New Dehumidification Option Available On Trane Axiom Water Source Heat Pump Line
Hot gas reheat reduces humidity and manages moisture levels while improving comfort and energy efficiency
Macon, GA - Active dehumidification control through a new hot gas reheat feature is now available in Trane's Axiom™ 1-5 ton water-source heat pump product line.
The hot gas reheat feature uses native energy from Trane's Axiom unit to provide comfortable space temperatures while reducing relative humidity levels. It complies with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE) 90.1 guidelines that limit the amount of new energy allowable for dehumidification using reheat.
"Trane's Axiom units with hot gas reheat provide maximum value for facilities with large internal loads, such as auditoriums, fitness facilities, warehouses and theaters with large open spaces that require tight control," said Beth Braddy, product manager for Trane Commercial Systems. "The long term benefits of Axiom's hot gas reheat include decreased maintenance costs by preserving building interiors and a cost effective means of true climate control, atmospheric conditioning and dehumidification."
The reheated air adds no moisture to the process and also allows the facility operator to increase ventilation, if needed, using outside air. Using an on-demand Trane humidity sensor, the system operates conventionally when there is a demand for cooling without dehumidification and, on humid days, the hot gas reheat feature removes moisture from the air.
"The system supports building applications requiring fresh-air ventilation units delivering treated outdoor air directly to the space," said Braddy. "Applications with large latent loads also benefit from this humidity control option and are an ideal choice for dehumidification in lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, schools, fitness and recreation facilities."
Trane offers customers a broad line of HVAC humidity and moisture control and indoor air quality improvement products, systems and services. HVAC moisture and humidity management is essential for customers looking to increase building sustainability, improve occupant customers, preserving building interiors and decreasing maintenance and energy costs.
SOURCE: Trane