The Science of Ductwork - Fundamentals of Airflow
140K views · May 16, 2025 · Science & Technology
Comments · 136
@yrwyreazureAjuhtrea7 · 1 year ago
I don’t think anyone else is releasing educational hvac content that is this well put together. Thank you for the service you’re providing the industry
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@bertkutoob · 1 year ago (edited)
I'm a retired civil/agricultural engineer who has battled to explain to various groups of people why their sprinkler/drip irrigation systems are not doing what they thought they were going to do... In my next incarnation I will simply play them this video...
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@Onward1969 · 1 year ago
I’ve been in HVAC for 35 years and only a very small percentage of people understand the fundamentals. I’ve been sending your videos to everyone I know.
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@jamestamu83 · 1 year ago
This video should be mandatory viewing for all mechanical engineering students in college. Very helpful to understand a complex topic, and how to translate theory into good field practice.
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@Aidenjh11 · 3 days ago
This is so artfully done - I could see people who are not even interested in hvac wanting to watch this.
@baobingbong · 1 year ago
I guess for a DIY enthusiast, the main takeaway/rule of thumb from this if we wanted to build a ventilation is, <br>1) Use circular profile vents<br>2) Reduce number of bends in pipes. When bends are needed use multiple low angle bends to create smoother transition and keep distances of 2 distinct bends as far as possible<br>3) Use smooth surfaces/material for pipes<br>4) For inlets and outlets have a funnel of 15 - 45 degree (depending on space) to reduce pressure losses (similar to point 2)<br><br>Please add any key takeaway i missed :)
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@mattbailey6933 · 1 year ago
Best air flow video ive found by far, and I've watched most of them.
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@dieselherb1184 · 1 year ago
It's 2 AM and I should probably go to sleep but your videos are so captivating, interesting with awesome production quality. Been binge watching for hours now.
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@UnfrozenScoundrel · 1 year ago
Not in HVAC. Have always enjoyed engineering and have been exposed to a lot more detailed explanation of airflow via forced induction in engine performance. The principles are the same, but with HVAC, humidity and comfort have a much greater impact and comfort. That said, I highly appreciate you bringing these concepts out to the public as subtleties between industries change approaches and terminologies used. Thanks for your work.
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@spicyjuicebox · 1 year ago
😭 anxiety is killing me. Mixed between excited that I'm learning what I've been trying to learn and scared bc it's still a bit over my head 🙃
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@JLPaper7 · 1 year ago
I've been trying to understand this topic for a long time, and your video finally made it clear. Thank you so much for the effort and the way you explain things—truly appreciated!
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@footballfanatics49 · 5 months ago
If someone asks me how to understand the fundamentals of HVAC I would just send them this video.<br>Extremely helpful content <br>Keep making such content
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