Mock-Up Facilities
AIR HANDLERS MOCK-UP • TERMINAL UNITS MOCK-UP • HEAT PUMP MOCK-UP
Mock-up: A scale or full-size model of a design used for demonstration, design evaluation, teaching, or promotion.
MOCK-UP FACILITIES
Air Handlers
Case Study
We recently performed an air handling unit mock-up test for one manufacturer. We tested an air handling unit using a supply duct constructed of five different sheet metal gauges. The duct was the same overall length, built in the same five-foot links with joints and angle reinforcements identically placed. Four were standard unlined ducts in different gauges. For the fifth specimen, we use one of the first four ducts but enhanced it. We then tested each unit at additional airflow and pressure conditions. The results provided the client with a clear indication of which duct achieved their required NC at a specified airflow level.
What is an air handling unit acoustic mock-up test?
An air handler mock-up assembly is a measurement of sound levels & associated noise generated by the equipment. The mock-up enables the owner and project team to experience the sound levels as they would be in the space. If necessary, to make refinements to the architectural and mechanical elements of the design. In high-rise buildings that typically have floor-level mechanical equipment rooms, it is essential to understand the proposed design’s acoustical ramifications as they relate to compliance with the tenant’s lease agreements.
How is an air handler unit tested?
The mock-up for testing an air handling unit is an assembly consisting of offices adjacent to a mechanical room with AHU typical to the project. In the test, airflow is delivered both at the designed operating conditions and various design airflow percentages. Collecting octave band frequency at peak and average sound pressure levels for each airflow. Test results are then plotted on NC curves to establish the acoustic performance based on NC ratings relative to the project’s design criteria.
MOCK-UP FACILITIES
Terminal Units
What is a terminal mock-up test?
Energistics is a pioneer in Variable Air Volume terminal unit mock-up testing. The VAV terminal unit, duct, & diffuser are all part of the sound measurement collection in a mock-up test. The test results indicate whether the equipment will perform as designed. Manufacturers use mock-up testing to document the performance of their equipment, which can be cataloged or advertised. Consultants use mock-up testing to validate the design.
How is a terminal mock-up test conducted?
The mock-up for testing an air handling unit is an assembly consisting of offices adjacent to a mechanical room with AHU typical to the project. In the test, airflow is delivered both at the designed operating conditions and various design airflow percentages. Collecting octave band frequency at peak and average sound pressure levels for each airflow. Test results are then plotted on NC curves to establish the acoustic performance based on NC ratings relative to the project’s design criteria.
MOCK-UP FACILITIES
Heat Pump
How is a terminal mock-up test conducted?
Office mock-up integrates the project’s proposed ceiling, plenum construction, interior architectural requirements, duct layout, and mechanical system requirements. So, end-users, building developers, engineers, and Architects to experience a project design’s acoustic environments. It can also be useful for the interior architect and owner to Define speech privacy requirements for a project’s overall office space. The test conducted provides acoustical and airflow data critical to the project engineer in ensuring compliance with project specifications.
OUR VISION
With our Mock-up facilities, indoor test chambers, and industry leading test equipment, no project is too big or too small. In addition to our experience testing to all project specifications, we will help you to ensure project specific requirements are achieved right first time on site.
STANDARD
Mock-ups are an essential part of any HVAC equipment project. The complexity of the enclosure design is an important consideration when developing and specifying the mockup process.
TESTING
Energistic laboratory can perform safety evaluations for HVAC equipment and this facility gives us the capability of putting our technologies to the test in simulated environments. Our expertise in research and development coupled with our exclusive experience give users the confidence they need to keep their systems running year-round.
why choose us
We provide accurate and reliable testing for HVAC equipments. We pay attention to details, experienced and HVAC industries recognized.