Air-Handling Units & Terminal Air Distribution installations at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

Once chilled water is produced, it is the air side that delivers comfort to passengers. This sub-category covers built-up and modular air-handling units, packaged rooftop units, fan-coil units, ducted split systems, and VRF/VRV heat-recovery systems for offices, lounges and support buildings, plus displacement ventilation for high, glass-fronted hold rooms. AHU selection in high-heat climates prioritises desert-grade pre-filtration, high external static for long terminal duct runs, condensate management at 85% apron humidity, and AHRI 430 certification. VRF/VRV systems serve the back-of-house and modular expansions where central plant is uneconomic. Buyers compare casing thermal-bridging, fan-array vs single-fan designs, and energy-recovery wheels for fresh-air make-up.

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