Air Balance
Air balancing is the process of testing, adjusting, and optimizing an HVAC system to ensure that the air distribution throughout a building or space matches the desired levels of comfort, efficiency, and performance. This involves measuring airflow from individual vents or diffusers, ensuring proper pressure in different zones, and making adjustments to dampers, ducts, or fan speeds as needed. The goal is to ensure every room gets the right amount of airflow, preventing issues like hot spots, cold spots, or wasted energy. While the provided definition is generally correct, it oversimplifies the process, which requires detailed diagnostics and potentially specialized tools, such as manometers and airflow hoods, to properly balance the system.
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