‘25-BE="@2 19:41 FROM-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA P/L +61-2-36282488 T-O7@ PezrZ4 U-815 MAYTAG Exhaust Calculation Guide Multi-Load Dryer 16000455 Issued 5/9925-6-'02 18:42 FROM-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA F/L +61-2-96983488 T-O7@ Pas/24 U-815 eee INTRODUCTION ‘The information contained in this manual pertains to the exhaust calculations involved In exhaust ductwork for Maytag Multi-Load Dryers. These madels are intended for use in commercial laundry installations. Information in this manual can be used as a guide to assist in the exhaust calculations and servicing the product. As on other dryer models, the importance of proper installa- tions cannot be over emphasized. For additional information, refer to the installation instructions that come with each dryer, Sections of this manual have been reprinted as they pertain to the Maytag model ma- chines with the written permission of American Dryer Corporation, Fall River, MA. ‘6000455. wrrcoucnion i ssued 59 (©1990 Meyeng Apphences Seles Combat25-06-'02 10:42 FROM-MAVTAS AUSTRALIA PAL *§1-2-96282988 (01558 Mayag Apphences Seiea Company T-97e Pad/2q U-815 werRODUETION ii25-Q6-'02 10:42 FROM-MAVTAS AUSTRALIA FA +61-2-96269488 T-e7e Passed U-815 EXHAUST CALCULATIONS GUIDE Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by @ qualified professional, Prop- erly sized ductwork is imperative for the dryer(s) to operate efficiently and safely, Im Properly sized ductwork will create conditions which rasult in slow drying, increased use of energy, shutdown of the burnar by tha air flow (sail) switch, burner hi-timit, or basket (tumbler) hi-heat thermostats. A potential fire hazard may be ereated if the -ductwark is improperly sized or installed. The Gryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. The exhaust ductwork should be de- signed and installed in such a way that it travels directly to the outdoors with as few slows as possible. Where ever the duct passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be two {2) inehes larger, in diameter, than the duct, The duct must be centered within this opening. The use of sheet metal screws should be avoided as the projections within the ductwork trap lint and cause an increase in friction loss. All ductwork connections should be taped to prevent lint and Moisture from escaping into the building. Doors should be installed throughout the ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning, Whore possible, it is suggested to provide a separate {independent} exhaust duct tor each dryer. When a dryar is exhausted separately, it is recommended that a back draft damper be installed, if not provided with the dryer. If itis not possible to provide sepa- rate exhaust ducts for each dryer, ducts from individual dryers may be channeled into a “common main duct.” The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main ‘duct at an angle of not more than 46°, in the direction of the air flow and spaced apart the width of the dryer, When exhausting individual dryers into a main common duct, ‘each dryer must have back draft damper. To protect the outside end of horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent down should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. if the exhaust ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected from the weather by using @ 180" turn 10 point the opening downward. In both instances, a distance equal to twice tha diameter of the éxhaust duct must be allowed between the duct opening and the Nearest obstruction. Do not use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust duct. The following are examples of single and multiple dryar exhaust ducting. See figure 3. 00088, sued 5799 ©1090 Lanytng Appinncas Sales Comey25-06-'02 19:43 FROM-HAYTAS AUSTRALIA P/L +S1-2-98382488 7-078 Pe6/24 0-815 SINGLE DRYER VENTING TE pete SE Ew OF ORrER 68,0 on oer SelR Tel ee Teh 1 DUMETER eae MANZO ams ones venna we a aula TE Se eE ns 47 com ost er yere eT Tr T smb - eh ae sega Ns a AL prupasanes ane geese ear ee SBIR ATTA RRS a sad SST SPEUMEL EDGES SB MM MAT a me war aan aes sem Figure t ‘e0908ss 2 tsmued 5798 (©1900 Maytag Appliances Sales Company25-Q6~"R2 10:43 FROM-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA P/L +61-2-Se9@3488 7-872 Pe7/24 U-815 The pressure of the air in sheet metal duct is of great importance far safe and efficient operation of the dryer, The air pressures, as small as they are, have a large influence upon the performance of the dryer. There are three pressures present within