USER MANUAL

Copyright 2004 Carmel Software Corporation All Rights Reserved. December 2004 The Duct Size 6.0 User Manual contains information proprietary to Carmel Software Corporation. It is intended only to be used in conjunction with the Duct Size 6.0 software package. This User Manual contains information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced without prior written consent from Carmel Software Corporation. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Carmel Software Corporation PO Box 150037 San Rafael, CA 94915-0037 USA Tel: 1-800-339-6030 Fax: 214-242-2639 info@carmelsoft.com www.carmelsoft.com

ASHRAE Copyright 2004 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. AutoCad and AutoCad Building Systems Copyright 2004 AutoDesk, Inc. Installshield Copyright 2004 Installshield Corporation. Microsoft Copyright 2004 Microsoft Corporation.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Overview Section 1.1: What is Duct Size 6.0............................................................. Section 1.2: Installing the Software............................................................ Section 1.3: New Features........................................................................ Section 1.4: Terminology....................................................................... Chapter 2 Opening and Navigating a Project Section 2.1: Open/Create a Project........................................................... Section 2.2: Importing a Loadsoft or Residential Project.. Section 2.3: Beginning a New Project.. Section 2.4: Project Navigation Area......................................................... Chapter 3 Project Inputs Section 3.1: Overview................................................................................ Section 3.2: Project Inputs......................................................................... Section 3.3: System Inputs........................................................................ Section 3.4: Fan Inputs.............................................................................. Section 3.5: Duct Node Inputs................................................................... Section 3.6: Import Loadsoft/Residential Airflow Data .............................. Chapter 4 Globally Edit Duct Nodes Section 4.1: Globally Edit Duct Nodes....................................................... 70 Chapter 5 - Outputs Section 5.1: Overview................................................................................ Section 5.2: Calculate and Display Reports............................................... Section 5.3: Check for Input Errors ............................... Section 5.4: Standard Outputs Report Descriptions.................. Section 5.5: Exporting to Microsoft Word and Excel................................... 74 74 78 80 90 30 31 35 48 52 66 14 18 22 23 8 9 9 10

Chapter 6 Importing/Exporting CAD DXF Files Section 6.1: Overview................................................ 92 Section 6.2: Importing DXF Files into Duct Size........................................ 92 Section 6.3: Exporting to a DXF File............................................... 97 Section 6.4: Creating Equipment Blocks in AutoCad DXF........................ 101 Section 6.5: Exporting DXF Files that were not Initially Imported from a SingleLine DXF File........................................................................ 103 Section 6.6: AutoCad DXF Import Settings.............................................. 104 Section 6.7: AutoCad DXF Export Settings............................................... 108 Chapter 7 Manage Data Tables Section 7.1: Manage HVAC Equipment................................................ Section 7.2: Manage Weather Data.................................................. Section 7.3: Manage ASHRAE Fitting Data............................................. Section 7.4: Manage Duct Material................................................ Section 7.5: Manage Duct Gage Data.................................................. Section 7.6: Manage Duct Material and Insulation U-Value Data............. Section 7.7: Manage Filter Data................................................. Section 7.8: Manage Room NC-RC Sound Level Data............................ Section 7.9: Manage Fan Sound Power Data........................................... Section 7.10: Manage Diffusers/Registers ............................................... Chapter 8 Tools Section 8.1: Check for Input Errors................................................ Section 8.2: Manage System Templates............................................... Section 8.3: Purge and Restore Projects............................................... Section 8.4: Manage the Project Database............................................... Section 8.5: Simple Duct Size Analysis................................................. Section 8.6: Simple Fan Curve Analysis................................................ Chapter 9 Software Settings Section 9.1: English (IP) or Metric (SI) Units............................................. Section 9.2: General Duct Size Settings................................................... Section 9.3: Report Format Settings......................................................... Section 9.4: Duct Size Database Connection Settings............................. Section 9.5: Common Database Connection Settings.............................. Chapter 10 Create Microsoft Office Templates Section 10.1: Overview............................................................................... 168 154 156 162 164 165 142 143 145 146 148 152 114 122 125 128 130 132 134 135 137 138

Chapter 11 Import Duct Size 4.0 Project Section 11.1: Import......................................................................... 190 Chapter 12 Create a Networked Version of the Database Section 12.1: Overview....................................................................... 192 Chapter 13 Walk-Throughs Section 13.1: Overview............................................................................... Section 13.2: Walk-Through #1.................................................................. Section 13.3: Walk-Through #2.................................................................. Section 13.4: Walk-Through #3.................................................................. Section 13.5: Walk-Through #4.................................................................. Chapter 14 Menu Options Section 14.1: Overview............................................................................... 216 Appendix A Software License Index 194 194 199 204 208

Chapter 1 Overview

Section 1.1 - What is Duct Size 6.0? Duct Size 6.0 from Carmel Software is an engineering software program that sizes HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) ductwork based upon the ASHRAE 2001 Fundamentals. This program allows the user to input a wide variety of information about a duct system, and it displays numerous reports such as duct dimension and airflow breakdown report, a material list, heat loss breakdown report, friction loss breakdown report, sound-power breakdown report and many others. In addition, the user can import a single-line drawing from AutoCad 2000 or later and export it back to AutoCad as a double-line or 3-D drawing. The Duct Size software package and its various incarnations have evolved over 10 years. Duct Size 1.0 was the first ever Windows-based duct sizing software program on the market. Since then we have added many features that have been requested by current users of the software. Duct Size 6.0 is a culmination of all this feedback. In addition, we have updated the database information and back-end technologies to work with the latest versions of Windows. The Duct Size 6.0 includes the following basic features: 1. Allows for up to 1000 duct sections (nodes) may be inputted. 2. Contains a full ASHRAE fitting database (over 200 fittings) based upon tables in the 2001 Fundamentals and other ASHRAE texts. 3. Contains customized and default equipment databases, including such equipment as diffusers, VAV boxes, fan-powered mixing boxes, dampers, and others. 4. Contains customized and default duct material databases, leakage tables, u-value tables, and duct gage tables. 5. Performs sizing based upon constant friction, static regain, constant velocity, or presized methods. 6. Allows you to import AutoCad DXF single-line duct drawings from AutoCad 2000 or later, and it will export 2D and 3D duct drawings. 7. Can calculate multiple duct systems within one project. 8. Provides a wide range of outputs including the maximum static pressure run, material lists, heat gain/loss breakdowns, airflow breakdowns, leakage cfm breakdowns, and more. 9. Supports both English and Metric units. 10. Compatible with Windows 98 and above Includes separate minimum and maximum duct characteristics for main duct runs and branch duct runs.

11. Allows the user to export the outputs to a Microsoft Word, Excel and XML. 12. Can view a quick graphical layout of the duct system while inputting information 13. Includes a number of useful sample files and projects. Section 1.2 - Installing the Software The installation of the Duct Size 6.0 involves running the Installshield setup program from the CD-ROM or executable. This installs all of the files onto your hard-drive into the proper directories. Please take the following steps: 1. Very Important: Make sure that you have Windows 2000/2003/XP administrative permissions while installing the software. 2. Run the "Setup.exe" program located on the CD-ROM. (If you have downloaded the executable, then just run that file.) 3. When asked, input the directory where you want the software installed. (The default is "c:\program files\carmel\Ducts60"). If you wish to install the database that stores all of the project information onto a shared or network drive so that more than one user can use the Duct Size software and share the same data, go to Chapter 12 for more information. Section 1.3 - New Features The following is a list of new features of the Duct Size 6.0 software package: 1. The Duct Size 6.0 software has been entirely re-written to take advantage of the latest programming and back-end database technologies. In addition, the entire ASHRAE fitting database of over 200 fittings has been incorporated into the software. 2. A new and improved user interface (UI) has been designed making the input process much faster and more intuitive than previously. This improved UI includes a tree-like navigation area that allows the user to view all the duct nodes and how they are related to one another. 3. Within the navigation area, basic information such as airflow, dimensions can be displayed next to each duct node allowing the user to quickly view important information about the entire duct system. 4. The user can copy duct systems within the same project and also copy sections of duct nodes within the same duct system. 5. The user can easily replicate entire projects so as to reuse common information. 6. Includes more reports. 7. Input checks have been incorporated so the user can confirm that inputs are valid prior to calculating.

8. All input and output data can be exported to Microsoft Word and Excel templates. 9. Reports can be exported to XML format so that they can be shared with others across networks and operating systems other than Windows. 10. Can import from AutoCad 2004/2005 DXF files 11. Can export to AutoCad 2004/2005 DXF files 12. Can import and export information from AutoCad Building Systems 13. Includes new "Suggest a fitting" technology that allows Duct Size to suggest a duct fitting based upon the current configuration of duct runs 14. . . . and more. Section 1.4 - Terminology User Inputs The user inputs in Duct Size 6.0 are broken down into four types: project, duct system, fan, and duct run inputs: Project: A Duct Size project represents a building that may have one or more duct systems. The inputs for a duct project include basic customer information and weather data. Duct System: A duct system refers to a connected network of ductwork used to deliver or extract air from a series of spaces within a building. For example, a supply air system delivers air to a room via ductwork and outlets. A return system removes air from a room via return grills and ductwork. The inputs for a duct system include global values used by all of its duct runs, duct air temperatures, minimum and maximum allowable values for the duct runs, and more. Fan: A fan is part of a duct system, and it either supplies air to the system or returns air from the system. All supply duct runs eventually lead to the supply fan, and all return duct runs eventually lead to the return fan. The inputs for a fan include fan inlet velocity, horsepower, rpm, inlet dimensions, and more. Duct Run (or node): A duct run is a duct "section" that is a portion of a duct system between two specific points called "nodes". A "node" is a key point in the system where there is a change in flow direction, area, volume, or shape. A "section" is the fundamental unit dealt with in a duct system. Most characteristics for a "duct system" are defined on a section-by-section basis. Further, most design calculations are performed and reported for each section. A "section" is described by its connection with other sections, its shape, material, length, and attached fitting and equipment type. Duct Run Orientation: To define and analyze a duct system, we need a consistent way of describing the orientation of the sections. In Duct Size, the terms "start" and "end" are used. The fan is designated as the "start" of the

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system. The system "ends" in one or more terminal points where ductwork meets spaces within the building. Consequently, the orientation of the sections is described with respect to the fan. The "start" of the duct section is the portion closest to the fan; the "end" is the portion farthest from the fan. It is important to note that this terminology is used for both supply and return systems. Within the help text and user manual, the words "duct run" and "duct node" are used interchangeably. Duct Run Characteristics The following is terminology of selected duct run characteristics: Main and Runout: Each duct run may be defined as a "main" or "runout" type run. Main duct runs are used to deliver large volumes of air to one or more "runout" type duct runs. Runout sections are used to deliver air to one or more air terminals. In general, main duct runs deliver high volume air, and runout duct runs deliver lower velocity air. As you add duct runs to a duct system, you can specify whether the run is a main or runout type. Depending upon the global main and runout settings specified in the duct system, it will determine the settings for the newly added duct run. Shape: You can specify rectangular, round, or oval shapes for a duct run. In general, higher pressure duct systems are designed using round duct and lower pressure duct systems are designed using rectangular or oval duct. Material: Duct material type is important for friction loss calculations and material estimates. Friction Factor: This is the static pressure loss per 100 feet of duct work that occurs as the air flows throughout the duct system. This value is used for constant friction type duct systems. The average friction factor is between 0.100 to 0.150 in w.g. per 100 feet. Other Definitions The following is a list of additional Duct Size definitions: Constant Friction: This is a method of sizing duct runs in a duct system. A friction factor is used (i.e. 0.100 inches of w.g. per 100 feet) to calculate the velocity (fpm or m/s) of air in each duct run. Since the airflow (CFM or L/s) is known, then the duct dimensions can be calculated by dividing the airflow divided by the velocity of air. This is the most common way to size duct, but it does pose some problems. The major problem is the fact that not all runs will balance, and this will require the sheetmetal contractor to install balancing dampers to balance the system. Both supply and return systems can be sized according to this method.

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Static Regain: This is another method of sizing duct runs in a duct system. It sizes ductwork according to a regain factor in the static pressure at each node. This may oversize ductwork, but automatically balances the entire system without the use of balance dampers. Only supply systems can be balanced according to the static regain method. Constant Velocity: This is another method of sizing duct runs in a duct system. It allows the user to select an initial velocity that is used throughout the entire duct system. This method is best used for higher pressure systems that use attenuated terminal boxes to reduce the velocity and noise before distribution of air to the occupied spaces. System Effect: This is a "derating" of the HVAC system fan, and it is additional static pressure that is added to the total duct system static pressure losses.

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Chapter 2 Opening and Navigating a Project

This chapter discusses how to create a new and open an existing Duct Size project, and also how to navigate an open project. Section 2.1 - Open/Create a Project When you first start the program, the following screen will appear:

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Select the Open Project sub-menu option from the File main menu to display the following form:

This form lists all of the active Duct Size projects. It displays columns with the project name, customer building name, a brief description of the project, and the date the project was created. You can sort by any of these columns by clicking the column title.

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Creating a new project To create a new project, click the "New" button and the following form will display:

Type in a new project name. If the name you type in is the same as an existing project, then an error message will display. Every project must have a unique name. If you desire to import information from a Loadsoft 6.0 or Residential 5.0 project (these are HVAC load calculation software programs developed by Carmel), then press the "Import Loadsoft or Residential Project". Once you have typed in the new project name, the main input form will open allowing you to begin work on the new project. Opening an existing project To open an existing project, select the project that you want to open and click the "Open" button. The main input form will open allowing you to begin work on the existing project. If you initially imported a Loadsoft or Residential project into the current Duct Size project, and if the airflow values in the Loadsoft/Residential project have been updated since last imported into Duct Size, then a prompt will appear asking you what to do. See Chapter 3.6 for details. Copying an existing project You can copy an existing project to a new project so that you can easily replicate information that you wish to reuse. To do so, select the project that you want to replicate, and click the "Copy selected project" button. A form will appear asking you for the name of the new project. Depending upon the size of the existing project, it may take 10 to 20 seconds to copy it.

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Delete a project You can delete a project by selecting the project to delete and pressing the "Delete" button on your keyboard. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that when you "delete" a project, you are actually archiving it. In other words, it will no longer display in the list of projects in the form above. However, it will still be available for you to eventually restore it. Filter the project list You can filter the project list by selecting either the "Display All" or the "Filter" radio buttons located beneath the project list. The "Display All" option displays all the active projects. The "Filter" option allows you to filter the project list. The button next to the "Filter" option displays the following form:

This form allows you to enter names and dates by which you can filter the project list: Filter Project Name: To filter by the project name, type in the first few letters (or the entire name) in this field. Filter Building Name: To filter by the building name in the project, type in the first few letters (or the entire name) in this field. Start Date and End Date: To filter by project creation date, select the start and end dates. Click the "Save" button to save these settings and return to the main open project form. The list of projects will update according to the filter options you selected.

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Section 2.2 Importing a Loadsoft or Residential Project The following describes how to import information from Loadsoft 6.0 or Residential 5.0 projects into a new Duct Size project: Overview Loadsoft 6.0 and Residential 5.0 are HVAC load calculation software programs developed by Carmel. You can easily import information from either Loadsoft or Residential projects into a new or existing Duct Size project. The following information can be imported: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Basic project information such as project name and user name Project address information Weather information HVAC system names and basic information Individual area (room) airflow (CFM or L/s) values

Once Loadsoft or Residential project information is imported into a Duct Size project, all of the individual room air flow (CFM or L/s) data will be available to the project so that you can import these values into various duct end nodes throughout the system. See Chapter 3.6 for details. Import a Loadsoft or Residential Project into a New Duct Size Project To import Loadsoft or Residential project information into a new Duct Size project, press the "Import Loadsoft or Residential Project" button in the "Create Project" form that appears when you are creating a new Duct Size project. The following form will appear:

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Status The status section located on the first tab in this form will display the status of the connection with Loadsoft or Residential. If neither of the programs are installed on your computer or if Duct Size cannot find the programs, the status will say "Could not find . . . .". Therefore, click the button next to the error message to display the Duct Size General Settings form. This form allows you to search for the directory where the Loadsoft or Residential data files are located. By default, the Loadsoft and Residential (and for that matter, the Duct Size) data files are all stored in the "c:\program files\carmel\common" directory. If you have moved the data files to another directory, then you need to select that directory. Until the status says "Successfully connected to the Loadsoft (or Residential) . . . ", you will not be able to import Loadsoft or Residential project data. Select Project to Import Depending upon which programs Duct Size could connect to, the option buttons for Loadsoft and Residential will be enabled. Select the program that you wish to import from, then press the enabled button next to "Click here to open a Loadsoft (or Residential) project" to display the following project selection form:

Select the Loadsoft (or Residential) project that you want to import from, then press the "Select" button. A project id will appear next to the "Project Id" text in the form. Select Type of Information to Import Select this tab to display the type of information from Loadsoft or Residential that you want to import. You can import the following types of information:

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1. Import basic project information: This imports information such as project name, user name, and project date. 2. Import project address information: This imports project address, phone, and email information. 3. Import weather information: This imports project weather information such as state, city, latitude, summer and winter temperatures, and elevation. 4. Import HVAC system information: The list box located below this option will become enabled. This lists all the HVAC systems in the Loadsoft or Residential project that you selected. You can select from one or more of these systems, and each system that you select will create a new duct system in the Duct Size project that you are creating.

After you are completed selecting the type of information to import, press the "Ok" button to return to the "Create Project" form. The name of the Loadsoft or Residential project will appear in the "Project Name" field. You can override this name if you desire. Press the "Ok" button, and Duct Size will create a new project and import any Loadsoft or Residential data that you selected. Import a Loadsoft or Residential Project into an Existing Duct Size Project You can import Loadsoft or Residential project information into an existing Duct Size project by selecting the "Import Loadsoft/Residential Project Info." menu option from the "File" main menu option. This menu option is only enabled if a Duct Size project is currently open.

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The form that is described above will appear. Follow the same instructions and the project information that you select will be imported into the current Duct Size project. Please note that information that originally existed in the current Duct Size project (i.e. - address, weather info, etc.) will be overwritten by any new information from the Loadsoft or Residential project. Section 2.3 Beginning a New Project Once you have opened a new or existing project, the two forms will appear: the "Project Input" form and the "Project Navigation" form. The Project Navigation form allows you to add, edit, and navigate throughout all of the duct systems, fans, and nodes. The "Project Input" form allows you to input values associated with the project, duct systems, fans, and duct nodes.

You can resize and move these forms around within the main Duct Size form. Once you save and close the project, Duct Size will remember that last position and size of both of the forms the next time you open the project. You can also align the forms horizontally, vertically, or cascade them by selecting the appropriate submenu option from the "Window" main menu option.

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Section 2.4 - Project Navigation Area The project navigation form allows you to add, delete, and navigate between duct size systems, fans, and individual duct nodes. To change the font of the text in this navigation area, input a value from 6 to 20 in the "Font Size" text box above the navigation area, and then click the "Save" icon to save it so that the next time you open this project, the same font size will appear.

Additional Node Info At the very top of this form are options that allow you to display additional information next to the node name in the navigation area. (By default, only the node name is displayed at each node.). The following is an explanation of each additional bit of information you can display at each node: Node Id: This is an id that is unique to every duct node throughout all the Duct Size projects. This id can be used to reference a node when you are exporting data to Microsoft Word or Excel. See Chapter 5.5 for more information. Dimensions: This option displays the duct run height (in inches or centimeters), width (or diameter) and length (in feet or meters). First, the duct height and width (or diameter) are displayed followed by the duct length within parenthesis. These values are only displayed if you have performed a "quick calc". . See Chapter 3.3 for more details about the "quick calc" functionality. Velocity: This option displays the velocity of air in feet per minute (meters/second) for the duct run. This value is only displayed if you have performed a "quick calc". Airflow: This displays the airflow in CFM (or L/s) for the duct run. This value is only displayed if you have performed a "quick calc". After selecting one of more of the above options, press the key to display these values next to the node name in the navigation area. You will receive a warning if no "quick-calc" has been performed on the current system. This means that the current calculated values will not display. You need to go to the

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system input section of the duct input form and press the "Quick Calc" button to perform a quick calculation. Project Pop-up Menu Options When you begin a new project, only the project name appears in the project navigation area. To begin adding duct systems, right-click over the project name, and the following pop-up menu will appear:

Insert New Duct System Select this menu option to insert a new duct system (You can also press the "insert" button on your keyboard to display the following form). The following form will appear:

This form allows you to input the duct system name. The system name must be unique for the project or an error message will appear. You can also select a duct system template from which the new duct system is based upon. If you leave the "Use Default System Template" option selected, then the new system will be derived from the default system template that was specified in the general duct settings form. You can select another system template by unclicking the "Use Default System Template" option, and selecting the template name from the drop down box. After pressing the "Ok" button, a new duct system will appear in the project navigation area.

