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Issue Juli 2013
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AHU-Guideline 01
Foreword
With this AHU Guideline 01 General requirements for Air Handling Units the Herstellerverband Raumlufttechnische Gerte e. V.
(German AHU Manufacturers Association) provides the basis for high quality standards.
This guideline contains all relevant standards and, in the case of incongruent statements and gaps in the provisions, defines the current
state of technology.
The AHU Guideline 01 is a logical development that has evolved from the Gte- und Prfbestimmungen for RAL-Gerte (Quality and
Testing Guidelines for RAL-approved units) published by us for the first time in 1995. It provides uniform, comparable criteria and thereby
is a reliable guide for selecting standard-compliant and energy-efficient air handling equipment that meets hygiene requirements. The
introduction of energy classes A+, A and B takes into account recent legislation that requires clear and comprehensible statements to be
made regarding energy efficiency.
The guideline will be supplemented and brought up to date to reflect advances in technology.
Other guidelines of the Herstellerverband Raumlufttechnische Gerte e. V. have been published to date on the following topics relating to
central air handling units:
AHU Guideline 02: Explosion protection requirements for air handling units
AHU Guideline 03: EC conformity assessment of air handling units
AHU Guideline 04: Ventilation systems with smoke extraction function. Air handling units with maintenance of function during smoke
extraction mode.
Reproduced with permission of the DIN, Deutsches Institut fr Normung e. V. (German Standardisation Institute). DIN standards should
only be applied in their latest version, which can be obtained from Beuth Verlag GmbH, Burggrafenstrae 6, 10787 Berlin.
This AHU guideline can be downloaded free of charge from the homepage of the
Herstellerverband Raumlufttechnische Gerte e. V. (www.rlt-geraete.de)
Table of contents
1. Purpose and scope
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5.1 Casing
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AHU-Guideline 01
This guideline applies to all Air Handling Unit (AHU) and requirements for its construction. An AHU is any part of a ventilation / air
conditioning system in accordance with DIN EN 13053. This guideline comments on the energy, hygiene and mechanical properties
of AHUs.
VDI 3803 sheet 1 (February 2010) Air-conditioning systems Structural and technical principles
VDI 3803 sheet 5 (January 2013)
Heat recovery systems in AHU-plants
VDI 6022 sheet 1 (July 2011)
Hygienic requirements for ventilating and air-conditioning
systems and air-handling units
DIN EN 1886 (July 2009)
Mechanical properties and measuring methods
DIN EN 13053 (February 2012) Performance data
Capacity Data
DIN EN 13779 (September 2007)
General basics and requirements
DIN 1946 part 4 (December 2008)
Ventilation and air conditioning systems in hospitals
DIN 1751 (January 1999)
Ventilation for buildings Air terminal devices Aerodynamic
testing of dampers and valves
DIN EN 13501 Part 1 (May 2007)
Fire classification of construction products and building
elements
Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests
RLT 01 general requirements for Air Handling Units
AHU units
General
requirements
Mechanical
Performance
Performance
data
Hygiene
requirements
EN 13053
EN 13779
VDI 3803/1
RLT 01
EN 1886
DIN 1751
EN 13501/1
RLT 01
EN 13053
EN 13779
VDI 3803/5
RLT 01
EN 13053
VDI 6022
DIN 1946/4
RLT 01
AHU-Guideline 01
The energy efficiency of a AHU is primarily affected by the air velocity within the unit, the electric power input of the fan motor in
relation to air volume flow and pressure increase as well as the
quality of the heat recovery in relation to the heat efficiency and
pressure drop. Standard EN 13053 Ratings and performance of air
handling units contains definitions of air velocity classes ranging
from V1 to V9 and heat recovery classes from H1 to H6 and electrical power classes from P1 to P 7. The classes are assigned to the air
handling units according to their complexity.
PINPUT
qv
3
PSFP
[W/(m /s)]
PINPUT
[W]
qv
[m /s]
The efficiency classes for air handling units combine the velocity
classes, the electrical power input and heat recovery efficiency into
one simple, clear and checkable indicator. This gives engineers,
system providers and operators clear and reliable selection criteria
to ensure they are using equipment that optimises energy use.
[Pa]
PSFP
[W/(m /s)]
total
[-]
A+
Section 6 Appendix
V5
V4
V2
V6
V5
V3
V7
V6
V5
P2
P3
P4
Table A9
H1
H2
H3
Table A10
Table A8
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Requirements
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Interior wall surfaces smooth and without any open adsorptive areas. Porous materials in the air flow (except sound absorbers) are not permitted.
