Ventilation

Guide

Indoor air quality solutions for residential

and commercial environments
 Table
of contents
Introduction 3

Five reasons 4

Decision guide 6

Legislation and standards 8

Unit construction 10

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Clean air is a basic
requirement of life. The
quality of air inside homes
and commercial buildings
where people spend a large
part of their life is an essential
determinant of healthy life
and people’s well-being.

Daikin offers a variety of solutions from small energy recovery

ventilation to large air handling units for the provision
of fresh air ventilation to residential and commercial buildings.

Ventilation solutions Control of fresh air temperature

Daikin offers state-of-the-art ventilation solutions that can Daikin offers a range of inverter condensing units and chillers which can
easily be integrated into any project: be used in combination with Daikin Air Handling Units (AHUs) for the
›› Wide ventilation portfolio, unique among AC ultimate in control over fresh air.
manufacturers
›› High-quality solutions complying with the highest There are four control possibilities when combining AHUs and Daikin
legislative standards outdoor units, offering all the required flexibility for any installation.
›› Seamless integration of all products to provide the best
indoor environment quality Multiple indoor units can be combined with the same outdoor unit
›› All Daikin products connected to a single front end to reduce the installation costs. For false-ceiling installations where
controller for complete control of the HVAC system. space is a constraint, the VKM can fit perfectly, delivering fresh air at a
comfortable temperature and with optional humidification.

Energy Recovery Ventilation

Our energy recovery units recover sensible energy (Modular

L Pro / Modular L Smart) or total (sensible + latent) energy
(VAM/VKM), substantially reducing the load on the air
conditioning system up to 40%.

Five components of indoor air quality:

Ventilation
›› Ventilation: ensures the provision of fresh air
›› Energy recovery: saves energy by transferring heat and moisture Energy
between airflows Humidification
recovery
›› Air processing: delivers the right supply temperature to decrease the
indoor unit load
›› Humidification: ensures relative indoor humidity levels are respected
›› Filtration: separates pollen, dust and pollution harmful to health Air
Filtration
processing

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Five reasons why Daikin’s
ventilation range is
unique in the market

1 Market leading controls

& connectivity
›› Interlocking ventilation and air conditioning system:
• Control ERV/HRV and air conditioning from the same controller
• Aligns the operation mode between the systems to save energy
›› Easy integration in the total solution:
• Online control and monitoring via the Daikin Cloud Service
• Full portfolio integration in the intelligent Touch Manager,
Daikin's cost-effective mini BMS
›› User-friendly controller with premium design: 21°C
• Intuitive touch button control

2 Unique installation benefits

›› Integrates seamlessly within the Daikin total solution,
ensuring a single point of contact
›› Total fresh air solution with Daikin supplying both the
VAM/Modular L Smart and the electrical heater
›› Daikin AHU and condensing unit connect Plug & Play thanks to same
pipe diameters, factory mounted controls, expansion valves, etc.

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3 High energy efficiency Up to
›› Energy recovery of up to 92%, reducing running costs
›› Free night-time cooling using fresh outside air
92%
energy
›› Higher Efficency EC Fans
›› ErP compliant recovery

4 Best comfort
›› Wide range of units to control fresh air for comfort cooling applications
›› Wide range of optional filters to suit the application available up to ePM1 80% (F9)
›› Special paper heat exchanger recovers heat and moisture from extracted air
to warm up and humidify fresh air to comfortable levels (VAM, VKM)
›› Aluminum plate heat exchanger, eliminating the risk of cross contamination
between air flows (Modular L & Modular P)

5 Total reliability
›› Most extensive testing before new units leave the factory
ErP
›› Widest support network and after sales service COMPLIANT

›› All spare parts available in Europe

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Indoor air quality
decision guide

Full fresh Air

Tempered air -(i.e supplied at room temperature)

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)

Decentralised systems
150 - 200Pa (i.e by floor, medium ESP)

VAM-FC9 / VAM-J VKM-GB(M) MODULAR L (SMART) (ALB)

Ventilation with heat recovery as With DX coil for post-treated High efficiency counterflow heat
standard fresh air exchanger
›› 0.04-0.56 m3/s ›› 0.04-0.56 m3/s ›› 0.08-0.75 m3/s
›› @ 90Pa ›› @ 90Pa ›› @ 150Pa
›› 80% Efficiency ›› 80% Efficiency ›› >90% Efficiency
›› SA: ePMCoarse 50% ›› SA: ePMCoarse 50% ›› SA: ePM1 50%
›› RA: ePMCoarse 50% ›› RA: ePMCoarse 50% ›› RA: ePM10 75%

