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INDEX
SECTION TOPIC PAGE

8.1 Perforated Ceiling Diffuser APCD 3

8.2 Diffuser Accessories 4
8.3 Perforated 4 way Adjustable Ceiling Diffuser
With removable panel APCS 5
8.4 Displacement Diffuser ADDV 6
8.5 Laminar Flow Panel ALP 7
8.6 Standard sizes, Fixing details & Product summary 8

AIR FLOW DATA

8.7 Perforated Ceiling Diffuser APCD+P - Table 8.1 9
8.8 Perforated Ceiling Diffuser APCD+P - Table 8.2 10

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PERFORATED
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CEILING DIFFUSER model: APCD

CONSTRUCTION:
Frame: High quality extruded aluminium
profiles with 30 mm flange width as standard.
12, 20, 24 mm flange widths are optional.
Perforated panel: 0.8 mm thick galvanized
perforated steel sheet.

Description:
• Frame is fabricated from high quality extruded
aluminium profiles with the advantages of
corrosion resistance and rigidity.

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• Perforated panel is fixed to the frame by
screws. Panel can be removed easily by 30 30
loosening the screws. Listed size = Overall face size

• Different types of internal cores can be fixed

inside the perforated panel as option. Core is
fixed to the frame with aluminium pins loaded
with steel springs. Core can be easily removable
and interchangeable to allow for maximum
flexibility in installation and maintenance.

• For supply air diffusers, Perforated sheet is

slightly lowered below the centre line. This
arrangement provides improved horizontal
airflow.

• Perforated Ceiling Diffusers can be

manufactured for horizontal 1-way, 2-way, 3-way
and 4-way throw applications.

Standard finishes:
• Powder coated colour finish as per RAL colour
codes.
• Flexibility of finish is available as option. Sheikh Isa Library, Bahrain

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ACCESSORIES ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY

1. DAMPER (Model: APCD+D)

N = Neck size = L - 60mm
Description:
a. Damper is fixed rigidly to the frame by aluminium

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rivets. Fixing by spring clips is optional.

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b. Damper blades are separated from its frame by
nylon bushes. 30 30
Listed size = Overall face size
c. Opposed blade damper is screw operated from
the face opening of the diffuser after removing the
internal core. Lever operated damper as option.

d. Foam gasket is sealed around the back of the

frame as option to avoid air leakage.

2. PLENUM / ADAPTOR Neck size

(MODEL : APCD+P)
Description:
a. The plenum/adaptor is constructed using G.I.

b. The neck diameter ranges from 100mm - 450mm.

• For more details about plenum box kindly refer
Chapter-15

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30 30
Listed size = Overall face size

3. PLENUM & DAMPER D = Neck size

(MODEL : APCD+D+P)
Description:
a. Foam gasket is sealed around the back of the
frame as option to avoid air leakage.
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40
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30 30
Listed size = Overall face size

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PERFORATED CEILING DIFFUSERS
4 WAY ADJUSTABLE
CEILING DIFFUSER model: APCS
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With removable panel

CONSTRUCTION:
Frame: High quality extruded aluminium profile.
Blades: Aerofoil blades from aluminium profile.
Outer frame: High quality aluminium sheet.
Perforated panel: 8 mm thick galvanised
perforated steel sheet.

Description:
• These curved blades are specially designed so Model - APCS+D:
that the diffuser blades can be arranged in such Construction same as APCS with opposed blade
a way when it is fully open deflects air equally in damper and foam gasket to avoid leakage.
four directions.

• The diffuser pattern can be made as 1, 2, 3 way

by arranging the blades.

• Perforated panel is fixed to the outer frame with

adjustable slides. Panel can be removed easily
by pulling it out.

• The internal core is made of curved blades

which are individually adjustable. Core is fixed
to the frame by screws and can be removed
by loosening screws and interchangeable
to allow for maximum flexibility in installation
and maintenance.

• Supply air diffusers can be provided with

plenum box with round neck.

