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Agenda
Need for duct leakage testing Duct leakage testing standards and regulations Performing duct leakage testing
System Leakage
IAQ Comfort, Energy issues caused by IAQ, Comfort leakage from HVAC System System Leakage = Duct Leakage + Equipment Leakage + Accessory Leakage y g Scope of presentation = Duct leakage
Does not include:
Leakage through Equipment (See ASHRAE 193) Leakage through Accessories
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Longitudinal Seam g
Joining of 2 edges in direction of airflow
Penetration
Rod, wire, tubing, etc.
Higher-pressure ductwork
ASHRAE 90 1 recommends only testing ductwork rated >3 in H2O 90.1 Dont test flex duct
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Seal ductwork Pressurize ductwork to specified level Measure flow required to maintain duct pressure Compare to standards
N d t consider Need to id
Surface area of ductwork
Type of ductwork (round, rectangular)
Static pressure
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F=CL* P0.65 F = Max Leakage (cfm/100 ft2) CL = Leakage Class (from table above) P = Pressure (in H2O)
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F=CL* P0.65 F = Max Leakage (cfm/100 ft2) CL = Leakage Class (from table above) P = Pressure (in H2O)
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F = CL
Where duct
.65 P
2 F = Leakage [CFM] / 100 ft CL = Duct Leakage Classification P = Duct Static Pressure [ w.g.] [w g ]
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REMEDIATE!
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SPECIFY!
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Test Procedure
1) Select Duct Section for Testing 2) Measure and Calculate Duct Surface Area 3) Seal All Openings ( ) p g (except one) p )
Test Apparatus
Duct Leakage Test System consists of: 1) Blower with speed control (VFD) to generate range of pressure/flow 2) Flow measuring devices - Flow Grid/Flow Station (High Flow) - Orifice Plate (Low Flow) 3) P Pressure i t instruments ( t (manometers) t ) 4) Accessories to attach to duct system 5) Optional item (smoke generator)
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Summary
Leaky ductwork is costly There are Standards and Test Procedures Designer: Be Specific with specs and instructions i t ti Ch Choose th right T t E i the i ht Test Equipment t
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Contacts
Ken Helfers, TSI Inc. Ken.helfers@tsi.com 502 897 0945 502-897-0945 Siva Iyer, TSI Inc. siva.iyer@tsi.com 651 765 3721 651-765-3721
Appendix
Pt = test pressure
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Air Tightness Class Low pressure Class A Medium pressure Class B High pressure Class C
Pt = test pressure
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Comparison
EU Standards Standard / Actual Conversions Required SMACNA Standard Suggested if: Air Temp <40F or >100F El Elevation >1500 f t ti feet Duct static <-20 in H2O or >+20 in H2O
Comparison
EU Standards Report Requirements Specified in Standards Site details Date L Location ti Test equipment Personnel & witnesses Ductwork installer & manufacturer Duct design operating pressure Required Air Tightness Class SMACNA Standard Defers to project specifications. Suggests: Site Details D t Date Location Personnel & witnesses Duct section tested
Comparison
EU Standards Report Requirements Specified in Standards Measurements Duct surface area T t pressure Test Leakage rate Pressurizing time Calculated Leakage factor Air Leakage Limit Pass/fail result SMACNA Standard Defers to project specifications. Suggests: Measurements D t surface area Duct f Test pressure Leakage rate Calculated Max Air Leakage allowed Pass/fail result