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Globally Edit all Duct Nodes This menu option allows you to globally edit all duct node inputs within a project. For example, you may want to change all the duct node lengths in a duct system to the same value. See Chapter 4 for more information. Paste Duct System (Ctrl+V) After copying a duct system (see below), select this menu option, or press the Ctrl-V key combination, to paste a new duct system (and all of its fans and duct nodes) into the project navigation area. You will be prompted for a new duct system name. Rename Duct Project This menu option allows you to rename the project. It you attempt to rename the project to the same name as an existing project, an error will occur. Expand all Nodes This menu option expands the entire project navigation tree view list so that you can view all the duct systems, fans, and duct nodes. Contract all Nodes This menu option contracts the entire project navigation tree view list so that only the project name appears. Duct System Pop-up Menu Options After adding a duct system, you can right-click over the system name, and the following submenu will appear:

Insert New Duct System This inserts another duct system into the navigation area. See the explanation above. Insert New Supply Fan This menu option allows you to add a new supply fan to the duct system. It adds a node labelled "Supply Fan", and it also inserts the very first duct node off of the

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fan. Think of this very first node as the "transition" node to the actual network of duct runs. Only one supply fan can be inserted per duct system. Insert New Return/Exhaust Fan This menu option allows you to add a new return or exhaust fan to the duct system. It adds a node labelled "Return Fan", and it also inserts the very first duct node off of the fan. Think of this very first node as the "transition" node to the actual network of duct runs. Only one return/exhaust fan can be inserted per duct system. Delete this Duct System This menu option allows you to delete the selected duct system. In addition, all the fans and duct nodes within the system will be deleted. A message will first appear asking for confirmation. Globally Edit all Duct Nodes Select this menu option to globally edit all duct nodes within the duct system. See Chapter 4 for more details about globally editing duct nodes. Copy Duct System Select this menu option, or press the Ctrl-C key combination, to place a duct system into the local clipboard. This means that when you paste within the project (see above), the copied system and all its fans and duct nodes will appear under a new duct system name. Rename Duct System This menu option allows you to rename the selected duct system. The new name must be unique within the duct project or an error message will appear. Expand all Nodes See above. Contract all Nodes See above. Fan Pop-up Menu Options After adding a fan to a duct system, you can right-click over the fan name, and the following submenu will appear:

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Delete this Supply/Return Fan This menu option allows you to delete the selected fan. In addition, all the duct nodes under the fan will be deleted. A message will first appear asking for confirmation. Globally Edit all Duct Nodes Select this menu option to globally edit all duct nodes located within the fan. Expand all Nodes See above. Contract all Nodes See above. Duct Node Pop-up Menu Options After adding a duct node, you can right-click over the duct node name, and the following submenu will appear:

Insert New Main Duct Node This allows you to insert a new main duct node within the duct system underneath the currently selected node. A main node is defined as a duct node located along the main duct run of the system. All "main" default values in the duct system will apply to this duct node. The new duct node is automatically named according to the following convention: The duct node prefix from the duct size settings form plus an automatically generated number that increments as you add more nodes within the system. For example, the default duct node prefix is "N_". th Therefore, if you are currently adding the 10 node to a duct system, then the new name is "N_10". You can alter this name by right-clicking over this node and selecting the "Rename Duct Node" menu option discussed

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below. In addition, you can enter a new duct node name in the duct node input form. (You can also press the "insert" button on your keyboard to insert a new duct node.) Insert New Runout Duct Node This allows you to insert a new runout duct node within the duct system underneath the currently selected node. A runout node is defined as a duct node located along a runout duct run of the system. All "runout" default values in the duct system will apply to this duct node. The new duct node is automatically named according to the same convention described above for the "main" type node: Delete this Duct Node This menu option allows you to delete the selected duct node. All duct nodes located under the selected node will also be deleted. A message will first appear asking for confirmation. Globally Edit all Duct Nodes Select this menu option to globally edit the selected node and all of its child nodes. Copy Duct Node(s) Select this menu option, or press the Ctrl-C key combination, to place the selected node and all of its child nodes into the clipboard. This means that when you paste (see below), the nodes will be copied to another area of the duct system. You can only copy duct nodes within the same system and not across multiple systems in a project. In addition, you cannot copy duct nodes from a supply fan system to a return fan system.

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Paste Duct Node(s) After copying a duct node(s) (see above), select this menu option, or press the Ctrl-V key combination, over a duct node to paste the new duct node(s) into it. Rename Duct Node This menu option allows you to rename the selected duct node. The new name must be unique in the duct system or an error message will appear. Toggle Duct Node Type (Main or Runout) This menu option allows you to toggle the type of node currently selected: either from a "main" to a "runout" type or vice versa. However, there are some limitations to this toggling functionality: You cannot toggle a node from a "main" to a "runout" type and vice versa if the node is sandwiched between two of the opposite type. For example, if you attempt to toggle a "main" node to a "runout" node that is located between two "main" nodes, then you will not be able to toggle. You cannot toggle the very first node off the fan from a "main" to "runout" type (and vice versa) if one or more of the child nodes is the opposite type.

When you toggle the node from one type to the other, none of the other properties will change. You need to do this manually. For example, if you are toggling a main type to a runout type duct run and the main type duct run material is galvanized steel, then it will remain as galvanized steel, even though the default runout type may be something else, like flexible duct. Expand all Nodes See above. Contract all Nodes See above. Dragging and Dropping Duct Nodes You can drag (move) a duct node and all of its children to another duct node within the same system (and same fan). With your mouse, click over the duct node(s) that you want to move, and then drag it to the destination duct node. You will receive an error message if you try to move an set of duct nodes to another system or fan type.

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Chapter 3 Project Inputs

Section 3.1 Overview The "Project Input" form allows you to input all of the information associated with the project, duct systems, fans, and duct nodes. Below is a brief overview of each set of inputs.

Project Inputs The very first "node" located at the top of the project navigation form is the name of the project. Select this node in the project navigation area (the project name) to display the tabbed interface in the project input form that is displayed in the picture above. This tabbed interface contains all the basic project inputs. You can enter information that applies to the entire project including a basic project description, building information, weather data, and more. In addition, the final tab allows you to perform all the duct project calculations. Duct System Inputs The duct system tab allows you to input all information associated with a duct system. See Chapter 3.3 for more information about duct system inputs. Fan Inputs The fan input tab allows you to enter supply or return fan information. See Chpater 3.4 for more information about fan inputs. Duct Node Inputs The duct node tab allows you to input information about each individual duct node. See Chapter 3.5 for more information about duct node inputs.

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Mathematical Functionality At any time, you may access the mathematics form in any numerical input by typing any suitable operand such as +, -, /, *, and x after the number. For example, you can type 10,000 *", and the mathematics form will appear. Continue typing another number and either type another operand to continue the routine or type = or "ENTER" to return to the text box with the final value. Saving the Project Data At any time while inputting duct project data, you can save it by selecting the "Save Project" menu option from the "File" main menu or pressing the corresponding button. If you attempt to close a project without first saving, you will be prompted whether you want to save prior to closing. Closing the Project Input Form After you have completed entering project information, you can close the project by selecting the "Close Project" menu option from the "File" main menu or by pressing the corresponding button. Section 3.2 Project Inputs The project input section allows you to input general project information, the building address, and weather data. Four tabs are associated with the project inputs: General, Your Company, Customer, and Weather Data. General The General tab allows you to input basic information about the project, itself.

Project Name: This input contains the unique name of the current project. User Name: This input allows you to enter the name of the user who is performing the project load calculations. Project Date: This input contains the original date that the project was created. You can update this date. Description: This input allows you to enter a general description of the project. Ignore Loadsoft or Res. Airflow Updates: This option only appears if you have imported a Loadsoft or Residential project into the Duct Size project. If this option is selected, then you will never be prompted when the airflow values are
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updated in the Loadsoft or Residential project. If this option is NOT selected, then any time the airflow values change in the Loadsoft or Residential project that the current Duct Size project is based upon then you will be prompted whether to update the airflow values in the current project. Imported Loadsoft/Residential Project Name: This option only appears if you have imported a Loadsoft or Residential project into the Duct Size project. It displays the name of the imported Loadsoft or Residential project. Your Company The Your Company tab allows you to input information about your company. This information is the same for all projects, so if you edit this information in one project, it will update all of the other projects. The company information is displayed at the top of all printed reports.

Company Name: Input your company name. Contact Name: Input the name of a contact at your company. Address 1: Input your main street address. Address 2: Input an additional street address component. City: Input your city name. State: Input your state name. Zip Code: Input your zip code. Country: Input your country name. Phone: Input your main phone number. Fax: Input your fax number. Email: Input a company email address. If you double-click inside this text box, it will automatically open your email client (i.e. - Microsoft Outlook) and place the email address in the "To:" box. Web Address: Input the company web address. If you double-click inside this text box, it will automatically open your web browser (i.e. - Microsoft Explorer) and go to this web address. Description: Input a general description of your company. Customer The Customer tab allows you to input address information for the building that you are performing an HVAC duct sizing analysis on.

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Building Name: This input contains the name of the building that you are performing the HVAC analysis on. Contact Name: Input the name of a contact at the building or company. Address 1: Input the main street address. Address 2: Input an additional street address component. City: Input the city name. State: Input the state name. Zip Code: Input the zip code. Country: Input the country name. Phone: Input the main phone number. Fax: Input the fax number. Email: Input a company email address. Press the button located to the right of this text box, and it will automatically open your email client (i.e. - Microsoft Outlook) and place the email address in the "To:" box. Web Address: Input a company web address. Press the button located to the right of this text box, and it will automatically open your web browser (i.e. Microsoft Explorer) and go to this web address. Description: Input a general description of the building or customer. Weather Data The Weather Data tab allows you to specify the physical location of the building anywhere in the world. The weather database contains over 800 cities throughout the world. Each city includes elevation, temperature, and latitude values that are used in the HVAC load calculations.

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The following data is stored for each city: Latitude: This is the citys latitude value in degrees North or South Latitude. After the latitude value type an "S" for southern latitudes or an "N" or nothing for northern latitudes (i.e. 42N for Boston, USA or 52S for Sydney, Australia) Longitude: This is the citys longitude value in degrees West or East Longitude. After the longitude value, type a "W" for western longitudes or an "E" for eastern longitudes (i.e. 71W for Boston, USA or 151.2E for Sydney, Australia). Elevation (feet or meters) : This is the citys elevation above sea level in feet (meters). Summer Design Dry-Bulb (F or C): This is the ASHRAE 1% summer design drybulb temperature for the city. This means that the summer temperature has been equaled or exceeded by 1% of the totals hours during the months of June through September. See ASHRAE 2001 Fundamentals, Chapter 27 for more detailed information. Summer Coincidental Wet-Bulb (F or C): This is the wet-bulb temperature that occurs coincidentally with the 1% summer dry-bulb temperature listed above. Winter Design Dry-Bulb (F or C): This is the ASHRAE 99% winter design drybulb temperature for the city. This means that the winter temperature has been equaled or exceeded by 99% of the total in the months of December, January, and February. Mean Daily Range: This is the average daily range of temperatures during any summer day. This value is used to determine temperatures at different times of the day. See ASHRAE Fundamentals for more details. Radio Button Options United States and Canada: Click this option for the list of United States or Canadian Provinces. World Countries: Click this option for the list of countries throughout the world. At anytime, click any state or country in the left list box and the right list box will display all the cities associated with it. Click any city, and the weather text input boxes will display all the appropriate information. Add a New Country or State 1. Right-click over the left list box that contains the list of states or countries. 2. Select the "New State/Province" or "New Country" menu option from the pop-up menu. 3. Input a new unique state or country name.

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4. Click the "Update" button. Add a New City 1. Right-click over the right list box that contains the list of cities. 2. Select the "Insert City" menu option from the pop-up menu. 3. Input a new unique city name. 4. Input new latitude, elevation and temperature values for the city. 5. Click the "Update" button. Edit the Name of a State/County/City Right-click over the name of the state, country, or city that you want to rename, then select the "rename" menu option. Type in the new name. Delete a State/County/City Right-click over the name of the state, country, or city that you want to delete, then select the "delete" menu option. Press the "Yes" button for confirmation. Please note, that if you delete a state or country, all the cities within that state or country will also be deleted. Section 3.3 System Inputs The duct system input section allows you to input all information associated with duct systems including the duct calculation type, temperatures, upstream and downstream pressure values, global friction loss factors, global duct material types, global duct shapes, global liner and insulation widths, and minimum and maximum allowable values. Four tabs are associated with the system inputs: General System Info, Pressure Values, Global Duct Node Info, Min and Max Limits information. General System Info The "General System Info" tab allows you to input basic information about the duct system. Below is a detailed explanation of each input:

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System Name: This input displays the name of the duct system. You cannot edit the name here. However, you can rename the system by right-clicking over the duct system name in the project navigation area. Calculation Type: This drop down allows you to select from four types of calculation procedures to perform on the current duct system: Constant Friction Static Regain Constant Velocity Presized System

Constant Friction: Select this option to size the ductwork according to a constant friction factor (i.e. 0.100 inches of w.g. per 100 feet) for every duct run. This is the most widely used method of sizing ductwork, but it does pose some problems. The major problem is the fact that not all runs will balance, and this will require the sheetmetal contractor to install balancing dampers to balance the system. Both supply and return systems can be sized according to this method. Static Regain: The objective of the static regain method is to obtain the same static pressure at diverging flow junctions and terminal sections. This will cause the entire duct system to have uniform static pressures at all branches and end nodes without extensive dampering. The static regain method is not a full-proof method and it may oversize ductwork. The static regain method requires that an initial main duct run velocity be established so each successive duct run velocity can be calculated. This initial main duct run velocity is specified in the Pressure Values tab discussed below. In addition, a fitting equivalent length value must be established so that total pressure drops for each duct section can be calculated. This fitting equivalent length is specified in the duct size settings form discussed in Chapter 9.2. Only supply systems can be balanced according to the static regain method. If a duct system has both supply and return fans, then supply duct system will be calculated according to static regain, and the return duct system will be calculated according to constant friction. Constant Velocity: This method allows you to select an initial velocity that is used throughout the entire duct system. This method is best used for higher pressure systems that use attenuated terminal boxes to reduce the velocity and noise before distribution of air to the occupied spaces. The velocity value that is used to size a supply duct system is the "Outlet Velocity:" input located under the "Supply/Return Fan" input tab. The velocity value that is used to size a return duct system is the "Inlet Velocity:"

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input also located under the "Supply/Return Fan" input tab. Presized System: This option allows you to manually input the duct dimensions (height, width, or diameter). From this, the velocities, pressure drops, and all other values will be calculated. This option is best used for existing duct systems that you wish to analyze. Description: This input allows you to specify a description of the duct system. This description is for informational purposes, only, and it does not affect actual calculations. Duct Space Temperature: This is the average temperature of the air surrounding the duct system. For example, if the duct is located in an above-ceiling plenum, use the temperature of the air in the plenum. This temperature is used to calculated heat loss or gain of the air as it travels throughout the duct system. Air Leaving Coil Temperature: This is the temperature of the air that is leaving the fan and entering the duct system. If a cooling coil is located after the fan, then the coil leaving temperature may be about 55 degrees F. If a heating coil is located after the fan, then the coil leaving temperature may be about 120 degrees F. As the air travels throughout the duct system, it will be heated or cooled depending upon whether the duct space temperature (see above) is greater than or less than the air leaving coil temperature. In addition, the duct air temperature will be dependent upon the type of duct material and insulation being used. Isolate Return from Supply: Select this option to isolate the return from the supply fan in a duct system. This means that the return fan will need only to overcome the return-side static pressure and the supply fan will need to only overcome the supply-side static pressure. If you do not select this option, then the supply-side fan will be sized to overcome both the return and supply-side total static pressures. Calculate Duct Leakage: Select this option to calculate for duct air leakage throughout the duct system. The amount of duct leakage is determined by the duct seal class and airflow for each duct specified in the duct node inputs. Please note that leakage is only calculated for supply duct work. Quick View: Press this button to display the quick view form that displays a single-line representation of the currently selected duct system. See Chapter 3.3 for more details. Quick Calc: Press this button to perform a quick calculation of duct sizes and airflows. These values (including duct dimensions, airflows, and air velocities) will

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be displayed in the appropriate input boxes for the duct nodes. See Chapter 3.3 for more information. Reset: Press this button to reset the input boxes that are set by the "Quick Calc" option discussed above. Pressure Values This tab allows you to input various static pressure values associated with the duct system upstream (before) and downstream (after) from the fan.

The following is an explanation of the various types of inputs in this tab: Upstream Pressure Losses (in. w.g. or Pa) These individual losses are located upstream from the supply fan (i.e. before the supply fan). They are used to calculate total static pressure losses across the fan so that the fan may be properly sized. Intake: This is the air intake losses due to dampers, louvres, and grilles. Plenum: This is the loss due to an air plenum. Filter: This is the loss due to air filters located ahead of the fan. The button next to this input will display a form that allows you to select from various types of filters. See Chapter 7.7 for more information. Coil: This is the loss due to hot water or cold water coils located ahead of the fan. Other: This includes any miscellaneous upstream losses. Downstream Pressure Losses (in. w.g. or Pa) These individual losses are located downstream from the supply fan (i.e. after the supply fan). They are used to calculate total static pressure losses across the fan so that the fan may be properly sized. Filter: This is the loss due to air filters located after of the fan. The button next to this input will display a form that allows you to select from various types of filters. See Chapter 7.7 for more information. Coil: This is the loss due to hot water or cold water coils located after of the fan. Other: This includes any miscellaneous downstream losses.
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Please note that the above upstream and downstream losses only apply to supply air fans. Therefore, if you are modelling a return/exhaust air system, these losses will ignored. Unit Pressure Losses This section allows you to input supply and return friction factors and static regain values. Supply Friction Factor: This value is the global supply constant friction loss in inches of w.g. (Pascals) per 100 ft (30 M). As you add supply duct nodes to the duct system, the node friction factor will be set equal to this value. You can also update all existing supply duct nodes within the system by pressing the button next to this input. This supply friction factor is used by the constant friction method of calculating duct sizes, and it represents the constant friction loss that occurs as the air flows through the supply ductwork. Return Friction Factor: This value is the global return constant friction loss in inches of w.g. (Pascals) per 100 ft (30 M). As you add return duct nodes to the duct system, the node friction loss will be set equal to this value. You can also update all existing return duct nodes within the system by pressing the button next to this input. This return friction factor is used by the constant friction method of calculating duct sizes, and it represents the constant friction loss that occurs as the air flows through the return ductwork. Main Run Velocity: This value is used only for static regain calculations. It is the initial main duct run velocity of the air exiting the fan. This value is required to begin calculating static regain values as air progresses throughout the duct system. Global Duct Node Info This tab allows you to input global duct node information that applies to all new duct nodes added to the duct system. Also, you can make a change to one of the inputs, and it will update all existing duct nodes within the system after pressing the button.

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The following is an explanation of all the inputs in this tab: Main Duct Material: This drop down allows you to select from a list of duct material types (i.e. - galvanized, steel, PVC, etc.). Press the F4 key while inside the drop down to display the following form:

Select from the list of duct material types, and press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. The duct roughness factor will also be filled in according to the selected material type. As you add "main" duct nodes to the system, their material type will be set equal to the material type that you select here. In addition, you can update all existing main duct nodes with the selected material type by pressing the button.

Main Duct Roughness (Ft): This input allows you to specify the average duct roughness factor in feet (or meters). This value is automatically filled in according to the duct material that you selected above. You can also override it here. As you add "main" duct nodes to the system, their duct roughness will be set equal to the roughness that you input here. In addition, you can update all existing "main" duct nodes with the duct roughness by pressing the button.

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Runout Duct Material: This drop down allows you to select from a list of duct material types (i.e. - galvanized, steel, PVC, etc.). Press the F4 key while inside the drop down to display the following form:

Select from the list of duct material types, and press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. The duct roughness factor will also be filled in according to the selected material type. As you add "runout" duct nodes to the system, their material type will be set equal to the material type that you select here. In addition, you can update all existing "runout" duct nodes with the selected material type by pressing the button.

