PRESSURE DROP CALCULATION FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64

PROJECT WORKERS HOSPITAL & IHC , DOHA, QATAR

SYSTEM SUPPLY & FRESH AIR DUCT OF D-AHU-65
DESIGN FLOW 13000 LPS
VERIFIED FLOW 13000 LPS
DESIGN ESP 939 Pa
VERIFIED ESP 660Pa
PROPOSED ESP 939 Pa
AIR FRICTION
AIR DUCT
WIDTH HEIGHT FLOW FLOW LENGTH NO.OF LOSS FOR FLOW VELOCITY
DUCT DUCT ELEMENT (mm) (mm) RATE RATE (m) FITTINGS ST. DUCT
SECTION (l/s) (pa/m)
(m3/s) (m/s) FPM

SUPPLY AIR

1 Flexible connector 1200 1200 13000 13.0 9.03 1776.67

2 Fan outlet and Transition 1200 1200

2000 750 13000 13.0 8.67 1705.60

Elbow 90°
3,4 (1-Splitter vane) 2000 750 13000 13.0 2.0 8.67 1705.60

5 Sound Attenuator 2000 750 13000 13.0 8.67 1705.60

2-6 Straight duct 2000 750 13000 13.0 5.8 0.639 8.67 1705.60

6 Tee , Diverging 2000 750

1500 700 6748 6.7 6.43 1264.77

6-9 Straight duct 1500 700 6748 6.7 25.9 0.421 6.43 1264.77
Elbow 90°
7,8 (1-Splitter vane) 1500 700 6748 6.7 2.0 6.43 1264.77

9 Tee , Diverging 1500 700

1450 550 4289 4.3 5.38 1058.40

10 Volume control Damper 1450 550 4289 4.3 5.38 1058.40

10- 11 Straight duct 1450 550 4289 4.3 3.1 0.373 5.38 1058.40

11 Transition, Rectangular 1450 550

900 450 2473 2.5 6.11 1201.69

11 - 14 Straight duct 900 450 2473 2.5 8.3 0.67 6.11 1201.69
 PRESSURE DROP CALCULATION FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64

PROJECT WORKERS HOSPITAL & IHC , DOHA, QATAR

SYSTEM SUPPLY & FRESH AIR DUCT OF D-AHU-65
DESIGN FLOW 13000 LPS
VERIFIED FLOW 13000 LPS
DESIGN ESP 939 Pa
VERIFIED ESP 660Pa
PROPOSED ESP 939 Pa
AIR FRICTION
AIR DUCT
WIDTH HEIGHT FLOW FLOW LENGTH NO.OF LOSS FOR FLOW VELOCITY
DUCT DUCT ELEMENT (mm) (mm) RATE RATE (m) FITTINGS ST. DUCT
SECTION (l/s) (pa/m)
(m3/s) (m/s) FPM

Elbow 45°
12,13 (1-Splitter vane) 900 450 2473 2.5 2.0 6.11 1201.69

14 Transition, Rectangular 900 450

600 300 657 0.7 3.65 718.32

14 -17 Straight duct 600 300 657 0.7 5.3 0.415 3.65 718.32
Elbow 45°
15,16 (1-Splitter vane) 600 300 657 0.7 2.0 3.65 718.32
Elbow 90°
17 (1-Splitter vane) 600 300 657 0.7 1.0 3.65 718.32
Transition, Rectangular to
18 Round 600 300

350 Ø 657 0.7 6.83 1343.35

19 D-VAV-S-072 350 Ø 657 0.7

Transition, Round to
20 Rectangular 350 Ø

750 400 657 0.7 1.49 292.55

20 -21 Straight duct 750 400 657 0.7 2.2 0.116 2.19 430.99

21 Transition, Rectangular 750 400

500 400 329 0.3 1.65 323.74

22 Volume control Damper 500 400 329 0.3 1.65 323.74

21 - 23 Straight duct 500 400 329 0.3 3.3 0.083 1.65 323.74

23 Tee , Diverging 500 400

300 250 165 0.2 2.19 431.65

 PRESSURE DROP CALCULATION FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64

PROJECT WORKERS HOSPITAL & IHC , DOHA, QATAR

SYSTEM SUPPLY & FRESH AIR DUCT OF D-AHU-65
DESIGN FLOW 13000 LPS
VERIFIED FLOW 13000 LPS
DESIGN ESP 939 Pa
VERIFIED ESP 660Pa
PROPOSED ESP 939 Pa
AIR FRICTION
AIR DUCT
WIDTH HEIGHT FLOW FLOW LENGTH NO.OF LOSS FOR FLOW VELOCITY
DUCT DUCT ELEMENT (mm) (mm) RATE RATE (m) FITTINGS ST. DUCT
SECTION (l/s) (pa/m)
(m3/s) (m/s) FPM

Transition, Rectangular to
24 Round, Supply Air Systems 300 250

250 Ø 165 0.16 3.35 659.24

25 Flexible duct 250 Ø 165 0.16 3.35 659.24

26 Grills/ Diffuser 600 600 329 0.33 0.91 179.85

TOTAL SUPPLY AIR PRESSURE LOSS
FRESH AIR (Suction Side)

