Author: Ed Janowiak
Ed Janowiak is ACCA's Manager of HVAC Design Education and can be reached at ed.janowiak@acca.org or 703-824-8878.
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What kind of damper are you using?
In HVACR systems, the term “damper” can refer to various types of devices used to regulate airflow. Here are some common types of dampers, including those that might come up in a discussion related to Manual D®, which is a methodology for sizing residential duct systems.
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Measurements, Not Eyeballs!
In the HVACR industry, it’s all too common to hear comments about ductwork being too big or too small based solely on appearance. Similarly, there are far too many comments that a system will never condition a space properly just by looking at it. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, there is a significant difference between opinions based on expectations and those grounded in precise measurements.
WEBINAR: HVAC Design Series for Heat Pumps
Join me on May 29 at 12 PM ET for a 1-hour review of the ACCA design series manuals and […]
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The Big Four in HVACR
It’s no secret that for many years I’ve been talking about four things that we must do to a system that has already been installed. Let’s talk about them!