U = U-Value (Btu./Hr. Sq. Ft. °F.)
C = Conductance (Btu./Hr. Sq. Ft. °F.)
K = Conductivity (Btu. In./Hr. Sq. Ft. °F.)
GPMEVAP. = Evaporator Water Flow Rate (Gallons per Minute)
AC/HR. = Air Change Rate per Hour
VOLUME = Space Volume (Cubic Feet) 05 Mixed Air TemperatureTMA =(TROOM ×(CFMRA/CFMOA))+(TOA ×(CFMOA /CFMSA ))
TMA =(TRA ×(CFM RA /CFMSA))+(TOAx(CFMOA /CFMSA ))
CFMSA = Supply Air (CFM)
CFMRA = Return Air (CFM)
CFMOA = Outside Air (CFM)
TMA = Mixed Air Temperature (°F)
TROOM = Room Design Temperature (°F)
TRA = Return Air Temperature (°F)
TOA = Outside Air Temperature (°F)
06 Ductwork Equations TP =SP +VP V 2(V)2
VP =(V^2/4005^2)
V = Q/A=(Qx144/WxH)
DEQ=(1.3 × (A × B)^0.625)/((A + B)^0.25)
TP = Total Pressure
SP = Static Pressure, Friction Losses
VP = Velocity Pressure, Dynamic Losses
V = Velocity, Ft./Min.
Q = Flow through Duct (CFM)
A = Area of Duct (Sq. Ft.)
W = Width of Duct (Inches)
H = Height of Duct (Inches)
DEQ = Equivalent Round Duct Size for Rectangular Duct (Inches)
A = One Dimension of Rectangular Duct (Inches)
B = Adjacent Side of Rectangular Duct (Inches)
07 Fan Laws
CFM2/CFM1 =RPM2/RPM1
SP2/SP1=(CFM2/CFM1)^2=(RPM2/RPM1)^2
BHP2/BHP1=(CFM2/CFM!)^3=(RPM2/RPM1)^3=(SP2/SP1)^1.5
BHP = (CFM× SP × SP.GR.)/(6356 × FANEFF.)
MHP =BHP/(M/DEFF.)
CFM = Cubic Feet/Minute
RPM = Revolutions/Minute SP = In. W.G.
BHP = Break Horsepower
Fan Size = Constant Air Density = Constant
SP.GR. (Air) = 1.0
FANEFF. = 65–85%
M/DEFF. = 80–95%
M/D = Motor/Drive
08 Pump Laws GPM2/GPM1=RPM2/RPM1
HD2/HD1=(GPM2/GPM1)^2=(RPM2/ RPM1)^2
BHP2/BHP1=(GPM2/GPM1)^3=(HD2/HD1)^1.5
BHP=( GPMx HD ×SP.GR.)/(3960 ×PUMPEFF.)
MHP =BHP/(M/DEFF.)
VH =V2/2g
HD =(P ×2.31)/SP.GR.
GPM = Gallons/Minute
RPM = Revolutions/Minute
HD = Ft. H2O
BHP = Break Horsepower
Pump Size = Constant
Water Density = Constant
SP.GR. = Specific Gravity of Liquid with Respect to Water
SP.GR. (Water) = 1.0
PUMPEFF. = 60–80%
M/DEFF. = 85–95%
M/D = Motor/Drive
P = Pressure in Psi
VH = Velocity Head in Ft.
