Fan and Duct Sizing Calculation Sheet

Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

OAF/EAF/AHU No. Zone No Date:

Location Serving Area Flow Rate (m3/s)

Section Flow Rate Duct Size DP/L 1 Length Duct Loss Velocity 2 Vel. Pressure Fitting Loss 3 Fitting Loss Equipment 4 åDP
Ref. (m3/s) (mm ) (Pa/m) (m) (Pa) (m/s) (Pa) Coefficient (Pa) Loss (Pa) (Pa) Remarks
A 1.19087773 750*300 1 3.44 3.44 6.9 28.6 0 0 0 3.44
B 1.03618216 750*300 1 3.587 3.587 6.5 25.3 0.46 11.64 0 15.225
C 0.85267 750*300 1 5.707 5.707 6.2 23.1 0.46 10.626 0 16.333
D 0.585 750*200 1 8.603 8.603 5.6 18.8 0.31 5.828 0 14.431 315 1 17.1 17.1 5 15
E 0.3173 650*150 1 9.837 9.837 5 15 0.31 4.65 0 14.487 315 1 12.3 12.3 5 15
F 0.1825 500*125 1 5.1 5.1 4.2 10.6 0.47 4.982 0 10.082 315 1 12.3 12.3 5 15
G 0.08807 450*100 1 3.3 3.3 3.6 7.8 0.47 3.666 0 6.966 315 1 12.3 12.3 5 15
H 0.044035 225*100 1 0.68 0.68 2.9 5 0.52 2.6 4 7.28 315 1 12.3 12.3 5 15
I 0.0220179 125*100 1 0.2163 0.2163 2.5 3.8 0.52 1.976 4 6.1923 315 1 12.3 12.3 5 15
A1 1.414374 1100*225 1 8.243 8.243 6.9 28.6 0 0 0 8.243 315 1 14.329 14.329 5 15
B1 1.0944124 1100*225 1 5.4 5.4 6.5 25.3 0.46 11.638 0 17.038 315 1 9.007 9.007 5 15
C1 0.6159273 750*200 1 4.782 4.782 5.8 20.2 0.47 9.494 0 14.276 315 1 22.507 22.507 5 15
D1 0.3044879 650*150 1 5.4 5.4 4.9 14.4 0.47 6.768 0 12.168 315 1 17.363 17.363 5 15
E1 0.1672534 650*100 1 4.544 4.544 4.1 10.1 0.48 4.848 4 13.392 315 1 19.688 19.688 5 15
F1 0.134409 650*100 1 2.4 2.4 3.9 9.1 0.42 3.822 4 10.222 315 1 12.523 12.523 5 15
G1 0.10156 400*100 1 1.8 1.8 3.6 7.8 0.32 2.496 4 8.296 OA ductwork - external louvre 50 315 1 14.1 14.1 5 15
H1 0.06872 225*100 1 2.4 2.4 3.3 6.5 0.31 2.015 4 8.415 OA ductwork - duct 2.952 315 1 13.492 13.492 5 15
I1 0.035876 150*100 1 1.8 1.8 2.8 4.7 0.47 2.209 4 8.009 OA ductwork - vcd 30 82.952 315 1 10.066 10.066 5 15
Total Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 194.4953 315 1 10.197 10.197 5 15
Safety Factor 5 : 1.15 RA ductwork - RA grille 25 315 1 10.549 10.549 5 15
Design Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 223.669595 RA ductwork - duct 43.583
Remarks RA ductwork - vcd 30 98.583
1. DP/L : around 1 Pa/m
2. Velocity : Main Duct £ 8 m/s and Branch Duct £ 6 m/s Fan Absorbed Power from selected fan curve = kW AHU - mixing pleumn 20
3. Fitting loss coefficient : Refer to Ch.34 of 2001 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (or latest edition)Motor Rating ³ Fan Absorbed Power/Motor Efficiency 6 = kW AHU - panel filter 50
4. Suggested filter loss : Cartridge/Bag Filter : 200 Pa Panel Filter : 50 Pa Selected Motor Rating 7 = kW AHU - cooling coil 100
Suggested silencer loss : 100 Pa (face vel < 6 m/s) AHU - fan outlet (system effect) 0 170
Suggested loss of weather proof external louvre: 50 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s) Total Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 194.4953
Suggested coil loss: 100 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s) RA+AHU+Total Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 463.0783
Suggested loss of volume control damper: 30 Pa safety factor 1.15
Suggested loss of fire damper: 30 Pa Design Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 532.54
Suggested loss of mixing plenum: 20 Pa
5. Suggested safety factor: 15%, but not for equipment and terminals
6. Suggested motor efficiency: 90%, rpm: 1500
7. Common rating for 1500 rpm motor: 0.25, 0.37, 0.55, 0.75, 1.1, 1.5, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5, 11, 15, 18.5, 22 kW
8. Attach Fan Performance Curve for submission.
9. Refer to HVAC Design Guide for any necessary information.
10. m^3/s*2119=cfm, Pa/9.81/25.4=in water, hp*0.746=kW
Pump and Pipe Sizing Calculation Sheet
Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

