In the high-performance building landscape of 2026 Kuala Lumpur, the AHU Mixing Box is the primary "Lungs" of your ventilation system. Under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024, which became fully enforceable on January 1, 2025, an uncalibrated damper is a dual liability: it either starves the building of fresh air—violating DOSH ICOP IAQ standards—or it pulls in too much hot, humid Malaysian air, causing an illegal spike in your Building Energy Index (BEI).
As part of our specialized AHU and Fan Coil Unit category, EKG M&E provides the mechanical and digital calibration required to ensure your Outdoor Air (OA) and Return Air (RA) ratios are perfectly optimized for the Cube Law of energy savings.
The mixing box uses dampers to balance "Free Cooling" from outside air with "Recycled Cooling" from the building:
The Latent Heat Overload: If your OA damper is stuck open by just 10%, it pulls in 32°C air with 90% humidity. This forces your Chiller to work at 100% capacity just to dehumidify the air, causing your energy bills to skyrocket.
The "Short-Circuit" Effect: If the RA and OA dampers are not "Sequenced" correctly (e.g., both 50% closed), it creates a high static pressure drop. Because of the Fan Affinity Laws (Cube Law), your AHU fan must spin faster to overcome this resistance, wasting significant electricity.
CO2 and Pressurization Failure: Inaccurate dampers lead to "Negative Building Pressure," which sucks hot air and dust through elevator shafts and windows, directly impacting your 2026 Energy Intensity Label.
We treat damper calibration as a fusion of mechanical linkage adjustment and BMS logic verification, adhering to ASHRAE 62.1 and MS1525:2024:
Mechanical Linkage and Stroke Audit: We inspect for "hysteresis" or "slop" in the damper rods and bushings. We ensure the blades achieve a Bubble-Tight Seal when commanded to 0% and reach a full 90-degree opening at 100%.
Actuator Torque and Timing Verification: We calibrate the electronic or pneumatic actuators to ensure they move in perfect "Opposition." When the OA damper opens 20%, the RA damper must close 20% to maintain a constant static pressure at the fan inlet.
Psychrometric Mixed-Air Calculation: We don't just trust the BMS screen. We measure the actual temperature and humidity of the OA, RA, and Mixed Air (MA). We use these values to verify the "Thermodynamic Accuracy" of your damper positions.
BMS Signal Scaling (0-10V / 4-20mA): We ensure the "Control Signal" from your DDC controller matches the physical position of the blades. We eliminate "Dead-Bands" where the motor is humming but the damper isn't moving.
Certified mixing box calibration is a high-impact "Energy Abatement" project for your building:
Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV): By calibrating dampers to work with CO2 sensors, we ensure you only pull in expensive outside air when necessary. This is a primary strategy for meeting EECA 2024 efficiency targets.
Eliminating "Ceiling Sweating": Accurate mixing prevents the "Moisture Spikes" that lead to condensation on supply ducts and ceiling tiles, keeping you compliant with the 2026 DOSH limit of 500 cfu/m³.
Lowering Chiller Lift: Proper mixing reduces the "Entering Water Temperature" requirements for your chiller, allowing it to operate in its most efficient "Sweet Spot."
| Component | Common Failure (KL) | EKG Specialist Action |
| Damper Blades | Rusted / Seized by Humidity | Mechanical Cleaning & High-Temp Lube |
| Linkage Rods | Loose / "Slipping" on Shaft | Precision Torque & Alignment |
| Actuators | Motor "Hunting" or Failed | Signal Scaling & Replacement |
| Blade Seals | Brittle / Leaking Air | High-Density EPDM Seal Restoration |
| OA Intake | Clogged Bird Screen / Louver | Debris Clearing & Aerodynamic Audit |
Mechanical Restoration Path: We are more than just "Control Techs"; we are experts in Mechanical Fan and AHU Overhauls. We ensure the physical dampers are healthy before we touch the software.
VFD-Energy ROI Projection: We provide a report showing the Ringgit per Year saved by preventing "Unintended Outside Air Infiltration."
34 Years of Depth: Based in Kuala Lumpur, we have managed the specific "Corrosion and Humidity" challenges of Malaysian AHUs since 1992.
2026 Audit-Ready: Every calibration includes a "Certified Mixing Ratio Report," suitable for your building's mandatory energy audit and insurance filings.
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