Runout Duct Roughness (Ft) : This input allows you to specify the average duct roughness factor in feet (or meters). This value is automatically filled in according to the duct material that you selected above. You can also override this value here. As you add "runout" duct nodes to the system, their duct roughness will be set equal to the roughness that you input here. In addition, you can update all existing "runout" duct nodes with the duct roughness by pressing the button. Main Duct Shape: Select either rectangular, round, or oval as the shape for all "main" duct nodes. As you add new "main" duct nodes to the current system, their shape will be set equal to the selected duct shape. If you want to set all existing "main" duct nodes in the system to the currently selected duct shape, then press the button.

Runout Duct Shape: Select either rectangular, round, or oval as the shape for all "runout" duct nodes. As you add new "runout" duct nodes to the current system, their shape will be set equal to the selected duct shape. If you want to set all

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existing "runout" duct nodes in the system to the currently selected duct shape, then press the button.

Duct Size Increment: This input allows you to select the duct size increment value for rectangular, round, and oval ductwork within the current system. For example, inputting a value of 2 will set all calculated duct dimensions as even units (i.e. 2x2, 4x6, or 8x10). Inputting a value of 3 will set all calculated dimensions to 3x3, 6x3, 6x6, 9x9, and so on. If you specify an increment value too high, it may oversize the ductwork. Liner Width: This input allows you to specify a global value for the thickness (in inches or centimeters) of the internal fiberglass (or other type) liner that is located along the inside wall of the ductwork. As you add new duct nodes to the current system, the liner width for each node will be set equal to this value. You can update any existing duct nodes with the current liner width by pressing the button next to it. This value is used in the final calculations to increase the duct dimensions (both width and height) by 2 times the liner thickness to determine the cross sectional area of the duct that supports the velocity and cfm of air flow. For example, if the calculated clear-area duct dimensions for a duct run is 4 inches x 4 inches, and if there is 1 inch liner, then the outputted dimensions will be 6 inches x 6 inches. Insulation Width:This input allows you to specify a global value for the thickness (in inches or centimeters) of the external fiberglass (or other type) insulation that wraps the outside wall of the ductwork. As you add new duct nodes to the current system, the insulation width for each node will be set equal to this value. You can update any existing duct nodes with the current insulation width by pressing the button next to it.

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Default Room Type: This input is allows you to specify the default type of room that the duct end nodes serve. This information is used to determine the allowable noise level for the room. By selecting an option in this drop down or pressing the F4 key, the following form will appear:

Select a building type and then a room type from the 2 drop downs. Then press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. As you add duct nodes to the current duct system, the duct node room type will be set equal to the room type selected here. In addition, you can update all existing duct node room types with the currently selected room type by pressing the button. Please note that only the end-node room types are used by the Duct Size calculations. Min and Max Limits This tab allows you to input minimum and maximum duct parameters that regulate the values you input for each node in the duct system. There are inputs for both the main duct runs and runout duct runs. Any time one of these parameters is violated, the software violation report will display it.

The following is an explanation of all the inputs in this tab. The explanation below applies to both the main and runout duct inputs.

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Main and Runout Duct Limitations The values entered here allow you to place limits upon various characteristics of a duct run including duct dimensions and velocities. If a calculated dimension or velocity is greater than the limits specified here, a violation will occur,and it will be displayed in the violation report. Minimum Duct Limits Height: Input the minimum allowable duct height for rectangular or oval ductwork. This value must be less than the maximum height value discussed below by at least the percentage value specified in the general duct size settings form. The software will prompt you if the difference between the minimum and maximum values is too small. Width: Input the minimum allowable duct width for rectangular or oval ductwork. This value must be less than the maximum width value discussed below by at least the percentage value specified in the general duct size settings form. The software will prompt you if the difference between the minimum and maximum values is too small. Diameter: Input the minimum allowable duct diameter for round ductwork. This value must be less than the maximum diameter value discussed below by at least the percentage value specified in the general duct size settings form. The software will prompt you if the difference between the minimum and maximum values is too small. Length: Input the minimum allowable duct length. This value must be less than the maximum length value discussed below by at least the percentage value specified in the general duct size settings form. The software will prompt you if the difference between the minimum and maximum values is too small. Aspect Ratio: This input is used for rectangular and oval ductwork only. It helps determine the ratio of the width to the height of the duct work. If you desire relatively square ductwork, you should select an aspect ratio closer to 1 (i.e. min. aspect = max. aspect = 1). If you desire relatively flat, rectangular ductwork, you would select a value greater than one (i.e. min aspect/max aspect = 4). When this value is less than the maximum aspect ratio, the width of the ductwork will always be greater than the height. If this value is greater than the maximum aspect ratio, the height of the ductwork will be set greater than the width. Velocity: Input the minimum allowable air velocity desired throughout the entire duct system. This value must be less than the maximum diameter value discussed below by at least the percentage value specified in the general duct size settings form.

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Maximum Duct Limits Height: Input the maximum allowable duct height for rectangular or oval ductwork. Width: Input the maximum allowable duct width for rectangular or oval ductwork. Diameter: Input the maximum allowable duct diameter for round ductwork. Length: Input the maximum allowable duct length. Aspect Ratio: This input is used for rectangular and oval ductwork only. It is important for determining the ratio of the width to the height of the duct work. If you desire relatively square ductwork, you would select an aspect ratio closer to 1 (i.e. min. aspect = max. aspect = 1). If you desire relatively flat, rectangular ductwork, you would select a value greater than one (i.e. min aspect/max aspect = 4). When this value is greater than the minimum aspect ratio, the width of the ductwork will always be greater than the height. If this value is less than the minimum aspect ratio, the height of the ductwork will be set greater than the width. Velocity: Input the maximum allowable air velocity desired throughout the entire duct system. button next to the height, width, and diameter inputs to copy the Press the values to all the main or runout duct nodes, respectively. Quick Calc The "Quick Calc" functionality can be accessed from the "Duct System" tab or by pressing the button at the top of the form. It allows you to perform a quick calculation of the current duct system, and the resulting duct dimensions, airflows, and velocities will be displayed in the text boxes in the "Duct Node" tab for each duct node.

The "Quick Calc" functionality quickly calculates duct sizes, airflow CFMs (L/s) and velocities for the currently selected duct system. These values will be displayed in the appropriate text boxes in the "Duct Node" tab for each duct
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node. In addition, these values can also be displayed next to the node name in the duct node navigation area when you press the button located at the top of this form. Like performing a full calculation, you will be prompted if there are input errors that you need to take care of. To see the list of errors for the current duct system, select the "Duct Size Outputs" tab under the "Project" tab. After performing the "Quick Calc", the following values will display for each duct node in the current duct system: Duct height (for rectangular and oval duct) Duct width (for rectangular and oval duct) Duct diameter (for round duct) Velocity of air in fpm or m/s Airflow in CFM or L/s

The calculated airflow CFM (or L/s) will temporarily over-write your inputted airflow for any end duct nodes. Only after pressing the "Reset" button under the "Duct System" tab will the original value be restored. Reset the Text Boxes After performing a "Quick Calc" and viewing the results, you can reset the text boxes that displayed the "Quick Calc" values by pressing the "Reset" button under the "Duct System" tab or pressing the button at the top of the form.

Please note: If there is more than 1 system in the current duct project, then only the currently selected duct system will be "quick calced". To perform a "quick calc" on any other duct system in the project, select the other duct system, and press the "Quick Calc" button.

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Quick View The "Quick View" functionality can be accessed from the "Duct System" tab or by pressing the button at the top of the form. It allows you to display a form that displays a schematic single-line representation of the current duct system. This can help you better visualize how the various duct nodes relate to one another:

The "Quick View" functionality displays a schematic single-line representation of the current duct system. If there are any input errors, you will be prompted to correct them before this form displays. After opening the form, a message will appear telling you to press the "Refresh" button to draw the single-line duct system. Select the "Supply" option to display the supply duct system (displayed with blue lines), and select the "Return" option to display the return duct system (displayed with red lines). This form has the following additional features: Display Duct Node Information You can display the following duct node information adjacent to the duct run: Duct node name Duct dimensions (width x height, or diameter) plus the duct length in parenthesis Equipment/fitting names
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Airflow CFM or L/s Air velocity in fpm or m/s Total static pressure drop for each duct run

After selecting one or more of the above options, press the "Refresh" button to refresh the drawing with the new options. Scale the Drawing You can scale the duct drawing larger or smaller by pressing the up or down arrow buttons on the right-hand side. You may also need to use the vertical and horizontal scroll bars to scroll to the area where the duct drawing is being displayed. Print You can print the duct drawing by pressing the "Print" button. It will print it exactly as it is displayed in the drawing. Section 3.4 Fan Inputs Each duct system can have two types of fans: one supply fan and one return fan. Each fan has characteristics that affect the final duct sizing results, including air velocity in and out of the fan, outlet dimensions, fan RPM, and much more.

The following is an explanation of the different types of fan inputs: General Fan Inputs This tab allows you to input basic information about the fan, and depending upon whether it is a supply or return/exhaust fan, the inputs will differ: Inlet Velocity (fpm): 1. For supply-air fans: Input the velocity of the air entering the fan. This value is used to calculate static pressure differences across the fan. 2. For return-air fans: Input the velocity of the air entering (or being "sucked" into) the fan. This value is used to calculate static pressure differences
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across the fan. In addition, this is the value used as the velocity value in the "constant velocity" calculations for return-air fan system sizing. Outlet Velocity (fpm): Input the velocity of the air exiting the fan. This value is used to calculate static pressure differences across the fan. In addition, this is the value used as the velocity value in the "constant velocity" calculations for supply-air system sizing. Outlet Shape: Specify the shape of the fan outlet as either rectangular, round, or oval. This input is appropriate for supply fans, only. Outlet Height (in) : Input the height or diameter of the fan outlet. This input is appropriate for supply fans, only. Outlet Width (in) : Input the width of the fan outlet. This input is appropriate for supply fans, only. Blast Area (Sq In) : Input the area of the fan outlet that is actually unobstructed to allow air to pass through it. The blast area is always equal to or less than the total area of the fan outlet that is determined by the dimensions inputted above.

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Fan-Equivalent Fitting: Select the equivalent ASHRAE fan fitting that the supply fan for this duct system most closely resembles. By selecting an option from this drop down or by pressing the F4 key, it will display the following form.

This form allows you to select from the various types of ASHRAE fan fittings. Each of the fan fittings represents a different orientation of the fan and its relative direction to the first fitting off of the fan. This is important for determining "system effect" which is the additional static pressure caused by the air blowing off the fan. This input is displayed for supply fans, only. Sound-Related Fan Inputs This tab allows you to input all sound-related information about the fan. It is used to calculate total sound power values for the entire duct system.

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Fan Efficiency (%): Input the approximate percentage peak efficiency of the fan. This information can be derived from the fan specifications of the manufacturer. Fan RPM: Input the approximate rotational speed of the fan in revolutions per minute. This information can be derived from the fan specifications of the manufacturer. Fan HP: Input the approximate fan horsepower. This information can be derived from the fan specifications of the manufacturer. Number of Blades: Input the number of fan blades. This information can be derived from the fan specifications of the manufacturer. Fan Type: Select the type of fan that is best represented in this list. Either select from the drop down list or press the F4 key to display the following form:

Depending upon the type of fan that you select, it will fill in the appropriate sound power values for each sound frequency that is discussed below. 1/1 Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz (63, 125, 250, etc.): This series of inputs represents the sound power values at different frequencies for the selected fan. These values are used to begin calculations of the total sound power throughout the entire duct system. You can override any of these values.

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Section 3.5 Duct Node Inputs The duct node input section allows you to input all information associated with a duct node including duct shape, airflow, duct length, fitting/equipment type, material, and much more. Four tabs are associated with the duct node inputs: General Information, Duct Specifications, Miscellaneous Information, and AutoCad Information tabs.

General Information This tab allows you to enter basic information about the duct node. Duct Node Name: This input contains the unique name of the currently selected duct node. You can change the duct node name here and also by right-clicking over the node name in the project navigation area. If you attempt to name the duct node the same name as another node in the system, an error will occur. Duct Node Reference Id (read-only) : This is a read-only id that is unique to every duct node throughout all the Duct Size projects. This id can be used to reference a node when you are exporting data to Microsoft Word or Excel. See Chapter 10 for more information. Main or Runout: This input displays the type of duct node currently selected: a main or runout. A main duct node is one that is located along the main duct run of a duct system. The characteristics assigned to this type of node are regulated by the main duct node limits of the duct system. A runout duct node is a node that is located off of the main, and it usually leads into a diffuser or end node. The characteristics of this type of node are regulated by the runout duct node limits of the duct system. Description: Input a description of the duct node here. Ignore this node in calculations: By selecting this option, the Duct Size software will skip calculating any duct dimensions, airflow, and temperature values for this specific node, only. Therefore, you can manually input these values and they will appear in the output reports just as if they were calculated by Duct Size. You will notice that when you select this option, the duct dimension and air temperature
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inputs become enabled allowing you to input these values. You may also notice that the velocity input does not become enabled, since velocity is calculated according to the duct node airflow (in cfm or l/s) divided by the duct dimensions that you will enter for this node. Duct Specifications This tab allows you to input specific information about the currently selected duct node including shape, airflow values, duct length, material, and other values.

The following is an explanation of all the inputs in this tab: Duct Shape: Select the shape (rectangular, round, or oval) of selected duct node from this drop down. When you first insert this node, this value is initially determined by the setting in the "Global Duct Sizing Info" tab. However, you can override it here. Airflow CFM (or L/s) : Input the airflow value (CFM or L/s) here. In almost all cases, you will only enter the airflow value at an end duct node, since this is where the air usually exits (or enters for return) the system. Duct Size will then calculate the airflow values for all other duct nodes in the system leading from the end node all the way up to the fan. There may be instances where you specify an airflow value for an internal duct node. They are: 1. An internal duct node contains an opening for supply or return air to exit. Therefore, you would input the airflow value for this internal duct node. When you are calculating a duct system according to constant volume, static regain, or constant velocity methods, the airflow value at any internal node will be added to the sums of all airflow values downstream from the node. This total value will then be passed up all the way to the fan. If you are modeling a presized duct system (or if you selected the "Ignore this node . . " option), and you enter an airflow value in an internal node, the inputted value will NOT add in all of the downstream nodes. It will merely pass its own value up to the fan.

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2. If you specified a fan-powered mixing box equipment for a duct node and if you entered an airflow value for the node, then Duct Size will SUBTRACT the inputted airflow from all downstream airflow values and pass this subtracted value up to the fan. For example, suppose you specified 500 CFM of air for an end duct node. Upstream from this node is a fan-powered mixing box with 300 CFM (that you inputted for that node). Duct Size will then subtract 300 from 500 and pass the 200 CFM value upstream to the fan. The reason for this is that the main supply air fan does not need to be sized to supply all 500 CFM since the fan-powered mixing box is contributing 300 of the CFM. button next to the airflow input allows you to import airflow values for a The room that was calculated in the Carmel Loadsoft 6.0 or Residential 5.0 load calculation software. See Chapter 3.6 for more information. Length (ft or m) : This input allows you to input the length of the duct run in feet or meters. This value is regulated by the maximum and minimum values that you inputted in "Minimum and Maximum duct limits" tab. Tap Type: This input allows you to specify whether the child duct node of the current node taps off the top or side of it. Select "Side" if you desire the child node to tap off the side of the current node that it runs into. The software will size the current node so that the height equals the height of the child node plus the width of the sheet metal seam specified in the duct size default settings form. Select "Top" if you desire the child node to tap off the top of the current node that it runs into. The software will size the current node so that it equals the width of the child node plus the width of the sheet metal seam specified in the duct size default settings form. Select "None" if there are no restrictions and no taps. Please note that Duct Size sizes ductwork in the following order of precedence: 1. First, it sizes according to the aspect ratios you inputted in the Minimum and Maximum duct limits tab. 2. Next, if either the width or height are greater or less than the maximum or minimum allowable heights or widths, then the width or height will be adjusted accordingly to the maximum or minimum. 3. Next, it will change the calculated sizes according to whether the branch is a top tap or side tap as discussed above. 4. If there is a conflict between the above three, number two will take precedence.

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Fitting/Equipment: This input allows you to specify the type of fitting or equipment located at the end of the current duct run. Press the or press the F4 key to display the following form: button next to this input

This form allows you to select from 7 options. As you choose each option, a different set of input controls will appear at the bottom of this form.

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The Fitting option allows you to select from a database of over 200 ASHRAE fittings. Press the following form: button next to the input box to display the

After selecting a fitting from the above form, press the "Select" button to return to the fitting/equipment selection form. If the fitting had any "fitting values" associated with it (such as radius (r) or angle (theta)), then these values will appear in input boxes in this form, allowing you to enter values. You can have Duct Size suggest a fitting for you based upon the current geometric configuration. Press the "Suggest a Fitting" button and a suggested fitting will fill in the "fitting name" text box. These suggested fittings are actually derived from the default AutoCad DXF import values (See Chapter 6.6 for more information). You can also insert the suggested fitting directly into the "Fitting/Equipment" input box in the node input form without first displaying this form by pressing the F3 key while your cursor is inside the input box. Finally, if you want to display the above form immediately from the "Fitting/Equipment" input, then press the F5 key while your cursor is inside the text box.

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The Diffuser/Register option allows you to select from a database of common diffusers and registers. The drop downs that appear at the bottom of the form allow you to quickly select a diffuser/register supplier name and model number. You can also press the following form: button to display the

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The Equipment option allows you to select from a database of different types of HVAC equipment such as VAV boxes, grilles, fan-powered mixing boxes and more. The drop downs that appear at the bottom of the form allow you to quickly select an equipment supplier name and model number. You can also press the button to display the following form:

If you select a fan-powered mixing box to insert at the duct node, then make sure to insert an airflow value (see explanation above) that it contributes. Duct Size will then make sure that the main supply air fan is sized correctly knowing that the fan-powered box is contributing air. The Generic option allows you to insert a generic piece of equipment at the end node. The only property of a generic piece of equipment is its static pressure loss contribution to the node. By default, a static pressure

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loss value will appear in the input box for this option. This value is derived from the duct size general settings form. You can override this value. The Endcap option allows you to specify an endcap at the current end node. No airflow will occur at this point. If you input an airflow value at this node, the duct will be sized according to this CFM (or L/s) and the fan will also include this airflow amount. However, you must assume that no air will be supplied to the room. If you do not input an airflow value at this node, then the node will be sized the same dimensions as its parent node. You cannot assign an endcap to any internal duct nodes, only end nodes. The Duct System option is only available if more than one duct system is present in the current duct project. A drop down appears that allows you to select from one of the other duct systems in the current project. The total supply fan airflow and total static pressure (including upstream/downstream losses and fan system effect) from the selected duct system will be applied to this duct node. For example, if the selected duct system has a total supply airflow of 1000 CFM and a total static pressure drop of 2.0 in w.g., then these values will be applied to this node, and added to the total airflows and static pressure drops of the current system. Please note that you must first perform calculations on the selected duct system so that the values can be incorporated into the duct system using the total static pressures and airflows. The Nothing option will clear any entry that is currently assigned to the "Fitting/Equipment" input.

After selecting the option that you desire, press the "Select" button and you will return to the main input form. The "Fitting/Equipment" input box will contain the following text depending upon the option that you chose: Fitting: The ASHRAE fitting code + any custom fitting values Diffuser: "DIFF"+ Diffuser supplier name + Diffuser model number or code Equipment: "EQP"+ Equipment supplier name + Equipment model number or code. Generic: "GEN" + Pressure loss value in in. of w.g. or Pa Endcap: "ENDCAP" Duct System: "SYS" + System name

Friction Factor: This input value is used by the "constant friction" method of calculating duct sizes. It represents the pressure drop in inches w.g. (or Pa) per 100 ft (or 30 meters) of duct as the air flows through it. This input is initially set by the friction factor that you specified in the system "Pressure values" tab. If the current duct node is located in a supply fan air system, then the supply air friction factor is initially applied. If the current duct node is located in a return fan air

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system, then the return air friction factor is initially applied. You can override the friction factor for the current duct node by entering another number here. Duct Material: This drop down allows you to select the material of the current duct node. When you first inserted this duct node, the material was determined by the selection in the duct system "Global duct node info" tab. If the current duct node is a "main" type, then the duct material is the same as the main duct material selection. If the current duct node is a "runout" type, then the duct material is the same as the runout duct material selection. You can override the current duct node with another material selection. The following form appears when you make a selection in this drop down or press the F4 key:

Depending upon the duct material selection that you make, it will fill in the duct roughness input discussed below. Duct Roughness (Ft) : This input allows you to specify the average duct roughness factor in feet (or meters). This value is automatically filled in according to the duct material that you selected above. You can also override this value. Other Losses (in. w.g.): Input any miscellaneous duct node static pressure losses in inches of w.g. or Pascals. Velocity (fpm): This input represents the velocity of the air in feet per minute (or meters per second) flowing through the duct at the current node. In all cases, this is a read-only calculated value that is dependent upon the duct node airflow (CFM) and pressure losses. The calculated velocity value will display at this input when you are performing a "quick calculation."

