Appendix D.2.
4 Example 2 - Static Pressure Reduction Required to Bring a Fan System Back Into Its Motors Nameplate Rating
Static Pressure Loss Calculation
Duct System Static Pressure Calculation
Assume 11'6 floor to floor except 13' for 7th floor
System - ACU-4
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Outdoors
FLOW
SECTION
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VEL.
LOSS
RATE
LENGTH
HTH.
WTH.
DIA.
VEL.
PRESS.
COEFF.
LOSS
RATE
OR
OF
cfm
Feet
In.
In.
In.
Fpm
In.w.c
Co
In.w.c.
In.w.c
ITEM
TOTAL
In.w.c.
per
LOSS
100 ft.
in.w.c
Intakc louver
13,680
O.A. Damper
13,680
O.A. Duct
13,680
Mixing Plenum
13,680
Filters
13,680
Cooling coil (wet)
13,680
Reheat coil
13,680
Fan casing
13,680
System effect - fan discharge
13,680
10
Y branch, 60, with conversion to
13,680
11
16" round duct
4,970
12
Radiused 90 round elbow
4,970
13
16" round duct
4,970
14
Fire damper
4,970
15
16" round duct
4,970
16
Radiused 90 round elbow
4,970
17
Sound attenutator
4,970
18
16" round duct
4,970
19
Radiused 45 round elbow
4,970
20
16" round duct
4,970
21
Offset down
4,970
22
16" round duct
4,970
23
Y branch, flow through run
4,970
24
Conical reducer with branch, flow
3,500
25
10" round duct
1,600
26
Radiused 45 round elbow
1,600
27
10" round duct
1,600
28
Radiused 90 round elbow
1,600
29
10" round duct
1,600
30
7th floor connection, flow through run
1,600
52
20.00
72.00
20.00
72.00
27.00
33.00
27.00
33.00
2
2
2
4
14
5
12
2
14
12
CAT.
FRIC.
SECTION
PERCENT
RUNNING TOTAL
REMARKS
Calculation 1
0.00
0.00
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.15
N/A
0.15
2.2%
-0.15
-0.15
1,368
0.1167
0.52
N/A
N/A
0.06
0.9%
-0.21
-0.21
1,368
0.1167
N/A
N/A
0.05
0.03
0.4%
-0.24
-0.24
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.20
N/A
0.20
3.0%
-0.44
-0.44
Assumption/allowance
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.90
N/A
0.90
13.4%
-0.69
-1.34
Roll filters, loss based on fully loaded Farr 30/30 rating
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.71
N/A
0.71
10.5%
-1.40
-2.05
Based on the value from the ACU-1 shop drawing, assume similar
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.42
N/A
0.42
6.2%
-1.82
-2.47
Based on the value from the ACU-1 shop drawing, assume similar
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
0.20
N/A
0.20
3.0%
-2.02
-2.67
Assumption/allowance
2,211
0.3047
1.00
N/A
N/A
0.30
4.5%
3.77
3.77
Assume that you loose 1 velocity head
Based on ASHRAE SR5-17
Assumption/allowance
0.21
NA
NA
0.06
0.9%
3.70
3.70
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.02
0.3%
3.68
3.68
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.12
1.8%
3.56
3.56
16.00
3,560
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.02
0.3%
3.55
3.55
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.19
NA
NA
0.15
2.2%
3.40
3.40
16.00
3,560
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.02
0.3%
3.38
3.38
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.12
1.8%
3.26
3.26
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.81
NA
NA
0.64
9.5%
2.62
2.62
16.00
3,560
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.04
0.6%
2.58
2.58
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.07
NA
NA
0.06
0.8%
2.52
2.52
16.00
3,560
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.13
2.0%
2.39
2.39
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.25
N/A
N/A
0.19
2.9%
2.20
2.20
16.00
3,560
0.7899
NA
NA
0.95
0.05
0.7%
2.15
2.15
16.00
3,560
0.7899