V = Velocity in Ft./Sec. g = Acceleration due to Gravity (32.16 Ft./Sec2)
09 Pump Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Calculations NPSHavail >NPSHreq'd NPSHavail =HA (+,-) HS(+,-)HF(+,-)HVP NPSHavail = Net Positive Suction Available at Pump (Feet) NPSHreq’d = Net Positive Suction Required at Pump (Feet) HA = Pressure at Liquid Surface (Feet—34 Feet for Water at Atmospheric Pressure) HS = Height of Liquid Surface Above (+) or Below (−) Pump (Feet) HF = Friction Loss between Pump and Source (Feet) HVP = Absolute Pressure of Water Vapor at Liquid Temperature (Feet—1989 ASHRAE Fundamentals) 10 Air Conditioning Condensate GPMAC COND =(CFM ×∆WLB.)/SpV ×8.33GPMAC COND =(CFM ×∆WGR.)/SpV ×8.33 ×7000HD=(Px2.31)/SP.GR.GPMAC COND = Air Conditioning Condensate Flow (Gallons/Minute) CFM = Air Flow Rate (Cu.Ft./Minute) SpV = Specific Volume of Air (Cu.Ft./Lb.DA) ∆WLB. = Specific Humidity (Lb.H2O/Lb.DA) ∆WGR. = Specific Humidity (Gr.H2O/Lb.DA) 11 Humidification GRAINSREQ’D=(WGR./SpV )room air -(WGR./SpV )supply airPOUNDSREQ’D =(WLB./SpV )room air -(WLB./SpV )supply airLB. STM/HR =(CFM × GRAINSREQ’D × 60)/7000= CFM × POUNDSREQ’D × 60 GRAINSREQ’D = Grains of Moisture Required (Gr.H2O/Cu.Ft.) POUNDSREQ’D = Pounds of Moisture Required (Lb.H2O/Cu.Ft.) CFM = Air Flow Rate (Cu.Ft./Minute) SpV = Specific Volume of Air (Cu.Ft./Lb.DA) WGR. = Specific Humidity (Gr.H2O/Lb.DA) WLB. = Specific Humidity (Lb.H2O/Lb.DA)
12 Humidifier Sensible Heat Gain HS = (0.244 × Q ×∆T) + (L × 380) HS = Sensible Heat Gain (Btu/Hr.) Q = Steam Flow (Lb.Steam/Hr.) ∆T = Steam Temperature − Supply Air Temperature (F.) L = Length of Humidifier Manifold (Ft.)
13 Expansion Tanks CLOSED VT =VS ×[ [(ν2/ν1)− 1]− 3α∆T]/[PA /P1-PA/P2]OPEN VT=2×{(VS ×[(ν2/ν1)-1])− 3α∆T}DIAPHRAGM VT = VS ×{[(ν2/ν1)-1]-3α∆T}/[1-( P1/P2)VT = Volume of Expansion Tank (Gallons) VS = Volume of Water in Piping System (Gallons) ∆T = T2 − T1 (°F) T1 = Lower System Temperature (°F) Heating Water T1 = 45–50°F Temperature at Fill Condition Chilled Water T1 = Supply Water Temperature Dual Temperature T1 = Chilled Water Supply Temperature T2 = Higher System Temperature (°F) Heating Water T2 = Supply Water Temperature Chilled Water T2 = 95°F Ambient Temperature (Design Weather Data) Dual Temperature T2 = Heating Water Supply Temperature PA = Atmospheric Pressure (14.7 Psia) P1 = System Fill Pressure/Minimum System Pressure (Psia) P2 = System Operating Pressure/Maximum Operating Pressure (Psia) V1 = SpV of H2O at T1 (Cu. Ft./Lb.H2O) 1989 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 2, Table 25 or Part 27, Properties of Air and Water V2 = SpV of H2O at T2 (Cu. Ft./Lb.H2O) 1989 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 2, Table 26 or Part 27, Properties of Air and Water α= Linear Coefficient of Expansion αSTEEL = 6.5 × 10−6 αCOPPER = 9.5 × 10−6 System Volume Estimate: 12 Gal./Ton 35 Gal./BHP System Fill Pressure/Minimum System Pressure Estimate: Height of System +5 to 10 Psi OR 5–10 Psi, whichever is greater. System Operating Pressure/Maximum Operating Pressure Estimate: 150 Lb. Systems 45–125 Psi 250 Lb. Systems 125–225 Psi
