CALMO
Sound attenuator with recessed connection for rectangular ducts
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CALMO
Remarkably space-saving rectangular sound attenuator Excellent aerodynamic characteristics Extremely low pressure drop via tapered acoustic bafe surfaces Type-approved, environmentally friendly sound attenuating material, CLEANOLON-AL CLEANOLON-AL is cleanable using a wet method. Available with cleaning cover Available in an insulated version with 50 mm thick reresistant stone wool Connection sizes ranging from 400x300 to 2200x2200 Included in the MagiCAD database
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General
The CALMO is, due to its unique design with connections facing the side bafes, suitable for use both in ducts and in direct connection to ventilation units.
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Technical description
Function
The sound attenuatorslow pressure drop has been achieved by designing the acoustic bafe elements completely according to the basic laws of aerodynamics. In order to further optimize the sound attenuator with regard to pressure drop, a part of the sound attenuators active section has been arranged outside the connection. This solution has also contributed towards increasing the integral attenuation of the product. The low pressure drop can e.g. be utilised for the following: For reducing the space requirement in that a smaller sound attenuator can be selected. For reducing the pressure rise in the fan if the size is maintained. For reducing the inherent sound generation in the system thanks to lower velocity and lower pressure rise. For adapting the sound attenuator more easily to the connected duct system.
Design
The CALMO is made as standard of galvanized sheet steel to Environment Class C2 (corresponds to M according to Swedish VVS-AMA 98 Standard). The CLEANOLON-AL sound attenuating material has been granted type approval. (Type approval no. 0343/94 with regard to cleaning, bre entrainment, resistance to ageing emissions, washable surfaces, etc. The standard CALMO is supplied with slip clamp connections.
Maintenance
The CALMO is under normal operating conditions a maintenance-free sound attenuator. If there are requirements for cleanability, the CALMO can be ordered with factory-mounted cleaning cover. See Accessories. The cleaning cover then covers all the airow passages to provide the best service accessibility. In many applications, it may however be appropriate to position the cleaning cover in the duct near the sound attenuator.
Environment
The declaration of construction materials is available for downloading from our website or can be ordered from one of our sales ofces.
Installation
The slip-clamp anges on this product are intended for use as connection pieces for ducts only. The product should be suspended with a support beam under its entire width.
Figure 1. The acoustic bafes are designed according to the basic laws of aerodynamics. This together with the design feature, wherein a portion of the sound attenuators active part has been arranged outside the connection, has reduced the pressure drop considerably as compared to conventional sound attenuators.
Sound attenuator kit, nal installation at the site
The CALMO contains all the positive characteristics that previous Swegon sound attenuators have offered. By taking the properties of relevant materials into account and utilising the basic laws of aerodynamics, Swegon has optimized its sound attenuators with regard to the following factors: The acoustic properties of the sound attenuating materials. The thickness of the acoustic bafes. The width of the spaces between bafes. The length of the acoustic bafes. The surface covering. By combining the factors above, Swegon can always offer the best sound attenuation with the lowest pressure drop to satisfy client requirements.
The CALMO can be supplied in kit form. It is then supplied in parts with pre-assembled acoustic bafes and loose clamps. The CALMO in kit form makes it possible to also transport large sound attenuators through narrow passageways at a building site undergoing renovation, for instance. The nal assembly work can then take place at the site according to the enclosed assembly instructions. For further details, contact Swegon.
Special version
In addition to the accessories and variants described in the catalogue there is scope for customised variants if required For example, theCALMOis available with side connections and horizontal acoustic bafes. Swegon can then in consultation with the customer optimize the sound attenuator in relation to sound attenuation, size, air handling unit adaptation and choice of material (example: stainless steel, aluminium zinc, etc). Please get in touch with Swegon for further information.
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Accessories
Cleaning covers T1 and T2
For certain applications, a cleaning cover is required on or by the connection to the sound attenuator. For theCALMO,this is available as CALMO T1 accessory with cover which enables access to all the air passages between the bafes. The technical data do not change if the CALMO T1 accessory is used.
Fire-resistant insulation T3
In many applications, sound attenuators are installed in re-resistant insulated duct systems. In applications in which ventilation ducts are to be insulated with 50 mm thick re-resistant stone wool, you can either install external insulation over the sound attenuator directly at the building site or place an order for the factory-insulated variant. For the CALMO, the factory-insulated variant is available as an accessory. You can choose to insulate the cleaning cover only (CALMO T2) or insulate the whole sound attenuator (CALMO T3)). The acoustic data and pressure drop do not change if the CALMO T2 accessory or the CALMO T3 accessory is used.
