--- title: Creating Lasting Impressions with Customer Mock-ups description: Resolve design uncertainty by using customer mock-ups of the proposed HVAC design for a specific space. image: https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/atl_lab_Sound_Room_v112detailspreadV2.jpg --- ![PriceTraining_Logo_RGB-1](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PriceTraining_Logo_RGB-1.png?width=303&height=58&name=PriceTraining_Logo_RGB-1.png)   [![Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/Price_Logo_Blue.svg)](https://www.priceindustries.com/) The Science of ComfortTM ## The Science of Comfort Your Premiere Source For All Things HVAC # Creating Lasting Impressions with Customer Mock-ups Posted by [Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/price-industries) on July 2, 2019 at 9:26 AM ![Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Price%20Icon.png) Find me on: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PriceIndustriesHVAC) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/price-industries/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PriceHVAC) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   In the HVAC design world, there is some uncertainty about the application of new and existing air distribution technologies since codes change so quickly and sometimes drastically. Customer mock-ups of the proposed HVAC design for a specific space are a great way to help resolve design uncertainty. ![ Atlanta’s In-Situ Acoustical Test Chamber measures radiated and discharge sound of a fan-powered device.](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/atl_lab_Sound_Room_v112detailspreadV2.jpg?width=600&name=atl_lab_Sound_Room_v112detailspreadV2.jpg)   *Atlanta’s In-Situ Acoustical Test Chamber *   Bringing customers to our facilities only helps them understand the wide range of solutions we offer.   A mock-up would ideally include the representative, design engineer, architect, and owner. This diversity makes for a lasting impression and is more likely to lead to the design being based upon Price rather than a competitor. This impression can last a long time -- some designers and contractors recall mock-ups from over ten years ago!   Our mock-ups are typically categorized as: - Acoustical - Energy - Physical performance.   ### ACOUSTICAL There are two types of acoustical mock-ups available: - In-situ - Reverberant IN-SITU An in-situ test is a measurement of the radiated and discharge sound characteristics of a specific device. A common in-situ test involves installing a [terminal unit](https://www.priceindustries.com/terminalunits/products) in a ceiling cavity above a room that has an acoustical ceiling with no penetrations allows for direct measurement of radiated sound in a space that approximates the size and construction of a typical private office. The terminal unit has both primary and discharge air duct connections. Discharge air is passed through a divider section in the plenum, allowing little or no radiated sound from the terminal to penetrate into the plenum over the discharge sound room. Then a specific amount of discharge air is directed through a diffuser in the ceiling of the discharge sound room, which allows direct measurement of discharge sound. With so many other installation types available, we are capable of building a variety of spaces and product configurations. The following examples briefly describe some of the in-situ options we are capable of offering:  - A replica patient room built with acoustical tiles, drywall finish, and chilled beams installed in the ceiling. A microphone in the patient room is used to measure the beam's sound level in the environment. - An exposed fan powered unit in a replica museum/art gallery to measure radiated sound of the exposed terminal.  - General office space built with testing of products installed in various locations to determine the optimal layout.   REVERBERANT A reverberant test is a measurement of the sound characteristics taken per a specific test standard such as [ASHRAE Standard 70 or ASHRAE Standard 130](https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/standards-and-guidelines). The results are a quantification of the sound power generated by the device in question.   ![Reverberant chamber in Winnipeg, MB for measurement of sound characteristics per ASHRAE standards](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/isolation_suspension_tkMR202-comp.png?width=600&name=isolation_suspension_tkMR202-comp.png)   *Winnipeg’s Reverberant Room*     ### ENERGY One type of test for energy characteristics is a [chilled beam](https://www.priceindustries.com/beams/products) test in the Hydronic Test Chamber located in [Price Research Center North](https://www.priceindustries.com/corporate/research-and-innovation) (PRCN), which highlights the unique testing capabilities of PRCN. There is only one other similar test chamber in North America—you would have to travel to Europe to find a chamber of equivalent accuracy. Other types of energy tests include [fan coil performance](https://www.priceindustries.com/fanblowercoils/products) and fan energy consumption.    ![Hydronic test chamber in Winnipeg](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_4157.jpg?width=600&name=_MG_4157.jpg)   *Hydronic Test Chamber in Winnipeg*     ### PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE Physical tests include throw distance for a diffuser, pressure drop across a terminal unit primary valve, or temperature mixing characteristics of a dual duct terminal. These mock-ups can take place at either the Atlanta or Winnipeg location, depending on the measurements needed.    Often, a mock-up involves acoustical, energy, and physical aspects. For example, a recent mock-up explored the interaction between a [displacement diffuser](https://www.priceindustries.com/displacement/products)and chilled sails, studying the impact on the [occupant predicted thermal comfort](https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-55-2017?gateway_code=ashrae&product_id=1994974).   