Fire and smoke dampers in active HVAC systems

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States)

OSTI ID:6260066

McCabe, F J; Plettner, R M ^[1]; Plettner, R M ^[2]

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1. PHL Inc. and Levr/Air Inc., Doylestown, PA (United States)
2. Greenheck Fan Corp., Schofield, WI (United States)

This article reviews the evolution of requirements and the design of fire and smoke dampers in active HVAC systems. The topics of the article include the evolution of requirements, damper classifications, fire dampers, understanding dynamic ratings, ceiling radiation dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire smoke dampers, and future considerations.

• OSTI ID: 6260066
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States) Vol. 35:6; ISSN 0001-2491; ISSN ASHRAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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