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Product Bulletin 134-D Round & Jet Diffusers

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 INTRODUCTION

Round and jet diffusers are always considered as a heavy

duty air distribution devices having a wide rang of

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applications in heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems. At a perfect setting, round diffusers provide an
unusually uniform horizontal airflow patterns, while jet
diffusers provide an efficient spot projection for air
direction and orientation.
With uniformly assembled concentric rings, this does
not only produce optimum performance, but also assure
uniformity of appearance when different sizes are used in
the same area.
Dasco round and jet diffusers are always suitable for
most of the HVAC applications, but they are especially
well suited to factories, warehouses, convention halls,
coliseums, shopping malls and other applications where
ceilings are high and conditions are variable.

Introduction
 ROUND DIFFUSERS

GENERAL
Dasco Round Diffusers DD-7 are designed to
deliver air in a reasonably uniform and horizontal
pattern. The design consists of a conical core
followed by continuously concentric rings to
adjust the air flow pattern. This design feature
will assure little turbulence in the air stream
and allow for the distribution of the smudge
pattern. It also provides excellent air distribution
efficiency.
On projects where the DD-7 diffusers are
used, the three stepped down cones on all sizes
result in a uniform appearance all over the Round Diffuser DD-7
project. Moreover, this configuration results (Standard Model)
in a lower jet velocity and hence less pressure
loss. Simple dismantling of the inner cones
allows for a very practical way of installation
and damper adjustment.

MATERIAL & FINISH

Complete aluminium construction. Diffusers are available in white polyester powder coating
finish or any other RAL standard colour upon customer request.

Dampers of butterfly shapes are adjustable from the front by a lever and are made from
aluminium sheets.

ORDERING CODE
Supply air Round Diffuser DD-7D
D=Nominal Neck diameter (inch)

Return air Round Diffuser DDR-7D

D=Nominal Neck diameter (inch)

Round Diffusers
DEFINITIONS
Throw or Radius of diffusion : Is the horizontal distance between the center of the diffuser and the
point at which the terminal velocity of the air stream occurs. (Tabulated
values of throw in the table represent the minimum and the maximum

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throw in feet.)
Minimum Throw : Is the distance between the center of the diffuser and the point at
which the terminal velocity is 200 FPM (Corresponding to a residual
velocity of 75 FPM).
Maximum Throw : Is the distance between the center of the diffuser and the point at which
the terminal velocity is 100 FPM (Corresponding to a residual velocity
of 35 FPM). ( An average value of throw can be taken for general app-
plications such as restaurants, offices, apartments etc. and results in a
residual velocity of 55 FPM).
CFM : Is the air flow rate in cubic feet per minute
Neck Velocity : Is the air stream velocity measured in feet per minute ( FPM).
Total Pressure : Is the sum of static pressured and velocity pressure given in inches
W.G.
NC Level (dB) : Is the noise criteria based on 10 dB room attenuation and measured at
10 Ft away from diffuser face ( Deduct 3 dB for 20 Ft distance and 7 dB
for 30 Ft distance)

Round Diffuser with Butterfly

Damper

Round Diffusers
 NOISE CRITERIA

• The sound caused by an air outlet is directly proportional to the velocity of the air passing through it
( see table 4).

• Noise criteria: The sound pressure level of 8 octave bands acceptable to Human ears and are estimated
from table 1.

• The room effect is the difference between the sound power level of a terminal and the sound pressure
level sensed by human ears in the room , and is affected by room size, sound absorption characteristic
of the room surfaces, ceiling height, space volume, distance of listener to terminal, terminal location
and number of terminals.

Ambient sounds:
a) ENVIRONMENTAL SOUND – Existing within the space with airconditioning off .
b) EXTERNAL SOUND – Entering a space from outdoors.
c) INTRUDING SOUND – Entering from adjacent spaces.
Prior to selection of NC level from table 1, the three ambient sounds above must be considered.