Our mock-up capabilities are perfect for unusual applications of a technology, or when the designer, owner or architect is uncertain how a system will operate. We have several excellent, ready-to-go, full-scale mock-up areas in Atlanta and Winnipeg. - A large mock-up area that highlights displacement, chilled beams, and overhead air distribution and simulates loading for occupants, as well as shell gain or loss. ##### ![Flexible mock up room for a variety of HVAC products](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lab_4.jpg?width=600&name=Lab_4.jpg) ##### One of several mock-up rooms - A patient room highlighting air distribution methods that meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 170.  ##### ![Patient Room with HVAC demo](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9553.jpg?width=600&name=IMG_9553.jpg) ##### Patient Room - A surgical space with operating table and surgical lights, capable of demonstrating two common cleanroom air distribution methods: [perimeter curtain](https://www.priceindustries.com/criticalenvironments/products/hord-modular-hospital-operating-room-diffuser) and [laminar flow](https://www.priceindustries.com/criticalenvironments/products/lfd-laminar-flow-diffusers). ![OR room with cleanroom HVAC demo](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OR_rooms_Sept62013%20(17).jpg?width=600&name=OR_rooms_Sept62013%20(17).jpg) ##### Operating room air distribution demo room - Demonstration of overhead and displacement in operation. ![Overhead diffusers and displacement demo room](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool%20Room.jpg?width=600&name=Cool%20Room.jpg) ##### Smoke demonstration of a displacement system with heat source Please consider utilizing our mock-up services. You will be pleased with how well received they are by your clients. For more information, please see the Price Engineer’s HVAC Handbook or email info@priceindustries.com with specific mock-up questions. [![Book your Mock-Up today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4024064/6fc7bb36-90f4-4b3a-b738-a465e5b47e5c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4024064/6fc7bb36-90f4-4b3a-b738-a465e5b47e5c)   Topics: [Noise Control](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/noise-control), [GRD](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grd), [Diffusers](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/diffusers), [Terminals](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/terminals), [Fan Coils](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/fan-coils), [Beams](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/beams), [Displacement](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/displacement), [Underfloor](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/underfloor), [Controls](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/controls), [Mock-Up](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/mock-up) ## At Price, when we say “the sky is the limit,” we actually mean it. Our customers have come to count on a consistent and ever-increasing stream of new products and enhancements.  Price has a large team of experienced and talented engineers who are consistently working on breakthrough ideas.  We are not afraid to move into whole new product categories if we believe we have a contribution to make. - Research & Innovation - Technical Tours - Training Classes - Targeted Discussions - Mock-up Testing - Custom Solutions & Specials - Custom Finishes - Computational Fluid Dynamics - Virtual Reality ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [HVAC (142)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac) - [Engineering (118)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/engineering) - [Design Engineering (103)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/design-engineering) - [HVAC Fundamentals (82)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac-fundamentals) - [Employees (38)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/employees) - [Diffusers (32)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/diffusers) - [Thermal Comfort (31)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/thermal-comfort) - [GRD (27)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grd) - [Terminals (26)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/terminals) - [Tech Tip (25)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/tech-tip) - [Critical Environments (21)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/critical-environments) - [People of Price (19)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/people-of-price) - [Beams (17)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/beams) - [Fan Coils (17)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/fan-coils) - [Customer Service (16)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/customer-service) - [Displacement (15)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/displacement) - [Architecture (14)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/architecture) - [Noise Control (14)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/noise-control) - [13 Tenets (13)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/13-tenets) - [CFD (13)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/cfd) - [Filtration (13)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/filtration) - [Pressure Drop (13)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/pressure-drop) - [System Efficiency (13)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/system-efficiency) - [Training (12)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/training) - [Controls (11)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/controls) - [Grilles (11)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grilles) - [Contractors (9)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/contractors) - [Engineering Update (9)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/engineering-update) - [Static