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Standard
Supporting
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13779-A.7
RLT 01
RLT 01
DIN EN 1886-10
DIN EN 13501/1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-10
DIN EN 13053-6.2
VDI 3803/1-4.4.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 6022-3.5
VDI 6022-4.1.1
DIN 1946/4-6.1.2
DIN EN 13779A.14
DIN EN 13053-6.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN 1946/4-6.1.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-4.4.1
VDI 6022-4.1.1
Surface characteristics internal and external (incl. base frame) at least hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting. Inner skin of components immediately downstream of the
humidifier to be hot-dip galvanized and painted/coated (section 3).
Casing indicator values
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Casing indicator values have to be identified with the extension (R) for real units
and (M) for model box.
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Mechanical strength class D2 (R) (section 6)
DIN EN 13053-6.2
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DIN EN 13779-A.8.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-7.1.2
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DIN EN 1886-4
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-5
DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
DIN EN 1886-6.1.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-8.2.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-8.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-8.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-9.5
Combustible materials are inadmissible for units with air temperatures of 85 C or if combustible materials can settle.
Low quantities (sealing, handle, store, measuring device, thermal decouplings, covers) of combustible materials are admissible.
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
All components have to be designed in such a way that they are accessible for maintenance and cleaning through doors or access panels from the air inlet side and the
outlet side. Alternatively, up to a interior unit height of up to 1.6 m, components can
be designed for pulling out (section 3).
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w=
AH
WD
AB
VZu + V Ab
( AH WD ) ( AB WD )
= External height
= Wall thickness
= External width
Standard
Supporting
standard
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 6022-4.3.5
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 3803/1-5.1
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13053-6.2
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13779-
DIN EN 13053-6.2
A.13
DIN 1946/4-6.1.1
VDI 6022-4.1.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13053-7.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
VDI 6022-4.3.5
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.3
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.3
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Requirements
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Standard
VDI 3803/1-5.1
Supporting
standard
DIN EN 1886-8.2.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 1886-8.2.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13053-6.2
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN EN 13053-6.2
Standard
Supporting
standard
DIN EN 13779A8.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
DIN EN 1886-6.1.1
DIN EN 13053-7.6
Requirements
01
VDI 3803/1-5.1
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DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
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DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
DIN EN 13053-7.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.1.2
DIN 1946/4-6.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.5
DIN 1946/4-6.1.3
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Air velocity max. 8 m/s (except fan outlet)
Recommended inflow angle to opening min. = 25
1)
Recommended outflow angle from opening min. = 35
Impact sound insulation (no contact with metal)
Equipotential bonding
Surfaces outside and inside in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting.
Outdoor air intake opening:
- Air ductwork to the AHU as short as possible
- Draining and cleaning facility for water that may have entered
- Drainage not to be connected directly to the wastewater drainage system
- Inspection opening at the chamber or overwork
Exhaust air discharge opening:
- Draining for water that may have entered.
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.6.1
DIN EN 13053-6.6.1
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2
RLT 01
VDI 6022-4.3.1
VDI 6022-4.3.4
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Requirements
Weather-proofing device on suction and pressure side with wire mesh (max. 20 x
20 mm) accessible on one side for cleaning. Weather-proofing device also effective
when system not in operation. Lower angle of rain hood min. 45.
Max. air velocities in weather-protection device
Outdoor air:
- 2,5 m/s with louvres
- 3,5 m/s with droplet eliminator
- 4,5 m/s with rain hood
Exhaust air:
- 4,0 m/s with louvres
- 5,0 m/s with droplet eliminator
- 6,0 m/s with rain hood.
Exhaust air opening discharge:
preferably above roof and higher than the outdoor air intake opening
Outdoor air intake opening (pointers for system design):
- Should be positioned to ensure that negative effects from local sources of
emissions are kept small
- Not in the proximity and the main wind direction of wet cooling towers
- Where air intake is above the roof keep max. possible distance to the roof
surface min 1,5 times the expected snow cover (> 0.3 m)
- Distance to exhaust air discharge opening min. 2 m
- Distance to adjacent buildings min. 8 m.
Surfaces outside and inside min. hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting and
painted/coated (section 3).
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.2
DIN EN 13053-6.2
DIN EN 13779-A.2.3
DIN EN 13779-A.2.3
VDI 6022-4.3.1
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.1
DIN 1946/4-6.2
DIN EN 13779-A2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.4
VDI 6022-4.3.4
DIN 1946/4-6.2
DIN 1946/4-6.2
RLT 01
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Requirements
Elastic connection of unit with material with closed cell structure without grooves
and indentations (no flexible connector with folds).
Outdoor intake opening min. 3 m above ground level.
Surface quality:
- outside min. hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting
- inside min. hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting and painted/coated (section 3)
Standard
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
Supp. standard
DIN 1946/4-6.2
RLT 01
DIN EN 13779-A2.2
The text and diagram regarding the angles are contradictory in DIN EN 13053. VDI 3803/1 has adopted the version of the diagram from DIN EN 13053.
AHU-01 relates to the text of DIN EN 13053 which in our opinion is correct.