Standard finishes:
• Natural aluminium anodized finish.
• Powder coated colour finish as per RAL
colour codes.
• Flexibility of finishing is available as option.
Neck size
Neck size

Listed size = Overall face size

Listed size = Overall face size

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DIFFUSERS

model: ADDV DISPLACEMENT DIFFUSER ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY

Product Features: Product Description:

• 360°/180° air distribution pattern. • The Air Master displacement diffuser is
• Low noise. designed to achieve thermal comfort, efficient
ventilation and improve indoor air quality.
• No visible joints.
• Aesthetic appearance/architecturally appealing. • The distribution unit can be constructed in
• Shapes to suit interior design. cylindrical, semi-cylindrical, quarter cylindrical,
• Removable face plate. triangular, rectangular, square shapes to suit
• Circular air inlet for efficient air distribution. the interior design.
• Can add more if necessary. • The air inlet connection can be circular or
rectangular and can be located either at the
top or bottom of the diffuser.
Material/Construction:
• Face plate – Perforated GI/SS/MS/Aluminium. • The diffuser can be constructed with fixed
• Thickness – 16 Ga to 22 Ga depending upon vertical vanes to restrict the directional flow or
diameter and height of the displacement diffuser. adjustable horizontal vanes to control the air
velocity, as option.

Technical data: • Accessories: Mounting base/plate.

• Air volume: From 50 L/s to 1500 L/s.
• Noise levels: Between 20 db to 35 db.
• Free Area: 20% to 30% depending upon
perforation pattern.

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FLOW PANELS

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LAMINAR FLOW PANELS model: ALP

CONSTRUCTION:
Frame: High quality extruded aluminium
profiles with 30 mm flange width as standard.
Perforated panel: 0.8 mm thick galvanized
perforated steel sheet.

Description:
• Frame is fabricated from high quality extruded
aluminium profiles with the advantages of
corrosion resistance and rigidity.

• Perforated panel is fixed to the frame by screws.

Panel can be removed easily by loosening
the screws.

• Laminar flow panels are supplied with an in-built

plenum box.

• Air Master laminar flow panels used for a low

Bahrain City Centre
velocity, evenly distributed, downward throw.
Mostly used in operation theatres.

Standard finishes:
• Powder coated colour finish RAL 9010.
• Powder coated colour finish as per RAL
colour codes.

H = Overall height
Top entry spigot
Support brackets Opening height = H-30
ØD
at each corner

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Side entry
Opening width = W-30
W = Overall width

spigot

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Flange
depth

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CEILING DIFFUSERS STANDARD SIZES,
FIXING DETAILS &
PRODUCT SUMMARY
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Standard sizes:
• Available in square and rectangular sizes.
• Any combination of W x D.
• Non standard sizes are available.

W = width in mm 150 225 300 375 450 525 600

D = Depth in mm 150 225 300 375 450 525 600

Fixing details:
• Concealed screw fixing from
neck of the diffuser to the duct.

Product Summary:
MODEL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION REMARKS
APCD Perforated Ceiling Diffuser
APCD+D Perforated Ceiling Diffuser with Damper
APCD+P Perforated Ceiling Diffuser with Plenum
• 0.8 mm perforated sheet.
APCD+D+P Perforated Ceiling Diffuser with Damper and Plenum
• 30 mm standard flange width.
APCS Perforated 4-way Adjustable Ceiling Diffuser
APCS+D Perforated 4-way Adjustable Ceiling Diffuser with Damper
ALP Laminar Flow Panel
ADDV Displacement Diffuser

Product Order Checklist

• Model
• Size
• Quantity
• Plenum details - if plenum required.
• Colour (RAL 9010, 9016, Anodized aluminium finish or other RAL colours)

