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APPLICATIONS EXPERTISE
VALENT IS KNOWN FOR THEIR DOAS AND ENERGY RECOVERY APPLICATIONS EXPERTISE
MEETING APPLICATION PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Designing and manufacturing HVAC products is what Valent does best. However, understanding how those products are applied in buildings across the nation is critical to operational excellence. Different markets, diverse spaces, widespread geographies, and varying operational drivers influence which product is the best fit for your application.
SCHOOLS
CLASSROOMS
NEEDS
Excellent IAQ to enhance learning environments
No recirculation of contaminated exhaust air
High level of air filtration
Manageable operating costs with energy recovery
Low-maintenance options
DOAS unit capable of providing conditioned, fresh air directly to classrooms or to terminal units
RECOMMENDATIONS
Energy recovery with low cross-contamination and no moving parts
Variable-speed compressors to maximize efficiency and minimize noise
MERV-13 filtration, or higher
Ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and airstreams
Intuitive and interoperable controller with dehumidification mode
GYMNASIUMS
NEEDS
Space humidity control
Odor management in locker rooms
Low operating costs with energy recovery
High level of air filtration
Adaptable control of varying occupancy loads
RECOMMENDATIONS
DOAS unit providing conditioned fresh air directly to gyms while maintaining space comfort
Energy recovery with no odor carryover
MERV-13 filtration, or higher
Dedicated controller with pre-engineered control sequences
KITCHENS / CAFETERIAS
NEEDS
Balanced pressure between cafeteria, kitchen, and educational areas
Cooking odor containment
Energy efficiency
RECOMMENDATIONS
DOAS unit providing both comfort cooling and conditioned makeup air
Energy-efficient temp/humidity control
Ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and airstreams
Embedded building pressurization control
HEALTH CARE
SURGICAL SUITES
NEEDS
Low dew point air at any desired room temperature
Ability to quickly and easily change temp/humidity conditions between surgical procedures
Low variability of temp/humidity
High level of air filtration
Appropriate pressurization relative to adjacent spaces
RECOMMENDATIONS
Precise discharge air control
Chilled water cooling option for stringent applications
Independent airflow, dew point, and temperature control loops for both DX and chilled water
Responsive mode control to meet demanding space conditions
MERV-13 filtration, or higher
Adaptive compressor envelope control to maximize uptime and prevent nuisance trips
PATIENT ROOMS
NEEDS
Negative-pressure containment as needed
Verifiable delivery of required amounts of fresh air
High level of air filtration
Stringent IAQ to promote healing
RECOMMENDATIONS
Space pressurization control algorithm
Regulated amounts of fresh air
MERV-13 filtration, or higher
Precise temp/humidity control
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
NEEDS
Comfortable common areas
High level of air filtration
Accurately controlled diagnostic and surgical environments
RECOMMENDATIONS
Space reset of discharge air temp to keep occupants comfortable
Proper space ventilation
MERV-13 filtration, or higher
Ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and airstreams
Precise measurement of and fast response to diagnostic equipment heat loads
LABS
LABORATORIES
NEEDS
Precise temp/humidity control in high air change environments
High levels of air filtration
Space pressurization control to balance fume hood exhaust
RECOMMENDATIONS
DOAS unit providing both comfort cooling and conditioned makeup air
Discharge air control that is reset based on space temperature drift calculations to satisfy high air change requirements
Adaptive compressor envelope control to maximize uptime and prevent nuisance trips
Embedded building pressurization control
Filtration options of 2", 4", or 6" filter racks