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Diameter (in) : This input allows you to specify the diameter of a round duct node for presized duct systems or when a duct node has the "Ignore this node . . ." option selected. In other words, you can only input values here if you are modelling an existing duct system, or if you want Duct Size to ignore calculating values for this node. If you are calculating for this node using constant friction or static regain calculations, and if you are performing a "quick calculation", then the duct diameter value will display here and will not be editable. The value that is inputted here is limited by the maximum and minimum values that you inputted in the duct system "Minimum and maximum limits" tab. Height (in) : This input allows you to specify the height of a rectangular or oval duct node for presized duct systems or when a duct node has the "Ignore this node . . ." option selected. In other words, you can only input values here if you are modelling an existing duct system, or if you want Duct Size to ignore calculating values for this node. If you are calculating for this node using constant friction or static regain calculations, and if you are performing a "quick calculation", then the duct height value will display here and will not be editable. The value that is inputted here is limited by the maximum and minimum values that you inputted in the duct system "Minimum and maximum limits" tab. Width (in) : This input allows you to specify the width of a rectangular or oval duct node for presized duct systems or when a duct node has the "Ignore this node . . ." option selected. In other words, you can only input values here if you are modelling an existing duct system, or if you want Duct Size to ignore calculating values for this node. If you are calculating for this node using constant friction or static regain calculations, and if you are performing a "quick calculation", then the duct width value will display here and will not be editable.. The value that is inputted here is limited by the maximum and minimum values that you inputted in the duct system "Minimum and maximum limits" tab. Duct Air Temperature (F) : This is the temperature in degrees F (or C) of the air that is flowing through the ductwork at the current node. Only enter a value here if you want to override the calculated duct air temperature at this node. Otherwise, the air temperature will automatically be calculated according to the air leaving coil temperature specified in the duct system inputs. By default, the duct air temperature is set to 0 degrees F (or -17.7 degrees C). This tells Duct Size to automatically calculate the temperature for this node.

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Miscellaneous Info This tab allows you to input miscellaneous information about the currently selected duct node including liner and insulation width, maximum allowable dimensions, diversity, and other information.

The following is an explanation of all the inputs in this tab: Liner Width (in) : This input allows you to specify the width of the internal fiberglass (or other) liner located along this duct run. Initially when you insert a node, this value is automatically set according to the liner width specified in the "Global Duct Node Info" system tab. You can override this value for the specific duct node. Insulation Width (in): This input allows you to specify the width of the external fiberglass (or other) insulation located along the outside of this duct run. Initially when you inserted the node, this value was automatically set according to the insulation width specified in the "Global Duct Node Info" system tab. You can override this value for the specific duct node. Max Height (in) : This input allows you to specify the maximum allowable duct height for this duct run (if it is rectangular or oval). Initially when you insert the node, this value is automatically set according to the maximum height specified in the "Min and Max Limits" system tab. Depending upon whether this node is a main or runout type duct run, the appropriate max height will be inserted here. You can override the max height for this specific duct node by entering a value here. If the calculated duct height is greater than the max height entered here, then a violation will occur, and it will be displayed in the violation output report. Max Width (in) : This input allows you may specify the maximum allowable duct width for this duct run (if it is rectangular or oval). Initially when you insert the node, the value is automatically set according to the maximum width specified in the "Min and Max Limits" tab. Depending upon whether this node is a main or runout type duct run, the appropriate max width will be inserted here. You can override the max width for this specific duct node by entering a value here. If the calculated duct width is greater than the max width entered here, then a violation will occur, and it will be displayed in the violation output report.

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Max Diameter (in) : This input allows you may specify the maximum allowable duct diameter for this duct run (if it is round). Initially when you insert a node, this value is automatically set according to the maximum diameter specified in the "Min and Max Limits" system tab. Depending upon whether this node is a main or runout type duct run, the appropriate max diameter will be inserted here. You can override the max diameter for this specific duct node by entering a value here. If the calculated duct diameter is greater than the max diameter entered here, then a violation will occur, and it will be displayed in the violation output report. Please note that Duct Size sizes ductwork in the following order of precedence: 1. First, it sizes according to the aspect ratios you inputted in Minimum and Maximum duct limits system tab. 2. Next, if either the width or height are greater or less than the maximum or minimum allowable heights or widths discussed above and in the Minimum and Maximum duct limits tab, then the width or height will be adjusted accordingly to the maximum or minimum. 3. Next, it will change the calculated sizes according to whether the branch is a top tap or side tap as discussed here. 4. If there is a conflict between the above three, number two will take precedence. Sometimes if there is liner or insulation along the duct work, Duct Size will violate the maximum duct dimensional limits by 2 to 4 inches. Therefore, you may want to specify maximum duct dimensional limits that are less than the maximum that you actually desire. % Diversity: This is a diversity factor that takes into account airflow variations due to VAV boxes, fan-powered mixing boxes, and other HVAC equipment that varies final airflows. Specify a % diversity value at a main or runout duct node that serves more than one branch node. The duct node will be sized according to the total airflows of the branches that it serves MINUS the diversity percentage that you input. For example, if a main duct run is serving two branch nodes and each supply 100 CFM to the space, and if there is no diversity (i.e. - no VAV box serving those branches), the main node would be sized for 200 CFM (2 * 100). However, if you inputted a 10% diversity value (meaning that a VAV box is reducing the airflow by 10% to the branch nodes), then the main node would be sized for 180 CFM (200 * 0.9). Seal Class: Select from this drop down the seal class of the duct node. This is used to calculate the amount of air that leaks through the duct seams. The following 4 options are available:

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None: No duct sealing involved. This allows for the greatest amount of duct air leakage. C: Only transverse joints are sealed. This type of sealing is generally used for duct systems with less than 2 in. of w.g. of static pressure. B: Transverse joints and seams are sealed. This type of sealing is generally used for duct systems with 2 to 4 in. of w.g. of static pressure. A: All joints, seams, and wall penetrations are sealed. This is the tightest form of duct sealing and it is generally used for duct systems with 4 to 10 in. of w.g. of static pressure.

Please note that leakage is only calculated for rectangular and oval supply duct work, so if you specify a seal class for a return duct node or round duct node, it will be ignored. Branch Node Takeoff Angle: If the current duct node is an angled branch node off of a t- or wye- type fitting (relative to the parent duct node), then specify the approximate angle of the fitting. This is used by the fitting static loss calculations to determine the amount of static loss applied to the branch duct nodes. Enter a value from 0 to 90 degrees. If you do not enter a value here, and there are two branches off of a t- or wyetype fitting, then Duct Size will automatically (and temporarily during calculations) assign one of the branches a 90 degree value. This assignment is arbitrary, so if you have two of the exact same duct system, the pressure drops could differ between the two. Therefore, it is important that you specify one of the duct branches off of a t- or wye-type fitting with this takeoff angle value. Turning Vane Cord Length (in): Input the cord length of turning vane(s) located in a 90 degree elbow fitting. This input is only utilized if you have selected a 90elbow fitting for this node. This value is used to determine sound power values associated with the fitting. No. of Turning Vanes: Input the number of turning vanes vane located in a 90 degree elbow fitting. This input is only utilized if you have selected a 90-elbow fitting for this node. This value is used to determine sound power values associated with the fitting. Room Type: Select from this drop down the type of room the duct node is serving. This room type was initially set to the selection you specified in the "Global Duct Node Info" tab of the duct system. You can override this selection for a specific duct node. This input is only enabled for "runout" type duct nodes and should only be selected at an end node duct run. By selecting an option from this drop down or pressing the F4 key, the following form will appear:

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Select the building type, then the room type that most closely approximates the room that the duct node is serving. This selection will be used to determine the allowable sound levels for the room served by this end duct node. Click here to copy information from this node to all other end nodes in this system. This button only appears at duct end nodes. By clicking the button, you can copy all the information from the currently selected duct node to all other duct end nodes running from the same fan of the current duct system. Therefore, if you select an end node off the return fan of a duct system, then all information will be copied to the other end nodes off the return fan, only. If you select an end node off the supply fan of a duct system, then all information will be copied to the other end nodes off the supply fan, only. This is useful for replicating information if all duct end nodes in the system are the same in terms of airflow, lengths, etc. This will not over-write the duct node type (i.e. - main or runout type). In other words, if the duct node you are copying is a "runout" type node, and all of the other end nodes a "main" type nodes, they will remain "main" type nodes, but have the updated information of the source runout node.

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AutoCad Information This tab allows you to input the AutoCad coordinates of the start and end points of the current duct run. These values are initially set if you imported a duct system from AutoCad. You can also manually set these values for a duct system that was not initially imported and you wish to later export it to AutoCad as a double-line drawing.

The following is an explanation of all the inputs in this tab: Start X-Coord, Start Y-Coord, Start Z-Coord, End X-Coord, End Y-Coord, End ZCoord: If you initially imported the current duct system from an AutoCad DXF file, these inputs will contain the start and end x,y,z coordinates of the current duct run. You should not alter these values if you initially imported from AutoCad. However, if you created the duct system from scratch (without initially importing it from AutoCad), and you wish to eventually export it as a double-line drawing to AutoCad, then you can manually enter start and end coordinates here. This can be a tedious process, though, since you need to make sure that the end coordinates of this duct node are the start coordinates of the child duct node(s). To prevent any errors, Duct Size 6.0 will automatically create x,y,z coordinates when exporting the duct system to AutoCad if the inputted x,y,z coordinates are 0, and if you select the correct option in the AutoCad DXF export settings form. You can also select an option in the "AutoCad DXF export settings form" to prevent users from altering these values. See Chapter 6.7 for more information. Section 3.6 Import Loadsoft/Residential Airflow Data You can import airflow data from a Loadsoft 6.0 or Residential 5.0 project that has been imported into a duct size project. It allows you to select the areas or rooms and import their airflow CFM or L/s values into duct end nodes.

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To access this information, select an end duct node where you want to assign an button next to the "Airflow (CFM):" input box. airflow value, then press the The following form will appear:

Please Note: This form will only appear if you already have imported a Loadsoft 6.0 or Residential 5.0 project. If no project has been imported, a message will appear informing you of this. See Chapter 2.2 for information about importing Loadsoft or Residential information for an existing duct project. This form lists all of the HVAC systems, zones, and areas (rooms) in the Loadsoft or Residential project. If the currently selected duct system was derived from a Loadsoft or Residential HVAC system, then that system name will be selected in the left-hand list box. You can also select any HVAC system that you desire. In the right-hand list box, the list of zones and areas for the selected system will appear. As you select an area in the right-hand list box, its airflow information will appear in the "Area Airflow" text box below. In many instances, two or more duct runs will serve a room. Therefore, you will want to "divide" the total room airflow into the number of duct runs serving it. For example, if 2 duct runs are serving a room with a total calculated airflow of 500 CFM, then enter 2 in "Number of duct runs serving this room" input. The "Duct node airflow" value will be set equal to 250 CFM. Press the "Ok" button to return

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to the main input form, and this value will appear in the "Airflow" text box. By button again, the area that you originally selected will be pressing the selected, and the "Number of duct runs serving this room" will also appear. If no calculations have been performed on the imported Loadsoft or Residential project, then an error message will display saying this. You will need to go into the Loadsoft or Residential software and perform calculations. In addition, you should make sure that the units are the same for the Loadsoft/Residential project and the current Duct Size project. If the current Duct Size project is using metric units, then the imported Loadsoft/Residential project should also be using metric units, and vice versa. Updated Loadsoft or Residential Airflow Information If you initially imported airflow information into various duct nodes in a duct project, and you later update the corresponding Loadsoft or Residential project that alters these imported airflow values, then Duct Size will prompt you the next time you open the project whether or not to update the airflow values in the Duct Size project. This prompt contains three options: Yes: Select this option to update all the imported duct node airflows with the latest values from Loadsoft or Residential. No: Select this option to skip updating the airflow values. However, this prompt will appear every time you open the project. Ignore: Select this option to skip updating the airflow values and not display this prompt again. You can later restore the prompt whenever values are updated by unclicking the "Ignore Loadsoft or Res. Airflow Updates" checkbox in the project input form.

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Chapter 4 Globally Edit Duct Nodes

This chapter discusses how you can globally edit inputs. Section 4.1 - Globally Edit Duct Nodes This form displays when you select from the "Globally Edit all Duct Nodes" menu option while a project, system, fan, or duct node is selected in the project navigation area. You can also access this form from the drop down menu that appears when you right-click over the navigation area.

Using this feature, you can change one or more duct node inputs to the same value. For example, you may want to change all the duct lengths in a duct system to 10 feet. If a duct project is currently selected, and you select the global edit option, then all the duct nodes within all of the duct systems in the project will be set equal to the value that you enter.

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If a duct system is currently selected, and you select the global edit option, then all the duct nodes within the selected duct system will be set equal to the value that you enter. If a fan is currently selected, and you select the global edit option, then all the duct nodes under the selected fan will be set equal to the value that you enter. If a duct node is currently selected, and you select the global edit option, then the selected node and all its child duct nodes will be set equal to the value that you enter. Type of Inputs to Globally Edit The list box in this form lists all the duct node input types that you can globally edit. The following is the list: % Diversity Airflow (Cfm or L/s) Duct Branch Node Takeoff Angle Duct Diameter Duct Height Duct Length Duct Material Duct Roughness Duct Seal Class Duct Shape Duct Width Friction Factor Insulation Width Liner Width Max Duct Diameter Max Duct Height Max Duct Width Tap Type

Selecting any of the input types in the list box will enable or disable the drop down and text boxes located below it. The following is an explanation of each input type and the values you can edit: % Diversity: Input the airflow diversity for the duct node from 0 to 100 percent. Airflow (CFM): Input the amount of airflow to be copied to the duct node(s). Duct Branch Node Takeoff Angle: Input the duct branch node takeoff angle from 0 to 90 degrees.

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Duct Diameter: Input the diameter of the duct in inches or centimeters. Duct Height: Input the height of the duct in inches or centimeters. Duct Length: Input the length of the duct in feet or meters. Duct Material: Select the duct material from the drop down and it will automatically fill in the duct roughness (You can override the duct roughness). The selected duct material and duct roughness will be copied to all selected duct nodes. Duct Roughness: Input the duct roughness in feet or meters. Duct Seal Class: Select from the drop down a duct seal class: None, A, B, or C. Duct Shape: Select from the drop down a duct shape: Rectangular, Round, or Oval. Duct Width: Input the width of the duct in inches or centimeters. Friction Factor: Input a friction factor loss in inches of w.g. (or Pascals) per 100 feet (30 meters) of duct length. Insulation Width: Input the width of external duct insulation in inches or centimeters. Liner Width: Input the width of internal duct liner in inches or centimeters. Max. Duct Height: Input the maximum allowable duct height for the rectangular or oval duct node in inches or centimeters. Max. Duct Width: Input the maximum allowable duct width for the rectangular or oval duct node in inches or centimeters. Max. Duct Diameter: Input the maximum allowable duct diameter for the round duct node in inches or centimeters. Tap Type: Select the type of tap of any child duct nodes: None, Side, or Top. Once you have selected or entered a value that you want to replicate, press the "Update" button and all the duct node(s) that you selected will be updated.

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Chapter 5 Outputs
This chapter discusses all the outputs produced by the Duct Size 6.0 software. Section 5.1 - Overview The outputs section of the Duct Size 6.0 program can be accessed by selecting the project name in the project navigation area and then selecting the "Duct Size Outputs" tab. In addition, you can press the button at the top of the form.

The following describes the tabs within the "Duct Size Outputs" tab: Calculate and Display Reports This tab allows you to calculate and then display standard output reports such as duct size airflow breakdown, pressure loss breakdown, sound analysis, material list, and many more. See below for more detailed information on calculating and displaying reports. Check for Input Errors This tab allows you to display all input errors associated with the selected duct system(s) that you are calculating for. See below for more information. Section 5.2 Calculate and Display Reports The "Calculate and Display Reports" tab located under the "Duct Size Outputs" tab allows you to select one or more duct systems in the current duct project to calculate. After selecting the duct system(s), you can perform calculations on them and display reports.

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To calculate and display reports, do the following: 1. In the list box, select one or more duct systems to calculate. If you want to select all of the duct systems, click the "Select All" check box below the list box. If you wish to refresh the list of duct systems in the list box, press the button.

2. Press the "Calc and Display" button to display the following form:

(Please note that if there are any input errors, instead of the above form displaying, a message will display indicating that there are input errors, and the "Check for Input Errors" tab will display the list of errors. See Chapter 5.3 for more information.)

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This form allows you to initiate the calculations and also display the reports. Press the "Calculate" button to begin calculating final values. The status of the calculations will be displayed below the set of buttons. After the calculations are finished, the buttons next to the report names will become enabled allowing you to display the reports. The following is a list of the reports: Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown Total Fan Pressure Duct Pressure Loss Breakdown Duct Critical Pressure Path Duct Leakage Breakdown Duct Heat Gain/Loss Breakdown Cumulative Sound Analysis by Node Room Sound Pressure Level Analysis Duct Weight and Gage Breakdown Duct Material List Duct Violations Duct Size Inputs

By default, you can preview the reports on the computer screen prior to printing. You can also export the reports to the following formats: 1. HTML files: Select the "Export to HTML" option at the bottom of the form prior to displaying a report to export it to HTML format. You will be asked for a filename of the HTML file. 2. Text files: Select the "Export to Text File" option at the bottom of the form prior to displaying the report to export to a text file. You will be asked for a filename for the text file. If you export to a text file, you can open this text file in Microsoft Word and use it to create various types of documents. 3. XML files: Select the "Export to XML" option prior to displaying the report to export it to an XML file. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is the lingua-franca of the World Wide Web and allows you to share the project outputs with other users who are able parse XML files. See below for more information. You can also change the display format of the printed reports by pressing the "Format" button. See Chapter 9.3 for more information. Press the "Other Export Options" button to export the output reports to Microsoft Word or Excel.

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Exporting to XML Files XML is a file format that allows you to share data across a wide variety of operating systems, browsers, and other platforms. Duct Size 6.0 allows you to export all of the output reports to XML so that you can share the data with users who may want to utilize the data. For example, you can export the Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown report to XML, then send the file to a user who is using the new Microsoft InfoPath program to parse the data and utilize it for their own needs. You can export the following reports to XML: Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown Total Fan Pressure Duct Pressure Loss Breakdown Duct Critical Pressure Path Duct Leakage Breakdown Duct Heat Gain/Loss Breakdown Cumulative Sound Analysis by Node Room Sound Pressure Level Analysis Duct Weight and Gage Breakdown Duct Material List Duct Violations

To export the reports to XML, do the following: 1. Go to the "Calculate and Display Reports" tab of the main "Project Tab". 2. Select one or more systems from the duct system list box. You can also press the "Select All" check box to select all the duct systems in the list. 3. Press the "Calc and Display" button to display the "Calculate and Display Reports" form. 4. Press the "Calculate" button to begin calculating. The calculation status is displayed in the panel below the "Calculate" button. 5. Select the "Export to XML File" option located at the bottom of the form. 6. Press one of the buttons of the reports that are listed above. 7. An "Open File" dialog box will appear asking you to specify an XML file name. 8. Use the default name or specify your own. 9. The file will be created immediately. Go to Microsoft Windows Explorer, and open the file in Internet Explorer version 4.0 or greater.

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Section 5.3 Check for Input Errors The "Check for Input Errors" tab located under the "Duct Size Outputs" tab will display any input errors within the duct system(s) that you selected under the "Calculate" tab.

