HYGIENIC

AIR-HANDLING UNITS
Series KU-H

DIN 1946-4 VDI 6022 EN 13053

Quality without a risk

 Cleanroom
air conditioning
has always been one of the
most demanding applications
Viewing an ever-increasing environmental pollution the quality of air that we breathe
is of vital importance. Hygienic air-handling units are designed for essential features
and sensitive installations of high-demanding cleanroom air conditioning applications
like hospitals, operating rooms, laboratories, pharmacy and electronic facilities, etc.
Standards, regulations and guidelines govern the air-handling units calculation,
design, manufacture, installation and maintenance.

DESIGN CRITERIA
When developing, designing and manufacturing air-handling units in
hygienic design, the major objectives were :
◗ to apply only those materials that do not pose any threat to human health
and do not facilitate the growth of harmful micro organisms
◗ internal surfaces of the units must be made of wear-resistant materials
and easily accessible for cleaning and desinfection purposes;
◗ all parts for air movement should allow easy inspection, cleaning and
disinfection.

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Air-handling unit in hygienic design has following differences from standard design:

CASING AND COMPONENTS

◗ Internal surface and walls are smooth and without open adsorption
grooves
◗ Inside panel surface made of plastic coated galvanized steel sheet,
stainless steel sheet or sea-water resistant aluminium sheet (AlMg)
◗ Seal and gap filling materials are non-porous and not moisture
absorbing
◗ All parts and components of the unit, such as fans, motors, filters, coils
(together with droplet separator and drain pan), etc. are resistant to
commonly used cleaning and desinfecting agents
◗ For units height up to 1,3 m, components could be pulled out for
cleaning and desinfection purposes. For higher units, both sides of
components are accessible from service side through dismountable
front panel or service door.

AIR INLETS AND OUTLETS

◗ All units are equipped with airtight dampers according to DIN 1946
Part 4
◗ Inlets sections are equipped with drainage system

FILTERS
◗ Bag filters are mounted at the 1st stage of filtration, i.e. the suction
side for fresh air class G4 or F5 at least, and at the 2nd stage of
filtration, i.e. the unit outlet - not less than air class F7. At each stage,
the air humidity should be kept below 80% r.H.
◗ In less demanding spaces, where return air is used, it is still necessary
to maintain the maximum permissible pollutant concentration.
It should be noted that filter class G3 and G4 are intended for the
protection of coils and heat recovery devices rather than reduction of
the dust load in a space. If the ambient air pollution is to be reduced,
then filter class F7 or higher are to be installed.
◗ Differential pressure gauges installed on each filter section
◗ The section of units higher than 1,3 m is fitted with lighting and an
150 mm inspection glass

AIR HUMIDIFIERS
◗ Air humidifiers contain an inclined base pan for water drainage for
prevention of a potential microbiological growth, depositions and
corrosion. Water can be completely drained when the unit is not
operating. According to water hardness grade and air pollution, it is
recommended to use a water-softening device or rather a device for
germ elimination from water like for e.g. UV lamps
◗ Drip tubes, condensate pans and water tanks are made of stainless
steel
◗ Drip tubes and condensate pans, water tanks, droplet separators
and air deflectors are easily accessible for cleaning and disinfection
purposes
◗ Spray humidifiers (class A,B or C), evaporative humidifiers (class D)
or steam humidifiers (class E) could be installed
◗ Steam humidifiers are dimensioned and designed to prevent water
condensation
◗ The section of units higher than 1,3 m is fitted with lighting and an
150 mm inspection glass

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 HEAT EXCHANGERS
◗ Droplet separators, drip tubes and condensate pans are easily
accessible for cleaning and desinfection purposes
◗ Heat exchanger surfaces are smooth and free from sharp edges. The
fin spacing is minimum 2 mm for heaters a nd minimum 2.5 mm for
coolers. In case of larger air-handling units heat exchangers consist of
2 parts interconnected by a heat exchange coil.
◗ Differential pressure gauges installed on each heat exchanger section
◗ Base pans below cooling coils are inclined and allow a free drainage
of all condensed water, can be easily cleaned and disinfected and are
made of stainless steel
◗ Due to a very high relative humidity coolers are normally not installed
upstream filters or a sound attenuator sections. Otherwise, re-heater
should be installed in between.
◗ Considering the pressures present, the siphon of the cooler base pan
equipped with a return flow protection is dimensioned to enable the
undisturbed water drainage

FANS
◗ Fans are corrosion-protected. Fans with casing always contain a filter.
For an easy cleaning the fans have backward curved blades and a
condensate drainage on the bottom of the fan casing.
◗ Fan casing for nominal diameters exceeding 400 mm contains an
inspection opening. For hygienic reasons, fans without casings are
preferred.
◗ Differential pressure gauges installed on each fan section
◗ The section of units higher than 1,3 m is fitted with lighting and an
150 mm inspection glass
◗ Fans and motors are mounted on sliding frame which may be easily
pulled out for cleaning and desinfection purposes

HEAT RECOVERY DEVICES

◗ Heat recovery devices are used for exploitation of the exhaust air
energy mainly in cases when fresh and return airflows do not mix like
in e.g. plate-type recuperators
◗ Droplet separators, drip tubes and pans may be pulled out for cleaning
and desinfection purposes
◗ Rotating regenerators may only be applied if, due to hygienic
conditions, the return air may be used