Primary / Secondary Circuit No. Date:

Location Area/zone Served Flow Rate (l/s)

Section Flow Rate Pipe Size DP/L 1 Length Pipe Loss Velocity 2 Vel. Pressure Fitting Loss 3 Fitting Loss Equipment åDP
Ref. (l/s) (mm dia.) (Pa/m) (m) (kPa) (m/s) (kPa) Coefficient (kPa) Loss (kPa) (kPa) Remarks

Total Pump Static Head (kPa) :

Safety Factor 4 :
Design Pump Static Head (kPa) :
Remarks
1. DP/L : around 250 Pa/m (within 100~400 Pa/m) Fan Absorbed Power from selected fan curve = kW
2. Velocity : 1-3 m/s (fresh water); 1-2 m/s (sea water) Motor Rating ³ Fan Absorbed Power/Motor Efficiency = 5
kW
3. Fitting Loss : Refer to Ch.35 of 2001 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (or latest edition) Selected Motor Rating =
6
kW
4. Suggested safety factor: 15%, but not for equipment and terminals
5. Suggested motor efficiency: 90%, rpm: 1500
6. Common rating for 1500 rpm motor: 0.25, 0.37, 0.55, 0.75, 1.1, 1.5, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5, 11, 15, 18.5, 22 kW
7. Add static lift for open circuit application.
8. Horizontal Split Casing Pump for large flow rate, End Suction Pump for small flow rate.
9. Attach Pump Performance Curve for submission.
10. Refer to HVAC Design Guide for any necessary information.
11. m^3/s*2119=cfm, Pa/9.81/25.4=in water, hp*0.746=kW
Determination of T0.25
Diffuser type Square ceiling diffuser
Characteristic length L 3 m (distance to intersecting air jet)
Room load 81.96 W/m^2
T0.25 / L 0.8
Maximum ADPI 76
T0.25 2.4 m (= 3*0.8 = 7.9 ft)

4818
Selection of the Square Diffuser from the Titus Catalogue
Diffuser( interior) cfm 6" dia neck 8" dia neck
5/Workshop 1 389.091546197 38.9091546 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 2 387.554054054 55.3648649 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 3 98.7706159648 24.692654 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 4 189.164550597 23.6455688 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 5 257.264849151 21.4387374 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 6 171.907526713 28.6512545 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 7 80.6918290383 40.3459145 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 8 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 9 23.0093651791 23.0093652 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 10 44.8523570082 44.852357 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Workshop 11 52.4868007542 26.2434004 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 1 254.520703713 50.9041407 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 2 188.758765161 37.751753 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 3 206.339462983 34.3899105 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 4 238.511668338 39.7519447 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 5 238.368739362 39.7281232 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 6 340.988773398 56.8314622 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 7 276.801347144 69.2003368 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 8 195.443499827 65.1478333 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 9 129.719700295 64.8598501 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 10 192.652438928 64.2174796 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 11 256.344937097 64.0862343 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 12 228.629013853 57.1572535 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 13 169.397679016 33.8795358 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 14 207.865606148 41.5731212 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 15 222.778216977 44.5556434 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 16 214.881887968 42.9763776 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Office 17 214.881887968 42.9763776 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Meeting RM 1 211.119721121 35.1866202 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
5/Meeting RM 2 217.401255952 43.4802512 0.016/12/4 0.016/11/5
Remarks
1. cfm = m^3/s*2119
2. NC value is based on 10 dB room absorption already deducted.
3. Pa = in water*25.4*9.81
4. neck area with 15" dia (m^20.1140094494
5. neck velocity = flow rate / neck area
6. VP = 0.6 (neck velocity)^2
10" dia neck Diffuser( exterior) cfm 6" dia neck
5/Workshop 1 208.0100910847 41.602018217 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 2 128.3784156776 64.189207839 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 3 59.85950869445 59.859508694 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 4 121.1559481093 40.385316036 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 5 211.758211427 70.586070476 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 6 117.8661330389 58.933066519 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 7 104.3665470604 52.18327353 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 8 118.3577146012 59.178857301 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 9 69.95583770356 69.955837704 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 10 95.66933480541 47.834667403 0.016/12/4
5/Workshop 11 146.037537952 73.018768976 0.016/12/4

