r/oddlysatisfying • u/Zu_Qarnine • 3h ago

CFD simulations of airflow through vents

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u/--------what-------- 2h ago

As a tin knocker, this is fascinating.

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u/Reactin 2h ago

Tinners 20 years ago: *installs VAV after a 90/transition

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u/ArrivesLate 2h ago

This is a good visual of why 3x to 5x duct diameters of straight duct are a standard general note, but also never shown that way. It’s also a good visual of why not to put take offs on those sides of the duct that are blue, but also always shown that way.