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Enviro Ergonomics

Architectural Details

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Architectural Details for Radiant Based HVAC Systems

Cantilevered Details
Insulating the Air/Radiant Interfaces
Radiant Wall and Garage Floor Details

Snow Melting Slab Details
Boiler Room Details
Outdoor Patio Heater Using Radiant Ceilings

Please note: These details are for cold climate construction only. They do not apply to warm or moist climates.  Construction details for these environments are available through Building Science Corporation.

Technical Presentations & Related Equipment

• Static Pressure (includes a discussion on expansion tanks)
  Pressure Fill Valves
  Expansion Tanks

• Dynamic Pressure (includes a discussion on pumping away)
  Circulators
  Air Separators
  Expansion Tanks

• Expansion Pressure (includes a discussion on sizing modern tanks)
  Expansion Tanks
  Temperature Control
  Safety Valves
  Pressure Fill Valves

• Calculating Flow Rate (includes a discussion on ∆t's)
  Circulators
  Temperature Control

• Selecting Control Valves (includes a discussion on valve authority)
  2 Way Valves
  3 Way Valves
  4 Way Valves

• Fluid Velocity (includes a discussion on turbulent and laminar flow)
  PEX Pipe
  Copper Pipe
  Circulators

• Differential Pressure (includes a discussion on head losses)
  Pipe, Fittings, Valves
  Circulators

• Pressure Bypass Valves (includes a discussion on balancing)
  Pipe, Fittings, Valves
  Circulators

• Radiant Cooling and Heating (walls, floors and ceilings)
  Pipe, Manifolds, Accessories
  Control Valves, Actuators and Controllers
  Building Systems
  Floor Coverings
  

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