Acoustics play an important role in indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and sound generated by an air handling unit (AHU) can have a direct impact on these environments. That’s why YORK® is dedicated to the study of AHU acoustic performance.
Its state-of-the-art equipment development and engineering center is the largest air handling unit sound-test facility in the world – and is the only lab of its kind to test airflow and sound simultaneously. Backed by world-class AMCA accreditation, it’s one of the leading research, development, and testing sites for the entire commercial HVAC equipment industry.
YORK® Air Handling Acoustic Conditioning Toolkit
At YORK®, the goal is to engineer air handling systems that contribute to improved indoor environmental quality while maintaining a compact unit footprint, which is why they have developed advanced acoustic technologies that tailor air handling sound performance to specific applications – and the specific needs.
And it’s why the engineers tap into this exclusive toolkit of industry-leading acoustic technologies for every air handler it builds.
Fan Selection
The sound generated within an air handler typically starts with the fan. With ratings based on laboratory testing per AHRI Standard 260 and AMCA Standard 300, the company can help one select the right fan system for the application.
Acoustic Liners
Without added length or any reduction in pressure, acoustic liners are ideal for direct drive plenum fans and are engineered for scalability and cost-effective insertion loss.
Acoustiweir™
YORK® Acoustiweir™ is a technology that reduces discharge sound levels in single or dual plenum fan applications
YORK® Acoustiweir™ is a proprietary technology that reduces discharge sound levels in single or dual plenum fan applications while maintaining a compact unit footprint.
High-Performance Silencer™ (HPS)
Available exclusively in YORK® AHUs, the patent-pending HPS is the first silencer specifically designed for use in air handlers. It offers excellent, low-frequency acoustic performance in 50% less space.
How It All Works Together
The YORK® Air Handling Acoustic Conditioning Toolkit allows our engineers to tailor and tune the acoustic signature of an air handler by applying the right solution(s) for a specific application.
