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Induction in Chilled Beams and Diffusers

Posted by Price Industries on July 16, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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ACTIVE CHILLED BEAMS

In a chilled beam, the term “induction” is used to describe the process of injecting primary air under pressure through a nozzle, which in turn entrains return or plenum air at the discharge of the nozzle.

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Topics: Diffusers, Beams, System Efficiency, Induction, Heat Transfer

Creating Lasting Impressions with Customer Mock-ups

Posted by Price Industries on July 2, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Atlanta’s In-Situ Acoustical Test Chamber measures radiated and discharge sound of a fan-powered device.
 
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 
 
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Topics: Noise Control, GRD, Diffusers, Terminals, Fan Coils, Beams, Displacement, Underfloor, Controls, Mock-Up

Silence is Golden: Optimizing the Acoustic Environment

Posted by Alex Michaud on June 14, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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Noise is the number one occupant complaint.
 
Research indicates that hospital patients and staff, hotel guests, and restaurant diners complain about noise more than anything else. Noise can impact occupants by lowering productivity and increasing stress levels. This “invisible” problem is loud and clear.
  Properly addressing all noise sources allows building occupants to be more comfortable and productive.
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Topics: Acoustics, Sound Transmission Class, Noise Control, Noise Solution, Acoustic Louvers, Background Noise, Noise Criteria, Sound Absorption, Acoustic Panels, LEED credits, HVAC Silencers, Ceiling Attenuation Class, Air Transfer Silencers, Sound Masking, Speech Privacy, Reverberation Time, Duct Noise Reduction, LEED for Schools, LEED for Healthcare

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