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Table 8.1 Air flow data

a) Plenum Neck Size=150 mm Ø, Module Size=300x300 mm

Air flow in CFM 75 115 150 200 250 300
Air flow in m3/sec 0.0354 0.0543 0.071 0.0945 0.118 0.142
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.279 0.61 1.16 1.82 2.76 3.74
Throw in meters 0.3-0.3-0.4 0.3-0.6-1.2 0.3-0.6-1.5 0.3-0.9-1.8 0.3-1.2-2.4 0.6-1.2-2.7
NC <15 16 24 30 38 45

b) Plenum Neck Size=200 mm Ø, Module Size=400x400 mm

Air flow in CFM 140 210 280 350 420 490
Air flow in m3/sec 0.066 0.099 0.132 0.165 0.198 0.231
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.44 1.02 1.85 2.96 4.4 5.95
Throw in meters 0.3-0.3-0.9 0.3-0.6-1.8 0.3-0.9-2.4 0.6-1.5-3.1 0.9-1.8-3.7 1.2-2.1-4.3
NC <15 19 27 34 42 49

c) Plenum Neck Size=250 mm Ø, Module Size=500x500 mm

Air flow in CFM 220 325 440 550 650 760
Air flow in m3/sec 0.104 0.154 0.208 0.26 0.307 0.359
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.62 1.41 2.6 4.05 6.04 8.35
Throw in meters 0.3-0.3-1.5 0.3-0.9-2.4 0.6-1.5-3.4 1.2-2.1-4.3 1.5-2.4-5.2 1.8-3.1-6.1
NC 18 27 35 43 51 57

d) Plenum Neck Size=300 mm Ø, Module Size=600x600 mm

Air flow in CFM 310 470 630 780 950 1100
Air flow in m3/sec 0.146 0.222 0.298 0.368 0.449 0.52
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.8 1.83 3.34 5.23 7.76 10.72
Throw in meters 0.3-0.6-2.1 0.6-1.5-3.4 1.2-2.1-4.3 1.8-2.7-5.5 2.1-3.4-6.7 2.4-4.0-8.0
NC 24 33 43 50 58 >60

• Neck velocity is measured in m/sec.

• PS: Static pressure loss in mm of H2O.
• Throw (meters) is measured for a terminal velocities of 0.75, 0.5 & 0.25 m/sec.
• Noise criteria (NC) based on a room attenuation of 10 dB.

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Table 8.2 Air flow data

a) Plenum Neck Size=150 mm DIA, Module Size=600x600 mm

Air flow in CFM 75 115 150 200 250 300
Air flow in m3/sec 0.0354 0.0543 0.071 0.0945 0.118 0.142
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.495 1.152 2.120 3.490 4.789 6.129
Throw in meters 0.3-0.5 0.4-0.8 0.5-1.1 0.6-1.5 0.8-2.1 1.1-2.5
NC <15 24 31 40 51 59

b) Plenum Neck Size=200 mm DIA, Module Size=600x600 mm

Air flow in CFM 140 210 280 350 420 490
Air flow in m3/sec 0.066 0.099 0.132 0.165 0.198 0.231
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.596 1.380 1.727 2.070 3.489 4.119
Throw in meters 0.3-1.1 0.8-1.8 1.1-2.0 1.4-2.2 1.7-2.5 2.1-3.2
NC 17 26 33 40 47 54

c) Plenum Neck Size=250 mm DIA, Module Size=600x600 mm

Air flow in CFM 220 325 440 550 650 760
Air flow in m3/sec 0.104 0.154 0.208 0.26 0.307 0.359
Neck velocity in m/sec. 2 3 4 5 6 7
PS loss in mm H2O 0.698 1.609 2.93 4.193 5.342 6.605
Throw in meters 0.5-1.7 1.1-2.3 1.8-3.2 2.6-4.1 3.1-4.9 3.7-6.1
NC 19 30 37 43 48 56

• Neck velocity is measured in m/sec.

• PS: Static pressure loss in mm of H2O.
• Throw (meters) is measured for a terminal velocities of 0.5 & 0.25 m/sec.
• Noise criteria (NC) based on a room attenuation of 10 dB.

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