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Dampers (HVAC components)

Scope note

Use for devices, such as valves or gates, for controlling the flow of air in a ventilation system, or the flow of combustion gases in a chimney flue.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300052114

Broader Terms used

<ventilation system components>

Equivalent Terms used

damper (HVAC component)

Created

13yrs ago

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