SOUND ATTENUATORS
◗ For prevention of possible sound attenuator shutters pollution with
dirt, they are normally preceded by a filter. The air humidity should be
kept below 80% r.H.
◗ For prevention of possible pollution during the transport, sound
attenuators are packed separately before dispatchment
◗ Installation of sound attenuators downstream of the air humidifiers or
coolers should be avoided. Otherwise, re-heater should be installed in
between.
◗ The shutter material is wear-resistant, easy for cleaning and
desinfection
◗ Sound attenuators shutters are normally accessible on both sides or
can be rather dismounted to facilitate cleaning and desinfection

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Selection of unit size

Optimalno radno podruËje

Optimum operating range
Type
Tip 2 2,5 3 vsr m/s

KU-H 19

KU-H 18

KU-H 17

KU-H 16

KU-H 15

KU-H 14

KU-H 13

KU-H 12

KU-H 11

KU-H 10

KU-H 9

KU-H 8

KU-H 7

KU-H 6

KU-H 5

KU-H 4

KU-H 3

KU-H 2

KU-H 2P

KU-H 1
1 1,5 2 2,5 3 4

0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 150

V*1000 m3/h

Unit dimensions

Number of filter Insulation thickness: 30 mm Insulation thickness: 50 mm

b h
Type inserts 1) B H B H
1/1 1/2 1/4 mm mm mm mm mm mm
KU-H 1 1 680 380 800 500 840 540
KU-H 2P 1 1 980 380 1100 500 1140 540
KU-H 2 0,83* 680 580 800 700 840 740
KU-H 3 1 680 680 800 800 840 840
KU-H 4 1 1 980 680 1100 800 1140 840
KU-H 5 1 2 1 980 980 1100 1100 1140 1140
KU-H 6 2 2 1280 980 1400 1100 1440 1140
KU-H 7 4 1280 1280 1400 1400 1440 1440
KU-H 8 4 2 1580 1280 1700 1400 1740 1440
KU-H 9 4 4 1 1580 1580 1700 1700 1740 1740
KU-H 10 6 3 1880 1580 2000 1700 2040 1740
KU-H 11 9 1880 1880 2000 2000 2040 2040
KU-H 12 9 3 2180 1880 - - 2340 2040
KU-H 13 9 6 1 2180 2180 - - 2340 2340
KU-H 14 12 4 2480 2180 - - 2640 2340
KU-H 15 16 2480 2480 - - 2640 2640
KU-H 16 16 4 2780 2480 - - 2940 2640
KU-H 17 20 3080 2480 - - 3240 2640
KU-H 18 20 4 3380 2480 - - 3540 2640
KU-H 19 24 3680 2480 - - 3840 2640
1) Size of filter inserts : 1/1=595x595 mm (24”x24”), 1/2=290x595 mm (12”x24”), 1/4=290x290 mm (12”x12”)
* Special dimensions of filter insert: 490x595 mm (20”x24”)

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 Functional sections

A - Inlet-/Discharge- and Mixing box

Air handling unit with or without damper, for regulation of pressure or
air volume flow, with flexible canvas or inlet/outlet hood

F - Filter section
Air handling unit with standardised filter sizes according to DIN 24185.
Filter classes according to EN 779 : G1-G2, G3-G4, F5-F9 and H10-H14.
Execution : panel, bag, compact, HEPA or activated carbon filter.

H - Heating section
Heat exchanger for hot water, glycol, steam or refrigerant. Made of Cu/Al
or galvanized steel. Coil connections internally or straight to outside.
Electric heater with automatic control elements and safety devices.

K - Cooling section
Heat exchanger for chilled water, glycol or as refrigerant DX-coil. Made of
Cu/Al, Cu/Cu or Cu/Cu tinned coil or galvanized steel. Bottom integrated
drain pan made of stainless steel 304L. Droplet eliminator made of
PVC profiles in stainless steel 304L frame. Coil connections internally or
straight to outside.

VR/VF - Fan unit

With built-in high efficiency radial fans, double inlet design (VR) for
V-belt drive with motor, protection class IP55. Open impeller type (VF)
with plug-in motor, mounted on common base frame with anti vibration
isolators.

HUM - Humidifier section

• Steam humidifier as self-producing electric type or network dry
steam
• Honeycomb humidifier for contact humidifying, with circulating and
fresh water, water tank and pump
• Spray humidifier with nozzles, water tank and pump

ER - Heat recovery section

for saving of waste energy :
• PWT plate type recuperator with Al fins and cross flow design,
sensible heat transfer
• RWT rotary wheel regenerator for saving of latent and sensible heat
energy
• KV twin-coil system with 2 heat exchangers, installed in supply/
exhaust air flow

S - Sound attenuator
with built-in high efficiency acoustic splitters. Splitter casing of
galvanized steel and acoustic filling according to DIN 4102, class A2 (non
combustible) covered by abrasion resistant tissue (up to 20 m/s)

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DIN 1946-4

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

Hygienic air-handling units are designed and manufactured
VDI 6022 in conformity with the following standards and guidelines:

◗ EN 1886 - Ventilation for buildings - Air handling units -

Mechanical performance

◗ EN 13053 - Ventilation for buildings - Air handling units

- Ratings and performance for units, components and
sections

◗ VDI 3803 - Air-conditioning systems - Structural and

technical principles

◗ VDI 6022 Part 1 - Hygienic standards for ventilation and

air-conditioning systems - Offices and assembly rooms

◗ VDI 6022 Part 3 - Hygienic standards for ventilation and

air-conditioning systems in production facilities and
business enterprises

◗ DIN 1946 Part 2 - Ventilation and air conditioning;

technical health requirements (VDI ventilation rules)

◗ DIN 1946 Part 4 - Ventilation and air conditioning

- Part 4: Ventilation in hospitals (VDI Ventilation rules)
EN 13053
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