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Air leakage class 2 for dampers that are closed while the system is in operation, e.g.
mixing dampers or bypass dampers.
Dampers must be provided to prevent air flowing through the unit when it is not in
operation or being serviced.
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.6.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
Supp. standard
DIN EN 1751-C
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
DIN EN 13779A.10.6
DIN 1946/4-6.4.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.6
DIN EN 13053-6.6.1
DIN EN 13053-6.6.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
VDI 6022-4.2.3
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.2.4
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
DIN 1946/4-6.4.1
Standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.9
RLT 01
Supp. standards
DIN 1946/4-6.5.6
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.6.2
Supp. standard
DIN EN 1751-C
DIN 1946/4-6.4.1
Requirements
All dampers to be installed on the inside.
Surface finish outdoor air damper hot-dip galvanized and painted/coated (section
3).
Requirements
Air leakage class to the room: class 4 (airtight flaps)
all other dampers at least leakage class 2
Exception for special requirements all class 4.
Surface finish hot-dip galvanized and painted/coated (section 3).
No gearwheels are permitted in the air flow.
Dampers on all air intake and outlet openings;
Outdoor air dampers to be arranged at the unit inlet.
Surface finish of outdoor air dampers in stainless steel (at least 1.4301) or aluminium (at least AlMg).
In the event of a power cut, the outdoor air dampers have to close automatically.
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.4.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.6
DIN 1946/4-6.4.2
DIN 1946/4-6.4.2
1)
The text and diagram regarding the angles are contradictory in DIN EN 13053. VDI 3803/1 has adopted the version of the diagram from DIN EN 13053.
AHU-01 relates to the text of DIN EN 13053 which in our opinion is correct.
AHU-Guideline 01
p Start + p End
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In the absence of any other stipulations a volume flow change of 10% due to filter
soiling is acceptable.
Max. permitted maximum final pressure loss:
G1-G4:
150 Pa
M5-F7:
200 Pa
F8-F9:
300 Pa
Filters should maintain the filter class throughout their service life.
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Standard
Supp. standard
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN EN 13053-6.9
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
DIN EN 13779-A.3.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
DIN EN 13779-A.3.2
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
VDI 6022-4.3.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN EN 13053-6.9.1
VDI 6022-4.3.9.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 13779-A.3.2
VDI 6022-4.1.1
DIN EN 13053-6.9
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
AHU-Guideline 01
Standard
Supp. standard
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
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Irrespective of filter resistance, the following max. service periods are recommended:
- First filter stage: 1 year or 2.000 hours of operating service
- Second filter stage resp. exhaust air filter: 2 years or 4.000 hours of operating
service
Inspection window (diameter min. 150 mm) incl. illumination from a internal unit
height of 1.3 m
VDI 6022-5.4.8
DIN EN 13779-A.3.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 13053-6.9
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN 1946/4-13
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Filter pressure drop monitored and displayed in situ, with pressure tapping point.
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
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RLT 01
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN EN 1886-10.6
Requirements
Surface finish outdoor air filter frame hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with painting/coating (section 3).
Standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
Supp. standard
Standard
RLT 01
Supp. standard
DIN 1946/4-6.5.13
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
DIN EN 13053-7.4
Table 12: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
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Requirements
Surface finish of filter frame hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with coating (section
3).
Inspection window (diameter min. 150 mm) incl. illumination with smooth surface.
Only reversible sealing devices (fitted by push-fit, clamping) or foaming are permitted on filter frames. Glued sealing gaskets are only permitted on the filter.
Filter exchange only admissible on dust-air side [not extensible for room class Ia
and Ib (Chapter 6) ]. The respective space requirement (at least 1 filter pocket
length) has to be provided in front of the filter unit.
Electrostatic filters are not permitted.
Where filters have an anti-bacterial coating, proof of effectiveness and toxic safety
is required. Material of suspended particle filter hydrophobic
For room class Ia and Ib:
3-stage filtration at least M5 (F7 recommended)/F9/H13.
For room class II:
2-stage filtration at least M5 (F7 recommended)/F9.
- Infection room: H13 in outlet air
- Isolation room: final at least F9 if necessary H13 in inlet air.
In recirculation units the first filter stage can be omitted when there is no humidification at the cooling unit.
Filter pressure drop meter without barrier fluid.
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7.4
DIN 1946/4-T1
DIN 1946/4-T1
DIN 1946/4-T1
DIN 1946/4-T1
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Requirements
Systems with supply air and extract air should be fitted with heat recovery.
Exceptions: very high exhaust air, inefficiency and missing space.
A system selection acc. to following exhaust air qualities is recommended. The
choice of ETA class should be specified to the equipment manufacturer. (Chapter 6):
- ETA 1: Leakages to be calculated into nominal volume flow
- ETA 2: on air inlet side of heat recovery, overpressure is required
- ETA 3: complete air inlet side with overpressure to exhaust air for humidity
transfer max 5 % leakage
- ETA 4: dirt transfer is completely avoided. Systems with an intermediate medium shall be used
Heat recovery systems in which it is not possible to prevent the mixing of extract air
with outdoor air should only be used where recirculation air would be permissible.
