A severe storm caused significant damage to the air handling units (AHUs) serving a prominent university building. With students and staff relying on uninterrupted HVAC performance, Daikin Rental Solutions (DRS) responded rapidly to restore heating and fresh air circulation—ensuring business as usual across the Learning & Teaching Hub.
Customer Requirements
The university urgently needed two temporary 150kW AHUs to reinstate heating and maintain air quality. Speed was critical to avoid closure of key teaching spaces and to safeguard indoor comfort for students and staff.
Daikin Rental Solution
Daikin Rental Solutions delivered and installed two 150kW AHUs, crane-lifted onto the rooftop for immediate integration. The temporary units were connected to the existing hot water system, and bespoke ducting was fabricated to ensure efficient and reliable airflow. The installation was completed with minimal disruption, allowing continued building use throughout the works.
Challenges and Expertise
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Urgent Response: Fast mobilisation, delivery, and installation to restore essential HVAC services.
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Rooftop Deployment: Crane logistics carefully managed for safe and precise rooftop placement.
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Custom Integration: Bespoke ductwork designed and fabricated to suit site-specific requirements.
About the 150kW AHU
Daikin’s 150kW temporary AHU is a robust and flexible solution for emergency climate control, designed for rapid deployment and seamless integration.
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Heating/Cooling Capacity: 150kW
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Refrigerant Type: R-454B (low Global Warming Potential)
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Flexible Use: Ideal for rooftop or ground-level applications
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Fast Installation: Easily integrates with existing HVAC infrastructure
Outcome
Daikin's rapid response restored full HVAC functionality at the Learning & Teaching Hub within days. The university avoided major disruption and was able to maintain full teaching schedules. Following the success of the temporary solution, Daikin Applied has since been commissioned to supply new permanent AHUs for the site.