a duct, The velocity pressure which is the pressure due to the moving steam of air, the static Pressure which is the outward push of the air against the walls of the duct, and the total Prassure which is the sum of the static and velocity pressures. Only the total and static pressures can be measured, then the velocity pressure is calculated from the difference betwen the twa. Tha static pressure is calculated from the differance between the ‘total and static pressures also. The static pressure is the most influential in determining the design of a dryer duct system. It is recommended that the dryer exhaust-duct static pressure not exceed .3 inches of water column. ‘Gauges used to measure such small air pressures utilize the elevation of a column of water. This form of gauge is called a manometer. Ona form of this gauge is known as a U-tube and is shown in Figura 2. When one and of the tubs is connected to the duct, the static (outward) pressure within the duct forces the water column to be depressed in one leg of the U-tube and upin the other. The elevation of the water column in Fig- ure 2 is approximately 3.2 inches. gascreo city FLEeanOW oF woo cours Figure 2 rec00885 3 sued Sta (©1908 Mejtag Apptoness Sales Cormpeny25-G€-'02 18:4 FROM-MAYTAS AUSTRALIA PAL +81-2-S6385428 1-07 Pag/2a u-BI5 ‘When measuring such small air pressures, the U-tube is often not accurate ‘enough. ‘Such small differences in pressure are most often measured by an inclined tube ma- nometer ar a Magnehelic pressure gauge as shown in Figura 3 ? wise i dlp a, | uo magne we Figure 2 For convenience and accuracy, an instrument known as a Pitot tube is used with the gauge. The Pitot tube, as shown in Figure 4, consists of two tubes - one within the other The inner tube measures tatal pressure and the outer tube measures only the static pressure, me uT Figure 4 faved S79 101990 Manyrag Appliances Sates Compery25-BE-'O2 12:44 FRC-VAYTAG AUSTRALIA F/L +61-2-96389488 T-a7@ Pes/2a U-815 To obtain the most accurate static pressure readings of a dryer, the following guidelines should be followed. The reading should be taken in a straight section of duct, a mir mum of ten (10) times the diameter of the duct (i.e. 10” diameter duct, a straight section 100" in length). The reading should be taken @ minimum of 8-1/2 times the diameter upsteam of the dryer or nearest elbow, and 1-1/2 times the diameter downstream of the Pitot tube. The following is an example showing the proper location to take a static Pressure reading. See Figure 5. . SINGLE DRYER VENTING SOE vew OF caver BSEC io Wie Figure 5 In designing dryer exhaust duct system, it is not necessary to compute the friction loss of the ductwork. The friction loss (static pressure) is predetermined to not exceed inches of water column. This maximum allowable static pressure is the same for all model dryers and is calculated to provide maximum dryer efficiency. It is necessary to determine the total equivalent length of the duct system. The total equivalent length of the duct system is the actual length of the duct added to the equivalent length of all of the fittings, The equivalent length of e fitting is the length of straight duct of the same size as the fitting in which the friction losses are equal, Equivalent lengths must be determined for all elbows, as well as any entries which may be incorporated into a ‘common duct system for multiple dryers. The total equivalent length is then used with the total cfm (cubic feet per minute) exhaust rating of the dryer(s) to calculate the mini- mum round duct diameter, Values of the equivalent length of specific diameter elbows gan be catermined from Table 7. When designing a single commen duct system for multiple dryers, each individual dryer exhaust duct enters the main common duct The equivalent length of the entry losses for each dryer can be determined from the values listed in Table 2. eo00a08 Issued 8709 (©1899 Mayang Appliances Salas Company 525-06-02 10:45 FRON-MAVTAG AUSTRALIA F/L +81-2-96083482 7-078 P1g/24 U-815 ivalent Resistance of Round Elbows Expressed in Feet of Straight Pipe 90" Elbow _ L For 45° albow use 1/2 value shown. For 60° elbow use 2/3 value shown. r ff ff ™% o D ince 4? yo Reet < é 10" Table 7 ar lasved 59 ‘©1850 Mayans Aoplances Sales Company25-RE-' 02 19:45 FAOM-AYTAS AUSTRALIA F/L. Tae PL/24 U-815 Equivalent Entry Losses Expressed in Feet of Straight Pipe LE AN ve D mawe7co INCHES feet Table 2 swanauss 7 lesued S00 (©1800 Myton Apoliencas Ssies Company2-36382088 T-07@ P12/2a U-815 25-@6-'@2 18:46 