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Ventilation

Airconditioning
with % Fresh air (i.e. re-circulation)

Centralised systems Centralised systems

200-400Pa (i.e. plant room,high ESP) 250-500Pa (i.e. plant room, high ESP)

MODULAR P (ADT) MODULAR R (ADT) Rooftop UATYQ

AHU by Others

High efficiency aluminium Rotary heat exchanger (sorption OEM Approach ›› 1.38-7.2 m3/s
plate heat exchanger and sensible technology) › If DX coil consider Daikin ›› 19.5-107kW
›› 0.41-5.83 m3/s ›› 0.5-5.28 m3/s expansion valve (EXEXV) and ›› @ 300Pa
›› @ 250Pa ›› @ 250Pa condenser (ERQ/VRV) ›› SA: ePM Coarse 60%
›› >80% Efficiency ›› >80% Efficiency › If chilled water coil consider
Daikin chiller options 2kW to
›› SA: ePMCoarse 60%/ ›› SA: ePM Coarse 60%/ePM1 50%
2mW.
ePM1 50% ›› RA: ePMCoarse 60%
›› RA: ePMCoarse 60%
Note:
SA - Supply Air
RA - Return Air

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Legislation and
standards

Ventilation Rates
Part F
Room Extract rates
Rooms containing printers and photocopiers in substantial use Air extract rate of 20I/s per machine during use. Note that, if the operators are in the
(greater than 30 minutes per hour) room continuously, use the greater of the extract and whole building ventilation rates

Intermitent air extract rate of:

Office sanitary accomodation and washrooms 15I/s per shower/bath
6I/s per WC/urinal

Intermitent air extract rate of:

15I/s with microwave and beverages only
Food and beverage preparation areas
30I/s adjacent to the hob with cooker(s)
(not commercial kitchens)
60I/s elsewhere with cooker(s)
All to operate while food and beverage preperation is in progress

Specialist buildings/spaces (e.g. commercial kitchens, sports centres) See table 6.3

Table 6.1b Whole building ventilation rate for air supply to offices
Air supply rate
Total outdoor air supply rate for office
10I/s/person
(no smoking and no significant pollutant sources)

CIBSE - Guide B Calculation Examples

CIBSE Guide B Section Building sector Recommendation 3ach on 1m3 volume
2.3.5 Broadcasting studios 6–10 ACH 1m3 x 3ach = 3m3/hr
2.3.24.2 Call centres 4–6 ACH Or
1m3
3m3/hr÷3600 = 0.0008m3/s
2.3.8 Communal residential building 0.5–1 ACH Or
2.3.24.4 Darkrooms (photographic) 6–8 ACH 3m3/hr÷3.6=0.833l/s
2.3.24.5 Dealing rooms As offices for ventilation 1m
2.3.10 Dwellings (inc. high-rise dwellings) 0.5–1 ACH
4–6 ACH for office areas up to 10 ACH for Occupancy (No. of people)
2.3.12 High-rise (non-domestic) buildings
meeting spaces
16 people at 10l/s/person
10–15 ACH minimum for guest rooms 16people x 10l/s = 160l/s
2.3.14 Hotels
with en-suite bathrooms Or
160l/s÷1000=0.16m3/s
6–15 ACH (allowance must be made for
2.3.16 Laboratories Or
fume cupboards)
0.16m3/s*3600=576m3/hr
2.3.19 Schools and educational buildings See Table 2.26
2.3.20 Shops and retail premises 5–8 I/s per person
Building Regulations apply: mechanical
2.3.22 Toilets ventilation at 6 I/s per WC or 3 CH
minimum for non-domestic buildings

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Part L Guidelines (NDBCG)
Recommended minimum dry heat recovery efficiency for heat exchangers
Heat exchanger type Dry heat recovery
Plate Heat Exchanger 50%
Thermal Wheel 60%

Maximum specific fan power in air distribution system in new and existing building
New Build
Air Distribution System Type Existing Build
SFP (W/I.s))