Condensate tray in stainless steel (at least 1.4301) or aluminium (AlMg); drainage in
accordance with section 3.In rotary heat exchangers the trays are only mandatory
where condensate occurs.
Surface finish of rotary and plate heat exchangers:
- Frame in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting
- Fins coated or in aluminium.
Non-return valve and self-filling if with siphon.
The requirements for a heat pipe and heat transfer system are similar to those for
heat exchangers.
It is recommended to equip heat recovery systems additionally with an extract air
humidification system, in order to reduce the need for mechanical cooling.
Pressure tapping points on all 4 air flows.
The heat exchanger should be sealed to the housing with gaskets.
Where no air circulation is provided, the rotors should be equipped with a purge
sector.
Heat recovery systems with transfer of pollutants and/or odours from the extract
air to the outdoor air are only permitted where air recirculation is permitted. Special arrangements are possible with hygiene expertite report where the transfer
rate is not larger than 1:1000 and the concentration is less than 20 % of the odour
threshold.
When rating preheater capacity, anti-icing protection and start-up operation have
to be taken into account. After heater has to be rated without condensation
For plate heat exchangers from a construction depth of 900 mm on referred to 4
mm lamellae distance, special measures are required (for example divided). For
larger lamellae-distances, the admissible construction depth can be chosen proportionally and linearly larger.
To ensure the performance, the leakage (see Chapter 6) of the heat recovery unit
must be taken into account during the preparation of the planning documents:
- With a heat recovery unit the characteristics must be adjusted, e.g. the details of
the degree of temperature variation must be based on the standard volume flows
changed by the leakage figure
- With fans the actual volume flows must be used to design the pressure loss and
power requirements.
If data is not available, with rotational heat transmission and switch over reservoirs
a leakage of 10% needs to be assumed on each air side. This means that with a
design of heat recovery unit and fans an increase with outside air and outlet air of
10% each should be considered. If the leakage of the heat recovery was not considered by the equipment manufacturer it must be mentioned. In this case it is assumed that the leakage was already considered in the planning.
The following values of heat recovery systems must be indicated:
Temperature transfer degree t in dry conditions
Pressure loss of heat recovery system (sum of outside air and outlet air)
Electric power input Pel caused by pressure losses, including auxiliary powers
for heat recovery system
Energy efficiency e (= efficiency of heat recovery system WRG)
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Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.5.1
DIN EN 13779-A.4
DIN EN 13779-A.6
Supp. standard
DIN EN 13779-6.6
VDI 3803/1-4.3.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
VDI 6022-4.3.15
DIN EN 13053-6.5.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
DIN EN 13053-6.5.2
DIN EN 13053-6.5.2
DIN EN 13053-6.5.2
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
VDI 6022-4.3.15
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
VDI 3803/1-5.2.6
VDI 3803/5
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.5.2
VDI 3803/5
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Transfer of fire between exhaust air and inlet air must be excluded (in system for
example fire-protection flaps, separated heat exchangers).
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Necessary intake and exhaust flow chambers shall be considered with minimum
inflow angle from previous component to heat recovery system = 35and mini1)
mum outflow angle from heat recovery system to following component = 25.
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The rotary heat transmitter must be operated in reverse flow. To avoid increased
leakage it is recommended to avoid that the outlet air fan is arranged to compress
and the outside air fan arranged to suck.
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In heat recovery systems in order to simplify power measurements deviating from
DIN EN 308 the following conditions are possible:
- Temperature difference AU-entry to FO-entry 20 K (AU not necessary +5 C)
- Conditions without condensation
- With KVS systems filled with water instead of glycol.
Energy efficiency classes
A+
A
B
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Heat recovery classes (Chapter 6)
H1
H2
H3
Standard
DIN EN 1886-10.7
Supp. standard
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.5
DIN EN 13779-6.6
VDI 3803/1-4.3.1
Standard
RLT 01
Supp. standard
Table 14: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
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Requirements
Surface finish of rotary and plate heat exchangers:
frame hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting and painted/coated (section 3)
fins painted/coated (section 3) or in aluminium
Installation rails in stainless steel (min. 1.4301) or aluminium (AlMg).
Condensate tray on supply air and extract air side in stainless steel (at least 1.4301)
or aluminium (AlMg) (drainage outlet 1 ); drainage in accordance with section 3.
In rooms where no cross-rooms air recirculation is permitted only such systems are
permitted that will not allow the transfer of particles from the extract air to the
supply air.
Heat recovery systems should be placed on the outdoor air side downstream of the
first filter stage. Extract air filter at least M5.
