Air Handling HVAC Systems

Air Handling HVAC System

Taylor Dynamometer custom engineers ventilation systems for dynamometer test cells to included test cell temperature and pressure control. Under typical operating conditions, the room temperature can be maintained to within 20 deg F of the outside ambient conditions. Our systems may include:

• Fans, heaters, hoods and dampers as required to operate system
• Multi-function control system that enables:
  1. Standard operation
  2. Remote operation for a simple interconnection to DynPro or a Test Cell Command Center
  3. Purge mode - used to vent the room of smoke or fumes in the event of an engine or accessory failure
• Motor starters and/or drives for the supplied equipment
• Design layout for the mechanical contractor to build and install ductwork (ductwork not included)
• Optional Exhaust hood or direct capture exhaust system (purchased separately)

The Taylor Dynamometer Air handling (HVAC) Systems have two basic configurations. If a direct capture exhaust system is used, the ventilation system will use a recirculation configuration that mixes the warm air with outside air to control room temperature and pressure. If the exhaust hood configuration is chosen, the recirculation scheme is not possible. In this case, a makeup air heater may be employed to control the room temperature during engine/vehicle warm-up and cool down.

To quote these systems, the following is required:

1. Available AC electrical voltage & frequency
2. Test cell Volume (cubic feet / cubic meters) or overall interior dimensions
3. Nearest major city to proposed facility installation (for ambient conditions)
4. Maximum engine size (displacement and the exterior envelope)
5. Available access points to the outside (roof penetration, two roof penetrations, one or two outside walls for penetration, etc.)

To complete the design after purchase, the above information will be required as well as building floor and structural plans