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Space Requirements for Fan Coil Installations

Posted by Mark Mahon on March 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price's FCHC fan coil

Best Practices for a Successful Mechanical System Design

Understanding how much space a fan coil unit needs is imperative for mechanical system design. Incorrect assumptions can create deviations between contract documents and finished buildings, which can lead to change orders and increased project costs for building owners. The type of fan coil unit, the options it is configured with and the overall design of the building’s HVAC system all influence the final installation requirements.

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Topics: Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

What Is a Drop Box?

Posted by Ryan Compton on March 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price’s Drop Box with High-Capacity Drum Louvers with four-way airflow pattern

A Simple Approach to Air Distribution for Large Spaces

In the world of air distribution, a drop box is a plenum with multiple air outlets that is connected directly to an air handling unit (AHU) by a short run of ductwork. A drop box can be an effective way to deliver a substantial volume of conditioned air to large, enclosed spaces.

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Topics: GRD, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

Water Coils for Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems

Posted by Mark Mahon on March 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A typical air-to-water heat pump system

Choosing the Right Coil to Optimize Your System’s Performance

Air-to-water heat pump systems are highly efficient HVAC solutions, but optimizing their performance depends on addressing key factors – most notably, the hot water supply temperature (HWST). And when these heat pumps are paired with a VAV distribution system, it’s especially critical to select the correct coil configuration.

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Topics: Pressure Drop, Terminals, System Efficiency, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

What Causes Pressure Fluctuations in VAV Systems?

Posted by Mark Mahon on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Two HVAC workers inspect ductwork

8 Reasons for Pressure Fluctuations – and What to Do About Them

Pressure fluctuations in a comfort-cooling variable air volume (VAV) HVAC system arise from various design, operational and external factors. These issues must be addressed to ensure consistent airflow, energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

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Topics: Static Pressure, Pressure Drop, System Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

How to Size a Fan Coil Unit

Posted by Mark Mahon on February 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
An office featuring a blower coil

Best Practices to Ensure Comfort and Efficiency

Fan coil units are used in HVAC systems to provide heating, cooling and dehumidification for individual zones or spaces. They work by using a heat exchanger to transfer energy between water and air, coupled with a fan to circulate conditioned air throughout the room.

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Topics: Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

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