What is Perimeter Heating?

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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What is Perimeter Heating?

Perimeter heating is a method of distributing warm air through ducts installed in the surrounding area of an indoor space. These ducts could be in above-floor diffusers or embedded in the floor using raised access flooring. Generally, however, the diffuser ducts are close or on the floor, and the return air is taken through grilles installed in the ceiling.

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Air Plenum vs. Ducted Air Return

Air Plenum vs. Ducted Air Return

Leandro : Aug 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Designing an HVAC system for commercial buildings, public spaces, or other industrial applications is a complex process. Architects and mechanical...

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Why UFAD?

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Why UFAD?

Joe Hullebusch : Dec 23, 2015 12:00:00 AM

Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) is an air distribution strategy where heated or cooled conditioned air is distributed across a floor plate of a...

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What is a Chilled Beam?

What is a Chilled Beam?

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Chilled beam systems are a type of HVAC system that omits fans in favor of using fin-and-tube heat exchangers.

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