It also focuses on compartmentation and the dampers used to prevent the spread of heat, fire, and smoke as they contain products of combustion. Chapter 9 of the IBC contains requirements for ...

“HVAC Control Damper” is a 16-page brochure that presents the manufacturer’s extensive line of HVAC control and manual balancing dampers. Line drawings and photos illustrate the products featured.

THIS column provides information about the use of outdoor air dampers in hot and humid climates and during hot and humid seasons in temperate climates in commercial buildings. Terms used in this ...

The inlet-air section of a utility boiler is a harsh environment for the dampers that control the flow of preheated air into the combustors. Over time, the hot air dries out the lubricant in the metal ...

What is the real goal of smoke control? According to a HelloNation article, it is not just about blowing smoke out of a building but about managing how smoke behaves so people can escape and ...

Many power plants regulate fan airflow with mechanical controls, such as dampers. In some applications using fixed-speed motors in combination with dampers may not be the most energy efficient option.

The main objective of this project is to develop and test a phased damping device, or “gap damper”, to act alongside a base isolation system for buildings or bridges. The gap damper provides ...

An often overlooked source of fatigue — not to mention equipment damage — that’s relatively easily mitigated with routine preventive maintenance is a stressed crankshaft damper, reports Brian LeBarron ...