FROM-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA P/L, 10+ 4 TRE = ny ar) 32 fs Ng fs <= -—— s LL De 60. ro = > a> 2000, z ne i 6 5 a lo 23 t om a Sao Em - go | n -_ 'Dia| “ 3] v0 = 4 | 10 . J 7 a 5 @ 8 eTEND 2 8 « DERORIOD ™ TOTAL BQUIVALENT LENGTH OF STRAIGHT DUCT IN’ Table 3 18000455 8 leaund 5/8 ‘©1600 Meying Appiancas Satae CompanyeZ Se eee Fi if WZEE ee 7 a et? a ae ae — 4 z 4 cei OUAL SOUIVALINT LMG? STAID (©1899 Mayay Apoiances Sales Company25-06-"02 1:46 FROM-MAVTAG AUSTRALIA F/L +S1-2-S63834a8 T-07e Pla/24 0-815 Once the total equivalent length of duct is determined, Tables 3 anc! 4 are used to determine the minimum giameter round duct to be used. The dryer’s cfm is read on the left hand side of the chart. The total equivalent length of duct is read across the bottom, The minimum diameter round dust to be used is read at the intersection of the two. Each round duct diameter line on the graph represents the maximum limit for each size shown. When making calculations, if the intersection is in the middle of two diameters, the larger size is chosen (I.E. 600 cim at 30° use &” diameter}. The following are examples of the procedures to calculate the duct size for a single dryer: Exainple 1: A dryer has an air flow of 600 cim (cubic feet par minute) and an & inch diameter dryer exhaust connection, The duct run will travel 20 feet and has two (2) - 90° elbows. What is the total equivalent iength of the duct system? What will be the minimum diameter round duct to be used? Straight length of duct: 20 Feet From Table f Equivalent length of each 90° elbow: 15 Feet x 2 = 30 Feet Total equivalent length of the duct system: 50 Feet From Table 3 ‘The minimum diameter round duct to be used is 8 inches. ple 2; ‘A dryer has an air flow of 1,700 cfm with a 12-inch dryer exhaust connection. The exhaust duct will travel 50 Fest with six (6) 90° elbows. What is the total equivalent length of the duct system? What will be the minimum diameter round duct to be used? Solution: ‘The initial tota! equivalent length of the duct system must first be calculated using the dryer exhaust connection size. Straight length of duct: 50 Feet From Table 7 Equivalent length of each 12", 90° elbow: 25 Feet x 6 = 150 Feet Total equivalent length of the duct system: 200 Feet From Tobie 3 The minimum diameter round duet to be used is 16 inches. swooness, asad 768 (©1880 Meyemy. Appianoas Saiet Company2-s638saRe T-a7e P15/20 U-B15 02 10:47 FRON-MAYTAS AUSTRALIA F/L +8: 25-85 Because the minimum diameter round duct to be used calculates to a size which is larger than the dryer exhaust connection, the total equivalent length of the duct system must be recalculated using the 16” diameter equivalent lengths. This new total length is then used with the dryer's cfm to verify that it still falls within 18" diameter minimum. round duct area. ‘Straight length of duct: 50 Feet From Table F Equivalent length of each 16” 90° elbow: 36 Feet x 6 = 216 Feet Total equivalent length of the duet system: 286 Feet From Table 2 ‘The minimum diameter round duct te be used is 16 inches. When calculating and sizing e common exhaust duct for two (2) or more dryers, several steps aro required, First, the main common duct size is calculated using the total cfm of all the dryers and the total equivalent langth of the duct system. Second, the ind'vidual Oryer exhaust ducts, which travel to the common duct, are calculated Tables § and 6 are used to determine the initial common duct size to use in the caleula- tion of the total equivalent length of the duct system, The total cfm of all of the dryers are added and found on the left side of the chart, The friction loss (static pressure) is listed at the bottom of the chart. The value of 3” water column is used at the bottern of the chart. This is the maximum recommended static pressure for the dryer exhaust. The initial minimum diameter round duct is then read at the intersection of the total cfm and the .3” water column value. This initial duct si then used to calculate the total equivalent length of the duct system. 