Organisation profile
Entropic Ltd was incorporated in 2000 and provides high-quality ventilation systems for buildings, with a focus on efficiency, safety and comfort. It provides complete HVAC systems (including air handling units, chillers, chilled beams, kitchen canopies, fire dampers and smoke control dampers) and also aid Consulting Engineers in the ventilation aspects of building design. It has an extensive portfolio of past projects including work in pharmaceutical and hospital environments.
Training aim
To explain how an air handling unit works and compare the various components, materials and construction methods used in modern air handling units that enable them to fulfil highly specific requirements imposed by standards such as HTM 03-01 for healthcare premise ventilation. To show how factory acceptance testing, standardised testing to EN 1886:2007 and Eurovent certification can help guarantee the required level of quality in air handling units.
Learning objectives
To understand what an air handling unit does.
To gain knowledge of each of the components of an AHU, what the function of each is and how material and design choices affect AHU performance.
To understand the role of Eurovent in the certification of AHU performance.
To look at the categories of performance formally specified in EN 1886:2007 and to understand the rating system used in classifying each one.
To take a detailed look at the specialised requirements imposed by the Healthcare Technical Memorandum 03-01 on AHU design.
Course outline
What does an AHU do?
How does an AHU function? (AHU Components)
Filter types
Fan types and efficiencies – IE2 vs EC motors
Specific fan power (SFP)
Coils for heating and cooling
The value of heat recovery
Desiccants & dehumidification
Other components
AHU Construction
Factory Acceptance Test and Delivery
Assuring AHU Performance
Eurovent
EN 1886
HTM 03-01
HTM-compliant AHU Specification
HTM AHU Sketch
HTM AHU Requirements
Increasing productivity in design – selection software
Trainer's profile
Barry Stenson - Mechanical Engineer (BA BAI, MSc, MIEI)
Course duration
1 hour
Assessment & certification
Attendance Certificate
Who should attend
Architects, building services engineers, client representatives, mechanical and environmental designers, hospital and healthcare facility designers and maintenance personnel, HVAC engineers and anyone with an interest in building ventilation systems.
Website
https://www.entropic.ie/