Cultivating a Scientific Mindset in the World of HVAC

Price’s ever-growing team is made up of extraordinarily talented individuals from different backgrounds. We periodically profile a “person of Price” to give you a glimpse at the person behind all those emails or the voice at the end of the phone! This post: Ryan Johnson.

Topics: Employees, HVAC, People of Price

The Engineer’s Guide to MRI-Compatible Products

When it comes to selecting air inlets and outlets, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rooms need special consideration due to the unique equipment found in the room. MRI rooms, often referred to as magnet rooms, contain MRI machines that use powerful magnets to produce pictures of anatomy and physiological processes of the body. These magnets create a magnetic field, which makes the material choice of air inlets and outlets a key factor in the design of the air distribution system.

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

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