1 Intake (Sand Trap Louver) 6000 800 6875 6.9 1.43 281.88
Contraction, Plenum to
2 Rectangular 6000 800

600 600 859 0.9 2.39 469.59

3 -7 Straight duct 600 600 859 0.9 15.9 0.11 2.39 469.59
Elbow 45°
3,4 (1-Splitter vane) 600 600 859 0.9 2.0 2.39 469.59
Elbow 45°
5 (1-Splitter vane) 600 600 859 0.9 1.0 2.39 469.59

6 Volume control Damper 600 600 859 0.9 2.39 469.59

7 Flexible connector 600 600 859 0.9

Total pressure loss (SUPPLY AIR + FRESH AIR)
Pressure drop for dirty filters
Add margin of safety (20%)
TOTAL PRESSURE LOSS

NOTE:
1 ρ - air temp at 20deg -density 1.20kg/m³ at relative humidity of 50% - cibse table 4.A1.2
2 ESP Calculations based on ASHRAE & SMACNA Engineering data, Duct design and tables [Chapter 16]
 PRESSURE DROP CALCULATION FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64

PROJECT WORKERS HOSPITAL & IHC , DOHA, QATAR

SYSTEM SUPPLY & FRESH AIR DUCT OF D-AHU-65
DESIGN FLOW 13000 LPS
VERIFIED FLOW 13000 LPS
DESIGN ESP 939 Pa
VERIFIED ESP 660Pa
PROPOSED ESP 939 Pa
AIR FRICTION
AIR DUCT
WIDTH HEIGHT FLOW FLOW LENGTH NO.OF LOSS FOR FLOW VELOCITY
DUCT DUCT ELEMENT (mm) (mm) RATE RATE (m) FITTINGS ST. DUCT
SECTION (l/s) (pa/m)
(m3/s) (m/s) FPM

3 Motorized Dampers, Fire dampers considered as 100% open

4 VCDs considered as 100% open / opposed blade construction
5 Elbows are considered 1- Splitter vane with smooth radius for the calculations
6 Highest pressure drops are considered for each fitting
7 Duct Correction factor considered for Medium Rough Surface
8 Calculations are done as per design flow
UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64 & D-AHU-63)

LOSS
LOSS
VELOCITY COEFFICIENT PER
PRESSURE FOR FITTING ITEM REMARKS
(pa) (pa)

5.00 Assumed

45.25 0.16 7.24 From SMACNA

45.25 0.37 33.48 From ASHRAE

0.17 inches of H2o 43.18 Fron Vibro

45.25 3.71 From Mcquay

24.88 1.94 48.27 From ASHRAE

24.88 10.90 From Mcquay

24.88 0.28 13.93 From ASHRAE

17.42 1.33 23.17 From ASHRAE

From
SMACNA.Table
17.42 0.52 9.06 A-15-Fig F

17.42 1.16 From Mcquay

22.46 0.04 0.88 From ASHRAE

22.46 5.56 From Mcquay

UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64 & D-AHU-63)

LOSS
LOSS
VELOCITY COEFFICIENT PER
PRESSURE FOR FITTING ITEM REMARKS
(pa) (pa)

22.46 0.10 4.58 From ASHRAE

8.03 0.04 0.32 From ASHRAE

8.03 2.20 From Mcquay

8.03 0.08 1.25 From ASHRAE

8.03 0.13 1.04 From ASHRAE

28.07 1.04 29.19 From ASHRAE

75.00 Assumed

1.33 5.19 6.90 From ASHRAE

2.89 0.26 From Mcquay

1.63 0.03 0.04 From ASHRAE

From
SMACNA.Table
1.63 0.52 0.85 A-15-Fig F

1.63 0.27 From Mcquay

2.90 0.75 2.17 From ASHRAE

UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64 & D-AHU-63)

LOSS
LOSS
VELOCITY COEFFICIENT PER
PRESSURE FOR FITTING ITEM REMARKS
(pa) (pa)

6.76 0.64 4.30 From ASHRAE

5.00 Assumed

0.50 40.00 Assumed

378.93

1.24 35.00 Assumed

3.43 0.50 1.71 From ASHRAE

3.43 1.81 From Mcquay

3.43 0.07 0.45 From ASHRAE

3.43 0.01 0.04 From

SMACNA.Table
3.43 0.52 1.78 A-15-Fig F

5.00 Assumed
424.73
150.00
84.95
659.68

gn and tables [Chapter 16]

UNIT - D-AHU-65 (TYPICAL FOR D-AHU-64 & D-AHU-63)

LOSS
LOSS
VELOCITY COEFFICIENT PER
PRESSURE FOR FITTING ITEM REMARKS
(pa) (pa)

ons
LOSS COEFFICIENT TABULATION FOR DUCT FITTINGS
D-AHU-65
SUPPLY AIR SIDE

Fan Outlet, Transition (SMACNA Table A-8 Fig. F)

Size Area
A1/A
Element No. W H A A1
1200 1200
2 1.44 1.50 1.04
2000 750

Elbows, smooth radius, with 1-Splitter vane (ASHRAE Figure CR3-3)

