Research Air Flo, Inc. is an independent test and balance firm certified in air and hydronic balancing by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) and the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB). We are currently certified as a small business (SBE) with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Research Air Flo, Inc was established in 1977 in Atlanta, GA and has completed more than 25,000 projects of every scope and size. Our continued commitment to quality, integrity, and customer service has helped us to establish many longstanding relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
Mr. Larson has been with Research Air Flo, Inc. since 1998. He is the North Carolina Division Manager and has managed the Raleigh, NC office since September, 2000. Mr. Larson served as President of the Georgia Chapter of NEBB from 1988 - 1993. His education includes Supervisory Training from the Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors Association. I have only had the privilege of working with Research Air Flo over the past three years, however It's has been a very pleasurable experience. You and your team have always striven your best to meet the challenges and demands that this industry imposes on all of us.
Research Air Flo, Inc. has 3 office locations as well as technicians working throughout the Southeastern United States. As a company we have completed over 25,000 projects and have experience working on some of the most complex and detailed system installations in the country. We specialize in airflow and hydronic testing and balancing, sound and vibration testing, stairwell pressurization testing, data logging, boiler performance testing, and more. Working with Research Air Flo has been a great experience.
Mr. Trumbull's education includes an Associates Degree in HVAC-R from Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC. He also holds a degree in network administration. For Herlocker Mechanical Systems, Research Air Flo, Inc. has been our "go to" partner for the most complex and simplest test and balance projects. Whether it is a design/build or hard bid project RAF is always competitive. The preparation, field work, and final reporting for our projects makes the entire team look. The success of any team is dependent upon its members.
Duct leakage testing, also known as pressure testing, is a procedure designed to discover whether an HVAC system's ducts were field constructed as specified. Improperly sealed ducts can elevate noise levels and, most importantly, greatly decrease efficiency and waste energy. Excessive leakage leads to increased horsepower and decreased efficiency. Research Air Flo has the equipment necessary to pressure test HVAC ductwork to confirm compliance with SMACNA standards. Feel free to contact Research Air Flo to discuss Duct Leakage Testing on your project today!
Another area of expertise for Research Air Flo is hydronic testing and balancing. Many HVAC and manufacturing systems utilize water as a medium for heat transfer. Systems are balanced for terminal flow using differential pressures. The process of hydronic balancing ensures that proper water flow reaches all of the desired equipment in a system. Balancing hydronic systems reduces energy consumption, saves money, and enhances system performance. Regardless of size, we can make it happen! Our projects range in application from simple fan coil units to complex manufacturing, process water, and data center systems.
Stairwell pressurization is a critical component of any facility's fire control and life safety system, keeping exit routes smoke-free in the event of a fire. Trouble arises when a stairwell loses pressure as its doors open and close. Stairwell pressurization testing ensures that a building's occupants can exit safely during a fire emergency. Correct pressures, air change rates, and door pull forces are key ingredients in a safe structure. You and your collective staff have been my "EASY Button" for T&B services for the last (17) years.
