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
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
The Importance of Hands-On Solutions and Creative Thinking
Price’s ever-growing team is made up of extraordinarily talented individuals from different backgrounds. We periodically profile a “person of Price” to give you a glimpse at the person behind all those emails or the voice at the end of the phone! This post: Alex Michaud.
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Topics:
Employees,
HVAC,
People of Price
Price Ultrasuite Combines HVAC and LED Lighting in One Revolutionary System
Integrated operating room ceiling systems consolidate multiple services in a single system to streamline supply, installation and on-site coordination. Price Industries’ Ultrasuite® system (pat. 10,401,049) combines hospital-grade LED lighting with precision-equalized laminar airflow diffusers to eliminate the traditional “light ring” and open valuable ceiling space for surgical equipment – all while mitigating contamination in the surgical zone.
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Topics:
Diffusers,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering,
Critical Environments,
Lighting,
ASHRAE 170
An Overview of Air Distribution and Filtration Requirements
The main goal of operating room air distribution design is to maintain a hygienic surgical zone around the patient and surgical team. Patient well-being is critical, and a well-designed air distribution system can help mitigate surgical site infections.
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Topics:
Diffusers,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering,
Critical Environments,
ASHRAE 170