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.5
DIN 1946/4-6.5.9
DIN 1946/4-6.5.9
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
Position of the angle in accordance with the text relating to the dampers in DIN EN 13053. The size of the angle differs in relation to the dampers as the
inflow is decisive for the function in the case of the heat recovery system while the function of the subsequent components is decisive in the case of the
dampers
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Installation rails for cooling coils in stainless steel (min. 1.4301) or aluminium
(AlMg).
Heater surface for Cu/Al or Cu/Cu:
- Fins: aluminium or copper
- Frame: hot-dip galvanized
- Pipework: copper
- Collector: black-coated steel, galvanised steel or copper
Cooler with St/Zn hot-dip galvanized.
Cooling coils surface with Cu/Al or Cu/Cu:
- Fins: aluminium
- Frame: stainless steel (mind. 1.4301) or corrosion-resistant aluminium (mind.
AIMg): with Cu/Al hot- or dip galvanized and painted/coated (section 3) is also
possible if it does not have to be pulled out for cleaning
- Pipework: copper
- Collector: copper
Condensate tray in stainless steel (min. 1.4301) or aluminium (min. AlMg); drainage
in accordance with section 3.
07
Droplet eliminators should only be used where necessary. Cooling coils without
droplet eliminators are to be preferred.
14
Corrosion-proof droplet eliminators with pull-out function for cleaning, with access
via door or access panel (section 3).
Fins demountable for cleaning.
Penetration of cooler connection pipe through wall to be insulated. The connection
pipes of heat recovery heaters also have to be insulated.
Non-return value and self-filling if with siphon. A direct connection to the wastewater network is not permitted.
15
16
14
Standard
Supp. standard
DIN EN 13053-6.4.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 6022-4.3.16
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
DIN EN 13053-6.4.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.5
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
VDI 6022-4.3.16
VDI 3803/1-5.2.3
VDI 6022-4.3.16
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.4.3
VDI 3803/1-5.2.3
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 6022-4.3.16
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.3
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
VDI 6022-4.3.16
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
VDI 6022-4.3.16
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 6022-4.3.16
VDI 6022-4.3.16
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
VDI 6022-4.3.16
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Heat exchangers have to be sealed with gaskets to the unit casing in order to prevent bypass leakage.
18
Cooling Coils with dehumidification must not be located immediately upstream of
filters or silencers. Heaters or fans have to be installed in between.
19
For drop separators made of combustible materials, downstream grid (mesh size
max. 20 x 20 mm in system) or behind a suitable component preventing combustible particles from being entrained into the air inlet duct.
20
For heat exchanger advance below, return above for better ventilation (exception:
steam). Electric Air Heater / Directly fired Heat Exchanger.
Electric air heaters
21
Safety devices for electric heaters:
- Safety temperature limiter with manual reset with type approval certificate
switch off temperature 110 C
- Note on the unit pointing out that flow control is necessary
- Note on the unit pointing out that fan overrun is necessary.
22
Distance to the next building component min. 300 mm for electric heater surface
temperatures > 100C.
23
Air heater with surface temperature > 160 C:
- In air flow downstream temperature monitor
(automatic switch off > 110 C)
- Flow monitor (automatic switch-off in case of missing air flow).
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.4.3
Supp. standard
DIN EN 13053-6.4.4
VDI 3803/1-5.2.5
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN EN 1886-10.6
VDI 3803/1-5.2.3
VDI 3803/1-4.4.5
DIN EN 1886
RLT 01
DIN EN 1886-10.5
Table 16: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
No.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
Requirements
Heater: Collector made of steel galvanized and coated or copper.
Cooling coil surface with Cu/Al or Cu/Cu :
Frame: in stainless steel (min. 1.4301) or corrosion-resistant aluminium (min.
AlMg) or equivalent
Fins: painted/coated or in corrosion-resistant aluminium (min. AlMg) or Cu
- or: heat exchanger completely painted/coated with epoxy resin provided it
does not have to be pulled out for cleaning.
Drop eliminator frame in corrosion-resistant materials, e.g. stainless steel (min.
1.4301) or aluminium (min. AlMg).
All condensate connections to be located on the same side.
Cleaning must be possible for all parts in the wet area.
Cooler and drop eliminator to be located upstream of the second filter stage.
Lamellae distance cooler at least 2,5 mm.
Cooler must be visible from both sides.
Standard
Supp. standard
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8.2
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AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Minimum distance to components :
- upstream: 1,0 x max. width of splitter (except filter)
- downstream: 1,5 x max. width of splitter
Pressure drop max. 80 Pa
Surface quality material to be permanently abrasion-resistant and durable under
exposure to cleaning processes (e.g. glass fibre).
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.10
04
DIN EN 13053-6.10
05
Attenuator should be located in the air handling unit, directly near the fan, and
between the first and second filter stage. They must not be placed directly downstream from the dehumidification cooler or humidifier.
