What kind of space do horizontal air conditioning boxes and vertical air conditioning boxes require?

The horizontal type usually uses more plane space, and the vertical type uses more height space, but the real installation range also includes air ducts, pipelines, door panel opening and component replacement space. You cannot judge that the vertical type is more suitable for small computer rooms just by comparing the appearance and floor space of the equipment.

Comparing schemes using three spatial envelopes

The first envelope is the box and ancillary components; the second is the construction scope for connecting air ducts, water pipes and cables; and the third is the scope of access door opening, filter extraction and fan coil replacement. Only after all three are shown in plan and section can we see which structure is truly feasible.

Comparing only the appearance and footprint of equipment can easily underestimate the actual space required. Air duct elbows, water pipe valves, cable trays and maintenance channels will occupy the computer room area. Plans and cross-sections should be marked with equipment, interfaces and maintenance spaces to determine whether the solution is feasible. How to choose between combined and integrated air conditioning boxes, please refer toHow to choose between combined and integrated air conditioning boxes?。

Horizontal plan focuses on length and side channels

The horizontal unit is deployed along the direction of air flow, and has a larger length when there are many functional sections. For computer rooms with sufficient floor space and limited height, a horizontal solution may be more suitable. However, horizontal units need to pay attention to the side access channels, filter extraction direction and fan coil removal path. When arranging against the wall, please refer to how to leave the maintenance sideWhen a horizontal air-conditioning box is arranged against a wall, which side should be left for inspection?。

Whether the length can be compressed when the plane space is insufficient, please refer toCan the length of the horizontal air conditioning box be reduced when there is insufficient plane space? . Foundation height and drainage conditions, please refer toHow to determine the foundation height of a horizontal air conditioning box based on drainage conditions? . The length, foundation and drainage of the horizontal scheme need to be checked together.

The vertical solution focuses on height and top interfaces

The vertical unit makes more use of height space and occupies a relatively small area. For computer rooms with sufficient floor height and tight floor plan, a vertical solution may be more suitable. However, vertical units need to pay attention to the top interface, overall height, lifting channels and side maintenance locations. If the top air duct or water pipe is close to the floor, installation and maintenance may be affected.

The foundation and floor load-bearing of vertical units also need to be checked. After the height of the equipment increases, the center of gravity and lifting requirements may change, and the height of the transportation channel and door opening must also be confirmed together. How to identify the assembly sequence for segmented transportation of combined air-conditioning boxes, please refer toHow to identify the assembly sequence for segmented transportation of combined air-conditioning boxes?。

Common conditions cannot be ignored

Regardless of whether it is horizontal or vertical, it is necessary to check the transportation channels, foundation, pipes and operating weight. Just because the equipment can be put into the computer room does not mean it can be transported into the computer room; the width of the door opening, the size of the elevator, the corners of the stairs and the hoisting space may all become limitations. How to protect the air vents and pipe joints of air-conditioning boxes before leaving the factory for transportation, please refer toHow should the air vents and pipe joints of air-conditioning boxes be protected before leaving the factory for transportation?。

The inspection space also needs to be checked according to the component extraction path, rather than just whether the door can be opened. Filters, coils and fans are replaced in different ways and require different spaces. What needs to be considered when arranging the filter section before and after the fan? Please refer toWhat needs to be considered when arranging the filter section before and after the fan?。

Appearance adjustment must go back to the internal layout

When the size of the machine room is tight, shortening the unit may reduce mixing or maintenance conditions, and lowering the height may also change the headwind speed. Dimensional constraints and performance conditions should be submitted to the manufacturer for evaluation at the same time, and appearance adjustments cannot be regarded as small changes that do not affect internal functions.

Insufficient mixing section length will affect airflow uniformity, please refer toHow long is the air mixing distance required in the mixing section of the air conditioning box? . After the sequence of functional sections is changed, the positions of the access doors and sensors may also change. Please refer toOn what basis should the sequence of functional sections of the air conditioning box be determined?。

How to write space conditions into the inquiry document

The inquiry document should provide the machine room floor plan, cross-section, door opening dimensions, transportation access and maintenance requirements, and indicate which dimensions cannot be changed. What unchangeable conditions should be determined first for non-standard customization of air-conditioning boxes, please refer toWhat unchangeable conditions should be determined first for non-standard customization of air-conditioning boxes? . The installation space is a fixed condition and should be locked at the early stage of the plan.

What project information should be prepared before selecting the air-conditioning box? Please refer toWhat project information should be prepared before selecting an air-conditioning box? . The spatial data and performance data must be placed in the same version so that the solution comparison is complete.

Aili industrial supporting equipment

Aili Industrial can combine sheet metal and complete machine assembly capabilities to evaluate horizontal and vertical structures, and jointly check installation and maintenance spaces based on on-site planes, sections and interface diagrams. Aili's industrial manufacturing end covers independent research and development and production of motors and fans, control systems, sheet metal, air filters and complete machine assembly. Horizontal and vertical structures, segmented forms and interface positions can be matched in the same set of packages; non-standard boxes can be adjusted according to on-site space and transportation conditions.

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Related questions and answers

Does a vertical air-conditioning box definitely save space than a horizontal one?
uncertain. The vertical plane may occupy a smaller area, but it requires coordination of floor height, top interfaces and hoisting channels. The actual space must be comprehensively compared according to the three envelopes.

The computer room space is tight, can the length of the equipment be directly reduced?
Direct compression is not recommended. Reduction in length may affect mixing, maintenance, and airflow organization, and internal layout and performance conditions should be rechecked.

Can Aili Industrial help check the horizontal and vertical spaces?
The horizontal or vertical solution can be evaluated based on the plan, section and interface conditions, and the specific configuration needs to be confirmed based on on-site data.

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3. Can the length of the horizontal air conditioning box be reduced when there is insufficient plane space?

4. What unchangeable conditions should be determined first for non-standard customization of air-conditioning boxes?

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