Central balance mechanical ventilation with heating and cooling 1.6 2.2

Modular Central balance mechanical ventilation with

1.5 1.8
P&R heating only

All other central balanced mechanical ventilation systems 1.1 1.6

Zonal supply and extract ventilation units, such as ceiling or roof

1.9 1.9
VAM/VKM units serving a single room or zone with heating and heat recovery
Modular L Local balanced supply and extract ventilation units, such as ceiling or
1.6 1.6
roof units serving a single area with heating and heat recovery

Extending specific fan power for additional components in new and existing buildings
Component SFP (W/(I.s))
Additional return filter for heat recovery +0.1
HEPA filter +1.0
Heat recovery - Thermal Wheel +0.3
Heat recovery - other systems +0.3
Humidifier/dehumidifier (airconditioning system) +0.1
Note: SFP = Specific Fan Power

Filtration Standard
EN 779 2012 EN ISO 16890 (July 2018)
Coarse ePM10 ePM2,5 ePM1
Filter Class
>10µm 0.3 to 10µm 0.3 to 2.5µm 0.3 to 1µm
G1 - - - -
G2 30% - 50% - - -
Gross
G3 45% - 65% - - -
G4 60% - 85% - - -
M5 80% - 95% 40% - 70% 10% - 45% 5% - 35%
Med
M6 >90% 60% - 80% 20% - 50% 10% - 40%
F7 >95% 80% - 90% 65% - 75% 60% - 85%
Fine F8 >95% 90% - 100% 75% - 95% 60% - 85%
F9 >95% 90% - 100% 85% - 95% 80% - 90%
Note:
Classification is based on achieving a min of 50% efficiency
Efficiency value of filter is rounded down to nearest 5% for classification purposes
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Unit construction

DX COIL MODULE

Thermal Wheel Plate Heat Exchanger

›› Reduces unit length ›› Larger unit

›› Low pressure drops ›› High dry efficiency
›› High sensible efficiency ›› No risk of cross contamination
›› 3% carry over (ie: cross contamination)

Feature Detail VAM/VKM Modular L Smart Modular L Pro Modular P Modular R

De-Centralised ü ü ü
System Type
Centralised ü ü
F1/F2 STD STD
Controls
Siemens MT3 STD STD STD
Mixing Box OPT OPT
EC Fan STD STD STD STD
Fresh Air inlet STD STD
Dampers
Exhaust Air Discharge STD STD
Electric OPT1 OPT1 OPT OPT
Frost Coil
LPHW OPT2 OPT2
Panel STD OPT OPT OPT OPT
Filters
Bag STD STD OPT OPT
Cross Flow (Paper) STD
Heat Recovery Plate (Aluminium) STD STD STD
Thermal Wheel STD
DX Heat Pump R410a OPT OPT
Cooling Coil
Chilled Water OPT1 OPT OPT
Electric OPT1 OPT OPT
Heating Coil
LPHW OPT1 OPT OPT
Atmosphere Side OPT1 OPT1 OPT OPT
Attenuators
Room Side OPT1 OPT1 OPT OPT
Humidifier Section OPT3 OPT3
Before Cooling Coil OPT OPT
Empty Section
After Cooling Coil OPT OPT
Notes:
1. Optional module, supplied loose for field installation
2. 'Factory Special', contact Applied Department
3. Includes supply and fitting of Steam Distributor(s) and loose supply of Carel HumiSteam Basic immersed electrode humidifier(s).

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 HEAT RECOVERY
DAMPER AND EC FAN WHEEL AND FILTER

Accessory List

Mandatory Recommended Optional

Spare Filter ü
Lifting Bracket ü
Flat Roof ü1
Lamp Wired To External Switch ü
LED Lamp Wired To External Switch ü
Port Hole ü
Rain Hood ü1
Louvre ü1
Flexible Connection ü
Circular Spigot ü
Flexible Connection - VDI Class ü
Noise Reduction Laminar Straightener ü
Screen Door ü
Microswitch ü
Frost Protection Thermostat ü2
'U' Tube Manometer ü
Minihelic Gauge ü
CO2 Sensor ü
Room Thermostat ü
Remote Interface ü
Humidity Sensor ü
BACNET Module ü3
MODBUS Module ü
Notes:
1. For units mounted outdoors
2. For units fitted with electric frost coil
3. For integration with ITM frontend

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