It is recommended to use flow profiles (e.g. also rounded splitters).
In case the following air conditions prevail for a long time, the attenuator should be
protected (e.g. by pre-heating by 3 K) if the following air conditions are maintained
for a long time:
- relative humidity > 80 % bei Lufttemperatur > 0 C
- relative humidity > 90 %.
Surface finish of splitter attenuator: frame, chamber sheets and flow profiles hotdip galvanized.
Silencing silencer at 63 Hz to 8 kHz to be determined.
DIN EN 13053-6.10
02
03
06
07
08
09
VDI 3803/1-5.2.8
VDI 6022 4.3.13
DIN EN 13053-6.10
VDI 6022 4.1.1
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.8
DIN 1946/4-6.5.12
DIN EN 13053-6.10
VDI 3803/1-5.2.8
VDI 3803/1-5.2.8
VDI 6022 4.3.13
VDI 3803/1-5.2.8
VDI 6022 4.3.13
DIN 1946/4-6.5.12
VDI 3803/1-5.5.2.8
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-4.7.2
Table 18: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
No.
01
02
16
Requirements
Installation rails in stainless steel (min. 1.4301) or aluminium (min. AlMg).
Surface quality silencer baffles: frames, chamber sheets and inflow profiles hot-dip
galvanized and coated
Standard
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.1
Supp. standard
AHU-Guideline 01
Requirements
Humidifiers must not be placed directly upstream of filters or attenuator (exception: steam humidifiers).
02
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.8.1
All components must be demountable. All parts in contact with water to be accessible for inspection and cleaning and consisting of corrosion-resistant and disinfectant-resistant material.
03
Supply air units to have at least two filter stages (first stage min. F7).
(Exception: with steam humidifiers only one filter stage)
The humidifier to be placed between the filter stages.
04
Sealing compounds must not be of material that can be metabolised (incl. test
certificate). Plastics are no breeding ground to micro-organisms.
05
Seal must not absorb moisture or provide a nutrient substrate for micro-organisms.
06
Finish of inner surfaces of components downstream of the humidifier to be hot-dip
galvanized and painted/coated (section 3).
07
Circulation water: max. number of germs relating to the total colony number 1,000
cfu/ml. max. number of germs relating to Legionella spp. 100 cfu/100 ml.
08
Humidifier fitted with condensate tray with drain and siphon (with non-return
valve).
09
The relative humidity downstream from the humidification section must not exceed
90 %.
Nozzles / evaporation humidifiers
10
The humidifier needs to be emptied and dried completely when the system is not in
use (e.g. by overrunning the fan). When the unit is switched off, the humidifier
must switch off automatically. All components in contact with water to have sufficient slope. It is recommended to use UV degermination.
11
Sloped condensate tray; drainage in accordance with section 3.
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
12
13
14
Inspection opening
Inspection window (clear width min. 150 mm) with means of darkening including
illumination. There must be no light coming in through the housing of the illumination. It must be possible to detect the operating status of the illumination from the
outside.
Pump to be protected against running dry.
Deconcentration device
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN EN 1886-10.6
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
15
16
17
DIN EN 13053-6.8.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
VDI 6022-4.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.11
DIN EN 13053-6.8.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN EN 13053-6.8
DIN 1946/4-6.5.8
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
21
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
22
DIN EN 13053-6.8
VDI 6022-4.3.7
Condensate tray in stainless steel or aluminium (min. AlMg) with slope; drainage in
accordance with section 3.
Inner surface quality hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with painting/coating (section 3)
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN 1946/4-6.5.7
DIN 1946/4-6.5.11
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.5
VDI 6022-4.3.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN EN 1886-16.6
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN 1946/4-6.5.11
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.5
VDI 6022-4.3.7
DIN 1946/4-6.5.13
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
VDI 6022-4.3.7
VDI 3803/1-5.2.10
DIN EN 13053-6.8.3
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AHU-Guideline 01
Table 20: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
No.
01
02
03
04
Requirements
Surface quality stainless steel (min. 1.4301)
In OP-section only steam humidifiers are permitted. To be placed before the second
filter stage.
Equipment with tub on air inlet and outlet side (at least 1.4301) or aluminium
(AlMg); (connecting pipe at least 40 mm with siphon). Discharges with different
pressure level with single siphon; discharge behaviour acc. to Chapter 3
In case of breakdowns in the system, the formation of condensate in the supply
system must be prevented.
Standard
DIN 1946/4-6.5.11
DIN 1946/4-6.5.11
Supp. standard
Standard
Supp. standard
DIN EN 13053-6.3.1
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
03
A filter stage should also be placed downstream of fans with belt drive (except flat
belts without lateral restraint).
04
The fan should be placed in the unit with an even inflow and outflow is achieved.
