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What is Inlet Effect?

Posted by Price Industries on August 27, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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Inlet Effects 

ASHRAE Standard 70 guidelines are in place so that ideal conditions are present during GRD testing
and to ensure the testing is repeatable. It is important to note that the performance
published in the Price catalog is based on these ideal conditions outlined in ASHRAE 70 and that
any field modifications can affect the performance of the outlet. There are five common field conditions and their influence on the air pattern of a given diffuser:
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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, ASHRAE 70, Inlet Effect, Grilles

Low Temperature Air Distribution

Posted by Price Industries on August 13, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Cooling coil operating below dew point

Low temperature overhead air distribution (also called cold air distribution) supplies cooling air to the occupied space with an entering air temperature typically between 40°F and 50°F [4.4 and 10°C]. This contrasts to the “typical or conventional” overhead air distribution cooling supply air temperature between 50°F and 59°F [10 and 15°C].

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

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

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