Working with Active and Passive Beams in Cold Climates

For applications in climates that require a significant amount of heating, owners, engineers and contractors often wonder if chilled beams are an appropriate choice for their projects. Since the “chilled” part of the chilled beam name only specifies cooling, can you also produce heat with a chilled beam?

Topics: Beams, Induction, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, Engineering, Design Engineering

A Deep Dive into the BACnet Protocol and How It’s Used in HVAC

BACnet stands for building automation and control networks. This data communication protocol is widely used around the world with HVAC, lighting and even security systems within buildings. BACnet is an open-source protocol form of communication that allows BACnet devices to talk with one another on a building network. BACnet was developed by ASHRAE to promote the use of open protocol as opposed to the proprietary protocols that once dominated in the industry.

Topics: Controls, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, ASHRAE

Active Chilled Beams and the Coanda Effect

Open-ceiling spaces are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the architectural industry. Aside from providing a feeling of spaciousness and a contemporary aesthetic, the absence of a ceiling grid or drywall also simplifies coordination and allows for more flexibility with ceiling fixtures. But can chilled beams be used in these open-ceiling spaces? As is the case with other air diffuser products, the answer is yes – but with one simple addition.

Topics: Beams, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Architecture

Read about the Research – and Meet the Researchers!

The last few years have seen an increased focus on indoor air quality. Occupants want to feel comfortable in commercial spaces, and building owners, architects and engineers want to know that they’re constructing and renovating facilities with products that work as intended. No gimmicks – just real, science-backed solutions.

Topics: Displacement, HVAC Fundamentals, Employees, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, ASHRAE 62, CFD, ASHRAE

Renovated, Expanded Space Creates a Living Showroom

We are continually adding talented individuals to the Price team, and in 2018 it was clear that our office space at our headquarters in Winnipeg, MB, was bursting at the seams. Team members were sharing offices, working in hallways and competing for meeting room space. Plans for the expansion of the Golspie North production space were already underway, and it seemed like the perfect time to expand and renovate our offices.

Topics: Noise Control, Acoustic Panels, GRD, Diffusers, Displacement, HVAC Fundamentals, Employees, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Architecture, Critical Environments, Filtration