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Before you can perform any calculations on the duct systems, you must correct all input errors. This tab allows you to view a list of these input errors and go directly to the input box to correct them. Begin by selecting one or more duct systems from the list box under the "Calculate and Display Reports" tab located next to this tab. Then, press the "Check Errors" button to display the list of input errors. The following information will display for each error: A description of the error The duct system where this error is occurring If applicable, the duct node where the error is occurring

Double-click any error in the list and you will automatically go to the input that requires correcting. After updating the input, return to this tab, press the "Reset" button to clear the list, then press the "Check Errors" button to see if any other errors are occurring. The following is a list of the types of input errors that are checked for: 1. Check that a city has been selected under the "Weather Data" tab in the project inputs. 2. Check that a latitude value has been inputted under the "Weather Data" tab in the project inputs. 3. If you are referencing another duct system from the current duct system, it checks to see that the static pressure and airflow values for the other system have been calculated. 4. Check that a global duct material type has been selected in the duct system inputs. 5. Check that the supply fan blast area is less than the fan outlet area. 6. Check that the supply fan outlet dimensions are greater than 0 inches or centimeters. 7. Check that the supply fan outlet velocity is greater than 0 fpm or m/s. 8. Check that the main run velocity is not 0 for static regain calculations. 9. Check that all duct nodes have lengths greater than 0 feet or meters. 10. Check that all duct nodes have duct materials assigned to them. 11. Check that all duct nodes have a duct shape of rectangular, round, or oval.
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12. Check that all end duct nodes have an airflow value greater than 0 CFM or L/s (assuming the end node does NOT have an end cap and it is NOT connected to another duct system) 13. Check that all duct nodes have a friction factor value greater than 0 for constant friction duct systems. 14. If a duct system is a "presized" system or if an individual duct node is set as a "non-calc" type node, then make sure that duct dimensions have been inputted. 15. If an individual duct node is set as a "non-calc" type node, then make sure that an airflow value has been entered for the duct node. 16. Check to see that no endcaps have been inserted into the middle of a duct system (They can only be placed at end nodes). Section 5.4 Standard Outputs Report Descriptions Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and their sizing and airflow information, including: Duct node name Duct node type (supply or return) Duct node shape (rectangular, round, or oval) Duct node height Duct node width (or diameter if round duct) Duct node length Duct node airflow (CFM or L/s) Duct node air velocity in fpm or m/s

Total Fan Pressure This report displays the total, static, and velocity pressures across the supply and return/exhaust fans. These values are calculated based upon upstream and downstream static losses and calculated static pressure losses for the entire duct system. Please note that this report mostly applies toward supply air systems. If you are modeling a return/exhaust air system, then only the return air inlet data below is applicable. The purpose of this section is to discuss how the pressure losses in the individual duct runs of the system effect the pressure loss of the entire system. A four step calculation procedure to determine this effect is described below: 1. First, sections of ductwork are organized into circuits. A circuit consists of a run of ductwork that starts at a terminal and ends at the fan. A unique circuit exists for each terminal in the system.
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2. Next, the pressure loss for each circuit is determined. The pressure loss of a circuit is computed by summing the static pressure losses for the sections of which the circuit is composed. This process is modified if any static pressure dependent equipment is included in the circuit. 3. Next, the maximum static pressure loss among all circuits is determined. The resulting value is the total static pressure required to overcome the losses in all sections of the system. 4. Finally, the fan system effect, and any upstream and downstream static pressure losses are added to the system total static pressure. This report displays a breakdown of the total system static pressures. The following is an explanation of each value: Supply Fan Inlet/Outlet Data Inlet Static Pressure: This value is derived by adding the upstream static pressure loss inputs from the Pressure Values system tab and the return fan static pressure losses. Please note that the return fan static pressure losses are only added if the "Isolate Return Fan from Supply Fan" option is NOT checked. Inlet Velocity Pressure: This value is derived from the inlet supply-air velocity that was inputted in the General Fan Inputs tab. Inlet Total Pressure: The value is the total of the inlet supply air static and velocity pressures. Inlet Velocity: This value displays the inlet air velocity into the supply fan that was inputted in the General Fan Inputs tab. Outlet Static Pressure: This value is derived by adding the downstream static pressure loss inputs from the Pressure Values system tab and the supply fan static pressure losses. Outlet Velocity Pressure: This value is derived from the outlet supply-air velocity that was inputted in the General Fan Inputs tab. Outlet Total Pressure: The value is the total of the outlet supply-air static and velocity pressures. Outlet Velocity: This value displays the outlet air velocity out of the supply fan that was inputted in the General Fan Inputs tab.

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Return Fan Inlet Data Inlet Static Pressure: This value is derived from the return side total static pressure. Inlet Velocity Pressure: This value is derived from the inlet return-air velocity that was inputted in the General Fan Inputs tab. Inlet Total Pressure: The value is the total of the inlet return-air static and velocity pressures. Static Pressure Differences Supply-Air Fan Airflow (CFM): This is the total supply fan airflow. Static Pressure Difference Across Supply Fan: This is the total static pressure difference across the fan, and it is calculated by subtracting the supply air inlet and outlet static pressures discussed above. Velocity Pressure Difference Across Supply Fan: This is the total velocity pressure difference across the fan, and it is calculated by subtracting the supply air inlet and outlet velocity pressures discussed above. Total Pressure Difference Across Supply Fan: This is the total pressure difference across the fan, and it is calculated by subtracting the supply air inlet and outlet total pressures discussed above. Duct Pressure Loss Breakdown This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and a breakdown of their static pressure losses, including: Duct node name Static pressure loss in inches of w.g. or Pascals for any fittings or equipment in the duct node Static pressure loss in inches of w.g. or Pascals due to friction loss as the air travels through the duct node Other types of static pressure loss in inches of w.g. or Pascals. This is derived from the "Other Losses" input in the duct node input form. Balance static pressure losses that are calculated to "balance" the pressure between two diverging air flows. For example, if a main duct run has two branches, one with static pressure loss of 0.50 in. w.g. and another with 0.20 in. w.g., then the branch with the lower static pressure (0.20 in w.g.) will have a balance loss of 0.30 in. w.g. (0.50 - 0.20). Total static pressure loss for the duct node that totals all of the components discussed above.

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The grand total static pressure loss at the end of the node list totals all of the total static pressures for each node. This number is not the maximum static pressure required by the fan. Duct Critical Pressure Path This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes that are located along the maximum static pressure path running from the fan. The path includes the series of duct nodes that add up to the greatest static pressure that the fan must overcome. A three step calculation procedure to determine this effect is described below: 1. First, sections of ductwork are organized into circuits. A circuit consists of a run of ductwork that starts at a terminal and ends at the fan. A unique circuit exists for each terminal in the system. 2. Next, the pressure loss for each circuit is determined. The pressure loss of a circuit is computed by summing the static pressure losses for the sections of which the circuit is composed. This process is modified if any static pressure dependent equipment is included in the circuit. 3. Next, the maximum static pressure loss among all circuits is determined. The resulting value is the total static pressure required to overcome the losses in all sections of the system. In this report, the following information is displayed for each node: Duct node name Total static pressure loss in inches of w.g. or Pascals for the duct node The velocity of air in fpm or m/s through the duct node The airflow in CFM or L/s through the duct node

The grand total static pressure loss at the end of the node list totals all of the static pressures for all nodes along the critical pressure path. This number is the maximum static pressure (not including upstream and downstream losses and fan system effect) that the fan must overcome to provide air to the farthest duct nodes. Leakage Breakdown This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and a breakdown of the duct leakage airflow in CFM or L/s. Leakage is only calculated for rectangular and oval supply duct runs. Duct leakage is the loss of air from the system to the spaces surrounding the ductwork. Leakage can cause a system to perform improperly by reducing the amount of air supplied to terminals in the system. It is affected by duct terminal static pressure and duct construction techniques. Less stringent construction standards and higher internal static pressures can lead to higher duct leakage.

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The amount of leakage is determined by a couple of inputs from the duct node input section: 1. The amount of calculated or inputted airflow (in CFM or L/s). 2. The seal class: None, A, B, or C. To compute duct leakage for all sections in the duct system, the program begins with known airflow rates at terminal equipment units and works backwards section-by-section to the fan. For each section, the airflow rate is increased (according to the seal class) to account for the leakage in all downstream sections. After each section is adjusted, the airflow rates and pressure losses for the system are recomputed to determine the new system airflow rates and pressure losses. The following information is displayed in this report: Duct node name Duct node shape: rectangular, round, or oval Duct leakage class as specified by ASHRAE. The leakage classes range from 6 to 48. The higher the leakage class, the greater the leakage airflow. It is a function of the airflow CFM (L/s) through the duct node and the seal class. The tighter the seal, the less air that will leak. Duct leakage factor: The duct leakage factor is the percentage of airflow that is leaking. Leakage airflow in CFM or L/s. This is the actual amount of air that is leaking from the duct node.

The total leakage airflow is displayed at the very end of the duct node list. Heat Gain/Loss Breakdown This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and a breakdown of the heat gain/loss in BTUh (or Watts) and also the duct air temperature as it flows throughout the duct system. Duct heat gain is a generic term used to describe the transfer of energy between the air inside the duct and the air surrounding the ductwork. Heat gain may cause a duct system to behave improperly by causing the temperature of the air supplied at the terminals of the system to deviate from expected values. This affects the cooling and heating capacity of the system. The heat gain calculations start at the fan and progress outward toward the supply air terminals. The air temperature in each section is adjusted for the heat gain or loss that occurs in the current node. The temperature and heat gain/loss values are dependent upon a wide variety of factors including: outside air temperature, duct air temperature, altitude, velocity, duct material, air density

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and air humidity. The equations for determining heat gains and losses may be found in ASHRAE Fundamentals 2001 and SMACNA handbooks. The following information is displayed in this report: Duct node name Duct node length in feet or meters Duct node airflow in CFM or L/s Duct node air velocity in fpm or m/s Duct node energy heat gain/loss in BTUh or Watts. If the value is negative, then heat is being lost to the air outside of the duct (This means that the temperature is less outside of the duct run than inside.). If the value is positive, heat is being gained by the air in the duct (This means that the temperature is greater outside of the duct node than inside.). External temperature: This is the inputted temperature of the air outside of the duct work. Duct air temperature: This is the temperature of the air as it travels throughout the duct system. This temperature will change since the air within the duct will either pick up or dissipate heat from/to its surroundings is at travels throughout the duct system.

The total energy heat gain/loss is displayed at the very end of the duct node list. Cumulative Sound Analysis by Node This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and their cumulative sound power values. Starting from the fan, Duct Size will calculate the accumulated sound power and sound attenuation values as the air passes throughout the duct system. This report displays the sound power/attenuation that has accumulated up to each node. The following information is displayed: Duct node name Sound power levels at 8 different frequency octaves starting with 63 Hz and ending with 8000 Hz.

Sound power is the ability of equipment and material to radiate noise. It is calculated from sound pressure level measurements. Sound power for each duct node is calculated by taking the logarithmic sum of the following: Aerodynamic noise that is caused by airflow in the duct that becomes turbulent as it passes through sharp bends, sudden enlargements or contractions, and any device that causes a large pressure drop Duct terminal device sound power such as fan powered mixing boxes and diffusers

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Sound attenuation is the transmission loss or reduction in magnitude between two points in a transmission system. Sound attenuation for each node is calculated by summing of the following: Duct element sound attenuation Duct elbow sound attenuation Duct sound division as the airflow divides into branch nodes Duct break-in and break-out that is caused by noise that is generated within the duct and then transmitted through the duct wall into the surrounding area. Duct end reflection loss caused by sound passing into a diffuser from the room into the duct work

Room Sound Pressure Level Analysis This is a report that displays a list of the duct end nodes that serve the rooms or areas throughout the building. It displays the final sound pressure values that have accumulated up to this point. In addition, if a room type has been assigned to the duct end node, a comparison will be made between the allowable noise levels (RC level) and the calculated sound pressures. The following information is displayed: Duct node name Sound power levels at 8 different frequency octaves starting with 63 Hz and ending with 8000 Hz for the duct end node The allowable room noise level (RC level) that is determined by the type of room assigned to the end node. This value is derived from the room NC-RC sound level table. The average room sound pressure level that is calculated by taking the average of the sound levels from 500 to 2000 Hz.

If the average room sound pressure level is greater than the allowable RC level, then the room may have an unacceptable level of noise. If the average room sound pressure level is less than the allowable RC level, then the room noise level will be acceptable. Duct Weight and Gage Breakdown This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and their weights and gages. The following information is displayed: Duct node name Duct node shape (rectangular, round, or oval) Duct node height Duct node width (or diameter if round duct) Duct node length in feet or meters

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Duct node weight (lbs or kgs) Duct sheetmetal gage

Duct Material List This is a report that displays a list of all the duct materials used for the current duct system. The following types of materials could be listed: Supply and/or return fans used to supply/return air to/from the duct system Duct material type (galvanized, etc.) with total square area and dimensions Duct ASHRAE fitting list with quantities and dimensions Duct equipment list with quantities Total square area and thickness of duct liner Total square area and thickness of duct insulation Total number of duct endcaps and their dimensions

Duct Violations This is a report that displays a list of all duct nodes in the duct system(s) and any violations that are occurring. Calculations will still be performed despite the violations. There are 14 different types of violations that could occur for any duct node: Violation 1: "No CFM at end node." The end node contains no user-entered airflow CFM value. All end-nodes must contain a CFM value. The only exception to this is if the end-node contains an endcap or if another duct system is connected to the end node. Violation 2: "Velocity is out of bounds." The velocity at this node is less than or greater than the maximum or minimum velocity inputted in maximum and minimum limits tab. Violation 3: "Duct height or width is out of bounds." The calculated duct dimension at this node is less than or greater than the maximum or minimum duct dimensions inputted this particular node. Violation 4: "Duct length is out of bounds." The inputted length at this node is less than or greater than the maximum or minimum duct length inputted in the maximum and minimum limits tab. Violation 5: "The wrong shape fitting is located at the end of this duct node." This means that a round fitting was placed in rectangular duct work or vice versa. Violation 6: "Supply and return cfms are not equal." This violation only occurs for duct systems which contain both supply and return air duct systems. If the total cfms of each differ by more than 10%, then this violation will occur.
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Violation 7: "Duct gage is out of bounds." The duct size program cannot find an appropriate duct gage for the size and weight of this particular duct run. You may wish to input additional duct gage information into the duct gage database. The remaining violations are equipment violations. Violation 8: "Equipment Error: A return-type equipment is in a supply air system." A piece of equipment that is specifically used in return air systems (i.e. exhaust systems) was found in a supply air system. Violation 9: "Equipment Error: A round inlet is located in a rectangular duct system, or vice versa." The ductwork shape (i.e. rectangular, round, or oval) at this node is not the same as the equipment inlet shape inputted in the equipment database. Violation 10: "Equipment Error: A round outlet is located in a rectangular duct system, or vice versa." The ductwork shape (i.e. rectangular, round, or oval) at this node is not the same as the equipment outlet shape inputted in the equipment database. Violation 11: "Equipment Error: CFM of the duct system at this point is out of range of the allowable equipment cfm." Violation 12: "Equipment Error: Inlet dimensions are not the same as the corresponding duct dimensions." The ductwork dimensions at this node are not equal to the equipment inlet dimensions inputted in the equipment database . Violation 13: "Equipment Error: Outlet dimensions are not the same as the corresponding duct dimensions." The ductwork dimensions at this node are not equal to the equipment outlet dimensions inputted in the equipment database . Violation 14: "Equipment Error: Static pressure is out of bounds." The total static pressure at this point is out of bounds of the equipment maximum or minimum static pressure equipment database. Duct Size will automatically add or subtract static pressure from the offending duct node, so that static pressure is equal to the required equipment static pressure. If any type of error occurs for a node, the word "True" is display under the appropriate column.

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Duct Size Inputs You can display a report of all of the inputs for a Duct Size project by pressing the "Duct Size Inputs" button in the "Calculate and Display Reports" form. The following form will appear:

From this form, select any of the Duct Size input reports to display: Project Information: This displays the address, weather information, and basic project info. System Inputs 1: This displays the first set of duct system inputs. System Inputs 2: This displays the second set of duct system inputs. Duct Supply Fan Inputs: This displays the supply fan inputs. Duct Return Fan Inputs: This displays the return fan inputs. Node Inputs - Part 1: This displays the first set of duct node inputs. Node Inputs - Part 2: This displays the second set of duct node inputs. Node Inputs - Part 3: This displays the third set of duct node inputs. Node Inputs - Part 4: This displays the fourth set of duct node inputs. Print All Input Reports: Select this option to display all of the above reports at once.

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Section 5.5 Exporting to Microsoft Word and Excel You can export all the input and output information to Microsoft Word and Excel. You need to create Word or Excel "templates" by inserting special "parse" codes throughout the document. The Duct Size program will replace these parse codes with actual values from the project. See Chapter 10 for information about creating Word and Excel templates. Please Note: The Duct Size software only works with the following versions of Microsoft Word and Excel: Microsoft Word XP and 2003 Microsoft Excel 2000, XP, 2003

To output to an Microsoft Word or Excel template, press the "Microsoft Office Export Options" from the standard report section. The following form appears:

Type in the "To" and "From" information if you want this information displayed in the document if it has the corresponding parse codes. Then, press the "Open Word" or "Open Excel" buttons to display an "Open File" dialog box that displays a list of Microsoft Word templates. The default directory that this dialog box opens to is specified in the general settings form. Select the Word or Excel template that you want to use. After you select it, the Word or Excel file will open and Duct Size will automatically replace the parse codes with actual values. After it is completed, another dialog box will appear allowing you to save the template under a new filename so that the original template is spared. Click the "Close" button to close the form.
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Please Note: You may want to set the properties of all the Word and Excel template files to "Read-Only" status so that a user does not accidentally overwrite the template.

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Chapter 6 Importing/Exporting CAD DXF Files

One of the most powerful features of Duct Size 6.0 is the AutoCad (or equivalent) DXF import and export capability the allows you to import a singleline duct drawing from AutoCad, evaluate it, and then export a 2-D or 3-D duct drawing. You do not need AutoCad to run Duct Size 6.0, but it does make using the program much easier. Section 6.1 - Overview The AutoCad DXF (Data-eXchange Format) file format is the standard format used by AutoCad and other CAD software to interface with third-party software programs such as Duct Size 6.0. The DXF file is actually a text file that lists all the characteristics of the CAD file. A user can simply drawing a single-line drawing in AutoCad, save it as a DXF file, then import it into Duct Size 6.0 so calculations can be performed upon it. After the calculations have been performed, it can be exported back to AutoCad as a double-line drawing. Compatible Versions Duct Size 6.0 is now compatible with AutoCad 2004 and 2005 (and also AutoCad LT). The DXF file must be saved as "AutoCad LT 2004 DXF" or "AutoCad 2000/LT 2000 DXF" format. Section 6.2 Importing DXF Files into Duct Size As was mentioned above, you can easily import a single-line duct schematic drawn in AutoCad into Duct Size. It will then be analyzed and all duct dimensions and pressure drops will be calculated. This is a much easier way to design a Duct Size system than doing it manually. The following is a list of directions and rules for creating a single-line duct drawing in AutoCad that can be imported into Duct Size 6.0:

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The Duct Size 6.0 DXF import function will recognize single-line drawings, only. These lines must be created using the LINE command in AutoCad. The Pline (Polyline) is not acceptable. All lines must be drawn in one z-layer (i.e. - one elevation). In other words, no risers are permitted. All lines must be drawn to scale. For example, if you want to draw a line that represents a 10 foot duct, then draw the line 120 inches (or units) in length. It does not matter what units they are drawn since Duct Size will import decimal unit representations of the lines. You must draw all lines and text that are associated with the single-line duct drawing in one of three layers defined in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form: the supply layer, the return layer, and the text layer. All other layers will be ignored. The start of the entire duct system must be specified by typing the word "START" and by placing it at the start point of the very first duct run. This text must be in the supply, return, or text layers defined in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. You must attach this text to the endpoint of this line by using the OSNAP END command in AutoCad. This rule is very important: You must draw a separate line for each duct run. In other words, a separate line must be drawn between each and every node. You may not intersect lines since these intersections will be ignored. In addition, all connected lines must be connected at the

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endpoints, using the OSNAP END command in AutoCad. To reiterate, no lines can be connected at points other than the endpoints. You can specify the shape of the duct (i.e. rectangular, round, or oval) by the line color. These colors are specified in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. In AutoCad, you can define a layer as having a default color. For individual lines within a layer, you can change the color to represent other duct shapes. You can specify the duct material type (i.e. galvanized duct, aluminum duct, etc.) by setting the line type (i.e. continuous, dashed, dash-dot, etc.). Line types are specified in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. In AutoCad, you can define a layer as having a default line type. For individual lines within a layer, you can change the line type to represent other duct material types. You need to label all the nodes (line endpoints) with fitting or equipment types, excluding the defaults that you defined in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. When labeling the endpoints, you must type the text in the supply, return, or text layers. This text must be attached to the endpoint/node using the OSNAP END command in AutoCad. The following rules apply to labeling fittings and equipment: Fitting Labels: Type the following: FTG ASHRAE_Fitting_Code For example, for a rectangular 90 supply fitting, type: FTG CR3-1 Equipment Labels: Type the following:EQP Equipment_Supplier_Name Equipment_Model_No AirFlow For example, for a Carrier diffuser, type: EQP CARRIER DIFF1 100.00 If you do not want any airflow CFM at the node, then specify 0. Endcaps: Type the following: ENDCAP Generic (i.e. grilles): Type the following: GEN CFM Pressure_Drop For example, for a generic fitting of 100 CFM and 0.100 in. w.g. pressure drop, type: GEN 100 0.10 Any nodes which are not endpoints and which are not assigned one of the above text labels will be automatically assigned a fitting according to the default fittings in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. Any nodes which are endpoints and that are not assigned one of the above text labels will be automatically assigned a equipment, generic, or endcap according to what you specified in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form.

