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The Price Engineer's HVAC Handbook Edition 2 Is Here!

Posted by Price Industries on November 14, 2023 at 9:24 AM

Your Complete Guide to Fundamental Industry Knowledge

The original intention of the Price Engineer’s HVAC Handbook was to create a “polished compilation” of existing design guides and examples from the Price Catalog. In typical Price fashion, we dedicated more than 20,000 internal hours over the course of two years to create an industry-first reference guide on air distribution – complete with 1,350 pages and more than 3,000 illustrations.

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Topics: System Efficiency, Heat Transfer, Psychrometrics, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Handbook

HVAC That Gets an A+

Posted by Dustin Rodgers on May 30, 2023 at 9:00 AM

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

Can Chilled Beams Be Used in Heating?

Posted by Price Industries on May 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM

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

How Do VAV Diffusers Work?

Posted by Price Industries on November 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Exploring the Inner Workings of Mechanical VAV Diffusers

In a previous blog post, we discussed variable air volume (VAV) diffusers and how these simple devices create small-zone comfort. VAV diffusers are available in two basic types: mechanical (thermal) and digital (electric). In this post, we take a closer look at the mechanical version, which requires no electrical or pneumatic connections and is powered by the temperature of the air.

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

What Is a VAV Diffuser?

Posted by Price Industries on January 4, 2022 at 9:47 AM

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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