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Custom RTU with Desiccant Dehumidification and 100 Tons Packaged DX

This XeteX custom rooftop unit (RTU) with desiccant dehumidification was designed specifically for the critical needs of a surgical center. 

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This custom rooftop unit features 100 tons packaged DX refrigeration, a high capacity active regen desiccant wheel, a steam humidifier manifold, two open coil electric heaters (SA/Regen), and provides extra dry and cool filtered air for energy efficient climate control and indoor air quality. 

PERFORMANCE

Model: ARU-1950-RT-RC-CD-HE-FF-AC
Dimensions: 108”H x 480”L x 136”W
Weight: 31,500 lbs
Supply CFM: 18,000 CFM
Energy Recovery: Regen Desiccant Wheel
Energy Effectiveness: Moisture Removal: 412 lbs/hr
Heating Types and Capacities: Electric Heater: 80KW
Regen Electric Heater: 316KW 
Steam Humidifier Manifold: 141lbs/hr
Cooling Type: DX Evaporator Coil
Cooling Capacity: 100 Tons (4 ckts)
Dry Bulb/Wet Bulb: LAT 70F DB / 65F WB

CONSTRUCTION

  • Outdoor thermal break construction; one section
  • 2” double wall casing; injected foam (R-value 14) insulation
  • 18ga galvanneal exterior casing with acrylic paint
  • 20ga galvanized interior casing
  • 8” structural steel base frame with welded lifting lugs and acrylic paint
  • 16ga galv. floors with 2” injected foam (R-value 14) insulation
  • 304 SS drain pan

FEATURES

  • Factory controls
  • Integral air-cooled section with multiple staged compressors and VFD lead
  • High capacity active regen desiccant wheel with purge section
  • Steam humidifier manifold
  • Electric generator
  • Low ambient kit
  • SA/RA premium four fan arrays include piezo flow rings and a redundant fan for full CFM 
    with three fans

COMPONENTS

A. OA 2” MERV 8 filters
B. Regen energy wheel
C. Evaporator (DX) coil
D. SA premium four fan array
E. Open coil electric heater (SA)
F. SA 2” MERV 8 filters
G. Steam humidifier manifold 
H. RA premium four fan array
I. Recirc damper
J. Open coil electric heater (Regen)
K. Regen 12” MERV 8 filters
L. Regen fan
M. Condensing section

XeteX Custom RTU drawing with desiccant dehumidification

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