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This topic covers information related to diffusers, registers and grilles installed as part of HVAC systems during construction. Diffusers, registers and grilles are finish elements of an HVAC system where air is supplied or removed from a space or building.
This topic covers information related to kitchen hoods installed in commercial kitchens during construction. Commercial kitchen hoods exhaust air to remove contaminates, provide make-up air to ensure adequate indoor air quality and where required have an integrated fire suppression system.
This topic covers information related to heating boilers installed during construction. Boilers are sealed vessels which apply heat to water or other fluids in order to create steam or vapors. The energy used to produce heat can be from either electric, gas, oil or solid-fuels. Boiler configurations include pot, fire-tube, water-tube, flash or sectional.
This topic covers information related to electric resistance furnaces installed during construction. Electric resistance furnaces convert electricity into heat through an electrical resistor. Electrical resistance heaters can be either radiative, convection, forced convection or radiant.
This topic covers information related to fuel fired furnaces installed during construction. Fuel fired furnaces heat air moving past combustion created by an ignition and fuel source. The major components of a fuel fired furnace include burners, a heat exchanger, draft inducer, vent, blower, control and safety devices. Fuel sources for fuel fired furnaces include; natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, oil, coal or wood.
This topic covers information related to fuel fired heaters installed during construction. Fuel fired heaters are self contained, automated heaters that serve areas where a central furnace does not exist.
This topic covers information related to solar energy heating equipment installed during construction. Solar energy heating utilizes equipment to collect and convert radiant light and heat from the sun into usable heat and energy. Solar heating equipment is powered by solar energy and consists of solar collectors, pumps, fans and ducts for distribution of warmed air.
This topic covers information related to heat exchangers installed as part of HVAC systems during construction. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one medium to another. Media may include steam, air, water or other liquid.
This topic covers information related to central cooling equipment installed as part of HVAC systems during construction. Central cooling equipment conditions the air by removing heat and moisture through refrigeration and evaporation. Central cooling equipment or an air conditioner is installed in conjunction with a furnace or air handler.
This topic covers information related to water chillers installed during construction. Packaged water chillers cool water or refrigerant for use in cooling a buildings environment and/or equipment. Water chillers can be one of several types; absorption, centrifugal, reciprocating, scroll or rotary-screw.
This topic covers information related to cooling towers installed during construction. Cooling towers remove heat from water or refrigerant and can be one of several types; forced-draft, natural-draft, field-erected or liquid coolers. They work in conjunction with chillers, heat pumps and condensers.
This topic covers information related to thermal storage systems installed during construction. Thermal storage equipment stores thermal energy in the form of heat from solar collectors and works in conjunction with a chilled water system to store chilled water and ice. They allow a heating or cooling system to operate more efficiently by storing heating/cooling energy for future use.