0.017/14/7 Determination of Pressure Loss of Diffusers

Diffuser TP (in water) TP (Pa)
5/Workshop 1 0.016 4
5/Workshop 2 0.016 4
5/Workshop 3 0.016 4
5/Workshop 4 0.016 4
0.017/14/7 5/Workshop 5 0.016 4
5/Workshop 6 0.016 4
5/Workshop 7 0.016 4
5/Workshop 8 0.016 4
5/Workshop 9 0.016 4
5/Workshop 10 0.016 4
5/Workshop 11 0.016 4
5/Office 1 0.016 4
5/Office 2 0.016 4
5/Office 3 0.016 4
5/Office 4 0.016 4
5/Office 5 0.016 4
5/Office 6 0.016 4
5/Office 7 0.016 4
5/Office 8 0.016 4
5/Office 9 0.016 4
5/Office 10 0.016 4
5/Office 11 0.016 4
5/Office 12 0.016 4
5/Office 13 0.016 4
5/Office 14 0.016 4
5/Office 15 0.016 4
5/Office 16 0.016 4
5/Office 17 0.016 4
5/Meeting RM 1 0.016 4
5/Meeting RM 2 0.016 4
5/Workshop 1 0.016 4
5/Workshop 2 0.016 4
5/Workshop 3 0.016 4
5/Workshop 4 0.016 4
5/Workshop 5 0.016 4
5/Workshop 6 0.016 4
5/Workshop 7 0.016 4
5/Workshop 8 0.016 4
5/Workshop 9 0.016 4
5/Workshop 10 0.016 4
5/Workshop 11 0.016 4
 8" dia neck
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5
0.016/11/5

Loss of Diffusers
VP (Pa) SP (Pa)
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
Fan and Duct Sizing Calculation Sheet
Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

OAF/EAF/AHU No. AHU-T-01 Zone No 1 Date: 20-May-04

Location AHU Plant Room Serving Area Perimeter and Interior Office Areas Flow Rate (m3/s) 1.65

Section Flow Rate Duct Size DP/L 1 Length Duct Loss Velocity 2 Vel. Pressure Fitting Loss 3 Fitting Loss Equipmnet 4 åDP
Ref. (m3/s) (mm x mm) (Pa/m) (m) (Pa) (m/s) (Pa) Coefficient (Pa) Loss (Pa) (Pa) Remarks
1 1.65 900*300 1 6 6 6.11 22.40 0.27 6.05 100 148.10 Fitting Loss Coeff from CR3-1 on p.34.54
(3496 cfm) (< 8) elbow (in plant room) silencer
0.27 6.05 30 Fitting Loss Coeff from CR3-1 on p.34.54
elbow fire damper
6
diffuser
2 0.99 750*250 1 4.5 4.5 5.28 16.73 0.58 9.70 30 44.20 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-13 on p.34.65
diverging tee (45 deg branch)
or 600*300 (<6) Ab/Ac=0.7 and Qb/Qc=0.8 vcd
3 0.26 300*200 1 4.5 4.5 4.33 11.25 0.04 0.45 30 38.95 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-13 on p.34.65
diverging tee (straight)
(<6) As/Ac=0.22 and Qs/Qc=0.21 vcd
4
diffuser
4 0.59 500*250 1 1.5 1.5 4.72 13.37 0.3 4.01 30 47.51 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-14 on p.34.66
(<6) wye vcd
12
diffuser
5 0.4 450*200 1 4.5 4.5 4.44 11.83 0.3 3.55 30 44.05 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-14 on p.34.66
(<6) wye vcd
6
diffuser

