What is mixed flow ventilation / air conditioning?
Mixed flow describes a method of air distribution from an air conditioning or ventilation system. It has been and still is the most widely used method of supplying air into an atmosphere being air conditioned. This form of air distribution commonly uses ceiling diffusers or wall grilles at high level. As most air conditioning units are manufactured for the mixed flow air distribution market the associated air handling equipment has also been developed for the mixed flow market.This air handling equipment is therefore widely available and at very competitive costs as there are many manufacturers of this equipment throughout the world. Recently displacement air distribution has gained in popularity, mainly due to comfort and cleanliness considerations. (With displacement ventilation air is introduced into the air conditioned space at low level and at low velocity). As the displacement market is still much smaller than the the size of the mixed flow market the complimentary air handling e
