The Problem:

As heating and cooling zones grow larger under budget constraints, multiple work spaces are being controlled by a single thermostat.This causes system efficiency to suffer and the occupant complaints to increase. "Thermostat Wars" result as occupants attempt to adjust the thermostat to their own level of comfort.

Finding a way to control heating and cooling within individual work spaces (independent VAV zone controls), with no increase in system costs, is required.

The Solution:

Our solutions are the Smart Diffusers from Performance Air Products, Inc.

Today's office environment seeks to offer optimum aesthetics, many times at the expense of operating efficiencies. Tenants demand comfort. Owners demand a desirable property, free of operating inefficiencies and with an extended lifespan. Contractors demand systems to meet all of these needs at the lower cost. As a specifier, rarely do you encounter a product that so intelligently addresses all the demands made upon you.

Smart Diffusers are a major advancement in HVAC system design, with these features:

• Control functions that automatically adjust the flow from horizontal cooling to vertical heating.
  
• Control functions that automatically adjust temperatures in individual workspaces.
  
• No control wiring, pneumatic piping, or added system pressure required, Smart Diffusers are fully self-contained and thermally self-controlled.
  
• No special installation requirements - installed just as "dumb" static diffusers.
  
• No special equipment requirements - single HVAC unit provides multiple VAV zone control.
  
• Virtually maintenance free, Smart Diffusers have a highly extended lifespan.
  
• Size can be standardized - discharge openings are controlled automatically by changes in room temperature with manually adjustable minimum ventilation rates.
  
• Multiple room temperature variations and low flow imbalances are eliminated with the Smart Diffuser.
  
• Existing systems are easily upgraded to the various Smart Diffusers available.