0.13
NA
NA
0.10
1.5%
2.05
2.05
Through flow/Total flow 0.70
Through area/Incoming area = 1.00
16.00
2,507
0.3917
0.13
NA
NA
0.05
0.8%
2.00
2.00
Through flow/Total flow 0.46
Through area/Incoming area = 0.39
10.00
2,934
0.5365
NA
NA
0.73
0.09
1.3%
1.91
1.91
10.00
2,934
0.5365
0.07
NA
NA
0.04
0.6%
1.87
1.87
10.00
2,934
0.5365
NA
NA
0.73
0.01
0.2%
1.86
1.86
10.00
2,934
0.5365
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.08
1.2%
1.78
1.78
10.00
2,934
0.5365
NA
NA
0.73
0.10
1.5%
1.68
1.68
10.00
2,934
0.5365
0.14
NA
NA
0.08
1.1%
1.60
1.60
Through flow/Total flow 0.85
Through area/Incoming area = 1.00
10.00
2,494
0.3876
NA
NA
0.60
0.07
1.0%
1.53
1.53
10.00
2,494
0.3876
0.13
NA
NA
0.05
0.7%
1.48
1.48
Through flow/Total flow 0.81
Through area/Incoming area = 0.81
9.00
2,490
0.3865
NA
NA
0.80
0.05
0.7%
1.44
1.44
9.00
2,490
0.3865
0.25
N/A
N/A
0.09
1.4%
1.34
1.34
9.00
2,490
0.3865
NA
NA
0.80
0.05
0.7%
1.30
1.30
9.00
2,490
0.3865
0.13
N/A
N/A
0.05
0.7%
1.25
1.25
Through flow/Total flow 1.00
Through area/Incoming area = 1.00
9.00
1,901
0.2254
N/A
N/A
0.55
0.06
0.9%
1.18
1.18
9.00
1,901
0.2254
0.13
N/A
N/A
0.03
0.4%
1.15
1.15
Through flow/Total flow 0.69
Through area/Incoming area = 1.00
9.00
1,313
0.1075
N/A
N/A
0.30
0.02
0.3%
1.14
1.14
9.00
1,313
0.1075
0.25
N/A
N/A
0.03
0.4%
1.11
1.11
9.00
1,313
0.1075
N/A
N/A
0.30
0.02
0.3%
1.09
1.09
9.00
1,313
0.1075
0.14
N/A
N/A
0.01
0.2%
1.08
1.08
Through flow/Total flow 0.55
Through area/Incoming area = 0.60
7.00
1,197
0.0894
N/A
N/A
0.32
0.01
0.1%
1.07
1.07
7.00
1,197
0.0894
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.01
0.2%
1.06
1.06
7.00
1,197
0.0894
N/A
N/A
0.32
0.01
0.1%
1.05
1.05
7.00
1,197
0.0894
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.01
0.2%
1.04
7.00
1,197
0.0894
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00
0.1%
1.03
7.00
1,197
0.0894
N/A
N/A
0.32
0.03
0.4%
1.01
1.01
7.00
1,197
0.0894
0.15
N/A
N/A
0.01
0.2%
0.99
0.99
7.00
1,197
0.0894
N/A
N/A
0.32
0.01
0.1%
0.98
0.98
1,197
0.0894
Could be as low as Co = .27
1,360
33
9" round duct
1,100
34
Offset
1,100
35
9" round duct
1,100
36
5th floor connection, flow through run
1,100
37
9" round duct
840
38
4th floor connection, flow through run
840
39
9" round duct
580
40
Offset
580
41
9" round duct
580
42
3rd floor connection, flow through run
580
43
7" round duct
320
44
Radiused 90 round elbow
320
45
7" round duct
320
46
Radiused 90 round elbow
320
47
Close fitting interation
320
48
7" round duct
320
49
Radiused 90 round elbow
320
48
7" round duct
320
49
7" flex duct
320
N/A
N/A
0.64
0.01
0.1%
0.98
0.98
50
Air valve
320
4.00
4.00
2,880
0.5171
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.43
6.3%
0.55
0.55
Difference between velocity pressures
51
Plenum loss
320
4.00
4.00
2,880
0.5171
1.00
N/A
N/A
0.52
7.7%
0.03
0.03
Assumed air valve size, assume loss of all velocity pressure
52
Grill loss
320
4.00
16.00
720
0.0323
1.00
N/A
N/A
0.03
0.5%
0.00
0.00
Assume discharge over 4 - 4" square grilles
53
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00
54
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00
55
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00
TOTAL
6.74
TOTAL with lower loss attenuator
6.31
3
2
7.00
Formulas used
Velocity = 4005 x (Velocity Pressure)1/2
Equivalent length for system effect calcs, outlet velocity over 2,500 fpm = Velocity x (Duct area 1/2)/10,600
Estimated static requirement for the window terminal unit - 4" damper =
0.98
in.w.c.
