Week 12 Tutorial Problem

Total Pressure Loss of Ductwork using the Equivalent Length Approach:

A dedicated ventilation system is shown below. Using the equivalent length approach, determine the
total pressure differential that the axial fan must develop for providing an air flow rate of 650 cfm
through the duct system.
Vaneaxial fan:
Hub ratio = 0.7
Pleated 90 elbow, r/D = 1.5:
0 1 2 3 4 D = 12 in.

Inlet grille: 5
open to Discharge duct:
atmospheric Transition:
D = 12 in. 6
pressure Inlet duct: A0/A1 = 0.694
L = 300 ft
D = 12 in. 7  = 45
L = 150 ft
Straight duct: 8
D = 10 in. Round ceiling diffuser:
Drawing not to scale open to atmospheric
L = 150 ft
pressure