Taking a Closer Look at Air Distribution in Critical Environments
Creating high-performing, well-ventilated spaces is essential in critical environments such as hospital operating rooms, patient rooms and other medical spaces. Indoor air quality directly affects occupants’ well-being and productivity and, in the case of pharmaceutical compounding, for instance, can have a profound impact on processes that occur in the space.
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Topics:
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Critical Environments,
ASHRAE 170,
Filtration,
ASHRAE
An Energy-Efficient Way to Enhance Individual Zone Control and Thermal Comfort
The HVAC industry’s evolving demand for energy-efficient systems has created opportunities for the development of new solutions and the innovation of existing designs. This includes the Horizontal Low-Profile Fan Coil (FCH): the modern-day fan coil for enhancing individual zone control and thermal comfort.
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Topics:
Static Pressure,
Fan Coils,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering,
Filtration
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.
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Topics:
GRD,
Diffusers,
Grilles,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering
Exploring the Benefits of Displacement Ventilation in Schools
For years, studies have linked healthy environments in schools with improved educational outcomes for students. We’ve seen that indoor air quality has a major impact on health, performance and attendance and that quiet classrooms improve academic performance, reduce stress and encourage better behavior.
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Topics:
Acoustics,
Displacement,
Thermal Comfort,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering,
ASHRAE 62
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?
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Topics:
Beams,
Induction,
Thermal Comfort,
HVAC Fundamentals,
Engineering,
Design Engineering