Next-Generation Air Handling System

INVENTION REFERENCE NUMBER

202506132

  • Energy and Utilities
  • Manufacturing
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Buildings often struggle to maintain occupant comfort while managing indoor air quality, particularly when multiple contaminants and changing environmental conditions must be addressed simultaneously. This technology introduces an advanced air handling system that enhances environmental control by coordinating temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality within a single platform. The system improves building performance by helping maintain comfortable indoor conditions while reducing contaminants, making it well suited for facilities where occupant well-being, environmental quality, and operational efficiency are priorities.

Description

Conventional air handling systems typically regulate temperature and humidity but have limited capability to simultaneously address multiple indoor air quality challenges. This technology enhances a standard air handling unit by integrating advanced air treatment capabilities with an intelligent control that coordinates environmental conditions and indoor air quality objectives. Rather than managing each function independently, the system continuously balances multiple performance goals to maintain occupant comfort while keeping key air quality parameters within desired operating ranges. By adapting operation based on anticipated building and environmental conditions, the technology helps optimize overall system performance while supporting reliable indoor climate control. The approach is designed for buildings that require consistent environmental management and high indoor air quality without relying on multiple separate, independently operated systems.

Benefits

  • Simultaneously manages indoor comfort and air quality
  • Improves control of temperature, humidity, and airborne contaminants
  • Optimizes overall building environmental performance
  • Supports reliable operation across changing building conditions

Applications and Industries

  • Commercial office buildings
  • Schools and universities
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Laboratories and research facilities
  • Building automation and HVAC systems

Contact

To learn more about this technology, email [email protected] or call 865-574-1051.



Contact

To learn more about this technology, email [email protected] or call 865-574-1051.