 2400
90 100
Outlet Ps
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 Average:
ECM
0.09 0.17 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.27
0.44
0.20
0.25
0.25
ATU Leakage
Valve Leakage
Casing Leakage
Summary
ATU w/ECM efficiency far exceeds standard ATU boxes Series ATU best suited for ECM option
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