14 Air Balance Equations SA = Supply Air RA = Return Air OA = Outside Air EA = Exhaust Air RFA = Relief Air SA = RA + OA = RA + EA + RFA If minimum OA (ventilation air) is greater than EA, then OA = EA + RFA If EA is greater than minimum OA (ventilation air), then OA = EA RFA = 0 For Economizer Cycle OA = SA = EA + RFA RA = 0 15 Efficiencies COP =BTU OUTPUT/BTU INPUT =EER/3.413 EER =BTU OUTPUT /WATTS INPUT Turndown Ratio = Maximum Firing Rate: Minimum Firing Rate (i.e., 5:1, 10:1, 25:1) OVERALL THERMAL EFF. =(GROSS BTU OUTPUT/GROSS BTU INPUT) × 100%COMBUSTION EFF. =[(BTU INPUT − BTU STACK LOSS )/BTU INPUT] ×100% Overall Thermal Efficiency Range 75%–90% Combustion Efficiency Range 85%–95% 16 Cooling Towers and Heat Exchangers APPROACHCT’S = LWT − AWB APPROACHHE’S = EWTHS − LWTCS RANGE = EWT − LWT EWT = Entering Water Temperature (°F) LWT = Leaving Water Temperature (°F) AWB = Ambient Wet Bulb Temperature (Design WB, °F) HS = Hot Side CS = Cold Side 17 Moisture Condensation on Glass TGLASS = TROOM − [(RIA /RGLASS)× (TROOM − TOA)]
TGLASS = TROOM − [(UGLASS/UIA× (TROOM − TOA)] If TGLASS < DPROOM Condensation Occurs T = Temperature (°F.) R = R-Value (Hr. Sq.Ft. °F./Btu.) U = U-Value (Btu./Hr. Sq.Ft. °F.) IA = Inside Airfilm OA = Design Outside Air Temperature DP = Dew Point 18 Electricity KVA = KW + KVAR KVA = Total Power (Kilovolt Amps) KW = Real Power, Electrical Energy (Kilowatts) KVAR = Reactive Power or “Imaginary” Power (Kilovolt Amps Reactive) V = Voltage (Volts) A = Current (Amps) PF = Power Factor (0.75–0.95) BHP = Break Horsepower MHP = Motor Horsepower EFF = Efficiency M/D = Motor Drive A. Single Phase Power:
KW1φ=(V × A × PF)/1000KVA1φ= V × A/1000 BHP1φ=(V × A × PF × DEVICEEFF.)/746 MHP1φ= (BHP1φ)/M/DEFF. B. 3-Phase Power:
KW3φ=V3× V × A × PF /1000KVA3φ=V3× V × A/1000 V3=رادیکال3BHP3φ= V3× V × A × PF × DEVICEEFF. /746 V3=رادیکال3MHP3φ=BHP3φ/M/DEFF.
19 Calculating Heating Loads for Loading Docks, Heavily Used Vestibules and Similar Spaces.
A. Find volume of space to be heated (Cu.Ft.). B. Determine acceptable warm-up time for space (Min.). C. Divide volume by time (CFM). D. Determine inside and outside design temperatures—assume inside space temperature has dropped to the outside design temperature because doors have been open for an extended period of time. E. Use sensible heat equation to determine heating requirement using CFM and inside and outside design temperatures determined above. 20 Ventilation of Mechanical Rooms with Refrigeration Equipment A. For a more detailed description of ventilation requirements for mechanical rooms with refrigeration equipment see ASHRAE Standard 15 and Part 9, Ventilation Rules of Thumb. B. Completely Enclosed Equipment Rooms: CFM =100 ×G0.5 CFM = Exhaust Air Flow Rate Required (Cu.Ft./Minute) G = Mass of Refrigerant of Largest System (Pounds) C. Partially Enclosed Equipment Rooms: FA =G0.5 FA = Ventilation Free Opening Area (Sq.Ft.) G = Mass of Refrigerant of Largest System (Pounds)
21 Steam and Condensate Equations
A. General:
LBS. STM./HR. =(BTU/HR.)/960LB. STM. COND./HR. =EDR/4EDR = BTU/HR./240LB. STM. COND./HR. =(GPM ×500 ×SP.GR. ×CP ×∆T)/L LB. STM. COND./HR. =(CFM ×60 ×D ×CP ×∆T)/LB. Approximating Condensate Loads:
LB. STM. COND./HR. =(GPM(WATER) ×∆T)/2LB. STM. COND./HR. =(GPM(FUEL OIL) ×∆T)/4LB. STM. COND./HR. =[CFM(AIR) ×∆T]/900STM. = Steam GPM = Quantity of Liquid (Gallons per Minute) CFM = Quantity of Gas or Air (Cubic Feet per Minute) SP.GR. = Specific Gravity D = Density (Lbs./Cubic Feet) CP = Specific Heat of Gas or Liquid (Btu/Lb) Air CP =0.24 Btu/Lb Water CP =1.00 Btu/Lb L = Latent Heat of Steam (Btu/Lb. at Steam Design Pressure) ∆T = Final Temperature minus Initial Temperature EDR = Equivalent Direct Radiation
22 Swimming Pools A. Sizing Outdoor Pool Heater:
Determine pool capacity in gallons. Obtain from Architect if available. Length ×Width ×Depth ×7.5 Gal/Cu.Ft. (If depth is not known assume an average depth 5.5 Feet)
Determine heat pick-up time in hours from Owner.