05
Distance on the negative pressure side:
from components or walls in axial direction min. 0.5 x impeller diameter
- in radial flow configurations min. 1.5 x impeller diameter or flow intake device.
06
Distance on the positive pressure side:
from components: open impellers min. 1 x impeller diameter
from components: other fans outflow angle min. = 45
- from walls: for open impeller the manufacturers instructions should be complied with regarding distance on the positive pressure side.
Fan features and accessories
07
In the case of belt drive, fan and motor incl. motor clamping device mounted on
horizontal base frame.
08
Vibration insulation min. 90%. Spring / absorb elements pressure loaded. Shear
loading not permitted.
09
Where motor driven by belt, up to motor size 200, motor should be movable in
parallel to the axis (motor-pivot not permitted)
10
Where operated by belt, clamping bushing system should be used.
11
Inspection window (diameter min. 150 mm) incl. illumination from a internal unit
height of 1.3 m
VDI 6022-4.3.14
VDI 3803/1-5.2.1
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
VDI 3803/1-5.2.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
DIN EN 13779-A3.2
12
13
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.3.1
14
15
16
Equipotential bonding
Equipment with air flow meter.
From size 400, fans with housings to have condensate drainage and inspection
opening.
A+
A
B
Energy efficiency classes
17
Electric Power Input Classes (Chapter 6)
P2
P3
P4
18
Fans with backwards curved blades are preferred and energy saving motors recommended. It is recommended that free running impellers are used for total pressures < 1500 Pa.
19
It is recommended to use fans without belt abrasion (especially open impeller).
18
DIN EN 13053-6.3.1
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.2.1
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
RLT 01
VDI 3803/1-5.2.1
RLT 01
RLT 01
VDI 6022-4.3.14
DIN EN 13053-6.3
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 6022-4.3.5
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 3803/1-5.2
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-6.3.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.1
DIN EN 13053-6.3
VDI 6022-4.3.14
VDI 6022-4.3.14
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
AHU-Guideline 01
24
25
Requirements
For selecting the fan the dry cooler pressure drop is to be used unless there are
other instructions.
Water precipitation in the fan must be prevented.
Fan heat (1 to 2 K) has to be taken into account for rating..
Surface quality:
fan impeller generally protected against corrosion
fan housing in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting
base frame of fan and motor in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting
- installation rails in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting
It must only be possible to open doors to components which present a risk with
tools. In addition, the door must have a warning sign on it which refers to the danger (e.g. fan).
For the details of the operating values of fans it is recommended to follow the
accuracy class 1 as per DIN EN 24166.
Standard
DIN EN 13053-6.3.1
VDI 6022-4.3.14
VDI 3803/1-5.2.1
RLT 01
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.2.11
DIN EN 13779-D2.1
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
DIN EN 1886-11
RLT 01
Table 22: Additional requirements for units with extended hygiene requirements
No.
01
02
03
04
05
Requirements
Surface quality:
- fan impreller generally protected against corrosion
- fan housing in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with painted/coating
(section 3)
- base frame of fan and motor in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with painted/
coating (section 3)
- installation rails in hot-dip galvanized steel sheeting with coating (section 3)
Up to a casing height of 1.0 m and with spiral housing fans it should be possible to
pull out the fan/motor unit.
Gliding surfaces of the pull-out rails to be corrosion-resistant and abrasionresistant, e.g. stainless steel (min. 1.4301).
Inspection window (clear diameter min. 150 mm) incl. illumination with smooth
surface.
There must be good access for service and maintenance.
Provision of air flow meter devices with display
Standard
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
Supp. s
RLT 01
DIN 1946/4-6.5.13
DIN EN 13053-7.4
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
DIN 1946/4-6.5.13
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AHU-Guideline 01
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
20
Requirements
Sensitive components to be fitted with transport guards (e.g. fans on spring insulators) appropriate notice to be attached to unit. Very sensitive parts of the unit, at
the joints, to be protected against damage.
Eybolts, timbers / pallets for forklift trucks or crane transport.
Durable name plate with durable inscription and fixing, stating the following as a
minimum:
for filters:
- Nominal air flow, number of filters, filter type, dimensions, filter clas, medium
type, initial pressure loss, final pressure drop
for fans:
- Type and year of manufacture
- Nominal air flow
- Total pressure increase
- Nominal and maximum speed
- Nominal motor power
- Turning direction arrow on the housing
Durable inscription of components stating function.
Units to be identified with energy efficiency class labels A+, A or B.
Scale drawing of unit with all main dimensions and dimensions for duct connections.
Spare parts list
Instructions for installation, commissioning and maintenance
Doors to components which present a risk must only be openable with tools. In
addition, the fan door must have a warning sign.
The unit and its components should be cleaned after manufacture. Transport of
units in dry and clean conditions, protected from the weather. Units to be protected against dust and dampness when stored on building sites.
