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What Is Laminar Flow?

Posted by Price Critical Environments on July 5, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Theatrical smoke illustrates the laminar flow provided by the diffusers within Price’s Ultrasuite

Examining the Science of Laminar Flow and How It’s Used in HVAC Applications

Laminar flow is a type of fluid motion characterized by smooth parallel layers, or laminae, that can slide relative to each other with little to no mixing. This is in contrast to turbulent flows, where chaotic changes in pressure and velocity can be observed as vortices, or eddies (reverse swirling currents), and where much more mixing occurs within the fluid.

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Topics: Diffusers, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Critical Environments

Accentuate and Integrate with Color and Finishes

Posted by Price Industries on March 15, 2022 at 10:09 AM
A stack of linear slot diffusers in various bright colors on a rack in a factory

Unlimited Options for Your Design

In this blog series, we’re discussing how to achieve excellent indoor air quality without sacrificing the aesthetics of a space. Part one of the series looked at how long, continuous lengths of linear slot diffusers can integrate overhead mixed air distribution into highly architectural spaces, and part two dug deeper into the border style options available to achieve the desired appearance for a wide variety of applications.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Price Technical Center, Architecture

Accentuate and Integrate with Border Styles

Posted by Price Industries on March 1, 2022 at 12:47 PM

How to Select the Best Slot Diffuser Border for Your Space

In the first post in this series, we discussed how long, continuous lengths of linear slot diffusers can integrate overhead mixed air distribution into highly architectural spaces to achieve excellent indoor air quality without sacrificing aesthetics.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Architecture

Accentuate and Integrate with Linear Slot Diffusers

Posted by Price Industries on February 1, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Architects and Engineers No Longer Need to Choose Between Performance and Design

Air distribution is a necessary part of any well-designed indoor space. The HVAC system is used not only to provide heating and cooling in our buildings but also as a source of fresh, clean air. In the case of highly architectural spaces, how can air distribution be effectively integrated into the built environment without negatively impacting the overall appearance and feel of the architectural design?

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Architecture

What Is a VAV Diffuser?

Posted by Price Industries on January 4, 2022 at 9:47 AM
A selection of Price's VAV diffuser offering.

An Energy-Efficient Solution for Small-Zone Control

A variable air volume (VAV) diffuser is essentially a ceiling diffuser with a built-in VAV damper and thermostat. Despite its simplicity, this device comes with many benefits and is an effective way to create small-zone comfort for building occupants.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

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