"1 - 2 - 4 239.81 Selected, since the largest

"1 - 2 - 5 236.35
"1 - 3 187.05

OA ductwork - external louvre 50

OA ductwork - duct 0
OA ductwork - vcd 30 80 Selected, since pressure loss of OA ductwork > that of RA

RA ductwork - RA grille 25
RA ductwork - duct 10
RA ductwork - vcd 30 65

AHU - mixing pleumn 20

AHU - panel filter 50
AHU - cooling coil 100
AHU - fan outlet (system effect) 0 170

Total Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 489.81

Safety Factor 5 : 1.15
Design Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 563.28 (2.3 in water)
Remarks
1. DP/L : around 1 Pa/m
2. Velocity : Main Duct £ 8 m/s and Branch Duct £ 6 m/s Fan Absorbed Power from selected fan curve = 2.16 kW
3. Fitting loss coefficient : Refer to Ch.34 of 2001 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (or latest edition) Motor Rating ³ Fan Absorbed Power/Motor Efficiency 6 = 2.40 kW
4. Suggested filter loss : Cartridge/Bag Filter : 200 Pa Panel Filter : 50 Pa Selected Motor Rating 7 = 3 kW
Suggested silencer loss : 100 Pa (face vel < 6 m/s)
Suggested loss of weather proof external louvre: 50 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s)
Suggested coil loss: 100 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s)
Suggested loss of volume control damper: 30 Pa
Suggested loss of fire damper: 30 Pa
Suggested loss of mixing plenum: 20 Pa
5. Suggested safety factor: 15%, but not for equipment and terminals
6. Suggested motor efficiency: 90%, rpm: 1500
7. Common rating for 1500 rpm motor: 0.25, 0.37, 0.55, 0.75, 1.1, 1.5, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5, 11, 15, 18.5, 22 kW
8. Attach Fan Performance Curve for submission.
9. Refer to HVAC Design Guide for any necessary information.
10. m^3/s*2119=cfm, Pa/9.81/25.4=in water, hp*0.746=kW
Other Useful Information for Duct Design
Fan inlet and outlet velocity 10 m/s
Fan outlet height and width 500 mm
Thermal insulation thickness 12.5 mm
Supply air temperature and RH 13 degC and 95%
Rectangular duct increment 50 mm
Rectangular duct optimization approach wide duct with fixed height
Ceiling space 400 mm, so maximum duct height is 300 mm
Maximum aspect ratio of rectangular duct 6 to 1 (W:H)
Duct material galvanized steel (G.I.)
Fan and Duct Sizing Calculation Sheet
Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

OAF/EAF/AHU No. AHU-T-01 Zone No 1 Date: 20-May-04

Location AHU Plant Room Serving Area Perimeter and Interior Office Areas Flow Rate (m3/s) 1.65

Section Flow Rate Duct Size DP/L 1 Length Duct Loss Velocity 2 Vel. Pressure Fitting Loss 3 Fitting Loss Equipmnet 4 åDP
Ref. (m3/s) (mm x mm) (Pa/m) (m) (Pa) (m/s) (Pa) Coefficient (Pa) Loss (Pa) (Pa) Remarks
1 1.65 900*300 1 6 6 6.11 22.40 0.27 6.05 100 148.10 Fitting Loss Coeff from CR3-1 on p.34.54
(3496 cfm) (< 8) elbow (in plant room) silencer
0.27 6.05 30 Fitting Loss Coeff from CR3-1 on p.34.54
elbow fire damper
6
diffuser
2 0.99 750*250 1 4.5 4.5 5.28 16.73 0.58 9.70 30 44.20 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-13 on p.34.65
diverging tee (45 deg branch)
or 600*300 (<6) Ab/Ac=0.7 and Qb/Qc=0.8 vcd
3 0.26 300*200 1 4.5 4.5 4.33 11.25 0.04 0.45 30 38.95 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-13 on p.34.65
diverging tee (straight)
(<6) As/Ac=0.22 and Qs/Qc=0.21 vcd
4
diffuser
4 0.59 500*250 1 1.5 1.5 4.72 13.37 0.3 4.01 30 47.51 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-14 on p.34.66
(<6) wye vcd
12
diffuser
5 0.4 450*200 1 4.5 4.5 4.44 11.83 0.3 3.55 30 44.05 Fitting Loss Coeff from SR5-14 on p.34.66
(<6) wye vcd
6
diffuser

