BULLETIN 1.0301.

CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE DATA

SDS 18.1

Superior Low Frequency Quiet-Duct Silencer

Type LFS*

with FORWARD and REVERSE FLOW Ratings

Type LFS Quiet-Duct Silencers provide superior low frequency attenuation. When low frequencies are controlling, a Type LFS selection often results in a shorter silence length than the equivalent Type S Quiet-Duct Silencer. All LFS Silencers have been rated and certified with procedures certified in accordance with applicable portions of ASTM E-477. All Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in IACs Aero-Acoustic Laboratory using the duct-toroom reverberant test facility with air flowing through the silencers. Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in the same direction, as in a typical supply or fan discharge system. Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite directions, as in a typical return or fan intake system. For other IAC Rectangular Silencers, Tubular Silencers, and Acoustic Diffuser Silencers see Application Manual. Use manual or computerized SNAP FORM for System Noise Analysis Procedures.
*U.S. Patent Pending

HOW TO DESIGNATE TYPE LFS QUIET-DUCT MODELS AND SIZES

L W

EXAMPLE: Model 24

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[5 LFS 18] Length, L (Feet) Type LFS Width, W (Inches) Height, H (Inches) TABLE II SELF-NOISE POWER LEVELS, dB re: 10-12 WATTS

THE TYPE LFS SILENCER Type LFS Silencers are advantageous where low frequency DIL requirements are high in HVAC systems. In some systems high frequency attenuation may be provided by the system components or may not be needed. See example on reverse side. The graph on the left compares DIL performance for a Type 7LFS vs a Type 7S Quiet-Duct in the Reverse Flow mode. The graph on the right compares a 3LFS vs a 3S Quiet-Duct in the Forward Flow mode.
TABLE I DYNAMIC INSERTION LOSS (DIL) RATINGS Octave Band Hz Model Silencer Face Number Velocity, fpm
-2000 -1000 0 +1000 +2000 -2000 -1000 0 +1000 +2000 -2000 -1000 0 +1000 +2000 -2000 -1000 0 +1000 +2000 10 9 8 10 8 16 16 15 13 10 17 16 14 13 11 22 23 22 21 17

1 63

5 1K

6 2K

7 4K

8 8K

125 250 500

Octave Band Hz Model Silencer Face Number Velocity, fpm

1 63

5 1K

6 2K

7 4K

8 8K

125 250 500

Dynamic Insertion Loss, dB

15 14 12 13 12 22 21 28 19 18 27 26 25 24 21 31 33 31 29 26 25 24 23 23 21 37 35 33 31 28 42 44 42 40 38 47 50 49 47 47 28 27 26 27 25 42 41 38 36 33 51 49 48 48 46 53 52 53 53 53 26 25 25 26 25 42 41 40 39 36 52 50 49 49 49 54 52 53 53 53 20 19 19 22 21 28 28 27 27 29 35 35 35 37 39 43 45 45 46 47 16 16 16 17 17 19 21 21 22 21 23 25 27 29 29 26 30 33 36 36 12 14 13 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 19 17 20 21 23 24

Self-Noise Power Levels, dB

58 51 45 46 56 68 54 49 42 42 54 64 58 53 45 45 57 65 61 56 43 43 56 66 62 56 45 45 52 61 62 59 49 49 56 61 65 60 44 44 57 64 63 53 37 37 51 61

LFS

3LFS

All Sizes

-2000 -1500 -1000 +1000 +1500 +2000

5LFS

(+) Forward Flow (-) Reverse Flow Face Velocity is determined by dividing cfm by silencer face area in sq ft. Interpolate DIL and Self-Noise for intermediate velocities.

7LFS

TABLE III FACE AREA ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

Self-Noise Power Levels listed above are referenced to a silencer face area of 4 sq ft. For other areas, add or subtract the following:

10LFS

(+) Forward Flow (-) Reverse Flow NOTE: Noise flanking around the silencer or along duct walls may limit performance to approximately 50 dB DIL for many systems. Specially designed silencers and full-scale or scale-model testing are available for applications requiring in excess of 50 dB DIL. Call IAC for details.

Quiet-Duct Face Area, sq ft* PWL Adjustment Factor, dB

0.5 -9

1 -6

2 -3

4 0

8 +3

16 +6

32

64 128

+9 +12 +15

* For intermediate face areas, interpolate to nearest whole number.

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BULLETIN 1.0301.6 TABLE VI AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE DATA OF LFS SILENCER MODULES Model Number Nominal Module Silencer Face Size Area W x H, Sq Ft in.
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 24 24 24 24 24 24 48 48 48 48 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 18 24 30 36 42 48 30 36 42 48 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00

SDS 18.1

3LFS 5LFS 7LFS 10LFS

Weight Lb
29 35 42 50 57 64 70 54 64 74 82 92 102 121 136 150 165 46 58 70 83 94 104 117 89 104 121 136 152 157 65 82 98 118 134 150 166 125 146 175 196 218 240 94 117 140 167 190

0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06

297 446 594 743 891 1040 1188 891 1188 1485 1782 2079 2376 2970 3564 4158 4752 297

0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13

420 630 840 1050 1260 1470 1680 1260 1680 2100 2520 2940 3360 4200 5040 5880 6720 420

0.15 0.16 0.17 0.19

514 771 1028 1285 1542 1799 2056 1542 2056 2570 3084 3598 4112 5140 6168 7196 8224 514

0.20 0.22 0.23 0.25

594 891 1188 1485 1782 2079 2376 1782 2376 2970 3564 4158 4752 5940 7128 8316 9504 594