Figure 2. CALMOwith cleaning cover, CALMO T1. Figure 3.CALMOinsulated with 50 mm thick re-resistant stone wool.
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In applications in which theCALMOmust be equipped with a cleaning cover, this means that the cover will be located on the top/bottom of the sound attenuator (i.e. the B dimension is dened as the width). Where, for example, due to restricted space the cleaning cover needs to be on the side, the B dimension should then be dened as the height (see gure above). Sufcient open space must be provided so that the cover can be opened. CALMO T1 requires approx. 300 mm open space to make it possible to dismantle it.CALMO T2 requires fully open a distance of 700 mm.
Fire-resistant insulation accessory CALMO T3: The sound attenuator is supplied insulated with 50 mm thick re-resistant stone wool. N.B.! The sound attenuators H dim. should then be increased by 100 mm.
Perforated sheet metal lining T4
Cleaning cover accessory CALMO T1: CALMO T2: Uninsulated cleaning cover Fire-resistant insulated cleaning cover
If the air contains a high concentration of particles or if for some other reason a more robust design is required, the acoustic bafes can be covered with perforated sheet steel over the CLEANOLON-AL insulation, CALMO T4. The acoustic data and pressure drop are affected when the CALMO T4 accessory is used.
Sheet metal lining accessory CALMO T4: Perforated sheet metal lining.
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General
All specied technical data apply to CALMOin the standard version. Dampers, duct bends and other equipment in the vicinity of the sound attenuator will increase its inherent sound generation and pressure drop. The specied data are based on a uniform air stream in and out of the sound attenuator. See also the section on System effect and pressure drop. If perforated sheet steel covers the acoustic bafe surfaces, this increases the inherent sound generation. See the section on Inherent sound generation. For standard connection, the sound attenuators total dimensions project 200 mm outward from the B dimension. If the application requires connection to the outer casing of the sound attenuator (B dim. then becomes the same as the sound attenuators total width), select the CADENZA sound attenuator.
Dimensions
Figure 4. Dimension print
B dim.:
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2200
H dim.:
The B and H dim. with grey marking and bold type are standard; products with other dimensions are available to special order. L = see Technical Data Table Weight = Contact your nearest Swegon Representative.
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Sizing
Technical Data
B dim. (mm) 400 0411 0421 0431 0412 0422 0432 500 0511 0521 0531 0512 0522 0532 600 0611 0621 0631 0612 0622 0632 0613 0623 0633 700 0711 0721 0731 0712 0722 0732 800 0811 0821 0831 0812 0822 0832 0813 0823 0833 900 0911 0921 0931 0912 0922 0932 Code Length (mm) 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 650 1250 1850 63 4 5 6 5 7 10 4 5 7 6 8 10 4 7 8 4 5 7 6 8 10 3 4 5 6 8 10 4 6 7 4 5 6 5 7 10 4 5 6 5 7 10 125 8 11 13 10 14 17 9 12 15 10 16 20 10 15 19 8 12 15 10 16 20 6 10 12 8 12 16 9 13 16 8 11 14 10 14 17 6 9 12 9 14 18 Static integral attenuation, (dB) to ISO 7235 250 13 23 31 15 24 32 15 23 31 16 26 33 15 24 32 12 19 26 16 26 33 9 16 21 14 21 29 14 23 31 12 18 25 15 24 32 10 17 22 16 25 34 500 21 36 50 22 36 49 22 36 46 25 39 48 23 39 48 18 32 44 25 39 48 14 28 42 20 35 46 21 35 48 17 28 37 22 36 49 13 22 32 23 38 47 1K 28 46 50 27 45 50 28 41 49 30 46 50 27 45 50 22 37 48 30 46 50 18 33 45 25 40 48 27 45 50 20 32 42 27 45 50 16 27 35 30 44 50 2K 26 42 48 26 40 45 24 36 43 29 41 46 27 40 45 20 31 38 29 41 46 16 27 34 23 35 40 26 40 45 15 22 27 26 40 45 13 19 23 27 39 45 4K 17 28 34 16 24 32 16 23 28 18 28 35 15 23 30 11 15 19 18 28 35 8 9 12 13 20 26 16 24 32 11 13 15 16 24 32 8 12 13 18 27 33 8K 13 19 23 14 18 21 13 18 23 14 20 26 10 17 22 8 11 16 14 20 26 5 6 10 11 15 19 14 18 21 10 12 15 14 18 21 8 11 13 16 21 26 1.8 2.