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The following pictures display allowable geometric configurations of duct nodes drawn in AutoCad. These pictures represent parent duct nodes with one, two, or three child duct nodes:

The following pictures display geometric configurations of duct nodes drawn in AutoCad that are not permitted. These pictures represent parent duct nodes with one, two, or three child duct nodes:

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When the drawing is complete, it must be save as a ""AutoCad LT 2004 DXF" file by selecting the "File", then "Save As" menu option in AutoCad.

Importing the DXF File into Duct Size 6.0 To import the DXF file that you just created into Duct Size 6.0, do the following: Create a new Duct Size project. See Chapter 2 for details. Open the new project, then select the "File" and "Import AutoCad DXF" menu option. The following form will appear:

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Click the button next to the "Select AutoCad DXF File" input to search your hard drive for the AutoCad DXF file that you created. In the "New Duct System Name", input the name of the duct system within the current project that you want to import the DXF single-line drawing into. Click the "Go" button to begin importing. If no errors occur, the new system and all of its fans and duct nodes will appear in the navigation area.

If one or more errors occur, Duct Size will not create a duct system based upon the DXF file. The following potential errors could display: "An error occurred in importing the AutoCad DXF file. No supply or return layers were found. Please redo." This means that the import function did not find any lines in the supply or return layers that you specified in the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form. Go back into AutoCad and make sure the lines are part of the supply or return layers specified in this form. "An error occurred in importing the AutoCad DXF file. No "Start" text was found in the DXF file. Please redo." This means that no "Start" text was found that tells the import functionality where the start of the duct system is. Make sure that the "Start" text is part of the supply, return, or text layers. "An error occurred in importing the AutoCad DXF file. There were disconnected nodes in the supply or return layer. Please redo." This means that the import functionality encountered duct nodes that were not connected to the main system. All duct nodes must connect from endpoint to end-point.

At any time, press the "Defaults" button to display the AutoCad DXF Import Settings form to view or make changes. After you are completed, press the "Close" button to close this form. Section 6.3 Exporting to a DXF File Duct Size 6.0 allows you to export 2-D or 3-D duct systems to an AutoCad DXF files. The layout and dimensions of the duct runs depends upon the calculations performed by Duct Size and the single-line DXF file that was originally imported.

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The following is a list of directions and rules for exporting a 2-D or 3-D drawing to AutoCad:

Make sure the settings in the AutoCad DXF Export Settings form are correct and applicable to your situation. Open the Duct Size project that you want to export to AutoCad Select the "Export AutoCad DXF" menu option from the "File" main menu option to display the following form:

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If you originally imported a single-line DXF drawing into the current project, then the same x,y, and z coordinates will be used for exporting the drawing. If you did not originally import a single-line DXF drawing into the current project, then Duct Size will automatically create x,y, and z coordinates based upon the initial coordinates you specified in the AutoCad DXF Export Settings and the lengths of the duct runs. Select the duct system from the "Duct system to export" drop down that you want to export. If you originally imported a duct system from DXF, then the DXF file name will appear in the "Original DXF import filename" input box. If you have changed the location of this file, then press the button next to this input box to locate that file. You can also leave this file blank, and Duct Size will use a standard DXF template to export the 2-D/3-D drawing. The "New DXF export filename" input box will automatically be set to the original DXF file name plus the extension: "_DoubleLine.dxf" the first time you export the duct system. This is the name of the 2-D/3-D DXF file that will be created. You can override this name. Click the Ok button to begin exporting. If any errors occur, they will be displayed. After the exporting has completed, open AutoCad to view the newly exported duct drawing.

What and How Duct Size Exports to AutoCad If you originally imported a single line duct drawing from AutoCad and you are now exporting it back to AutoCad as a double-line or 3-D drawing, Duct Size does the following:

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According to the same x,y, and z coordinates of the imported single line duct drawing, Duct Size will export a double or 3-D drawing. In the x-y plane, it will offset the two sides of the duct 1/2 the calculated duct width. In the y-z layer, it will offset the sides of the duct the entire duct height. For example, suppose a duct run has AutoCad starting coordinates of (0,100,0) and end coordinates of (100,100,0). If Duct Size calculates the width of the duct to be 10 inches and the height of the duct to be 8 inches, it will do the following in the 3-D output: 1. Draw one side of the duct run from (0,90,0) to (100,90,0): If offsets it 10 units. 2. Draw the other side of the duct run from (0,110,0) to (100,110,0): If offsets it +10 units. 3. In the z-layer, draw one side from (0,90,-8) to (100,90,-8): It offsets it 10 units in the y, and -8 in the z layer. 4. In the z-layer, draw the other side from (0,110,-8) to (100,110,-8). It offsets it +10 units in the y layer, and -8 units in the z layer.

According to the selection that you made in the AutoCad DXF Export Settings form, you can export different types of informational text to the double-line drawing, including: 1. Node names 2. Duct dimensions (the unit and separation symbols are also specified in this settings form) 3. Airflow rates in CFM or L/s 4. Fitting descriptions 5. Equipment descriptions

You can choose whether to export certain types of entities to the doubleline drawing including the equipment, liner/insulation, and the original single-line drawing. Once again, these options can be specified in the AutoCad DXF Export Settings form. You can have Duct Size export representations of different HVAC equipment such as VAV boxes, diffusers, grilles, and others. You can create your own equipment drawings, and assign them to the equipment in the equipment form. The functionality that exports double or 3-D duct line drawings to AutoCad is quite complex due to the infinite number of variations that are possible. Therefore, there are limitations on what is exactly exported: There are over 200 ASHRAE fittings that can be specified in a duct system. However, Duct Size does not export to AutoCad exact representations of all 200 ASHRAE fittings. Instead, it exports fittings based upon the geometric configuration of the duct runs.

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The following is a list of 8 geometries and the fittings that are drawn for each: 1. Two perpendicular duct runs are connected with a representation of a 90 degree elbow fitting. 2. A duct run with one branch node that is at a 45 degree angle to the parent node is represented by a 45 degree elbow fitting. 3. A duct run with two branch nodes, one that is straight and the other that is perpendicular is represented by a 90 degree "T" fitting. 4. A duct run with two branch nodes, one that is straight and the other that is at a 45 degree angle is represented by a 45 degree "T" fitting. 5. A duct run with two branch nodes, both of which are perpendicular to the parent is represented by a 180 degree wye fitting. 6. A duct run with two branch nodes, both of which are at 30 degrees to the parent is represented by a 30 degree wye fitting. 7. A duct run with three branch nodes, two of which are at 30 degrees to the parent and one that is straight is represented by a 30 degree double-wye fitting. 8. A duct run with three branch nodes, two of which are at 90 degrees to the parent and one that is straight is represented by a 90 degree double-wye fitting. Limitations Only rectangular and oval duct can be exported as 3-D duct runs. Round duct runs cannot be exported as 3-D due to the limitations of some versions of AutoCad. If you have a duct system that contains both rectangular and round duct, and you want to export it as a 3-D drawing, then the round duct will be exported in 2 dimensions. If a main duct run in a duct system has one or more branch runs that are less than 9 inches long, then errors may occur when attempting to draw any equipment such as diffusers or grilles off of these short runs. Therefore, all duct branches should be at least 9 inches long so that no drawing errors occur.

Section 6.4 - Creating Equipment Blocks in AutoCad DXF Duct Size 6.0 allows you to export 2-D or 3-D duct systems to AutoCad DXF files. The layout and dimensions of the duct runs depend upon the calculations

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performed by Duct Size and the single-line DXF file that was originally imported. In addition to exporting the duct runs and fittings, you can export custom HVAC equipment drawings such as VAV boxes, fan-powered mixing boxes, diffusers, and grilles. The following describes how to create such an HVAC equipment DXF file. To create custom HVAC equipment DXF drawing files that are exported to a double or 3-D duct drawing, do the following: For 2-D Drawings: 1. Open AutoCad (LT or regular) 2. Draw a box that is 12 inches (or centimeters) wide x 12 inches (or centimeters) long. Make sure to start drawing the first line from the x = 0 and y = 0 coordinates. 3. Within the box, draw anything that you want, whether it be a fan, damper, diffuser slots, coils, etc. 4. After you have finished drawing the equipment, convert it to a block. See the AutoCad help for converting drawings to blocks. 5. Save the block as a DXF file. Once again, see the AutoCad help for directions on saving blocks as files. 6. You can also use the template DXF file called "blank.dxf" that is located in the "Equipment DXFs" subdirectory of the Duct Size 6.0 executable. Draw whatever you want to draw within the confines of the box and then save the file under a new filename. The following is a sample of a 2-D equipment drawing:

For 3-D Drawings: 1. Open AutoCad (LT or regular) 2. Draw a box that is 12 inches (or centimeters) wide x 12 inches (or centimeters) long x X inches (or centimeters) high. "X" means that the height can be any value. Make sure to start drawing the first line from the x = 0, y = 0, and z = 0 coordinates. 3. Within the box, draw anything that you want, whether it be a fan, damper, diffuser slots, coils, etc. It can be drawn in all 3 dimensions.
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4. After you have finished drawing the equipment, convert it to a block. See the AutoCad help for converting drawings to blocks. 5. Save the block as a DXF file. Once again, see the AutoCad help for directions on saving blocks as files. 6. You can also use the template DXF files called "blank_3d.dxf" or "blank_3d_halfheight.dxf" that are located in the "Equipment DXFs" subdirectory of the Duct Size 6.0 executable. Draw whatever you want to draw within the confines of the box and then save the file under a new filename. The following is a sample of a 3-D equipment drawing:

Assigning the Drawing to an Equipment in Duct Size 1. In Duct Size, go to the "Manage HVAC Equipment" menu option located under the "Data Tables" main menu option. 2. Select the supplier and the model number of the equipment that you just drew in AutoCad. 3. Select the "DXF Files" tab. 4. Click the "There is a corresponding DXF file for this equipment" option. 5. In the "2-D DXF Filename" input box, select the DXF file that you created in step 6 above for 2-D drawings. In the "3-D DXF Filename" input box, select the DXF file that you created in step 6 above for 3-D drawings. When you assign this equipment to a duct run in a duct project and export it to a 2-D or 3-D AutoCad drawing, the blocks that you created above will appear in the drawing. Section 6.5 - Exporting DXF Files that were not Initially Imported from a Single-Line DXF File You can export a duct system to a double-line or 3-D DXF file if you initially did not import the duct system from a single-line DXF file. However, there are
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limitations to this functionality and it may not create a realistic looking duct system layout. The following is a more detailed explanation: When you first attempt to export a duct system to a double-line or 3-D DXF file that was not initially imported from a single-line DXF file, Duct Size will automatically create the AutoCad x,y, and z coordinates for the beginning and end points of each of the duct runs in the duct system. These coordinates are created based upon the geometry and configuration of each of the duct runs. For example, if you have a duct run that was 2 child duct runs, then one of the duct runs will be drawn straight off the parent run, and the 2nd duct run will be drawn at a 90 degree angle to the parent duct run. As you probably can infer, if this keeps occurring for all duct runs in a duct system, then there is liable to be interference and cross-overs of the various duct runs. In addition, if any duct runs are too short, and a fitting is located at the end of the duct run, then the fitting may not be drawn properly. All of these limitations can be avoided by initially importing a duct system from a single-line DXF file. Section 6.6 AutoCad DXF Import Settings Select the "AutoCad DXF Import Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option. This form allows you to input a variety of default values used to import a single-line DXF duct drawing from AutoCad, TurboCad, DesignCad, or any other DXF-compatible CAD program. The following is an explanation of the various default values that are utilized for importing DXF files.

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General and Duct Material Defaults

General Defaults Supply Duct Layer: Input the name of the layer in AutoCad that represents the supply duct system. Any lines drawn in this layer will be part of the supply duct system. Supply duct layer names are restricted to names that are acceptable to AutoCad. If you attempt to import a DXF file, and the specified supply and return duct (see below) layers are not found, you will be prompted with an error. Return Duct Layer: Input the name of the layer in AutoCad that represents the return duct system. Any lines drawn in this layer will be part of the return duct system. Return duct layer names are restricted to names that are acceptable to AutoCad. If you attempt to import a DXF file, and the specified return and supply duct (see above) layers are not found, you will be prompted with an error. Text Layer: Input the name of the layer in AutoCad that represents the text that will be associated with the single line duct drawing (i.e. - CFM airflow values, fittings, equipment, etc.). Text can actually be drawn in the same layer as the supply and return duct layers, or it may have its own layer. The software will search for text in the supply, return, and the text layer.
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Rectangular Duct Color: The shape of the imported ductwork is determined by the color of the line. AutoCad names colors by an alphanumeric name (i.e. RED). Select the color name that you wish to correspond to rectangular ductwork. You can set the default layer color in AutoCad to the color that represents this duct shape, and then change it for specific duct runs. Round Duct Color: The shape of the imported ductwork is determined by the color of the line. AutoCad names colors by an alphanumeric name (i.e. RED). Select the color name that you wish to correspond to round ductwork. You can set the default layer color in AutoCad to the color that represents this duct shape, and then change it for specific duct runs. Oval Duct Color: The shape of the imported ductwork is determined by the color of the line. AutoCad names colors by an alphanumeric name (i.e. RED). Select the color name that you wish to correspond to oval ductwork. You may set the default layer color in AutoCad to the color that represents this duct shape, and then change it for specific duct runs. Drawing Scale: This input is not currently used. Default DXF File Directory: Input the default directory for the location of the dxf files that you want to import. Default Duct System Template: Select the default duct system template that is used when importing a DXF file. The selected duct system information will populate the new duct system that is created. Click here to automatically make all duct end nodes runout-type nodes: Select this option if you want Duct Size to automatically make all duct end nodes found in the DXF file as runout-type nodes instead of main-type nodes. No not check this item if you want all nodes to be main-type nodes.

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Duct Material Type Defaults The duct material type (i.e. galvanized steel, PVC, etc) is determined by the AutoCad line type (i.e. continuous, dashed, or dashdot). In AutoCad, you can set a default line type for each layer, so that all of the lines in the layer are automatically set to a certain line type. You can also change the line type for individual duct runs within a layer if they differ from the default layer type. From each of the drop downs, select the appropriate duct material type to associate with an AutoCad line type. For example, you can set the AutoCad continuous line type to represent "Galvanized Steel w/Insulation". Junction and Equipment Defaults

Fitting Junction Details The fitting-junction spreadsheet allows you to define default fitting types for various types of duct junctions that are not labelled with specific fittings or equipment in the AutoCad DXF file that you import. For example, if two lines in an AutoCad drawing are connected at a 90 degree angle to each other, and they are both round duct, then the most likely fitting you would want there is a round90 degree elbow. You would specify this in the fitting junction default grid here.
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The first column in the grid lists the junction type. The second column allows you to click the F4 key to display and select any of the fitting types that are in the ASHRAE fitting database. In most instances, you will leave these default fitting assignments the way they are. Generic Defaults These defaults allow you to specify an equipment or fitting type to be used on lines that represent duct end nodes and that are not labelled with a specific piece of equipment or fitting. This eliminates the need to label every single end-node line with an equipment type such as a diffuser: Equipment: Select this option to place a piece of equipment at the duct end node. Select the supplier from the equipment supplier drop down and the model number from the equipment model drop down. Then, input a default airflow value in CFM or L/s that you want at this end node. Generic: Select this option if you want to specify a default airflow and pressure value at all unmarked duct end nodes. Endcap: Select this option if you want an endcap placed at all unmarked end nodes. Section 6.7 AutoCad DXF Export Settings Press the button or select the "AutoCad DXF Import Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option. This form allows you to input a variety of default values used to export a double-line and 3-D DXF duct drawing to AutoCad, TurboCad, DesignCad, or any other DXF-compatible CAD program. The following is an explanation of the various default values that are used to exporting DXF files.

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Text Export Here you can choose whether or not to export a specific duct text description to the double-line DXF file by clicking the check box next to its name. You can also assign a layer name, text height, and text font to the each of the text descriptions: Node Names: The node names that appear in the project navigation area will be exported to the double-line duct drawing. Duct Dimensions: The duct dimensions (height x width or diameter) will be displayed near the midpoint of the duct run. The separation symbol and unit symbols discussed below are also incorporated into this text. Air Flow Rates: The calculated airflow CFMs or L/s will be displayed at the endpoints of all duct runs.

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Fitting Description: The fitting name and its characteristics will be displayed at the fitting junction. Equipment Description: The equipment name and its characteristics will be displayed at the equipment junction. Drawing Export Here you can choose whether or not to export duct run components to the double-line DXF file by clicking the check box next to the component name. You can also assign a layer name to the each of the duct run components: Duct Runs: The duct runs (i.e. - the lines that draw the actual duct work) are always exported. You can, however, specify the layer that the duct run lines will belong to. Equipment: Input the layer name for all the equipment objects that are exported to AutoCad. Liner/Insulation: Input the layer name for the liner and insulation that is exported to AutoCad. The liner lines are drawn on the inside of the double-line duct runs and the insulation lines are drawn on the outside of the double-line duct runs. These lines are drawn using the dashed line type in AutoCad. Single Line: Input the layer name for the original single-line duct runs that were originally imported. You may wish to display the single lines and node names for reference purposes. By default, the actual duct runs and their fittings are always exported to AutoCad double-line or 3-D.

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Miscellaneous Options Allow Editing of DXF Coordinates in Spreadsheet: Select this option if you wish to edit the DXF coordinates in the duct node input form (See Chapter 3.5 for more information). This allows you to export double-line or 3-D drawings to AutoCad from duct projects that originally were NOT imported from single-line drawings. Automatically Create DXF Coords if None Present: Select this option if you want Duct Size to automatically create the x,y,z DXF coordinates when it is about to export to a double-line DXF file. Duct Size only performs this function if you created a duct project from scratch without first importing a single-line duct drawing, and if the x,y,z DXF coordinates for the duct nodes are 0. If you do initially import a DXF file to create a duct system, and you manually add additional duct nodes to the imported duct system, then you will need to also manually input the x,y,z DXF coordinates for these new nodes. Duct Size will not automatically generate these new coordinates.

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Initial X-Coord: Specify the initial DXF x-coordinate if Duct Size is automatically creating the DXF coordinates. This represents the start x coordinate of the entire duct system, and all duct run coordinates are calculated relative to this coordinate. Initial Y-Coord: Specify the initial DXF y-coordinate if Duct Size is automatically creating the DXF coordinates. This represents the start y coordinate of the entire duct system, and all duct run oordinates are calculated relative to this coordinate. Initial Z-Coord: Specify the initial DXF z-coordinate if Duct Size is automatically creating the DXF coordinates. his represents the start z coordinate of the entire duct system, and all duct run oordinates calculated are relative to this coordinate. Duct Scaling Factor: Specify how many times to scale the duct width, height, and diameter dimemsions. This may be used for very long duct runs that make the duct widths too small to see in a conventional AutoCad drawing. Text Options Unit Symbol (English Units): Select the English units duct dimension symbol to use in the dimension text that is exported to a double-line DXF drawing. By default, the symbol is used. Unit Symbol (Metric Units): Select the Metric units duct dimension symbol to use in the dimension text that is exported to a double-line DXF drawing. By default, the "cm" letters are used. Dimension Separation Symbol: Select the duct dimension separation symbol to use when exporting to a double-line duct drawing. By default, the "x" symbol is used. Text Offset Distance: Select the distance that you wish to offset all exported text from the duct runs, fittings, or equipment junctions. A 0 value would place the text right on the fitting or duct runs.