0000839 n sued $198 ©1990 Maytag Apotances Swe1 Comoary25-06-02 18:47 FROM LIA F/L +81-2-96983883 T-a7e P16/24 u-815 AIR FLOW 10000 24° Duct: | ioe IF Duct Bs + z ne 5 10" is" 109 - J 0 “00t 1 1 23 4 10 Friction Loss in laches of Water per 100 FT Table 5 We0eG4s5. ard Hesued 529 ‘©1900 Mayteg Appliances Seisa Cornaainy25-Q6-'82 10:43 FROM-MAYTAS AUSTRALIA P/L +81-2-S6382688 1-978 PI7/2a U-B8I5 ‘10000 { 32" Duct, ‘Doc é a ‘vo000 + t 28" Ducts * 367] = | a 1 24 1 10 Friction Logs in inches of Water per 100 FT Table 6 eo0ness 13 eaves 999, {C1599 Mayeag Appliances Suiee- Company-RE-"@2 10:4 ERCG-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA F/L +81-2-96286088 The following examples show how a single common duct for muitiple dryers is calcu- lated. Example 1; ‘There are three (3) dryers with 80C cfm each which will be connacted to one (1) com- mon exhaust duct, The dryers have an 8" diameter exhaust connection, The main duct will have a total run of 70 feet and include three (3) 80° elbows and twe (2) 45° elbows Each individual dryer duct will travel ten (10) feet and hava ons (1) 0° elbow, one (1) 45° elbow, and enter the common duct at a 45" angle. What is the total equivatent length of the common duet system? What is the minimum diameter of the main com- mon duct? What is the total equivalent iength of the individual dryer ducts? What is the minimum diameter of the individual dryer ducts? Solution; To determine the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct of the main common duct. From Table 5 The intersection of 1,800 cfm (total of 3 dryers at 600 of .3” water column is 14” diameter duct. This is the each) and the static pressure ial size used in calculations, Straight length of duct: 70 Feet From Table F Equivalent length of each 14” 90° elbow: 30 Feet x 3 = 90 Fest Equivalent length of each 14” 45* elbow: 15 Feet x2 = 30 Feet Total equivalent length of the common duct: 190 Feet From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the common duct is 16 inches. The total equivelent length must be recalculated using 16” diameter equivalent lengths to determine the total equivalent length. This is necessary because the minimum size shown on Table 9 exceeded the initial size obtained in Table 8. This recalculation is required because the initial size obtained in Table 5 is calculated on a total equivalent langth of duct of 100 feet. When the calculated total equivalent length exceeds 100 feet, the minimum diameter, in most cases, increases. Straight length of duct: 70 Feet From Table Equivatent length of each 16” 80° elbow: 36 Foot x 3 = 108 Feet Equivalent length of each 16" 45° elbow: 18 Feet x 2 = 36 Feet Total equivalent length of the commen duct: 214 Feet secon 4 Innad 5709 (©1009 Meyteg Appliances Sees Compary‘Toe Pig/2a U-815 25-06-'02 18:49 FROM-VAYTAS AUSTRALIA F/L +31-2- From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duet for the common duct is 16 inches. To determine the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round ducts forthe individual dryer exhausts: When calculating and sizing the individual dryer exhaust ducts, the dryer’s exhaust connection size is initially used to determine the total equivaient length. Straight length of duct: 10 Feet From Tabla ¥ Equivalent length of each 8” 80° elbow: 15 Feetx 1 = 15 Feat Equivalent length of each 8” 45° elbow: 7-1/2 Feet x1 = 7-1/2 Feet From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss at 45° angle for 8": 11 Feet Total equivalent length of each individual dryer duct: 43-1/2 Feet From Teble 2 The minimum diameter round duct for each individual dryer duct is 8 inches. NOTE: The dryer exhaust duct must never be decreased trom the dryer’s exhaust connaction size. Je 2: ‘There are four (4) dryers which will be connected into @ main common duct. The com- mon duct will travel 45 feet and include four (4) 80" elbows. There are two (2) éryors with 2,000 cfm each which have 8 12” exhaust connection, one (1) dryer with 1,500 cfm which has a 10" exhaust connection, and one (1) dryer with 800 cfm which has an 8" exhaust connection. Each individual dryer exhaust duct will travel 15 feet and include ‘one (1) 90° elbow, one (1) 45° elbow, and will enter the common duct at a 45° angle. What is the total equivalent length of the common duct? What is the minimum diam. eter round duct to be usad for the common duet? What is the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct for esch of the individual dryer ducts? Solution: To determine the tatal equivalent length of the main common duct. From Table & The intersection of 6,300 cfm (total cfm of 4 dryers) and the static pressure of 2” water column Is 22” diameter duct. This is the initial size used in calculations. Straight length of duct: 45 Feet From Table 7 Equivalent length of each 22” 90° elbow: 51 Feet x 4 = 204 Feet ‘Total equivalent length of the common duct: 249 Feet 000855 5 esued B90 (©1800 Meytag Apoliances Sales Company25-Q6-"82 10:52 FROM-MAYTAS AUSTRALIA P/L +51-2-S8283488 7-070 Poa‘2d U-815 From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the