Posts Categorized: VAV Diffusers

Project Snapshot: Plymouth State – Langdon Woods | LEED Gold Project

Project Name: Plymouth State – Langdon Woods Residence Hall Owner: Plymouth State University Architect: Cannon Design – Boston Mechanical Engineer: Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering General Contractor: Engelberth Construction, Inc. Equipment: Thermally Powered VAV Diffusers Manufacturer: Acutherm DAC Sales Engineer: Rick McGinley   Plymouth State University’s LEED® Gold-certified Langdon Woods Residence Hall Project scope:   Plymouth State University’s… Read more »

Ask Rick: VAV Diffusers | R-Ring – Pressure Independence Option

Q.  Is it required to add an R-Ring for every Acutherm Therma-Fuser installed?  Will the R-Ring replace the return air diffuser (typically installed with regular supply air diffuser)?  In what application do you need an R-Ring?  Why is it an option? Is it required to add an R-Ring for every Acutherm Therma-Fuser installed?    No… Read more »

Integrate VAV Diffusers Using BACnet

Acutherm, a manufacturer of components for heating and air conditioning systems, recently joined BACnet International as part of their work in integrating one of their signature products.  “Acutherm’s Therma-Fuser™ VAV System is designed to work cooperatively with a wide range of Building Automation System options,” stated Robert Kline LEED AP BD+C, Engineering Manager at Acutherm…. Read more »

VAV Diffusers | 5 Reasons why each Therma-Fuser has a Thermostat

Each Therma-Fuser VAV Diffuser has it’s own separate thermostat.  Each acts as an individual zone of control.  Why a Thermostat is in each Therma-Fuser and not on the wall? Space temperature set points can be personalized to satisfy each occupant. Personalized temperature selections of the occupant remain set because the adjustment is out of the… Read more »

VAV Diffusers | Providing Better Individual Temperature Control

Acutherm Therma-Fuser Diffuser – Better Individual Comfort Making buildings more comfortable places to work. Therma-Fuser VAV diffusers are ceiling air diffusers with the thermostat and VAV damper built-in. These small zones of control provide individual comfort that precisely match the comfort requirements of the room or portion of the room served. Therma-Fuser diffusers also provide… Read more »

Project Snapshot: United Electric | Energy Improvements with VAV Diffusers

Project Highlights: Prior Conditions: Most of the areas of the engineering, manufacturing, assembly, test, inspection and packaging areas were all being served by 2 large central Air Handling Units (AHUs) running constant volume.  Manufacturing equipment and machines located at the southern end of the building could never get enough cooling during warmer months.  At the… Read more »

VAV Diffusers | New clever design for the Therma-Fuser.

Therma-Fuser diffusers are ceiling diffusers with built in room thermostats allowing individuals to select their comfort setting (temperature).  We have worked with Acutherm for over 20 years and have over 25,000 Therma-Fusers installed in New England.   The ST-HC is their newest design.  Check out how it operates.