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Natatorium Air Handling Replacement Unit

Written by XeteX | 9/6/23 8:55 PM

This XeteX project features two large rooftop replacement units with natatorium dehumidification for an indoor aquatic recreation center.

XeteX custom engineers and manufactures natatorium dehumidification air handling systems. Many factors go into natatorium design, such as delivering healthier, more comfortable environments for indoor pool occupants for climate comfort and indoor air quality; finding ways to minimize operational costs through the use of energy recovery technologies and selecting corrosion resistant materials for long-lasting performance, and design features that protect the building structure.

XeteX employs energy recovery ventilation using sensible flat plate heat exchanger technology. Incoming fresh air is pre-condition and is further heated or cooled to meet supply air requirements. This approach helps reduce operational costs when comparing with standard mechanical dehumidification pool systems.

In addition to these factors, Xetex engineers worked closely with our local rep to design replacement units that retrofit the existing mechanical and structural requirements. 

CONSTRUCTION

  • Outdoor unit with thermal break construction
  • 2” double wall with injected foam (R-value 14) insulation
    • 18ga galvanneal steel outer casing with acrylic paint
    • 16ga aluminum interior casing
  • 6” structural steel base frame with welded lifting lugs and acrylic paint
  • 0.080 aluminum unit floor with 2” injected foam (R-14) insulation
  • Aluminum drain pan 

FEATURES

  • Epoxy-coated aluminum flat plate heat exchanger  
  • Integral air-cooled section with multiple staged compressors and VFD lead
  • Factory mounted controls
  • Heresite-coated SA/EA blowers
  • Low leakage aluminum dampers

COMPONENTS

A. OA 2” MERV 8 filters
B. OA bypass damper
C. Flat Plate HX
D. Face bypass damper
E. DX coil
F. Hot gas reheat 
G. SA premium plenum fan
H. 304SS indirect fired furnace
I. RA 2” MERV 8 filters
J. Recirculation damper
K. EA premium plenum fan
L. Condensing section


With these exceptional features and state-of-the-art technologies, the XeteX replacement units not only meet the existing structural requirements of the building but provide improved indoor air quality and energy efficiency. These units make a reliable and long-lasting solution for this natatorium environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of occupants, spectators, and the building structure.

Learn more about XeteX custom natatorium dehumidification air handling systems.