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3-D Settings The inputs in this tab allow you to set the 3-dimensional export settings:

Enable the Export of 3-Dimensional Duct System: Select this option if you wish to export a 3-D duct drawing. Disable it if you wish to export only a 2-D duct drawing. Position Text on Z-Layer: This input is not currently used.

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Chapter 7 Managing the Data Tables

This chapter discusses the various data tables used by the Duct Size software such as the HVAC equipment data, the ASHRAE fitting data, the weather data, and others. Section 7.1 Manage HVAC Equipment Press the button or select the "Manage HVAC Equipment" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the HVAC equipment that can be used in a duct system including diffusers, VAV boxes, fan-powered mixing boxes, and more. The following form appears:

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Specific HVAC equipment can be assigned to duct nodes in a duct system. For example, you may have VAV boxes located at various duct nodes in a system and diffusers located at all end duct nodes. The form displayed above allows you to manage this list of equipment. In addition, this same form is called when you want to insert a piece of equipment into a duct node. The HVAC equipment for Duct Size are organized by supplier and model number. First, select the HVAC equipment supplier from the appropriate drop down, then select the equipment model number for that supplier. After selecting the model number, all of the appropriate information for the equipment model will display. The following describes how to add, delete, and edit the HVAC suppliers and equipment: Add a Supplier To add an HVAC supplier, place your cursor in the "Equipment Supplier" drop down, then press the "Insert" key to display a form that allows you to input a new supplier name. After adding a supplier, you can enter a description of the supplier in the "Supplier Description" text box below this drop down. Delete a Supplier To delete a supplier and all of its equipment, press the "Delete" key while a supplier in the "Equipment Supplier" drop down is selected. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Add Equipment Model Number To add an HVAC equipment model number, first select an equipment supplier from the drop down discussed above. Then, place your cursor in the "Equipment Model" drop down and press the "Insert" key to display a form that allows you to input a new equipment model number. After adding it, you can enter all of the information associated with the model number that is discussed below. Delete a Equipment Model Number To delete an equipment model number, press the "Delete" key while a model number in the "Equipment Model" drop down is selected. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Editing Equipment Model Number Information After selecting an equipment supplier and equipment model number, you can edit the information associated with the equipment model number. The following is a complete explanation:

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General Equipment Data Equipment Code: This value is initially set to the model number that you inputted above. However, you can override it, and input another value. This code is used to reference this piece of equipment when selecting equipment to assign to a duct node. An spaces that are located within this text are converted to _s since this code is used as a reference in the AutoCad import DXF file. Description: Input a general description of the equipment model number. Equipment Type: Select from this drop down the type of HVAC equipment the current selection is. This drop down has the following options: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Diffuser Endcap Fan-powered mixing box General equipment Grille VAV box

System Type: Select from this drop down the type of duct system the current equipment will be used in: supply, return, or any. This is used in the violation report to determine whether a piece of equipment is placed in the wrong type of duct system. Nominal Airflow (CFM or L/s): Input the average airflow rate that the equipment was designed for. Minimum Airflow (CFM or L/s): Input the minimum allowable airflow rate that the equipment can handle. This is used by the violation report to determine whether too little airflow is passing through the equipment. Maximum Airflow (CFM or L/s): Input the maximum allowable airflow rate that the equipment can handle. This is used by the violation report to determine whether too much airflow is passing through the equipment. Is Diffuser or Register: Check this option if the current equipment is a diffuser or register. This tells Duct Size to display this piece of equipment in the diffuser/register data table that can be accessed from duct node input form (See Chapter 7.10 for more information). Flow Type: If the current equipment is a diffuser, then select the number of sides that air exits from the diffuser (1 to 4).

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Inlet Shape: Select the inlet shape of the equipment. This will be compared to the ductwork attached to the inlet. If there is a discrepancy between the shapes (i.e. a rectangular duct into a round inlet), a violation will appear in the violation report. To allow all shapes, select "All". Inlet Height: Input the height of the inlet in inches. If the inlet is round, input the diameter. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the inlet duct height is the same dimension as the equipment inlet height To allow for any dimension, input a value of 0. Inlet Width: Input the width of the inlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the inlet duct width is the same dimension as the equipment inlet width. To allow for any dimension input a value of 0.

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Min. Static: Input the minimum allowable static pressure at the inlet of the equipment. If the actual static pressure at this point in the duct system is less than the minimum entered here, Duct Size will display a violation in the violation report. In addition, it will automatically add a static pressure value to the Other Pressure value for this node. Input 0 to allow for a static pressure. Max Static: Input the maximum allowable static pressure at the inlet of the equipment. If the actual static pressure at this point in the duct system is greater than the maximum entered here, Duct Size will display a violation in the violation report. In addition, it will automatically add a static pressure value to the Other Pressure value for this node. Input 0 to allow for all static pressures. Outlet Shape: Select the outlet shape of the equipment. This will be compared to the ductwork attached to the outlet. If there is a discrepancy between the shapes (i.e. a rectangular duct out of a round outlet), a violation will appear in the violation report. To allow all shapes, select "All". Outlet Height: Input the height of the outlet in inches. If the outlet is round, input the diameter. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the outlet duct height is the same dimension as the equipment outlet height To allow for any dimension, input a value of 0. Outlet Width: Input the width of the outlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the outlet duct width is the same dimension as the equipment outlet width. To allow for any dimension, input a value of 0. Thru-Loss Parameters The thru-loss parameters determine the equipment static pressure loss contributions to the duct system. You can enter two types of thru-loss parameters: Thru-Loss Type: Velocity Coefficient: Select this option to calculate equipment static pressure as a function of velocity pressure times the velocity coefficient entered here. Enter a valid value in the Co Coefficient: input box. Thru-Loss Type: Pressure: This option allows you to input static pressure drops for any airflow (CFM or L/s) that passes through the equipment. You can do 1 of 2 things here: 1. Enter an overall static pressure value in the "Pressure (in. w.g.):" text box. If a value is entered here, it will override any values that are entered in the "CFM-Loss" spreadsheet located below this input. If you enter a "0.000" value, then the values in the spreadsheet will be used.

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2. In the spreadsheet, enter static pressure values for each airflow value. If you do not want to input values for every airflow range, just input one pressure and every airflow following this input will equal this pressure. DXF Files This tab allows you to specify how the equipment is represented in the DXF block file.

There is a corresponding DXF file for this equipment: Select this option if there is a DXF block file for this piece of equipment. See Chapter 6.4 for more information on creating equipment DXF Files. 2-Dimensional DXF File Name: Input the name of the DXF file used for the 2Dimensional equipment block drawing. This input should include both the directory and the filename. If you exclude the directory and only include the

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filename, then Duct Size will look for this file in the "\Equipment DXFs" subdirectory of the Duct Size program. If it is not found in the specified path, then an error will occur when you are trying to export a double-line DXF drawing. 3-Dimensional DXF File Name: Input the name of the DXF file used for the 3Dimensional equipment block drawing. This input should include both the directory and the filename. If you exclude the directory and only include the filename, then Duct Size will look for this file in the "\Equipment DXFs" subdirectory of the Duct Size program. If it is not found in the specified path, then an error will occur when you are trying to export a double-line DXF drawing.

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Picture This tab allows you to upload a file that contains a picture of the current piece of equipment. Therefore, when the user is adding equipment to a duct node, they can view visual representations of the equipment.

Press the button next to the "Image File" text box to display a form that allows you to select a picture file such as a bitmap or .wmf file. After selecting the picture, it will appear in the frame that appears on this tab. Saving You can save information that you added or edited by pressing the "Save" button.

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Printing You can print information the currently selected equipment by pressing the "Print" button. Section 7.2 - Manage Weather Data Select the "Manage Weather Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option to display the following form:

This form allows you to manage the weather data for over 800 cities throughout the world. This form is very similar to the weather data tab located in the project form. In the project form, you not only can manage the weather data, but also assign a city to the project. In this form, you manage the weather data, only, and you can only open this form when a project is not currently open. The following data is stored for each city: Latitude: This is the citys latitude value in degrees North or South Latitude. After the latitude value type an "S" for southern latitudes or an "N" or nothing for northern latitudes (i.e. 42N for Boston, USA or 52S for Sydney, Australia)
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Longitude: This is the citys longitude value in degrees West or East Longitude. After the longitude value, type a "W" for western longitudes or an "E" for eastern longitudes (i.e. 71W for Boston, USA or 151.2E for Sydney, Australia). Elevation (feet or meters) : This is the citys elevation above sea level in feet (meters). Summer Design Dry-Bulb (F or C): This is the ASHRAE 1% summer design drybulb temperature for the city. This means that the summer temperature has been equaled or exceeded by 1% of the totals hours during the months of June through September. See ASHRAE 2001 Fundamentals, Chapter 27 for more detailed information. Summer Coincidental Wet-Bulb (F or C): This is the wet-bulb temperature that occurs coincidentally with the 1% summer dry-bulb temperature listed above. Winter Design Dry-Bulb (F or C): This is the ASHRAE 99% winter design drybulb temperature for the city. This means that the winter temperature has been equaled or exceeded by 99% of the total in the months of December, January, and February. Mean Daily Range: This is the average daily range of temperatures during any summer day. This value is used to determine temperatures at different times of the day. See ASHRAE for more details. Radio Button Options United States and Canada: Click this option for the list of US States or Canadian Provinces. World Countries: Click this option for the list of countries throughout the world. At anytime, click any state or country in the left list box and the right list box will display all the cities associated with it. Click any city, and the text input boxes will display all the appropriate information.

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Add a New Country or State 1. Right-click over the left list box that contains the list of states or countries. 2. Select the "New State/Province" or "New Country" menu option from the pop-up menu. 3. Input a new unique state or country name. 4. Click the "Update" button. Add a New City 1. Right-click over the right list box that contains the list of cities. 2. Select the "Insert City" menu option from the pop-up menu. 3. Input a new unique city name. 4. Input new latitude, elevation and temperature values for the city. 5. Click the "Update" button. Edit the Name of a State/Country/City Right-click over the name of the state, country, or city that you want to rename, then select the "rename" menu option. Type in the new name. Delete a State/County/City Right-click over the name of the state, country, or city that you want to delete, then select the "delete" menu option. Press the "Yes" button for confirmation. Please note, that if you delete a state or country, all the cities within that state or country will also be deleted. English or Metric Units If you want to switch the units that are displaying in the weather form, go to the general settings form and select the units that you want to work with.

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Section 7.3 - Manage ASHRAE Fitting Data Select the "Manage ASHRAE Fitting Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to view and update the Duct Size ASHRAE fitting database. This database contains all 200+ ASHRAE fittings, including static pressure loss data and pictures.

This form can be called from the menu option described above. In addition, it is called from the duct node input form when inserting a fitting into a duct node. The ASHRAE fitting database in Duct Size contains 200+ fittings including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Supply round fittings Supply rectangular fittings Return round fittings Return rectangular fittings Common round fittings Common rectangular fittings Common oval fittings Fan fittings

Using the "Select Category" drop down, you can filter the fitting list by the 8 types of fittings described above. In addition, you can search for a specific fitting by
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typing the ASHRAE fitting code into the "Search" text box and pressing the button next to it. Favorite Fittings You can also specify "favorite fittings" which appear when you select the "Favorites" option from the drop down described above. To add a fitting to your "favorites" just right-click over it in the list box and select the "Add to Favorites" popup menu option that appears. To delete a fitting name from your "favorites", select it whenyou are displaying the list of favorites, right-click over it, then select the "Remove from Favorites" option from the popup menu. Fitting Values and Picture As you select a fitting in the list box to the left, a text description and picture will appear to the right. In addition, any fittings that require special values (such as a radius, angle values, etc.) will display text boxes that allow you to input default values that will appear when you insert a fitting into a duct node. You can edit the fitting description and the fitting picture file name. All fitting picture files are derived from the fitting picture directory that you specified in the general duct size settings form. You can also enlarge the fitting picture by clicking it with your mouse. Click it again to reset it to its original size.

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Fitting Coefficient File Under the "Fitting Coefficient File" tab is displayed a text file which contains various coefficients which are used to calculate fitting static pressure losses. You can edit this file and press the "Save File" button to save it. However, in almost all cases, you should NOT edit this file.

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Section 7.4 Manage Duct Material Press the button or select the "Manage Duct Material Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the duct material types. The following form displays:

Duct Size allows you to assign a standard duct material to the entire duct system or an individual duct run. The duct material helps determine the roughness factor and heat gain/loss as air passes throughout the duct system. This form allows you to manage the duct material data by adding, deleting, and editing duct material data. In addition, this form is called from the duct system and node input form so that you can insert duct material types into a duct system or a specific duct node. Edit Duct Material To edit duct material, select a duct material type from the "Material Name" drop down. After selecting a material, you can edit the following information: Description: This is a general description of the duct material. Roughness (ft or m): This is the duct roughness factor which describes the roughness of the duct material. The greater the roughness value, the greater the friction loss as air passes through it. Gage Density Table: Select the name of the gage density table that applies to this material type. The gage density table is used to determine the total weight of the ductwork, which is based upon the gage type. The gage type is, in-turn, dependent upon the maximum static pressure.

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U-Value Table: Select the name of the u-value table that applies to this material type. The u-value table is used to determine the height gain/loss characteristics of the air traveling through the ductwork. The u-value table data is velocitydependent. Check here if this duct material is a metal: Select this check box if the selected duct material is a metal type. This is used by the leakage calculations to determine the leakage factor. After editing the above data, press the "Save" button to save the data. Add Duct Material You can add additional duct material types by pressing the "Insert" key while the cursor is inside the "Material Name" drop down. A form will display allowing you to input a new material name. After adding the new name, select it from the drop down and edit its characteristics as discussed above. Delete Duct Material To delete a duct material type, select the material type in the "Material Name" drop down, then press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. You cannot delete duct material types that are being used by duct systems and nodes.

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Section 7.5 - Manage Duct Gage Data Select the "Manage Duct Gage Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the duct gage density and pressure information. The following form displays

Duct Size allows you to input data related to the density of duct material and also the appropriate gages of duct for different static pressures. This information is used to create the duct weight and gage report and the overall duct material list report. Gage-Density Combinations The gage-density table allows you to add and edit different gage-density combinations. The gage-density combination pairs up each gage value (i.e. - 2 ga. to 40 ga.) to a specific area density value (lbs/square foot or kgs/square meter). This gage-density combination is then assigned to a duct material so that the appropriate weight in pounds or kilograms will be displayed in the material list reports. Add a new Gage-Density Combination To add a new gage-density combination, place your cursor in the "gage-density combination title" drop down and press the "Insert" key. You will be asked for a

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new gage-density combination name. After inputting it, select the new entry from the drop down and then edit the values in the spreadsheet below it. Gage-Density Spreadsheet: In this spreadsheet, enter a density value (lbs/sqft or kg/SqM) for each gage up to the highest gage that will be used. Delete a Gage-Density Combination To delete a gage-density combination, place your cursor in the "gage-density combination title" drop down and press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that you cannot delete any gagedensity combinations that are already assigned to a duct material. Edit a Gage-Density Combination To edit an existing gage-density combination, select it from the drop down, then begin editing the data. After you have finished editing it, press the "Save" button to save the data. Gage-Pressure Combinations The gage-pressure table allows you to add and edit different gage-pressure combinations. The gage-pressure combination pairs up a maximum duct system static pressure value with a range of duct gage values that are dependent upon the maximum duct dimension of each duct run. This information is used to assign a gage to a duct run, then determine its total weight in pounds or kilograms based upon the information inputted above. Add a new Gage-Pressure Combination To add a new gage-pressure combination, place your cursor in the "gagepressure combination title" drop down and press the "Insert" key. You will be asked for a new gage-pressure combination name. After inputting it, select the new entry from the drop down and then edit the values in the text boxes and spreadsheet below it. Pressure (in w.g. or Pascals): Enter the maximum duct system static pressure for which this gage-pressure combination is appropriate. Any duct system which has a total static pressure loss less than this amount but greater than the next lowest static pressure will utilize the data entered for this gage-pressure combination. Duct Material Name: Select from this drop down the duct material type that is assigned to this gage-pressure combination. Therefore, any duct runs with this selected duct material will utilize this gage-pressure combination. Gage-Dimension Spreadsheet: In this spreadsheet, enter a gage value that is appropriate for the greatest duct dimension of each duct run.

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Delete a Gage-Pressure Combination To delete a gage-pressure combination, place your cursor in the "gage-pressure combination title" drop down and press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that you cannot delete any gagepressure combinations that are already assigned to a duct material. Edit a Gage-Pressure Combination To edit an existing gage-pressure combination, select it from the drop down, then begin editing the data. After you have finished editing it, press the "Save" button to save the data. Section 7.6 - Manage Duct Material and Insulation U-Value Data Select the "Manage Duct Material and Insulation U-Value Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the duct material and insulation u-value information. The following form displays

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Duct Size allows you to create u-value types that assign a range of u-values to a range of duct airflow velocities. This information is used by Duct Size to determine the heat gain/loss of the air traveling through the ductwork since the uvalue type is assigned to a specific duct material type. Add a new U-Value Type To add a new u-value type, place your cursor in the "u-value name" drop down and press the "Insert" key. You will be asked for a new name. After inputting it, select the new entry from the drop down and then edit the values in the text box and spreadsheet below it. Description: Input a general description of the u-value type. Velocity-U-Value Spreadsheet: Enter the appropriate u-value for each airflow velocity. Any u-values left blank will automatically be equal to the last u-value inputted in the table Delete a U-Value Type To delete a u-value type, place your cursor in the "u-value name" drop down and press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that you cannot delete any u-value types that are already assigned to a duct material. Edit a U-Value Type To edit an existing u-value type, select it from the drop down, then begin editing the data. After you have finished editing it, press the "Save" button to save the data. Press the "Reset" button to reset all the values to 0 for the selected u-value type.

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Section 7.7 - Manage Filter Data Select the "Manage Filter Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the fan filter data. The following form displays

Duct Size allows you to manage fan filter data. This data is used to assign filter types to the supply or return fans. The static pressures assigned to the filters are used to determine upstream and downstream static pressure losses. This form is used to edit the fan filter data, and it is also called by the duct system input form to allow you to select a filter to insert upstream or downstream from the fan. Add a new Fan Filter Type To add a new fan filter type, place your cursor in the "fan filter type" drop down and press the "Insert" key. You will be asked for a new name. After inputting it, select the new entry from the drop down and then edit the values in the text boxes below it. Clean (in. w.g. or Pascals): Input a static pressure value for a new and clean filter of this type. Default (in. w.g. or Pascals): Input a static pressure value for the default filter condition that is applicable to most appications. Dirty (in. w.g. or Pascals): Input a static pressure value for an older, dirty filter of this type.

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Delete a Fan Filter Type To delete a fan filter type, place your cursor in the "fan filter type" drop down and press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that you cannot delete any fan filter types that are already assigned to a duct node. Edit a Fan Filter Type To edit an existing fan filter type, select it from the drop down, then begin editing the data. After you have finished editing it, press the "Save" button to save the data. Section 7.8 - Manage Room NC-RC Sound Level Data Press the button or select the "Manage Room NC-RC Sound Level Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the allowable NC/RC sound level data for various types of rooms. The following form displays

Duct Size allows you to manage the allowable sound power levels for various types of rooms in buildings. Room types are assigned to the duct end nodes. This information is used in the sound power reports to determine whether a duct system is producing too much noise for a room. The information in this table is categorized by building type, then room type within a specific building type. Each room type has an allow maximum NC-RC level range. In addition, you can input decibel level and sound correction information.

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Add a new Building Type To add a new a new building type, press the "Insert" key while your cursor is within the "building type" drop down. Input a new building type name and then select it from the drop down to begin adding room types for the building. Add a new Room Type To add a new a new room type, select the building type from the first drop down, then press the "Insert" key while your cursor is within the "room type" drop down. Input a new room type name, and then select it from the drop down to begin adding the following room type information: NC-RC Level: Input a range of maximum NC-RC levels that apply to the room. The letters "NC" stand for "noise criterion" which is the established 1/1 octave band noise spectra for rating the amount of noise of an occupied space with a single number. The letters "RC" stand for "room criterion" which is similar to the NC level except that it has a slightly different shape to appoximate a well balanced system. If the calculated duct system sound level is greater than this range, then duct system may be too loud for this type of room. db Level: Input a range of decibel levels that apply to the current room type. These values are used for reference, only, and are not used in the duct sizing calculations. Sound Correction: Input a sound correction value which applies to this room. This value is the sound pressure level associated with a sound source that occurs at a given point in a room. It is added to the calculated sound pressure levels of the duct system that serves the room. Delete a Building Type or Room Type To delete a building or room type, select it from the appropriate drop down and press the "Delete" key. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Please note that you cannot delete any building or room types that are already assigned to a duct system or node. Edit a Room Type To edit an existing room type, select it from the drop down, then begin editing the data. After you have finished editing it, press the "Save" button to save the data.