Pressure (9)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/static-pressure) - [Underfloor (9)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/underfloor) - [ASHRAE 62 (7)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/ashrae-62) - [Acoustics (7)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/acoustics) - [Mock-Up (7)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/mock-up) - [ASHRAE 170 (6)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/ashrae-170) - [Heat Transfer (6)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/heat-transfer) - [Psychrometrics (6)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/psychrometrics) - [Tours (6)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/tours) - [Acoustic Panels (5)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/acoustic-panels) - [Giving (5)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/giving) - [HVAC Silencers (5)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac-silencers) - [Philanthropy (5)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/philanthropy) - [ASHRAE (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/ashrae) - [Condensate (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/condensate) - [Handbook (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/handbook) - [Lighting (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/lighting) - [Noise Solution (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/noise-solution) - [Price Technical Center (4)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/price-technical-center) - [Cooling Coil (3)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/cooling-coil) - [Duct Noise Reduction (3)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/duct-noise-reduction) - [Events (3)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/events) - [Induction (3)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/induction) - [LEED for Schools (3)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/leed-for-schools) - [ASHRAE 70 (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/ashrae-70) - [Acoustic Louvers (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/acoustic-louvers) - [Background Noise (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/background-noise) - [Catalog (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/catalog) - [Inlet Conditions (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/inlet-conditions) - [Inlet Effect (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/inlet-effect) - [Low Temperature (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/low-temperature) - [Noise Criteria (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/noise-criteria) - [Outlet Conditions (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/outlet-conditions) - [Price International (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/price-international) - [Reverberation Time (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/reverberation-time) - [Software (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/software) - [Sound Absorption (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/sound-absorption) - [Sound Masking (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/sound-masking) - [Speech Privacy (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/speech-privacy) - [Velocity Profile (2)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/velocity-profile) - [AROW (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/arow) - [Air Transfer Silencers (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/air-transfer-silencers) - [Ceiling Attenuation Class (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/ceiling-attenuation-class) - [LEED credits (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/leed-credits) - [LEED for Healthcare (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/leed-for-healthcare) - [Public Transit (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/public-transit) - [Sound Transmission Class (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/sound-transmission-class) - [Supply Chain (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/supply-chain) - [System Effect (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/system-effect) - [Transportation (1)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/transportation) see all Follow us: - [![Follow us on Twitter](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/Twitter-icon.svg)](https://twitter.com/PriceHVAC) - [![Subscribe to us on YouTube](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/YouTube-icon.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/PriceHVAC) - [![Follow us on LinkedIn](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/LinkedIn-icon.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/price-industries) Have a question? [Contact Product Support](https://www.priceindustries.com/contact/product-support) ### Price Industries - Who We Are The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, traditional values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our leadership position in the non-residential air distribution industry. - - [Privacy Policy](https://www.priceindustries.com/legal/privacypolicy) - [Engineering E-Update](https://www.priceindustries.com/signup/newsletter) - - [Contact Information](https://www.priceindustries.com/contact/reps-dealers?territory=International) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.priceindustries.com/corporate/careers) - [Our Services](https://www.priceindustries.com/services) ![Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/PriceLogo-footer.png) © 2018 Price Industries. All Rights Reserved. 2975 Shawnee Ridge Court - Suwanee, Georgia 30024 - (770) 623-8050. - **Current Market:** - [Canada](https://www.priceindustries.com/?SwitchMarket=Canada) - [United States](https://www.priceindustries.com/?SwitchMarket=United%20States) - [International](https://www.priceindustries.com/?SwitchMarket=International)