"1 - 2 - 4 239.81 Selected, since the largest

"1 - 2 - 5 236.35
"1 - 3 187.05

OA ductwork - external louvre 50

OA ductwork - duct 0
OA ductwork - vcd 30 80 Selected, since pressure loss of OA ductwork > that of RA

RA ductwork - RA grille 25
RA ductwork - duct 10
RA ductwork - vcd 30 65

AHU - mixing pleumn 20

AHU - panel filter 50
AHU - cooling coil 100
AHU - fan outlet (system effect) 0 170

Total Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 489.81

Safety Factor 5 : 1.15
Design Fan Static Pressure (Pa): 563.28 (2.3 in water)
Remarks
1. DP/L : around 1 Pa/m
2. Velocity : Main Duct £ 8 m/s and Branch Duct £ 6 m/s Fan Absorbed Power from selected fan curve = 2.16 kW
3. Fitting loss coefficient : Refer to Ch.34 of 2001 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (or latest edition) Motor Rating ³ Fan Absorbed Power/Motor Efficiency 6 = 2.40 kW
4. Suggested filter loss : Cartridge/Bag Filter : 200 Pa Panel Filter : 50 Pa Selected Motor Rating 7 = 3 kW
Suggested silencer loss : 100 Pa (face vel < 6 m/s)
Suggested loss of weather proof external louvre: 50 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s)
Suggested coil loss: 100 Pa (face vel < 2.0 m/s)
Suggested loss of volume control damper: 30 Pa
Suggested loss of fire damper: 30 Pa
Suggested loss of mixing plenum: 20 Pa
5. Suggested safety factor: 15%, but not for equipment and terminals
6. Suggested motor efficiency: 90%, rpm: 1500
7. Common rating for 1500 rpm motor: 0.25, 0.37, 0.55, 0.75, 1.1, 1.5, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5, 11, 15, 18.5, 22 kW
8. Attach Fan Performance Curve for submission.
9. Refer to HVAC Design Guide for any necessary information.
10. m^3/s*2119=cfm, Pa/9.81/25.4=in water, hp*0.746=kW
 Interior area(m2) Exterior area(m2) interior area x E21 exterior area x E22
Zone 1 52.8 11 257.8752 76.032
Zone 2 55 11 268.62 76.032
Zone 3 57 11 278.388 76.032
Zone 4 59 11 288.156 76.032
Zone 5 59 11 288.156 76.032
Zone 6 57 11 278.388 76.032
Zone 7 47 11 229.548 76.032
Zone 8 38 11 185.592 76.032
Zone 9 40 28 195.36 193.536
Zone 10 36 22 175.824 152.064
Zone 11 41 27 200.244 186.624
Zone 12 26 23 126.984 158.976
Zone 13 42 16 205.128 110.592
Zone 14 36 11 175.824 76.032
Zone 15 44 11 214.896 76.032
Zone 16 45 11 219.78 76.032
Zone 17 45 11 219.78 76.032

Total flow rate of interior area/ Total interior area 8676/1776.4 4.884
Total flow rate of exterior area/ Total exterior area 4085/591 6.912

..7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
No. diffusers in interior areaNo. diffusers in exterior areaCFM for interior area CFM for exterior area
4 1 64.4688 76.032
4 1 67.155 76.032
4 1 69.597 76.032
4 1 72.039 76.032
4 1 72.039 76.032
4 1 69.597 76.032
4 1 57.387 76.032
3 1 61.864 76.032
6 3 32.56 64.512
4 2 43.956 76.032
3 4 66.748 46.656
2 3 63.492 52.992
4 2 51.282 55.296
6 1 29.304 76.032
4 1 53.724 76.032
4 1 54.945 76.032
4 1 54.945 76.032

305.57 1
261.4 2
388.86 3
327.8 4
386.84 5
285.68 354.41 6
315.52 15
251.8 16
2523.47 17
354.41
 333.6
344.4
354
364.12
364.15
354.41
305.57
261.4
388.86
327.8
386.84
285.68
315.52
251.8
290.8
295.79
295.79