Static 0.25 0.28 0.29 0.31

664 996 1328 1660 1992 2324 2656 1992 2656 3320 3984 4648 5312 6640 7968 9296 10624 664

Pressure Drop, 0.30 0.40 0.33 0.44 0.35 0.46 0.38 0.51 Airflow, cfm
727 1091 1454 1818 2181 2544 2908 2181 2908 3635 4362 5089 5816 7270 8724 10178 11632 727 839 1259 1678 2098 2517 2937 3356 2517 3356 4195 5034 5873 6712 8390 10068 11746 13424 839

i.w.g. 0.50 0.55 0.58 0.63

938 1407 1876 2345 2814 3283 3752 2814 3752 4690 5628 6566 7504 9380 11256 13132 15008 938

0.60 0.66 0.70 0.87

1028 1542 2056 2570 3084 3598 4112 3084 4112 5140 6168 7196 8224 10280 12336 14392 16448 1028

0.75 0.83 0.87 0.97

1149 1724 2298 2872 3447 4022 4596 3447 4596 5745 6894 8043 9192 11490 13788 16086 18384 1149

1.00 1.10 1.16 1.26

1327 1990 2654 3318 3981 4644 5308 3981 5308 6635 7962 9289 10616 13270 15924 18578 21232 1327

1.25 1.37 1.45 1.58

1483 2224 2966 3708 4449 5190 5932 4449 5932 7415 8898 10381 11864 14830 17796 20762 23728 1483

178 209 250 280

Silencer Entering Face Velocity, fpm

NOTE 1: Individual modules can be assembled in multiples to build silencer banks of sizes other than those listed above. Airflow capacity of any silencer bank is the sum of capacities of individual modules. (-) in silencer weight column indicates that size is not available as standard. NOTE 2: The tabulated air flow is in cfm based upon tests conducted in the IAC Research & Development Laboratory Facilities in accordance with applicable sections of internationally recognized airflow test codes. These codes require specified lengths of straight duct both

upstream and downstream for the test specimen. The downstream measurements are made far enough downstream to include static regain. Therefore, if silencers are installed immediately before or after elbows, or transitions, or at the intake or discharge of the system, sufficient allowance to compensate for these factors must be included when calculating the operating static pressure loss through the silencer. These conditions can add from 1/2 to several velocity heads, depending on specific conditions. All acoustic and aerodynamic data obtained on 24 in. x 24 in. production units.

EXAMPLE FOR APPLICATION OF TYPE LFS SILENCER Adjacent diagram shows the HVAC system for an office space with average acoustical characteristics (see SNAP Form). The supply fan delivers 20,000 cfm at 4 i.w.g. static pressure. Maximum silencer pressure drop to be 0.4 i.w.g. The following system noise reduction analysis was calculated using IACs Computerized SNAP Form. SUMMARY OF ACOUSTIC SNAP CALCULATIONS CALCULATIONS 1 Noise Criteria NC-30 2 Room and Terminal Effect 3 Allowance For End Reflection 4 Ductwork Attenuation 5 Elbow Attenuation 6 PWL Split-Branch to Terminals 7 PWL Split-Main Duct to Branch 8 Safety Factors 9 Permissible PWL 10 PWL of Fan 11 DIL Required DIL of 5LFS at +1000 fpm 5S at +1000 fpm 7S at +1000 fpm 10S at +1000 fpm Octave Band Frequencies, 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 57 48 41 36 31 29 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 8 4 0 0 0 7 7 4 2 2 2 0 3 7 14 15 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 89 80 72 69 66 62 101 99 98 95 91 87 12 19 26 26 25 25 13 19 31 36 39 27 8 18 24 40 45 46 10 20 35 45 50 48 13 23 42 52 55 53 HZ 4K 28 10 0 2 12 3 10 3 62 82 20 22 41 45 51 8K 27 11 0 2 12 3 10 3 62 77 16 16 26 34 45

20,000 CFM CENTRIFUGAL FAN MIN. 1.5 FAN DIA. CHECKPOINT A 60 x 60 MAIN DUCT

10 LG. 60 x 60 VANED ELBOW

36 x 36 VANED ELBOW 36 x 36 MAIN DUCT 5 LG.

BRANCH TAKE-OFF (EQUIVALENT TO12 ELBOW) 10 LG. TERMINAL (300 CFM EACH) OUTLET TOO SHORT TO ACT AS ELBOW CONTINUING DUCT

10 LG. PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE 12 x 12 T-SECTION (EQUIVALENT TO 12 ELBOW)

12 x 12 5 LG.

Considering a Type S model, DIL ratings for the 5S, 7S, and 10S Quiet-Ducts indicate that only the 10S would meet the 63 Hz octave band DIL requirement. However, using a 60 in. W x 60 in. H bank of Type 5 LFS Quiet-Ducts satisfies the acoustic DIL and aerodynamic pressure drop requirements at considerable savings in cost and space.
DIL, Self-Noise, and Airflow Data CERTIFIED in accordance with ASTM E-477 We reserve the right to improve design and specifications without notice at any time. Available upon request: Specially designed silencers and full-scale or model testing for unusual applications. CONVERSIONS Multiply By To Obtain cubic meters per second (m3/s) meters per second (m/s) millimeters (mm) Newtons per square meter (N/m2) Multiply ft . . . . . . . ft2 . . . . . . . lb . . . . . . . By 0.3048 0.0929 0.4535

20 x 20 x 10 HIGH OFFICE SPACE

To Obtain meters (m) square meters (m2) kilogram (kg)

cfm. . . . 4.719 x 10-4 fpm. . . . 0.00508 in. . . . . 25.4 i.w.g.. . . 249.1

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