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 8.0 1.8 2.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 8.0 1.8 2.0 3.5 1.3 1.7 2.7 4.0 5.0 8.0 1.2 1.4 1.9 1.5 2.0 3.0 1.8 2.1 3.5 1.2 1.4 1.9 2.8 3.2 5.2 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.8 3.2 5.2 P-value
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Sizing
B dim. (mm) 1000
Technical Data
Code 1011 1021 1031 1041 1012 1022 1032 1042 1013 1023 1033 1043 1100 1111 1121 1131 1141 1112 1122 1132 1142 1200 1211 1221 1231 1241 1212 1222 1232 1242 1213 1223 1233 1243 1300 1321 1331 1341 1322 1332 1342 1400 1422 1432 1442 1423 1433 1443 Length (mm) 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 650 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 63 5 7 9 12 4 5 6 7 5 7 8 11 5 6 8 10 5 7 10 12 4 5 6 6 6 8 10 13 6 9 11 14 5 6 7 7 10 12 5 6 8 7 8 11 125 9 14 18 24 6 9 11 14 8 11 15 20 10 15 19 24 9 14 19 24 7 10 11 13 10 14 18 23 11 16 19 28 12 16 20 14 18 24 11 14 17 12 15 21 Static integral attenuation, (dB) to ISO 7235 250 16 25 34 38 10 16 21 26 13 20 26 31 15 24 32 38 16 25 34 38 10 17 22 27 15 24 31 34 16 25 32 36 19 26 31 25 34 38 18 25 29 21 28 33 500 23 38 47 50 12 20 28 36 19 33 44 50 23 39 48 50 23 38 47 50 14 24 33 42 19 33 46 50 24 39 48 50 29 40 46 38 47 50 27 38 49 33 44 50
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P-value 4K 18 27 33 42 9 12 13 15 12 17 21 28 15 23 30 40 18 27 33 42 8 12 14 17 13 20 25 30 17 27 34 44 16 18 20 27 33 42 13 15 18 18 23 30 8K 16 21 26 32 8 11 12 13 9 13 18 21 10 17 22 26 16 21 26 32 8 10 11 11 11 15 18 21 13 20 26 31 13 16 19 21 26 32 12 15 17 14 18 22 2.8 3.2 5.2 6.6 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.8 3.0 3.6 1.8 2.1 3.5 4.2 4.0 5.0 8.0 10.0 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.9 1.4 1.8 3.0 3.6 4.0 5.0 8.0 10.0 1.7 2.4 3.0 5.0 8.0 10.0 1.4 1.9 2.3 1.9 3.2 3.9
1K 30 44 50 50 16 24 30 37 23 38 48 50 27 45 50 50 30 44 50 50 17 28 38 48 23 40 50 50 30 46 50 50 35 44 50 44 50 50 32 42 50 39 48 50
2K 27 39 45 50 12 17 20 23 20 32 39 46 27 40 45 50 27 40 45 50 13 20 25 31 21 35 42 49 28 40 45 50 27 34 40 39 45 50 22 27 33 33 40 47
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Sizing
B dim. (mm) 1500
Technical Data
Code 1521 1531 1541 1600 1621 1631 1641 1622 1632 1642 1800 1821 1831 1841 1822 1832 1842 2000 2022 2032 2042 2023 2033 2043 2200 2221 2231 2241 2222 2232 2242 Length (mm) 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 1250 1850 2450 63 5 7 9 7 9 11 4 5 6 6 8 10 5 6 7 5 6 8 7 8 11 7 9 10 4 6 7 125 12 15 20 15 19 24 9 11 15 13 17 21 9 11 16 11 14 17 12 16 21 14 18 24 9 12 15 Static integral attenuation, (dB) to ISO 7235 250 19 26 32 24 32 38 16 21 27 20 28 33 15 20 25 18 25 28 21 28 33 22 30 35 17 22 28 500 32 44 50 39 48 50 21 30 38 31 42 47 26 40 49 27 38 50 34 45 50 35 46 50 22 32 39 1K 37 48 50 45 50 50 25 33 40 37 45 50 31 44 51 32 42 50 39 48 50 40 47 50 27 35 43 2K 31 38 46 40 45 50 18 21 25 31 38 46 25 33 43 22 27 33 34 40 47 36 43 50 19 23 28 4K 15 19 26 23 30 40 11 13 15 16 21 25 8 10 17 13 15 18 19 24 31 20 26 33 12 13 15 8K 11 16 17 17 22 26 11 13 14 14 17 20 6 9 10 12 15 17 15 19 23 15 19 23 11 13 14 1.7 2.7 3.2 2.0 3.5 4.2 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.7 2.7 3.2 1.3 1.7 2.0 1.4 1.9 2.3 1.9 3.2 3.9 1.9 3.2 3.9 1.1 1.5 1.8 P-value
