Re: Room climatization

Posted by Chris Guerin on
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Hi Gabor/everyone:

        We recently built a new facility and our architect came up with a very effective, relatively low cost and really efficient method which controls our rooms to a stable temp of less than 1 degree. We move lots of air through these rooms with no detectable currents nor hot/cold spots. The rooms use a system where the air enters through a false wall which has large fabric panels acting as diffusers (see https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27902941/DSCN9949.JPG), and then exits through passive ducting in the ceiling on the opposite wall. This not only supplies perfect laminar airflow but also positive pressure.

        I've seen facilities with similar systems to what you describe, they seem to work but unless the air is moving through the canvas fabric and not out a hole somewhere I would still expect some disturbances. Anyone who wishes to see our solution firsthand is very welcome in Ghent.

best wishes,

Chris

Christopher Guérin, Ph.D.
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