The Science of Comfort

How Does Air Move Through a Room?

Posted by Ryan Johnson on January 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

The Flow Visualization Room at Price Research Center North

Determining the Right Amount of Airflow for a Space

At Price, we pride ourselves on being industry leaders in room air distribution. Our manufactured products are designed around a common goal: to keep the room air clean, dry and comfortable. This is often accomplished by blowing a jet of conditioned, fresh air through a grille, register or diffuser (GRD) throughout a room to properly ventilate it.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, Grilles, Displacement, Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip

What Is Room Temperature?

Posted by Ryan Johnson on August 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Understanding How We Measure Thermal Comfort

Chances are you are familiar with the term “room temperature.” We all have experienced work environments that are too hot, too cold or too muggy. Perhaps it is a conference room that always runs cold or a classroom that feels too stuffy. Typical occupants do not need to know why the room is uncomfortable; they just want it fixed – and fixed quickly!

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Topics: Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip

Ventilation in Laboratories

Posted by Mike Koupriyanov on July 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM

A lab employee working under a fume hood

Using CFD to Optimize Air-Change-Driven Labs

Labs use significant amounts of energy due to their makeup air requirements driven by the air changes needed to protect lab personnel from exposure to airborne hazards. There is currently a big push in the industry to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize lab facilities. One way to do this is to scrutinize air change rate requirements by relying less on established rules of thumb and more on analysis based on the unique needs of the facility.

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Topics: HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip, CFD

What Is an Airflow Transducer?

Posted by Price Industries on July 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM

A Look at How This Important Device Works in the HVAC Industry

In the world of HVAC, an airflow transducer is a device that converts an airflow signal into an electronic signal for a VAV controller to regulate a damper and provide airflow to a space.

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Topics: Static Pressure, Terminals, Controls, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip

What Is a VAV Box Piping Package?

Posted by Price Industries on June 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM

The Efficiency Advantage of Factory-Mounted Piping Packages

Single-duct VAV systems are one of the most prevalent commercial HVAC systems in North America. Traditionally, their installation is labor intensive, requiring on-site assembly of various components. Preconstruction practices are simplifying this reality, and the biggest game changer is factory-mounted hydronic piping packages.

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Topics: Terminals, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Tech Tip

How Does Air Move Through a Room?

Determining the Right Amount of Airflow for a Space

What Is Room Temperature?

Understanding How We Measure Thermal Comfort

Ventilation in Laboratories

Using CFD to Optimize Air-Change-Driven Labs

What Is an Airflow Transducer?

A Look at How This Important Device Works in the HVAC Industry

What Is a VAV Box Piping Package?

The Efficiency Advantage of Factory-Mounted Piping Packages

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