Estimated static requiement for a unit with a 5" damper (see below) =
0.55
in.w.c.
System total with this unit =
6.31
System total with this unit and a lower loss attenuator =
5.88
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Branch area/Total area = 0.23
0.3047
1,360
Branch flow/Total flow = 0.36
2,211
6th floor connection, flow through run
Sum of blade lengths/Duct perimeter = 1.96
3,560
10" round duct
12
Blade angle = 0.00
16.00
31
Calculation 2
In.w.c.
32
MISC. CALCULATIONS
Clean filters Dirty filters
1.04
1.03
AMCA
Distance between/Duct diameter = 3.43
Calculation 3
Calculation 4
Appendix D.2.4 Example 2 - Static Pressure Reduction Required to Bring a Fan System Back Into Its Motors Nameplate Rating
Static Pressure Loss Calculation
Duct System Static Pressure Calculation
Assume 11'6 floor to floor except 13' for 7th floor
System - ACU-4
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
FLOW
SECTION
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VEL.
LOSS
RATE
LENGTH
HTH.
WTH.
DIA.
VEL.
PRESS.
COEFF.
LOSS
RATE
OR
cfm
Feet
In.
In.
In.
Fpm
In.w.c
Co
In.w.c.
In.w.c
ITEM
per
LOSS
100 ft.
in.w.c
SECTION
REMARKS
7" flex duct
320
1,197
0.0894
Air valve
320
5.00
5.00
1,843
0.2118
0.12
Difference between velocity pressures
Plenum loss
320
5.00
5.00
1,843
0.2118
1.00
0.21
Assumed air valve size, assume loss of all velocity pressure
Grill loss
320
5.00
5.00
1,843
0.2118
1.00
0.21
Assume discharge over 4 - 4" square grilles
0.41
in.w.c.
Estimated static requiement for a unit with a 6" round damper (see below) =
System total with this unit =
System total with this unit and a lower loss attenuator =
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
7.00
FRIC.
2
3
CAT.
Calculation 2
Calculation 4
Calculation 3
Calculation 4
6.17
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VEL.
LOSS
RATE
LENGTH
HTH.
WTH.
DIA.
VEL.
PRESS.
COEFF.
LOSS
RATE
OR
cfm
Feet
In.
In.
In.
Fpm
In.w.c
Co
In.w.c.
In.w.c
ITEM
per
LOSS
CAT.
FRIC.
100 ft.
SECTION
REMARKS
in.w.c
7" flex duct
320
7.00
1,197
0.0894
Air valve
320
6.00
1,630
0.1656
0.08
Difference between velocity pressures
Plenum loss
320
6.00
1,630
0.1656
1.00
0.17
Assumed air valve size, assume loss of all velocity pressure
Grill loss
320
6.00
1,630
0.1656
1.00
0.17
Assume discharge over 4 - 4" square grilles
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Calculation 1
Calculation 3
5.74
SECTION
2
3
Calculation 2
#VALUE!
FLOW
MISC. CALCULATIONS
Calculation 1
#VALUE!
MISC. CALCULATIONS
Outdoors
Intakc louver
O.A. Damper
O.A. Duct
Mixing Plenum
Filters
Cooling coil (wet)
Reheat coil
Fan casing
System effect - fan discharge
Y branch, 60, with conversion to round
16" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
16" round duct
Fire damper
16" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
Sound attenutator
16" round duct
Radiused 45 round elbow
16" round duct
Offset down
16" round duct
Y branch, flow through run
Conical reducer with branch, flow through run
10" round duct
Radiused 45 round elbow
10" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
10" round duct
7th floor connection, flow through run
10" round duct
6th floor connection, flow through run
9" round duct
Offset
9" round duct
5th floor connection, flow through run
9" round duct
4th floor connection, flow through run
9" round duct
Offset
9" round duct
3rd floor connection, flow through run
7" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
7" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
Close fitting interation
7" round duct
Radiused 90 round elbow
7" round duct
7" flex duct
Air valve
Plenum loss
Grill loss
Duct Static Pressure, Inches w.c.
AHU4 Pressure Gradient Diagram
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
-0.50
-1.00
-1.50
-2.00
-2.50
-3.00
Location