Round Diffuser Round Diffuser

(Non - Standard Model) (Non - Standard Model)

Noise Criteria
 RECOMMENDED NOISE CRITERIA FOR ROOMS

NC NC
Type Of Area Level Type Of Area Level
(dB ) (dB )

A U D I TO RI U M S S PO RT A C TI V I TI E S I N D O O R

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C oncert a nd O pera H a lls. C oliseums 3 0 to 4 0
Studios for sound Reproduction 20 to 25 Bowling Alleys. Gymnasiums 35 to 45
Legitimate Theaters. Multi-purpose Halls 25 to 30 Swimming Pools 40 to 55
Movie Theatres. Lecture halls,
Planetoruim, TV audience studios 30 to 35 TRANSPORTATION
Lobbies 3 5 to 4 0 Ticket Sa les O ffice 3 0 to 4 0
Lounges, waiting Rooms 35 to 50
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
Sa nctua ries 2 0 to 3 0 HOTELS
Libraries. Schools and Classrooms 30 to 40 Individual rooms or suites. Bell rooms.
La bora tories 3 5 to 4 5 Ba nquet rooms 3 0 to 4 0
Recreation Halls. Corridors and Halls 35 to 50 Halls and corridors Lobbies 35 to 45
K itchens 4 0 to 5 0 G a ra ges. K itchens a nd La undries 4 0 to 5 0

HOSPITALS AND CLINICS MANUFACTURING AREAS

Priva te Rooms 2 5 to 3 5 Forema n’ s O ffice 4 0 to 5 0
Operating Rooms. Wards 30 to 40 Assembly Lines. Light Machinery 55 to 75
Halls and Corridors. Laboratories, Foundries. Heavy Machinery 55 to 75
Lobbies and waiting Rooms 35 to 45
Washrooms and Toilets 40 to 50 OFFICES
Boa rd Room 2 0 to 3 0
RESTAURANTS & LOUNGES Conference Room 25 to 35
Resta ura nts 3 5 to 4 5 Executive O ffice 3 0 to 4 0
C ockta il Lounges 3 5 to 5 0 Supervisor O ffice. Reception Room 3 0 to 4 5
N ight C lubs 3 5 to 4 5 G enera l O pen O ffices. D ra fting
Rooms 3 5 to 5 0
C a feteria s 4 0 to 5 0 H a lls a nd C orridors
Tabulation and Computation 40 to 60
STORES RETAIL
Clothing Stores. Department PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Stores(upper floors) 3 5 to 4 5 Public Libra ries . M useums.
C ourt Rooms 3 0 to 4 0
D epa rtment Store (ma in floor). Post O ffices . G enera l Ba nking Area .
Sma ll Reta il Store, Superma rkets 4 0 to 5 0 Lobbies 3 5 to 4 5
Washrooms and Toilets 40 to 50
Table -1

Noise Criteria
 ENGINEERING DATA

The following tables could be helpful before starting the selection of round diffusers.

Table 2. Gives the maximum CFM that is permissible

at a single diffuser as a function of ceiling height.

Table-2

Table 3. Gives the listed sizes available with the

amount of CFM range for each size.

Table-3

Table 4. Gives the approximate noise level (NC-Value)

of a diffuser as a function of the diffuser neck velocity

Table-4

Engineering Data
 SELECTION PROCEDURE

In general the selection of a diffuser starts from a given quantity of air to be handled by the
diffuser. Limitations and restrictions on sound level and pressure drop are other factors that one
has to consider.

1) Knowing the ceiling height, table 2, will read the maximum permissible CFM that could

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be handled by the diffuser and hence the total CFM can be divided over the most reasonable
number of diffusers which would best fit the application.
Remember that a round diffuser has a uniform pattern and it is always best to center it in
a square area.
Total CFM
No. of Diffusers =
Max. Permissible CFM

2) Determine from table 4 the maximum allowable neck velocity which keeps the application
as silent as required . Recommended Sound Levels could be read from table 1.

Remember That :
CFM = Ak x Average velocity .

3) Refer to the selection table ( Basic performance Data ) to determine the size of the diffuser
which best fit your application. The table also reads area factor Ak, velocity pressure, total
pressure, and throw.

Butterfly Damper Round Diffuser (Cross Section)

Selection Procedure
 BASIC PERFORMANCE DATA

DD-7

Basic Performance Data

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Table 5. Basic Performance Data DD - 7

Basic Performance Data

 BASIC PERFORMANCE DATA

DDR-7

Table 6. Basic Performance Data DDR - 7

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Basic Performance Data

 DIMENSIONAL DATA

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Round Diffuser Dimensional Data

Table 7. Dimensional data for the available listed sizes.

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Dimensional Data
 AIR BALANCING ADJUSTMENT

To determine the CFM, follow up the following procedure:

1) Use measuring tools for air velocity like ALNOR 2220-A or Anemotherm air meter.
2) Take number of measuring points (should be not less than 5 in the outer ring as illustrated
in the diagram).
3) The jet velocity then is the arithmetic average of the velocity readings taken .

