Mitsubishi Electric
has announced the launch of its new Air Handling Unit (AHU) range, the Wizard.
Designed for the UK
market, the new AHU range is perfect for those looking for a cost effective
ventilation solution that promotes wellbeing by improving indoor air quality.
With buildings
accounting for around half of all UK greenhouse gas emissions, the Wizard is
designed to meet or exceed European Ecodesign
2018 regulations, with a heat recovery efficiency of over 73% across the
range.
These regulations
apply to a variety of energy-consuming products and calls for a reduction in
energy usage to limit environmental impact. Air quality has become increasingly
important, requiring that buildings install an efficient system that surpasses the
Ecodesign legislation.
Standards such as
the WELL Building Standard – a holistic formula that promotes better health and
well-being in workplaces – must also be kept in mind.
“Building and
facilities managers are continuing to look for ways to provide a comfortable
working environment at minimal cost and environmental impact, but with maximum
output. Health, happiness and increased productivity are amongst some of
the known benefits associated with well-ventilated spaces,” says Janvi Patel,
Ventilation Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric.
The new Wizard works
with Mitsubishi Electric’s Mr Slim Power Inverter heat pump technology to
deliver a cost and energy efficient system. Incorporating thermal wheel
technology to aid in heat recovery, combined with an integrated control system,
the Wizard is a highly advanced ventilation system, ideal for a huge variety of
applications and installations, including universities, offices, retail and
leisure centres.
“Opening a window
for fresh air will only take you so far and can also risk bringing in external
pollution. Buildings therefore need an energy-efficient system in place that
can maximise the fresh air available to them, providing an ideal environment
for occupants. The Wizard is a tempered fresh air system that brings in fresh
air from the outside, tempers it to the correct temperature and removes the
stale air from inside the building, working alongside and air conditioning
and/or a heating system” continued Patel.
Delivered as a
packaged unit, the Wizard is available in seven sizes with an air volume range
of between 0.83 m3/s to 5.56 m3/s. Each Wizard unit comes with a minimum
of two outdoor units, which enables close temperature control and minimises
cycling.
Understanding that
no two buildings or systems are the same, Mitsubishi Electric has designed the
Wizard with an extensive range of optional extras. This gives the user the
flexibility to purchase a system that can be designed to fit around the
required specifications for any given building or space.
There is also the
option to connect the Wizard to Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) via
Modbus & BACnet connections.
