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In February 2023, the new 40-gate terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened for commercial air service – a little more than 50 years after the original three-terminal airport began serving the area surrounding Kansas City, MO. At just over 1 million sq. ft. and with a budget of $1.5 billion, the new terminal is the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history.
Topics: Diffusers, Mock-Up, Thermal Comfort, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, CFD
Fan trench heaters are specialized heating devices that are embedded within a trench in the floor or mounted in a low-profile enclosure at floor level, typically along the perimeter of a room or under windows. This type of heater combines a heating element, such as a multipass water coil or electric resistance heater, with a fan to enhance air circulation and heat distribution.
Topics: Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering
In the quest for more efficient and adaptable building designs, underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional overhead (OH) HVAC systems. Two comprehensive studies – one by the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) at UC Berkeley and another by Global IFS and Dynamic Systems Inc. – provide valuable insights into how UFAD systems can save on first costs while offering a variety of operational benefits.
Topics: Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering
Fan coil units, or FCUs, are a quiet but crucial part of many HVAC systems, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures in buildings of all sizes.
Topics: Fan Coils, Controls, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Filtration
Pressure fluctuations in a comfort-cooling variable air volume (VAV) HVAC system arise from various design, operational and external factors. These issues must be addressed to ensure consistent airflow, energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
Topics: Static Pressure, Pressure Drop, System Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering
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