common duct is 28 inches. The total equivalent length must be recalculated using 28" diameter equivalent lengths to determing the total equivalent length. This is necessary because the minimum size shown in Table 9 exceeded the initial size obtained from Table 5. Straight length of duct: 45 Feet From Table ¥ Equivalent length of each 28" 90° elbow: 68 Feetx 4 = 272 Feet ‘Total equivalent length of the common duct: 317 Feet From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the common duct is 28 inches. ‘To determine the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct for the individual dryer duets, fh with a 12" diameter exh: ction: Straight length of duct: From Table ? Equivalent length of each 12° 90° elbow: Equivalent length of each 12” 45" elbow: From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss at 45° angle for 12": 17 Feet Total equivalent length of each individual dryer duct: €9-1/2 Fest From Table 3 The minimurn diameter round duct for the individual dryer duct is 14 inehe The total equivalant length must be recalculated using 14” diameter equivalent lengths to determine the total equivalent length. This is necessary because the minimum size shown in Table 3 exceeds the dryer exhaust connection size used initially, Straight length of duct: 15 Feet From Table 7 Equivalent length of each 14° 90° elbow: 30 Feet Equivalent length of each 14” 45° elbow: 15 Fest From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss at 45° angle for 16": 21 Fest ‘Total equivalent langth of the individual dryer duct: 81 Feat We008ES 16 ated 80 161999 Maytag Apoilences Seles Company25-0E-'@2 10.50 FROM-NAYTAS AUSTRALIA F/L +41-2-3820%408 T0718 P21/2d U-st8 From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the individual dryer duct is 14 inches. the dryer with 2 10" diameter exhaust conn Straight length of duct: 15 Feet From Table 7 Equivelent length of each 10” 90° elbow: 20 Feet Equivelent length of each 10" 45° elbow: 10 Feet From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss st 45* angle for 19°: 14 Feet Total equivalent length of the individual dryer duct: 58 Feet From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the individual dryer duct is 12 inches. The total equivalent iength must be recalculeted ysing 12” diameter equivalent lengths to determine the total equivalent length, This is necessary because the minimum size shown in Table 3 exceeds the dryer exhaust connection size used initially Straight length of duct: 15 Feet From Table Equivalent length of each 12 90° elbow: 25 Feet x 1 = 25 Feet Equivalent length of each 12" 45° elbow: 12-1/2 Feet From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss at 45° angle for 12": 17 Feet Total equivalent length of each individual dryer duct: 69-1/2 Feet From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for each individual dryer duct is 12 inches. For the drver with 800 cfm with an 8” diameter exhaust connection: ‘Straight length of duct: 15 Feet From Table 1 Equivalent length of each 8" 80° elbow: 15 Fest Equivalent length of each 8” 45* elbow: 7-1/2 Feet From Table 2 Equivaient length of entry loss at 45° angle for 8°: 11 Feet Total equivalent length of the individual dryer duct: 8-1/2 Feet eo00455, W Fesued 5709 ‘©1000 Maving Apphances Sains Comgasy25-QE-'02 19:51 FROM-MAYTAS AUSTRALIA F/L +S1-2-s6ce39a8 T-o7e P22/24 U-935 From Table 3 ‘The minimum diameter round duct for the individual dryer duct Is 10 inches, The tatal equivalent length must be recalculated using 10" diameter equivalent lengths to determine the total equivalent length. This is necessary because the minimum size shown in Tab/e 3 exceeds the dryer exhaust connection size used Initially. ‘Straight length of duct: 15 Feet Fram Table 1 Equivalent length of each 10" 90° elbow: 20 Feet Equivalent length of each 10° 45° elbow: 10 Feet From Table 2 Equivalent length of entry loss at 45° angle for 10°: 14 Feet Total equivalent length of the individual dryer duct: 59 Feet From Table 3 The minimum diameter round duct for the individual dryer duct is 10 inches. Notice that, at times, it is necessary to connect a larger duct than what the dryer has for an exhaust connection. This is required to keep the static pressure within the maxi- mum allowable of .3" water colurnn, itis often necessary to use either square or rectangular duct instead of round. This may ba required due to constricted passageways. In these instances, itis necessary to uso a size whieh has the same friction loss as the round duct. Tab/e 7 lists the mini- mum cross sectional area