Basic Documentation
Table Of Contents
- About this Application Guide
- Chapter 1–Introduction
- Chapter 2–Physics of Sound
- Chapter 3–HVAC Sound Sources
- Chapter 4–HVAC Sound Attenuation
- Introduction to HVAC Sound Attenuation
- Plenums
- Duct Attenuation
- Duct Takeoffs and Divisions
- Duct Silencers
- End Reflection
- Environment Adjustment Factor
- Space Effect
- Radiated Sound Attenuation
- Chapter 5–HVAC System Sound Analysis
- Chapter 6–Minimizing HVAC Sound
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
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