ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

COMF 2 - Selecting Registers for Comfort

Tuesday, April 24, 2007  ·  1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

The often-overlooked impact of supply-air register selection on comfort and air distribution will be investigated and explained. Even when ducts are tight, balanced, and correctly sized, comfort can usually be improved by installing the best register for that particular room, dependent on room size, register location, and window configuration. Register choice can also impact window condensation. Manual T will be introduced, and terminal velocity, spread, and throw will be explained.
 
By attending this session, participants will

 

1.     Compare register selections and locations, and their impact on comfort and efficient air distribution for floor, wall, and ceiling registers
2.     Explore specific and common register changes that can improve comfort and minimize window condensation
3.     Receive an intro to Manual T, terminal velocity, spread, throw, and readily available manufacturer’s engineering data needed to make good choices

Keyword(s):
airflow, comfort, condensation, ducts, Manual T, registers, spread, throw, velocity

Type: Workshop
Track: Delivering Comfort
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   American Institute of Architects (AIA)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)   Ohio HVAC  

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