Rapid AHU Hire Keeps University Hub Operational
Daikin Rental Solutions UK provided a rapid Air Handling Unit hire solution to maintain airflow and indoor comfort at a busy university hub, ensuring the building remained operational with minimal disruption.
CHALLENGE
Following severe storm damage to the university's air handling units, a temporary HVAC solution was urgently required to restore heating and fresh air circulation while keeping the Learning & Teaching Hub fully operational.
SOLUTION
- Daikin Rental Solutions supplied and installed two temporary 150kW air handling units, crane-lifting them onto the rooftop and connecting them to the existing hot water system with bespoke ductwork for seamless integration.
RESULT
- Heating and ventilation were restored within days, allowing the university to maintain normal teaching activities without disruption. The success of the temporary solution also led to Daikin Applied being appointed to supply permanent replacement AHUs.
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.
Challenges and Expertise
The project required a rapid emergency response to minimise disruption to teaching activities while working within a live university environment. Safe crane operations were carefully coordinated to position the temporary AHUs on the rooftop, and bespoke ductwork was designed and fabricated to integrate the units with the existing HVAC infrastructure. Daikin Rental Solutions completed the installation efficiently, ensuring reliable heating and ventilation with minimal disruption to 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.
HVAC Hire
Daikin’s 150kW temporary AHU is a robust and flexible solution for emergency climate control, designed for rapid deployment and seamless integration.
- Heating/Cooling Capacity: 150kW
- Refrigerant Type: R-454B (low Global Warming Potential)
- Flexible Use: Ideal for rooftop or ground-level applications
- 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.
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