(V1+V2+…. +Vk)
V (average) =
K

4) Determine the area factor Ak from the basic performance data table considering the
proper size.
5) Calculate CFM :
CFM = Ak x Vk

Air Balancing Adjustment

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Air Balancing
 CONVERSION TABLE

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Table 8. Metric guide conversion factors

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Conversion Table
 JET DIFFUSERS

GENERAL
Dasco Jet Diffusers DJH are designed to deliver
jet type stream of air for horizontal discharge
applications such as theaters, auditorium & large
DJH-10
assembly halls.It can be used for vertical discharge
application including spot cooling/heating
which is ideal for industrial applications where
extensive duct work is not required (see sketch
below). DJH can be delivered with flat flange
of 35 mm wide (Model DJH-10) as standard.
Others flange widths and shapes available upon
request such as DJH-11 as shown. The inner
assembly rings are cylindrically shaped. DJH-10
inner core rings are adjustable about two independent
centers to provide wider throw coverage area
and it is suitable for both vertical and horizontal
discharge. DJH-10 provides manual discharge
Jet Diffuser
pattern adjustment from the front or back of
with Special Outer Frame
diffuser. DJH diffusers are available in sizes of
8”,10”,12”14”, 16” and 18”(neck diameter) to
offer wide range of selection with lower sound
The objective in plant air conditioning is to
level and higher flow capacity. Each assembly
provide satisfactory comfort for worker with
of DJH-10 available with 1 through 4 diffuser
minimum installed cooling tonnage. Therefore,
elements (specify No. of elements).
today HVAC engineers prefer spot or localized
cooling rather than cooling
of entire factory by which
efficiency can be improved
and reduce operating costs.

The prime consideration is

to cool the workers, not the
plant.

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Jet Diffusers
MATERIAL & FINISH

The outer flange of the jet diffuser is made of aluminium. The inner core and rings are made
of mild steel construction . White colour in electrostatic polyester powder coating finish is
available as standard. Other colours as per RAL standards are also available upon request.

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ORDERING CODE DJH-1A - X
Jet Diffuser

0. Single element ( Standard frame)

1. Single element ( Special frame )
2. Two elements
3. Three elements
4. Four elements

X = Nominal Neck diameter ( inch )

DJH - 13: Jet Diffuser (Three Element Assembly)

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Jet Diffusers
 DIMENSIONAL DATA

Table 9. Dimensional data for the available Jet Diffuser Dimensional Data
listed sizes (DJH-10)

PERFORMANCE NOTES :
The following performance notes should be taken into consideration before starting jet diffuser
selection using the general basic performance data table.
1. Data in the basic performance table are for applications based on 20˚F temperature difference
between supply air and average room temperature.
2. Throw values (measured in feet ) are the distance between the face of the diffuser and the
position with 50 FPM mean velocity of the jet stream.
3. NC ratings are measured at 10 Ft away from diffuser face in a room with 10 dB sound
attenuation . Deduct 3 dB for 20 Ft and 7 dB for 30 Ft.
4. For an assembly of multi-jet diffusers, consider the following :
• The individual elements flow can be adjusted to any desired spread pattern where the throw
will be reduced the single unit value.

• When multi-jet elements are adjusted to full 30˚ pattern,then:

a) Pressure drop will increase by 40 %.
b) Sound level NC will increase by 6 dB.

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Dimensional Data
 BASIC PERFORMANCE DATA

Size 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18”

(inches)
Number
of 1 1 1 1 1 1
Elements
AIR ∆Ps ∆Ps ∆Ps ∆Ps ∆Ps ∆Ps

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Throw Throw Throw Throw Throw Throw
VOLUME Inch NC Inch NC Inch NC Inch NC Inch NC Inch NC
Ft Ft Ft Ft Ft Ft
CFM W.G W.G W.G W.G W.G W.G