The following data to be included in data sheets:
- Energiy efficiency class A+, A or B
- SFPV class
- Motor input power Pm(effective capacity)
- Sound pressure level radiated from casing
- Duct sound pressure level for intake and outlet LWA (A-rated as total pressure
level unrated in the octave band from 125 Hz to 8 kHz)
- maximum fan speed
- V-class complied with
- H-class complied with
- Fulfilled P-class
- Unit characteristic or fan characteristic in installation condition
- Heating and cooling capacity with temperatures
- For heat recovery: Temperature transfer degree in dry conditions, pressure
loss (outside air and outlet air), electric power input caused by pressure losses
including auxiliary powers, capacity score, energy efficiency (= efficiency of
heat recovery system), leakage rate
Differential pressures of the single components
Component data (power input, type)
Standard
DIN EN 13053-8.1
Supp. standard
VDI 3803/1-5.4
DIN EN 13053-8.1
DIN EN 13053-6.9.2
DIN EN 13053-8.3
VDI 3803/1-5.3
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 6022-4.3.9
DIN 1946/4-6.5.10
DIN 1946-6.1.4
RLT 01
DIN EN 13053-8.3
VDI 3803/1-5.4
DIN EN 13053-8.3
DIN EN 13053-8.3
DIN EN 1886-11
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 6022-4.1.2
VDI 6022-4.4
DIN 1946/4-6.1.3
DIN EN 13779-D.6.1
VDI 3803/1-5.1
VDI 3803/1-5.2.11
VDI 3803/1-5.4
RLT 01
VDI 3803/5
AHU-Guideline 01
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Standard
VDI 3803/1-5.4
DIN EN 13053-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
Supp. Standard
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
DIN EN 13053-8.1
VDI 6022-Tab. 4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
VDI 3803/1-5.4
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AHU-Guideline 01
6. Appendix
Description
A1
not combustible
Casing class
D1
D2
D3
A2-s1 d0
22
A2
B
C-s1 d0...C-s3 d2
D-s1 d0...D-s3 d2
contribution to flashover
E...E-d2
F
not class A1 to E
Pm ref
[kW]
pstat
[Pa]
qv
0,925
[m /s]
(qv + 0,08)0,95
reference power consumption
static pressure to be measured at the fan
section
3
air flow of the fan [m /h]
AHU-Guideline 01
Class
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
1
e = t 1
[%]
[%]
recovery system)
Temperature efficiency under dry condition
[-]
Coefficient of performance
If the airflows are not balanced and no specific HRS values are
available, the values may be calculated by the empiric formula:
extract air mass flow
t = t 1:1
SFP 1
SFP 2
SFP 3
SFP 4
SFP 5
SFP 6
SFP 7
high
600
300
100
200
250
400
150
300
250
400
700
250
80
100
70
0,4
Ductwork supply
Ductwork extract
Heating coil
Cooling coil
Heat recovery unit H3
Heat recovery unit H2-H1
Humidifier
Air washer
Air filter F5-F7 per section b
Air filter F8-F9 per section b
HEPA filter
gas filter
Silencer
Terminal device
Air inlet and outlet
Added SFP-Klasse
3
[W/(m /s)]
+ 300
+ 1.000
+ 300
+ 300
+ 300
AHU without
thermod. Air
heating
AHU with
air heating
AHU with
other
functions
2.000 - 10.000
10.001 - 25.000
25.001 - 50.000
> 50.000
SFP 5
SFP 5
SFP 4
SFP 3
SFP 6
SFP 5
SFP 5
SFP 4
SFP 6
SFP 6
SFP 5
SFP 4
Description
Extract air with low pollution level
Extract air with moderate pollution level
Extract air with high pollution level
Extract air with very high pollution level
Description
Exhaust air with low pollution level
Exhaust air with moderate pollution level
Exhaust air with high pollution level
Exhaust air with very high pollution level
Category
ETA 1
ETA 2
ETA 3
ETA 4
ODA 2
ODA 3
Description
Pure air which may be only temporarily dusty
(e.g. pollen)
Outdoor air with high concentrations of particulate matter and/or gaseous pollutants
Outdoor air with very high concentrations of
gaseous pollutants and/or particulate
Description
high indoor air quality
medium indoor air quality
moderate indoor air quality
low indoor air quality
CO2-concentration
over ODA
400
400 to 600
600 to 1.000
> 1.000
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AHU-Guideline 01
Outdoor air
Supply air
Indoor air
Transferred air
Extract air
Recirculation air
Exhaust air
Secondary air
Leakage
Infiltration
Exfiltration
Mixed air
Single room outdoor air
Single room supply air
Single room extract air
Single room exhaust air
Description
OP-rooms: protection area with low turbulence
replacement flow (TAV)
OP-rooms: system with mixed or replacement
flow
Other rooms: used for medical purposes
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Performance number
e
Energy efficiency (=WRG efficiency of heat recovery
system)