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Sizing
Nomogram 1. Determining the pressure drop
Calculate the required sound attenuation manually or use Swegons ProAc acoustic calculation software (available at our home page). Select sound attenuators that manage the calculated need for sound attenuation in the low frequencies (mainly 125 Hz) under Technical Data. Also check the sound attenuation in the higher frequencies. Check the H dimension of the sound attenuator to optimize the pressure drop; also observe the system effect. The p-value read under Technical Data is used for determining the pressure drop of the sound attenuator. The higher the p value, the higher the pressure drop, see Nomogram 1. Check the sound attenuators level of inherent sound generation.
Dimension/Sound attenuation
Calculate the gross face area, B x H (m2). Find the contemplated airow in Nomogram 1. Go vertically upward to the p-value obtained for the selected sound attenuator under Technical data. Read the pressure drop that refers to duct/duct installation. If you select an alternative other than duct/duct, correct the pressure drop using Diagram 1. Multiply the pressure drop in Nomogram 1 by the value obtained from Diagram 1 depending on how the sound attenuator is to be installed. Example: A sound attenuator is located by a ventilation unit in a fan room. The airow is 4 m3 /s and the sound attenuator is mounted in a duct having a width of 1800 mm. Sound attenuatorCALMO1841 with a p-value of 3.2 has been selected from Technical Data. The sound attenuator is 1800 mm wide and 600 mm high. The gross face area will be 1.08 m2. Nomogram 1 gives a pressure drop of approx. 26 Pa. If the sound attenuator is instead installed in a duct/ plenum, multiply the pressure drop by 2.2 according to Diagram 1. You will then obtain a pressure drop of approx. 57 Pa.
Pressure drop
Diagram 1. Correction for different connection
Curve 1: Plenum/Duct Curve; 2: Duct/Plenum, Curve 3: Plenum/Plenum
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Diagram 2. Correction for other airows
A sound attenuator not only attenuates sound, it also generates inherent sound when air passes through it at high velocity and if the pressure drop is substantial. Normally no problems will occur if you comply with the recommended operating range marked in Nomogram 1. Flow-generated sound curves have been plotted in Nomogram 1 as an aid for accurate calculations. You are welcome to use ProAc in which we not only specify ow-generated sound but also pressure drop. Specied Lwtvalues are sound power level forCALMOwith reference value 10 -12 W for an airow of 1 m3 /s. By correcting Lwt with K1 forthe CALMO,you can obtain the sound power level in each octave band. For theCALMOwith perforated sheet steel, rst add 12 dB to specied Lwt and then correct it with K 2.
Hz K1 K2 63 -5 -1 125 -5 -2 250 -9 -10 500 -11 -17 1K -14 -22 2K -17 -24 4K -18 -25 8K -20 -20
Inherent sound generation
Example: A sound attenuator is located by a ventilation unit in a fan room. The airow is 4 m3 /s and the sound attenuator is mounted in a duct having a width of 1800 mm. Sound attenuatorCALMO1841 with a p-value of 3.2 has been selected from Technical Data. For a height of 600 mm, the gross face area will be 1.08 m2.Nomogram 1indicates Lwt = 38 dB. Correct with K1 to break down the sound into octave bands and for 4 m3 /s according to Diagram 2.
Hz Lwt K1 4 m /s Lw
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Airows other than 1 m3 /s can be corrected using Diagram 2. The generated inherent sound should be 810 dB lower in each octave band than the required sound power level downstream of the sound attenuator.
