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CEILING DIFFUSER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
DEF

An air diffuser located in the ceiling, and used to provide a horizontal distribution pattern of air over a zone occupied by people.

CONT

To introduce this volume [of air] without noticeable drafts, many devices have been developed: the perforated ceiling, the ceiling diffuser, the linear diffuser, and various forms of directional side wall grilles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
CONT

Les diffuseurs plafonniers circulaires ou carrés permettent de souffler des débits importants avec une bonne répartition de l'air dans le local. (...) Les diffuseurs plafonniers nécessitent des hauteurs sous plafond assez importantes (...)

Spanish

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