Real-World Practice - In Progress Evaluating & Calculating MEP Systems [Exercise A] Question 3 of 10Click on the area that represents the Air Handling Unit (AHU)

[smith7162]

Hello this question is a little confusing. I need help understanding how and why an AHU is being placed in a ceiling.? The ERV handles air, the Condenser looks like it could be a RTU. Am I mistaken that the AHU would need serviced, filters changed, etc. I’ve never seen a AHU installed in the ceiling plenum before?

Thank you,

[kiaragalicinao]

Welcome to the Black Spectacles Community @smith7162! We are happy to have you here.

I replied to your question on this thread:

PPD | Evaluating & Calculating MEP Systems [Exercise A]

@smith7162 asked this question: In this diagram, the AHU is intended to be a ceiling-mounted, compact unit serving that zone, not a large central AHU in a mechanical room. It still functions as the central hub for air circulation and conditioning - it takes in return air and ventilation air, filters and conditions it, and supplies conditioned air back to the space while coordinating exhaust. In this arrangement, it is a smaller, distributed AHU, which is why it can be placed in the ceiling pl…

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