An air handling unit is usually mounted on the roof and is used for cooling, heating and drying of the air. The unit can be operated with a direct expansion refrigeration system or connected to a cold water unit (chiller).
An air handling unit can consist of
- Cooling coils
- Heater coils
- Air filters
- Exhaust system
- Dehumidification rotor
- Air valves
- Fans
- Humidifiers (steam or water)
- Dryers