63 38 -5 6 39
125 38 -5 6 39
250 38 -9 6 35
500 38 -11 6 33
1K 38 -14 6 30
2K 38 -17 6 27
4K 38 -18 6 26
8K 38 -20 6 24
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System effect
Sound attenuator installed upstream or downstream of a bend
Sound attenuator installed upstream or downstream of a plenum The total pressure drop across the sound attenuator can be obtained by multiplying the correction factor according to Diagram 1 by the pressure drop according to Nomogram 1. Sound attenuator installed upstream or downstream of a duct branch Sound attenuator installed downstream of a duct branch can be compared with one installed downstream of a plenum. See Curve 1 in Diagram 1. The total pressure drop across the sound attenuator can be obtained by multiplying the correction factor by the pressure drop according to Nomogram 1. A sound attenuator installed upstream of a duct branch can correspondingly be compared to one installed upstream of a plenum. See Curve 2 in Diagram 1. The total pressure drop across the sound attenuator can be obtained by multiplying the correction factor by the pressure drop according toNomogram 1.
Figure 5. CALMO upstream or downstream of a bend.
The corrections below should be multiplied by the pressure drops specied in the diagram.
Sound attenuator upstream of a bend Distance 3xD 2xD 1xD 0 (direct) Corr. factor 1.1 1.2 1.35 1.5 Sound attenuator downstream of a bend Distance 1xD 0 (direct) Corr. factor 1.2 1.3
Sound attenuator installed by a ventilation unit It is difcult to produce correct corrections for a sound attenuator installed by an air handling unit. This is mainly due to the fact that different air handling unit manufacturers have different solutions on the fan outlet. The most common solution is one where a relatively small fan outlet (produces high outlet velocity) is combined with a large duct connection (producing air velocities of approx. 4-6 m/s). Generally speaking, the angle of the transition between fan outlet and duct should not exceed 15 degrees. To ensure satisfactory distribution of the air stream, it is advantageous to utilise a diffuser. Sound attenuator installed by a damper A sound attenuator installed by a damper can give rise to substantial pressure drops. As the damper angle is increased, greater difference in velocity prole is generated. This increases the air velocity between the acoustic bafes of the sound attenuator and thus increases the pressure drop. Sound attenuators connected in series If the sound attenuators are connected in series, the basic rule should be to avoid a change in velocity prole between the dampers connected in series. If the length of straight ducting between the sound attenuators can be arranged to be sufciently long (4 x D), you can at best calculate the stated pressure drop per individual sound attenuator. An important aspect is also to make sure that the acoustic bafes of one sound attenuator do not cover the spaces between the bafes of the next sound attenuator. For advice concerning series connection, contact Swegon.
Distance and D refer to the distance between the sound attenuator and bend or the biggest side of the sound attenuator. Total pressure drop = sound attenuators pressure drop according to Nomogram 1 x correction factor above.
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Ordering key
Product
Rectangular sound attenuator CALMO Version: Code: Dimensions: BxHxL a aaaa bbbbxccccxdddd
Specication text
Example of specication text to VVS AMA. Swegons type CALMO rectangular sound attenuators, with the following attributes: Aerodynamically designed acoustic bafes for extremely low pressure drop. Type-approved, insulation material, CLEANOLON-AL. Sound attenuation in dB (specied in clear text for the various frequency bands). Pressure drop in Pa (to be specied in clear text). Size CALMO aaaaa bbbb x cccc x dddd xx items
Accessories
CALMO T1 = CALMO T2 = CALMO T3 = CALMO T4 = Uninsulated cleaning cover Fire-resistant insulated cleaning cover Sound attenuator, insulated with 50 mm thick re-resistant stone wool Perforated sheet metal lining.
Ordering example
N.B.! If the sound attenuator is equipped with a cleaning cover, open space must be provided to enable the cover to be opened. CALMO T1 requires approx. 300 mm open space.CALMO T2 requires fully open a distanceof 700 mm.
Straight sound attenuator with code 0631 having a height of 800 mm conforming to the sound attenuating requirements that have been calculated. The sound attenuator shall be equipped with an uninsulated cleaning cover. The vertical open space available for installation is limited to max. 1300 mm which means that space is available for opening the cleaning cover (800+300 mm). Ordering key: CALMO a0631 600x800x1850
CALMO T1
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