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What Are Sensible and Latent Heat?

Posted by Daniel Russell on September 13, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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Defining Sensible and Latent Heating and Their Importance in HVAC Applications

In the HVAC industry, it is common to hear about having to handle sensible and latent loads to condition a space. Since we tend to associate heating or cooling with a change in temperature, confusion can arise when multiple forms of heating are mentioned. In this post, we’re going to clarify the difference between sensible and latent heating and why the distinction is important in HVAC systems.

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Topics: Fan Coils, Heat Transfer, Cooling Coil, Condensate, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

Are Drain Pans Needed for a Chilled Beam System?

Posted by Price Industries on August 30, 2022 at 8:48 AM
Condensation on water coil fins

Measures to Mitigate Condensation Concerns

More than ever before, engineers, contractors and building owners are choosing chilled beams for their projects. This energy-efficient technology uses the heat transfer capabilities of air and water to provide heating and cooling in a space. But the concept of installing a water coil within the housing of the chilled beam raises some very important questions: will there be condensation, and are drain pans required?

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

Prevent Condensation from Becoming a Design Flaw

Posted by Price Industries on July 30, 2019 at 8:32 AM
 
Water condensation is easily the most common concern when discussing chilled beams and cooling panels. This concern comes from the personal experience many have had of seeing water droplets form on the surface of piping such as a water coil.
 
Cooling coil with condensation
 
Figure 1: Water droplets form on the surface of piping of a water coil

 

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Topics: Beams, Cooling Coil, Condensate, Psychrometrics, Low Temperature

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