W H θ° R r = R+W/2
Element No.
3,4 2000 750 90 150 1150
7,8 1500 700 90 150 900
12,13 900 450 45 150 600
15,16 600 300 45 150 450
17 600 300 90 150 450

Rectangular, Transition Symmetrical, Supply Air Systems (ASHRAE Fig - SR4-1

Size Area
A0/A1
Element No. W H A1 A0
1450 550
11 0.80 0.41 0.51
900 450
900 450
14 0.41 0.18 0.44
600 300
750 400
21 0.30 0.20 0.67
500 400

Tee , Diverging - As = Ac (ASHRAE Figure SR5-5)

Duct Main Duct Size Area St. Duct Size
Element W H Ac W H
LOSS COEFFICIENT TABULATION FOR DUCT FITTINGS
D-AHU-65
SUPPLY AIR SIDE

Fan Outlet, Transition (SMACNA Table A-8 Fig. F)

Size Area
A1/A
Element No. W H A A1
1200 1200
2 1.44 1.50 1.04
2000 750

6 2000 750 1.50 2000 750

9 1500 700 1.05 1500 700
23 500 400 0.20 500 400

Ab/Ac As/Ac Qs/Qc Qb/Qc C

0.70 1.00 0.48 0.52 1.94

0.73 1.00 0.36 0.64 1.33
0.38 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.75

Transition, Rectangular to Round (ASHRAE Figure SD4-2)

Duct Size Area Duct Size
Duct
Element W H Ao Diameter

18 600 300 0.18 350

24 300 250 0.08 250

Transition, Round to Rectangular, (ASHRAE Figure SR4-3)

Duct Duct Size Area Duct Size
Element W H Ao Diameter
LOSS COEFFICIENT TABULATION FOR DUCT FITTINGS
D-AHU-65
SUPPLY AIR SIDE

Fan Outlet, Transition (SMACNA Table A-8 Fig. F)

Size Area
A1/A
Element No. W H A A1
1200 1200
2 1.44 1.50 1.04
2000 750

20 750 400 0.30 350

 θ° C

30 0.16

e CR3-3)
r/W H/W C K Factor C*K

0.58 0.38 0.37 1.00 0.37

0.60 0.47 0.28 1.00 0.28
0.67 0.50 0.17 0.60 0.10
0.75 0.50 0.13 0.60 0.08
0.75 0.50 0.13 1.00 0.13

ASHRAE Fig - SR4-1)

θ° C

30 0.04

30 0.04

30 0.026

Area Branch Duct Size Area Air Flow

As W H Ab Qc Qs
 θ° C

30 0.16

1.50 1500 700 1.05 13004 6256

1.05 1400 550 0.77 6748 2459
0.20 300 250 0.08 329 0

Area
Ao/A1 θ° C
A1

0.10 1.87 30 1.04

0.05 1.53 30 0.64

Area
Ao/A1 θ° C
A1
θ° C

30 0.16

0.10 3.12 30 5.19

ow
Qb
6748
4289
329
LOSS COEFFICIENT TABULATION FOR DUCT FITTINGS
D-AHU-65
FRESH AIR SIDE

Sudden Contraction, Plenum to Rectangular (ASHRAE Figure SR1-1)

Element Size Area
A0/A1
No. W H A1 A0
6000 800
2 4.80 0.36 0.08
600 600

Elbows, smooth radius, with 1-Splitter vane (ASHRAE Figure CR3-3)

Element W H θ° R r = R+W/2
No.
3,4 600 600 45 150 450

Elbows, smooth radius, with 1-Splitter vane (ASHRAE Figure CR3-3)

Element W H θ° R r = R+W/2
No.
5 600 600 90 150 450
AE Figure SR1-1)
L Dh L/Dh θ° C

600 600.00 1.00 180 0.50

E Figure CR3-3)
r/W H/W C K Factor C*K

0.75 1.00 0.11 0.60 0.07

E Figure CR3-3)
r/W H/W C K Factor C*K
0.75 1.00 0.11 0.10 0.01
 A B
10 1.1 1.2
C D D
18 2.14 2.4 0.26 64.532
E F F 595.68
20 2.4 2.7

0.5 0.75
1 1.22 1.5 2.5 1 2
A 0.56 0.28 0.21 -0.02 -0.1 A 0.25 0.19857
B 0.75 0.19857 0.1421429 -0.06071 -0.08643 B 0.5 0.14214
C 0.7 0.22 0.16 -0.05 -0.09 C 0.5 0.14214
6 0
A 1 0 1 0
B 1.53 0.6360 0.67 0.0264 0.12629
C 2 1.2 0.5 0.04 0.11087

0.090403 50 75 0.628
0.028 0.063
0.3 0.31 0.4
0.3 1.78 1.73 1.28 6499
0.32 1.872 1.8168 1.32 10693.35
0.4 2.24 2.164 1.48
 2 500
0.1208 30.2
4 1000

0.8 0.9 1
1.116 1.004 x
0.607761 0.8032
1.0044
0.799681