Comfort

Comfort

We make buildings more comfortable places to be.

With each Therma-Fuser™ VAV diffuser acting as an individual VAV zone of control, every area of a building can have separate, optimized temperature settings. The individual occupant selects a personal comfort setting and average temperature is maintained within 1½°F/0.9°C.

Therma-Fuser VAV diffusers also provide a constant discharge velocity with comfort benefits of higher throws, no dumping, better room air movement and uniform temperature distribution.

Unlike fixed opening diffusers, which dump cold air on occupants at low volumes, the variable air opening within all Therma-Fuser diffuser models creates high air velocity even at lower supply volumes. This maintains the Coanda effect where high velocity air hugs an adjacent surface, holding cold air up to the ceiling and prevents dumping.

In the sidebar illustration, helium bubbles are injected into the air stream and captured using high speed photography. This image is merged with infrared thermal data. Note how the loss of the Coanda effect in traditional systems stratifies the room temperature when the system is turned down.

  • Traditional VAV Box System

    Traditional VAV Box System
  • Acutherm Therma-Fuser Diffuser System

    Acutherm Therma-Fuser Diffuser System
  • Coanda Effect

    Coanda Effect

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Sustainability & Integration

Sustainability & Integration

Sustainable buildings are designed to be environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout their lifecycle. For sustaining long-term usefulness, Therma-Fuser™ Systems are modular and adaptable to layout and programming changes, while influencing up to 21 LEED® credits.

Energy Savings

Energy Savings

As U.S. Green Building Council members, Acutherm is proud to produce low pressure, energy-efficient, VAV diffuser systems that prevent overcooling and overheating – resulting in 10%-47% energy savings, when compared to other HVAC Systems.

Economical

Economical

Unlike a fixed-grill diffuser, a Therma-Fuser™ diffuser is a self-contained zone of control with built-in thermostat and VAV mechanisms. The Therma-Fuser™ Systems are accessible from the room-side, unlike other devices, which require above-ceiling access for ongoing maintenance and calibration. Both on a first installed cost and ongoing operational basis, the Therma-Fuser™ System is the most economical way to improve comfort and energy savings.