Modine Manufacturing Company, a technological pioneer in the HVAC industry, is demonstrating its commitment to providing suitable, comfortable ventilation solutions to K-12 schools with the recent launch of its Sentinel High Humidity.
Using a dual coil/fan setup, the Sentinel High Humidity is designed to provide accurate temperature and humidity control in humid locations such as the Gulf Coast. The unit can provide dehumidified, pleasant air into classrooms and provide high-quality ventilation thanks to a specialized outside air pretreatment coil.
“At Modine Manufacturing, one of our main goals is engineering cleaner, healthier air for K-12 schools through innovative HVAC solutions,” Kimberly Raduenz, Manager, Strategic Marketing for Modine’s IAQ division, explained. “We want students to have the best environment possible to learn and grow. While our regular Airedale Sentinel Vertical Unit Ventilator is a great all-around product for classrooms across the nation, the Sentinel High Humidity addresses the specific needs of classrooms located in areas with higher moisture in the air. Thanks to the dual coil and dual fan arrangement, the Sentinel High Humidity can introduce clean, outside air into classrooms without high levels of moisture being an issue.”
Because of the specialized outside air pretreatment coil, the Sentinel High Humidity can dehumidify outside air at a rate of up to 500 cubic feet per minute. The coil dehumidifies the outside air before mixing it with the return air and passing it through the primary coil. Furthermore, in locations where temperatures may fall below freezing, a one-row hot water coil or electric heat can aid prevent freezing.
“Comfortable air inside classrooms plays a vital role in the students’ experience in K-12 facilities,” Raduenz stated. “For schools in high humidity climates, a single six-row cooling coil may not be sufficient to provide the proper humidity control and maintain a comfortable room temperature in the classroom. The Sentinel High Humidity solves that problem using a dual coil and dual fan arrangement that offers accurate temperature and humidity control and adequate ventilation.”