Determine pool water temperature in degrees F. from the Owner. If Owner does not specify assume 80°F.
Determine the average air temperature on the coldest month in which the pool will be used.
Determine the average wind velocity in miles per hour. For pools less than 900 square feet and where the pool is sheltered by nearby buildings, fences, shrubs, etc., from the prevailing wind an average wind velocity of less than 3.5 mph may be assumed. The surface heat loss factor of 5.5 Btu/Hr/Sq.Ft.°F. in the equation below assumes a wind velocity of 3.5 mph. If a wind velocity of less than 3.5 mph is used, multiply equation by 0.75; for 5.0 mph multiply equation by 1.25; and for 10 mph multiply equation by 2.0.
Pool Heater Equations:
HPOOL HEATER =HHEAT-UP +HSURFACE LOSS HHEAT-UP =[GALS. ×8.34 LBS./GAL. ×∆TWATER ×1.0 BTU/LB.°F.]/HEAT PICK-UP TIME HSURFACE LOSS =5.5 BTU/HR. SQ. FT. °F. ×∆TWATER/AIR ×POOL AREA ∆TWATER =TFINAL −TINITIAL TFINAL =POOL WATER TEMPERATURE TINITIAL =50 °F ∆TWATER/AIR =TFINAL −TAVERAGE AIR H = Heating Capacity (Btu/Hr.) ∆T = Temperature Difference (°F.) 23 Domestic Water Heater Sizing HOUTPUT =GPH ×8.34 LBS./GAL. ×∆T ×1.0 HINPUT =[GPH ×8.34 LBS./GAL. ×∆T]/% EFFICIENCY GPH =HINPUT ×% EFFICIENCY/∆T ×8.34 LBS./GAL.= KW ×3413 BTU/KW/∆T ×8.34 LBS./GAL.∆T = HINPUT ×% EFFICIENCY /GPH ×8.34 LBS./GAL.=(KW ×3413 BTU/KW)/ GPH ×8.34LBS./GAL.KW = GPH ×8.34 LBS./GAL. ×∆T ×1.0/3413 BTU/KW % COLD WATER =(THOT −TMIX)/(THOT −TCOLD )% HOT WATER =(TMIX −TCOLD)/(THOT −TCOLD )
HOUTPUT = Heating Capacity, Output HINPUT = Heating Capacity, Input GPH = Recovery Rate (Gallons per Hour) ∆T = Temperature Rise (°F.) KW = Kilowatts TCOLD = Temperature, Cold Water (°F.) THOT = Temperature, Hot Water (°F.) TMIX = Temperature, Mixed Water (°F.)
24 Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Pump/Supply Sizing
A. Determine the approximate total length of all hot water supply and return piping. B. Multiply this total length by 30 Btu/Ft. for insulated pipe and 60 Btu/Ft. for uninsulated pipe to obtain the approximate heat loss. C. Divide the total heat loss by 10,000 to obtain the total pump capacity in GPM. D. Select a circulating pump to provide the total required GPM and obtain the head created at this flow. E. Multiply the head by 100 and divide by the total length of the longest run of the hot water return piping to determine the allowable friction loss per 100 feet of pipe. F. Determine the required GPM in each circulating loop and size the hot water return pipe based on this GPM and the allowable friction loss as determined above.