Fan Testing

There are four standard installation types as shown:

Type A: Free inlet, Free outlet Type B: Free inlet, Ducted outlet

Type C: Ducted inlet, Free outlet Type D: Ducted inlet, Ducted outlet
To simulate an inlet duct, an inlet bell and one equivalent duct diameter of inlet duct
are mounted on the fan inlet. The bell and duct is of the same size and shape as the
fan inlet boundary conditions.

To simulate an outlet duct, a uniform duct 2 to 3 equivalent diameter long of the fan
outlet area and a shape to fit the fan outlet.
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Free inlet, Free outlet (Type A)
Typical Commercial Ventilation
Free inlet, Ducted outlet (Type B)
Typical Commercial Ventilation
Ducted inlet, Free outlet (Type C)

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Ducted inlet, Ducted outlet (Type D)