Definition for word: Plenum

The main hot-air supply duct leading from a furnace.

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A plenum chamber is a pressurised housing containing a gas or fluid (typically air) at positive pressure (pressure higher than surroundings). One function of the plenum can be to equalise pressure for more even distribution, because of irregular supply or demand. A plenum chamber can also work as an acoustic silencer device.

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