F20 — Space Air Diffusion (SI)

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Room air distribution systems are intended to provide thermalcomfort and ventilation for space occupants and processes. Although airterminals (inlets and outlets), terminal units, local ducts, and roomsthemselves may affect room air diffusion, this chapter addresses only airterminals and their direct effect on occupant comfort. This chapter is intendedto present HVAC designers the fundamental characteristics of air distributiondevices. For information on naturally ventilated spaces, see Chapter 16. For adiscussion of various air distribution strategies, tools, and guidelines for designand application, see Chapter 57 in the 2019 ASHRAEHandbook—HVAC Applications. Chapter 20 in the 2020 ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Systems and Equipment describes the characteristicsof various air inlets, outlets, fan-coil units, chilled beams, air curtainunits, and terminal units, as well as selection tools and guidelines.

Indoor Air Quality andSustainability
Terminology
Principles of Jet Behavior
Symbols

No. of Pages: 10

Citation: 2021 ASHRAE Handbook–Fundamentals

Product Details

Published:
2021
Number of Pages:
10
Units of Measure:
SI
File Size:
1 file , 1.2 MB
Product Code(s):
D-F202021SI

F20 — Space Air Diffusion (SI)

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Room air distribution systems are intended to provide thermal comfort and ventilation for space occupants and processes. Although air terminals (inlets and outlets), terminal units, local ducts, and rooms themselves may affect room air diffusion, this chapter addresses only air terminals and their direct effect on occupant comfort. This chapter is intended to present HVAC designers the fundamental characteristics of air distribution devices. For information on naturally ventilated spaces, see Chapter 16. For a discussion of various air distribution strategies, tools, and guidelines for design and application, see Chapter 57 in the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook–HVAC Applications. Chapter 20 in the 2016 ASHRAE Handbook–HVAC Systems and Equipment describes the characteristics of various air inlets, outlets, fan-coil units, chilled beams, air curtain units, and terminal units, as well as selection tools and guidelines.

Indoor Air Quality and Sustainability
Terminology
Principles of Jet Behavior
Symbols

ISBN: 978-1-939200-58-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1523-7230 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2017 ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals: Chapter 20, Space Air Diffusion

Product Details

Published:
2017
ISBN(s):
9781939200587
Number of Pages:
10
Units of Measure:
SI
File Size:
1 file , 1.3 MB
Product Code(s):
D-F202017SI