equivalents of the round ducts. When using rectangular ducts, the lerigth-to-width ratio must not exceed 3-1/2 to 1. In some cases it is impossible to meet the minimum size requirements. This may be dus to exhaust duct size limitations. In these cases, a booster fan is required to meet the recommended static pressure requirements, In an exhaust duct system with indi- vidual dryer vents, booster fan is added to each Individual duct. It is more difficult t0 ‘install a booster fan into a common duct for multiple dryers. In this case, each dryer should be fitted with a barometric damper to compensate for the increased airflow created by the fan. Jn either case, a HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning) engi- neering firm should be consulted. Should eny value exceed the limitations in the tables provided, please consult & HVAC enginoering firm. The information given is to assist in the calculation of an exhaust duct system. It may also be used to check the size of an existing exhaust duct system to verify if it is within the recommended guidelines. Darel 18 cones 161906 Mayag Apptencas Sales Corpeny25-G€-"02 18:51 FROM-MAYTAG AUSTRALIA P/L +61~ Table 7 Problem 1: Answer I: Problem 2: Answer 2: 7-078 P2a/2d U-215 Round Duct Diameter Minimum Equivalent Inches Cross Sectional Area (Square inches) 36 1056 ‘Three dryers are to be installed inte a laundromat. Each dryer has an air flow of 400 cfm and a six (6) inch exhayst connection. Each dryer will be Vented separately. Each dryer exhaust will travel 35 feet and have three (3) 90" elbows. and one (1) 45° elbow, What is the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct to ba used for each dryer duct? The total equivatent length is 105 feet and the minimum diameter round duct is 10 inches. Avnursing home is installing a new dryer which has an air flow of 2,500 cfm and a 14” diameter exhaust connection. The exhaust duct will revel 60 feet and have two (2) 90° elbows and three (3} 45" elbows in the run. What is the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct to be used? The total equivalent length # 202 feet and the minimum diameter round duct is 18 inches. 19 (©1959 Maytag Appienoes Salas CompanySTRALIA B/L +81-2-982 T-07@ P2a/24 U-B15, 25-Q6-"02 14:52 FROM-NAYTAS Problem 3: A faundromat owner plans to expand his business. He wants to install eight (8) new dryers which have an air flow of 600 cfm each and an eight (8) inch dryer exhaust connection. He plans to separate the dryers so that there will be two (2) common exhaust ducts with four (4) dryers into each one. Each of the two duets will travel 43 feet and have three (3) 90° el- bows. Each individual dryer duct will travel 10 feet and have one (1) $0 degree albow, one (1) 45° elbow, and enter the main common duet at 45" angle. Whatis the total equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct for each common duct? What is the total equivalent length and minimum round duct diameter for each individual dryer exhaust duct? Answer 3: The total equivalent length of the common duct is 166 feet and has a minimum diameter of 18 inches. Each of the individual dryer ducts has a total equivalent length of 43-1/2 feet and a minimum diameter round duct of 8 inches. Problem 4: An institutional laundry is planning on opening in several months. They are currently installing three (3) dryers. One dryer has an air flow of 2,100 ‘cfm with a 12° diameter exhaust connection, One dryer has an air flow of 1,300 cfm with a 12" diameter exhaust connection, One dryer has an alr low of 900 cfm with a 8 diameter exhaust connection. The three (3) dryers are ta be vented into one (1) common duct. The common duct will ‘travel S5 fest and have two (2) 90° elbows. Each of the individual dryer -ducts will travel 10 fest and have one (1) 90° elbow, one (1) 45° elbow, and ‘enter the common duct at a 45° angle, What is the tctal equivalent length and minimum diameter round duct for the common duct? What are the total equivatent lengths and minimum round duct diameters for each individual dryer duct? Answor4: The total equivalent length of the cammon duct is 156 feet and has a minimum diameter of 22 inches. “The dryer with 2. 100 cfm has a total equivalent length of 76 feet. and minimum diameter round duct of 14 inches. +The dryer with 1.700 cfm has a total equivalent length of 64-1/2 feet and minimum round duct diameter of 12 inches. The dryer with 900 cfm has # total equivalent length of 54 feet and a minimum round duct diameter of 10 inches. reo00es5 20 ‘sued 539, (©1999 Maytag Anptances Seen Compsoy