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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&apos;ve watched most of them.

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  • @dieselherb1184 · 1 year ago

    It&apos;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&apos;m learning what I&apos;ve been trying to learn and scared bc it&apos;s still a bit over my head 🙃

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  • @JLPaper7 · 1 year ago

    I&apos;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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