100 0.02 10 19

200 0.06 20 22

300 0.12 28 26 0.06 23 20

400 0.22 40 30 0.09 31 24

500 0.31 52 37 0.12 39 28 0.05 30 23

600 0.42 64 41 0.16 46 34 0.07 39 28

700 0 .2 3 55 38 0 .1 0 50 31

800 0 .2 8 62 41 0 .1 3 58 34 0 .0 7 49 26

900 0 .3 3 70 44 0 .1 6 67 36 0 .0 9 53 29

1000 0 .4 1 78 47 0 .1 9 77 39 0 .1 1 57 31

1300 0 .2 7 88 42 0 .1 4 64 33 0 .0 9 58 27

1600 0 .3 2 98 45 0 .2 0 71 36 0 .1 2 65 30

1900 0 .4 0 1 0 8 48 0 .2 8 82 38 0 .1 6 73 33 0 .1 1 65 29

2100 0 .4 7 1 1 5 50 0 .3 3 99 40 0 .2 2 81 36 0 .1 5 73 32

2400 0 .3 8 1 1 1 43 0 .2 7 90 38 0 .1 9 81 35

2700 0 .4 1 1 2 3 46 0 .3 2 1 0 1 41 0 .2 4 91 38

3000 0 .4 9 1 3 5 48 0 .3 7 1 1 2 44 0 .2 9 1 0 3 41

3400 0.42 124 47 0.35 114 44

3800 0.47 136 50 0.41 125 48

4200 0.52 149 53 0.47 137 51

4600 0.53 150 54

5000 0.59 162 57

Table 10. Basic Performance Data ( DJH-10)

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Basic Performance Data

 EXHAUST VALVES

GENERAL

The EFF is exhaust valves (Disc valve) for

installation on ceiling or wall. It can also
be used for supply air. The valve has a locka-
able central cone which is rotated to adjust
the pressure and consequently the air volume.
EFF is widely used in all types of air treatm-
ment installations, mainly wash rooms and
bath rooms. The round shape of these termin-
nal units allows them to be used in many other
variety of applications. They combine both att-
tractive appearance and accurate control over
exhaust air volumes.

Exhaust Valve (EFF)

DESIGN
The EFF exhaust valve is manufactured from sheet with a white powder-coated finish (RAL 9010)
and is available in the following diameters: ø80, ø100, ø125, ø160, and ø200.

MOUNTING
The largest size, ø200, should be mounted with a frame RFU. All other sizes can be installed directly
into the duct.

ADJUSTMENT
The adjustment pressure can be changed by turning the central disc. The air flow can be calculated
using K - factors.

TECHNICAL DATA
Volume q (I/s and m3/h), total pressure Pe (Pa) and sound pressure level [dBA]. Is shown in the
diagrams.

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Exhaust Valves
Sound attenuation, ∆L (dB)

Mid-frequency band, Hz
125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K
EFF-80 14 13 10 9 2 7 12
EFF-100 14 12 10 6 2 6 6

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EFF-125 12 11 8 5 3 3 5
EFF-160 10 9 7 5 5 5 9
EFF-200 7 6 4 3 3 4 7

Sound power level, Lw

Mid-frequency band, Hz
63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K
EFF-80 9 1 -2 1 0 -4 -8 -18
EFF-100 8 2 -3 -2 -2 -1 -8 -15
EFF-125 9 -2 -1 -1 -3 -1 -11 -20
EFF-160 9 2 0 0 0 -3 -11 -19
EFF-200 7 1 -2 -1 1 -9 -17 -21
Tolerance ±6 ±3 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±3 ±4

Mounting Frame (MF)

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Exhaust Valves
 DIMENSIONAL DATA

Exhaust Valve (EFF) Mounting Frame (MF)

EFF
EFF
EFF
EFF
EFF

Exhaust Valve Dimensional Data Mounting Frame Dimensional Data

ORDERING CODE

Exhaust Air valve ( Disc valve ) EFF - X

X=Neck diameter
:80 mm
:100 mm
:125 mm
:160 mm
:200 mm

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Dimensional Data
 PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS

EFF - 80 EFF - 160

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EFF - 100 EFF - 200

EFF - 125

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Performance Diagrams
 TESTING AND APPROVAL

Different samples from DASCO air terminal devices (Round and Jet Diffusers) were
tested at ITS (Intertek Testing Services) labs in accordance with:
• Air diffusion council test code for grilles, registers and diffusers No. ADC 1062:
GRD-84.
• ISO 5219 “Air distribution and air diffusion laboratory aerodynamic testing and
rating of air terminal devices”.
• ANSI/ASHRAE 70-1991, “Method of testing for rating the performance of air
outlets and inlets”.

ROUND AND JET DIFFUSERS WERE TESTED FOR

a. Sound (NC Noise Criteria).

b. Static pressure in inches W.G.
c. Throw, feet.
d. Ak (Area factor).

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Testing & Approval

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DASCO offers a first class service by introducing a wide range of perfect polyester
powder coating on all of its aluminium products of air terminal devices.
The best quality of polyester powder Corro-Coat are used in according to the intern-
national standards (BS,ISO,DIN,ASTM). PE-F architectural grade polyester powders
are used perfectly with pre-treatment, electrostatic spray and curing in accordance
with the above standards recommendations. A complete range of RAL-Standard
colours are always available in addition to a vast range of special compound colours
as per our customers request.
RAL Standard Colour Chart Swatch

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Testing & Approval

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Product Bulletin 134-D

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