In general, the discriminant is an algebraic expression that gives. information about the roots of a polynomial. In the case of a quadratic equation the discriminant is the part of. the quadratic equation that is under the radical sign.
How to Select Dampers and Louvers. Dampers and louvers are used to control the flow of air in a process system or enclosed area. Dampers are usually motorized or manually-adjustable for flow control. Louvers are often fixed for a constant flow rate.
Damper. 1  A means of controlling the flow of air into a stove. Usually, a damper was a plate that could be slid across air openings, but the damper in a stovepipe was a metal disk mounted inside the pipe that could be turned from being parallel to the airflow to being perpendicular, completely cutting off air flow. 2  slightly wet.