ASHRAE Terminology

A Comprehensive Glossary of Terms for the Built Environment
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reverse return piping system

two-pipe system in which the heat transfer medium supplied to the first load is the last returned to the heat transfer equipment. A system in which the water return piping from terminal units is sized to provide equal lengths for balanced flow rates. Compare to direct-return piping system.