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3 THERMAL BREAK PROFILE

This is a new and high quality thermal break aluminum profile which can enhance performance of an AHU.
It is constructed of two parts of extruded aluminum joint together with thermal barrier made out of
nylon. The nylon is sandwiching the inner and outer layers of extruded aluminum. This design could
render the formation of an effectively isolated thermal layer between the inner and outer side of the
profiles so that the release of thermal energy via AHU could be ultimately minimized.

The thermal bridging factor of the assembled DDM Air Handling Unit is designed to meet BS EN 1886,
Class TB2. The thermal break profile only available for cabinet with 50mm thickness. The thermal bridging
for Standard DDM AHU are TB3 (50mm) and TB4 (25mm). How to define a good AHU? It can be
determined by: no air leakage and minimum heat loss through the AHU. The benefit of thermal break
property showed as below increase the life of AHU and also save their operation cost for using long term.
In addition, it is an ideal design for high end performance.

Benefit of Thermal Break Profile

i) Increased Energy Efficiency –System energy efficiency is improved by lowering the heat loss.
ii) Unit condensation minimized –Exterior condensation is potentially damaging or creating hazardous
conditions.
iii) Probability of moisture migration into panel interior, which can degrade the insulation, is eliminated
in this thermal break profile.
iv) Cut-off in an attempt to achieve energy conservation.
v) Improve sound insulation.

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Panel compressed foam seal

Pentapost

PU Insulation Panel
Corner piece

Figure 3: Thermal Break Profile Cross Section