r/oddlysatisfying 5h ago

CFD simulations of airflow through vents

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u/skilas 4h ago

In construction, I've never need two 45s implemented.

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u/Dawn_Piano 3h ago

Engineers draw them all the time, but one elbow cost less than two so…

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u/GreatAlbatross 3h ago

Compromise: 92.5 elbow.

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u/Substantial_Sea7327 3h ago

Australians probably laughing that we refuse to just bend pipes in an arc.

smooth 90 radial from a single copper pipe? naaahhh. time to cut deburr and solder!

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u/iMissTheOldInternet 4h ago

Notably, that looks like the one that has more cons than pros, so it’s probably a niche application, unlike the cheeked up t-junction, which is just better from every angle.