A Header is a large-diameter pipe or manifold into which several branch pipes connect, distributing or collecting flow among multiple items of equipment such as chillers, pumps or coils. In data centers headers allow modular plant to share common supply and return mains, supporting redundant configurations and enabling units to be isolated for maintenance without shutting down the system.
Category: MEP - Mechanical Systems · Subcategory: HVAC Plant & Distribution · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.