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Section 7.9 - Manage Fan Sound Power Data Select the "Manage Fan Sound Power Data" submenu option from the "Data Tables" main menu option. This form allows you to manage the fan sound power data for different types of supply and return fans. This information is used to determine the initial sound power values of a duct system. Other additional sound power or sound attenuation values from the duct system will be added and subtracted as air flows throughout the duct system to the duct end nodes. Editing a Fan Type You cannot add new fan types, but you can edit existing ones. Select the fan type from the "fan type" drop down and edit the following data: Description: Input a generic description of the fan type. Fan Category: Select from this drop down the category of fan that most approximates the current fan type. 1/1 Octave Band Center Frequency: This series of inputs allow you to enter sound power values for 8 different frequencies. These sound power levels are used to calculate the entire sound power level of a duct system. After editing the above data, press the "Save" button to save it.

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Section 7.10 Select Diffusers/Registers This form allows you to select from a list of diffusers and registers that were created in the HVAC equipment data table (See Chapter 7.1). This form is only accessable from the duct node input form when you want to assign the node a diffuser or register. The following form appears:

You can easily assign diffusers and registers to duct end nodes by selecting the "Diffuser/Register" option in the form that appears when you want to assign the duct node a fitting or piece of equipment. This form contains a list of the diffusers and registers that were created in the HVAC equipment data table. In addition, the various properties assigned to the diffuser/register will appear in this form, including: General Equipment Data Equipment Code: This value is the model number of the selected diffuser. Description: A general description of the selected diffuser.

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Nominal Airflow (CFM or L/s): The average airflow rate that the diffuser was designed for. Diffuser/Register Inlet and Outlet Parameters Select this tab to display the following inputs:

Inlet Shape: This is the shape of the diffuser/register inlet. This will be compared to the ductwork attached to the inlet. If there is a discrepancy between the shapes (i.e. a round inlet located in rectangular duct), a violation will appear in the violation report. To allow all shapes, select "All". Inlet Height: This is the height (or diameter) of the inlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the inlet duct height is the same dimension as the diffuser inlet height. If 0 is entered here, then any inlet height is allowable. Inlet Width: This is the width of the inlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the inlet duct width is the same dimension as the diffuser inlet width. If 0 is entered here, then any inlet width is allowable.

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Min. Static: This is the minimum allowable static pressure at the inlet of the diffuser. If the actual static pressure at this point in the duct system is less than the minimum entered here, Duct Size will display a violation in the violation report. In addition, it will automatically add a static pressure value to the Other Pressure value for this node. If 0 is entered here, then any static pressure is allowable. Max Static: This is the maximum allowable static pressure at the inlet of the diffuser. If the actual static pressure at this point in the duct system is greater than the maximum entered here, Duct Size will display a violation in the violation report. In addition, it will automatically add a static pressure value to the Other Pressure value for this node. If 0 is entered here, then any static pressure is allowable. Outlet Shape: This is the shape of the diffuser/register outlet. This will be compared to the ductwork attached to the outlet. If there is a discrepancy between the shapes (i.e. a round outlet located in rectangular duct), a violation will appear in the violation report. To allow all shapes, select "All". Outlet Height: This is the height (or diameter) of the outlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the outlet duct height is the same dimension as the diffuser outlet height. If 0 is entered here, then any outlet height is allowable. Outlet Width: This is the width of the outlet in inches. This value is used by the violation report to make sure that the outlet duct width is the same dimension as the diffuser outlet width. If 0 is entered here, then any outlet width is allowable. Flow Type: This is the number of sides that air exits from the diffuser (1 to 4).

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Picture This tab displays a picture of the current diffuser/register if one was uploaded in the equipment form.

Selecting a Diffuser/Register To select a diffuser to be used in a duct node, first select the supplier name from the supplier name drop down. Then select the supplier model number from the supplier model number drop down. Finally, press the "Select" button to select this diffuser/register and return to the previous form. This Data is Read-Only All of the above data is read-only in this form. You can edit this data in the HVAC equipment data form discussed in Chapter 7.1.

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Chapter 8 Tools

This chapter discusses the various tools available in Duct Size 6.0 such as managing the default duct system templates, displaying input error reports, performing simple duct sizing calculations, and others. Section 8.1 Check for Input Errors This form allows you to check for duct system, fan, and duct node input errors. You can choose to check one or more of the duct systems in the current project.

The functionality in this form is similar to the functionality in the duct project "Check for Input Errors" tab. However, this form can check for input errors in all the duct systems in the current project and also print the list to a printer. Before calculations can be performed on one or more systems, all input errors must be resolved. The following types of input errors are checked: 1. Check that a city has been selected under the "Weather Data" tab in the project inputs. 2. Check that a latitude value has been inputted under the "Weather Data" tab in the project inputs.

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3. If you are referencing another duct system from the current duct system, it checks to see that the static pressure and airflow values for the other system have been calculated. 4. Check that a global duct material type has been selected in the duct system inputs. 5. Check that the supply fan blast area is less than the fan outlet area. 6. Check that the supply fan outlet dimensions are greater than 0 inches or centimeters. 7. Check that the supply fan outlet velocity is greater than 0 fpm or m/s. 8. Check that the main run velocity is not 0 for static regain calculations. 9. Check that all duct nodes have lengths greater than 0 feet or meters. 10. Check that all duct nodes have duct materials assigned to them. 11. Check that all duct nodes have a duct shape of rectangular, round, or oval. 12. Check that all end duct nodes have an airflow value greater than 0 CFM or L/s (assuming the end node does NOT have an end cap and it is NOT connected to another duct system) 13. Check that all duct nodes have a friction factor value greater than 0 for constant friction duct systems. 14. If a duct system is a "presized" system or if an individual duct node is set as a "non-calc" type node, then make sure that duct dimensions have been inputted. 15. If an individual duct node is set as a "non-calc" type node, then make sure that an airflow value has been entered for the duct node. 16. Check to see that no endcaps have been inserted into the middle of a duct system (They can only be placed at end nodes). To check for errors, first select one or more systems in the "System List" list box. Then, press the "Check" button to begin checking. The results will appear in the spreadsheet. The first column displays the error message. The remaining two columns display the duct system and node name where the error occurred. You can also display the list of errors in a printable report. Press the "Print Report" button to preview a report that you can print. Section 8.2 Manage System Templates Select the "Manage Duct System Templates" submenu option from the "Tools" main menu option. This option allows you to manage all of the duct system templates. Duct system templates are used to create new duct systems in a project. Each time you create a new duct system, a form appears listing all the system templates from which you can create the new duct system with.

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As you can see from the graphic above, the duct system template form contains three tabs: "Duct System Template", "Supply Fan Template", and "Return Fan Template". The information from the "Duct System Template" tab is used when you create a new duct system. The "Supply Fan Template" information is used when you add a new supply fan under the duct system. The "Return Fan Template" information is used when you add a new return fan under the duct system. Each time you insert a new duct system into a project, a form appears asking you to input the new system name and then select from a list of system templates. Once the new duct system is created, all the values from the duct system template appear in the new duct system. You can later override any of these values for the new duct system. Create a New Duct System Template To create a new duct system template, highlight the "Duct System Template Name" drop down list and press the "Insert" key. A form will appear asking you to input a new duct system template name. After pressing "Ok", select the new duct system template name from the drop down and begin editing the duct system inputs. Editing an Existing Duct System Template To edit an existing duct system template, select the template you want to work with from the "Duct System Template Name" drop down list. Next, begin editing inputs as if you were working with an actual system in a project. Click the "Save" button when you are completed.

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Delete a Duct System Template Select the duct system template name from the "Duct System Template Name" drop down and press the "Delete" key to delete a template. You will be asked for confirmation prior to deletion. Section 8.3 Purge and Restore Projects Select the "Purge and Restore" submenu option from the "Tools" main menu option. This option allows you to purge and restore Duct Size projects after deleting them from the "Open New/Existing Projects" form. The following form appears:

When you delete projects from the "Open New/Existing Projects" form, the projects are actually archived. In other words they are still accessible to be "restored" if you want to utilize them again, or purged (deleted) for good. This form allows you to perform the restoring and purging of archived projects. Purging Projects To purge, or delete, a project for good, select it from the list of archived projects, and press the "Purge" button. You will be asked for confirmation prior to purging. If you want to purge all projects older than 6 months, select the check box located below the list of projects, then press the "Purge" button.

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Restoring Projects To restore a project that you previously archived, select the project from the list and press the "Restore" button. You will be asked for confirmation prior to restoring. When you next open the "Open New/Existing Projects" form, the project that you just restored will appear in this list. Section 8.4 Manage the Project Database Press the button or select the "Manage Project Database" submenu option from the "Tools" main menu option to display the following form:

This option allows you to manage the project database that stores all the data used by the Duct Size software program. The project database used by the Duct Size program is a Microsoft Access database located in the "common" directory of the "carmel" subdirectory. The database name is "Carmel_Duct.mdb", and it stores all of the project information used by the program. The "Manage Project Database" form allows you to manage the database in the following ways: 1. Backup the database

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2. Compact the database Backup the Database It is important that you backup this database so that in the event the database becomes corrupted or the computer hard drive fails, you will have a backup database to rely upon. Automatically backup the database before the program closes: Select this option to automatically backup the database every time you close the Duct Size program. Backup Directory: Select the local or network directory where you want the backup database stored. Press the button to the right of this text box to display a directory dialog form that allows you to search for the appropriate directory. Delete archived backups after certain # of days: Each time the database is backed up, it is renamed according to the current date. For example, if today's date is 8/11/2004, then the backed up filename will be: "Carmel_Duct_bak_08112004.mdb" After a certain number of days, you can delete backed up databases by selecting this check box and entering a value in this text box just below it. You can manually backup the database by pressing the "Backup" button. Compact the Database The more you use the Duct Size program, the larger the database becomes. Every once in a while you should compact the database so it gets rid of any extraneous data and becomes smaller. Click the "Maintenance" tab in the current form, then press the "Compact" button to compact the database. Make sure no other users are using the database when you do this. PLEASE NOTE: The "Common" database (Carmel_Common.mdb) that is located in the "x:\..\carmel\common" directory is NOT automatically backed up. This database contains data common to all the Carmel Software programs such as weather data, construction types, appliance data, and more. You need to manually back this file up if you desire a copy of it.

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Section 8.5 Simple Duct Size Analysis Select the "Simple Duct Size Analysis" submenu option from the "Tools" main menu option. This form allows you to perform simple duct sizing based upon airflow, velocity and pressure inputs. It is not associated in any way with a Duct Size project. Instead, it allows you to quickly calculate duct properties based upon a couple of simple inputs. The following form appears:

To display duct dimensions and other information based upon duct airflow and velocity or a friction factor, enter the following information when the form first appears: Mandatory Duct Inputs Input the following required information to calculate the duct dimensions and other duct characteristics Air Quantity: Input the quantity of air in cfm or L/s. Air Velocity: Input the velocity of the air through the ductwork in fpm or m/s. You may either input a number here or the friction factor discussed below. Select the

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button next to this input to utilize this value instead of the friction factor. Friction Factor: Input the friction loss in inches of w.g. of air per 100 feet for the ductwork. You may either input a number here or the velocity discussed above. Select the button next to this input to utilize this value instead of the velocity value. Duct Shape: Select either rectangular or round ductwork. Press the "Calculate" button at the bottom of the form to perform the calculations using these inputted values. Additional Duct Inputs You can choose to input optional information that will better refine the calculated values:

Description: Input a description of this system. It will be printed in the report.. Duct Material: Select the material the ductwork most closely resembles. This is important for determining the absolute roughness value. You may select from 8 different duct material types.

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Absolute Roughness: Based upon the selection above (duct material), this number will change. You may alter this number any time. It is the roughness value used to determine the resulting pressures or velocities. Minimum Height: Input the minimum duct height (or diameter) that you desire. The Actual duct dimensions (discussed below) will be calculated according to this minimum value. Maximum Height: Input the maximum duct height (or diameter) that you desire. The Actual duct dimensions (discussed below) will be calculated according to this maximum value. Elevation (Feet): Input the elevation at which the ductwork is located. This is important for determining the ambient pressure. Air Temperature: Input the temperature of the ambient air. Even or Odd Duct Dimensions: The actual duct dimensions will be rounded to either the closest odd or even number. Duct Outputs The following is a description of the outputted values: Calculated Values The following "calculated" values are determined by the airflow and velocities (or pressures) values inputted above. They are not restricted by the inputs in the "Additional Duct Inputs" tab. Calculated Equivalent Area: For rectangular duct, this value is calculated by multiplying the calculated width times the calculated height of the ductwork (discussed below). For round duct, this value is calculated by the area equation for a circle. Calculated Hydraulic Diameter: This is the calculated equivalent hydraulic diameter of the duct. Calculated Rectangular Width: This is the calculated width of the duct. Calculated Rectangular Height: This is the calculated height of the duct. Calculated Velocity: This is the calculated velocity of the air through the duct if the friction factor was inputted above. Calculated Friction Factor: This is the calculated friction factor per 100 feet if the velocity value was inputted above. Actual Values The following "actual" values are determined by the airflow and velocities (or pressures) values inputted above, and are also restricted by the inputs in the "Additional Duct Inputs" tab.

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Actual Equivalent Area: For rectangular duct, this value is calculated by multiplying the actual width times the actual height of the ductwork (discussed below). For round duct, this value is calculated by the area equation for a circle. Actual Hydraulic Diameter: This is the actual equivalent hydraulic diameter of the duct. Actual Rectangular Width: This is the actual width of the duct which is subject to the restrictions inputted under the "Additional Duct Inputs" tab. Actual Rectangular Height: This is the actual height of the duct which is subject to the restrictions inputted under the "Additional Duct Inputs" tab. Actual Velocity: This is the actual velocity of the air through the duct if the friction factor was inputted above. It is calculated according to the actual duct dimensions Actual Friction Factor: This is the actual friction factor per 100 feet if the velocity value was inputted above. Material Outputs The following set of inputs and outputs allow you to determine the final weight of the duct based upon the calculated duct dimensions. Sheetmetal Gauge: Select the sheetmetal gauge that you desire to calculate for. Depending upon your selection, the sheetmetal lb/sqft value will change. Sheetmetal (lb/Sq. ft): This value corresponds to the sheetmetal gauge that you selected above. You can override this value. Length of Duct: Input the length of the duct (in feet or meters) that you desire to calculate the weight for. Total Weight of Duct: This is a calculated value that is derived from multiplying the length of the duct by the perimeter feet by the weight per square foot. (lbs). Printing Click the "Print" key to print a report of the inputs and outputs. Toggle English/Metric Click the "English" or "Metric" key to toggle between English and Metric units. Reset Inputs Press the "Reset" button to reset all of the inputs and outputs to 0.

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Section 8.6 Simple Fan Curve Analysis Select the "Simple Fan Curve Analysis" submenu option from the "Tools" main menu option. This form calculates the similarity of two fans based upon a rated fan. It is not associated in any way with a Duct Size project. Instead, it allows you to quickly calculate fan properties based upon a these inputs. The following form appears:

The inputs for this form are the fan speed (RPM), fan airflow in CFM, static pressure, and brake horsepower. Input all four of these values for the "rated fan", then input any one value for the "specified fan", and the values under the "Calculated" heading will calculate the other three values for the "specified fan". The following is an explanation of the inputs: Fan Speed (RPM): This is the speed of the fan in revolutions per minute. Volume Flow Rate: This is the flow rate of air in CFM or L/s. Static Pressure: This is the static pressure across the fan in inches of water gauge or Pascals. Brake Horsepower: This is the measured output of the motor in horsepower. Once all of the "rated fan" values have been inputted, enter only one specified fan value. Then, click the "Calculate" button to calculate for the other specified fan values.

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Printing Click the "Print" key to print a report of the inputs and outputs. Toggle English/Metric Click the "English" or "Metric" key to toggle between English and Metric units.

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This chapter describes the various Duct Size software settings. Chapter 9.1 English (IP) or Metric (SI) Units The Duct Size program allows you to work with both English (IP) and Metric (SI) units. When you first use the Duct Size program, the default units are English. Therefore, each time you create a new project, all units will be in English. To change this default so that metric units will be used each time you open the program or create a new project, select the correct option in the General Duct Size Settings form discussed below. No matter what units are the default units, you can still toggle the units for a specific project. When a project is open, press the button located at the top of the form (or select the "Toggle SI/IP Units" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option) to toggle between English and Metric units. The status of which units are currently being used will display in the status bar in the bottom left-hand corner of the form. When you press this button, the list of duct systems and duct nodes in the project navigation area will contract. Depending upon how many duct nodes are in a project will determine how long it takes to toggle between the units. Every input form in the project will reflect the units you are currently using. If you close a project and return to it later, the units will reflect the units that you last used for the project. If you do not open a project, yet you want to work with the weather data in the weather form (or any other form with values) using English or Metric units, go to the Duct Size general settings form discussed in Chapter 9.2 and select the units that you want to work with. When converting an Existing Project From One Set of Units to Another When you convert an existing Duct Size project from one set of units to another, please note the following limitations: If a node fitting input is specified as "Generic" with a pressure drop value after it (i.e. - "GEN 0.100"), the pressure drop value will NOT be converted. Therefore, you will need to manually convert it to metric units or vice versa.

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If a node fitting input has a fitting with special fitting values associated with it (i.e. - radius lengths, etc.), these values will NOT be converted. Therefore, you will need to manually convert the values to metric units or vice versa.

The following are useful HVAC English to Metric conversions utilized by this software package: Units Feet to Meters SqFt to SqM BTUh to Watts BTUh/SqFt/F to Watt/SqM/C Fahrenheit to Celsius CFM to Liters/s Multiply By 0.304 0.092 0.293 5.678 -32 + 1.8 x 0.472

Other useful metric-english conversions are available by typing the conversion text into Google.

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Section 9.2 General Duct Size Settings Select the "General Duct Size Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option to display the following form:

The general settings form allows you to select general settings which apply to the entire Duct Size program. The following is a detailed description of each setting:

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Defaults Tab This is the first tab displayed when you open this form (see above). Default Units This option allows you to specify which units (English or Metric) are the default units for Duct Size. Each time you open the program or create a new project, the units you select here will be the units that are used. Within a specific project, you can toggle the units for that project, and it will not affect the default units selected here. Default Duct System This option allows you to specify the default duct system template used when you want to create a new duct system in a project. Each time you create a new duct system, a form pops up asking you to select a template upon which the new duct system is based. You can either select from a list of templates in the drop down box that appears or just accept the default template which is specified here. Display duct node list as expanded when first open a project Select this item to display the duct system, duct fan, and duct nodes in the tree view project navigation area as expanded when you first open the project. When expanded or contracting nodes, only expand/contract those below the currently elected node Select this item to only expand or contract nodes below the currently selected node when you select the "Expand Nodes" or "Contract Nodes" from the popup menu in the project navigation area.

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Global Duct Values

Duct Factors Duct Sizing Precision Factor: This value determines the margin of error for sizing ductwork. For example: if the calculated net free duct area based upon the cfm divided by the velocity of a duct run is 165 square inches, and the precision factor is 10%, and a duct dimension of 16 x 10 inches (160 sq. inches) is being considered as a possible duct size for this run, then 16 x 10 inches would be selected since it is within 10% of the 165 square inch value. The calculated duct size will never exactly equal the calculated net free area due to duct aspect ratios, internal liner widths, duct size increments, and other factors. The larger the precision factor, the more leeway is given in sizing the ductwork. Typical values range from 5 to 40%. Duct Dimension Range Factor: This value determines the percentage difference between the minimum and maximum duct dimension values located in the duct system input form (See Chapter 3.3 for more information). Typical values range from 5 to 40%.

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Seam Width: Input the width (in inches or centimeters) of the duct seam that is used to attach a branch duct node to a main trunk duct node. This value is used to determine the increase in main trunk dimension for side and top taps. Avg. Fitting Equivalent Length (ft): This input is used by the static regain calculations to determine the duct fitting equivalent length in feet or meters. The sum of the actual duct lengths plus any fitting equivalent lengths is used to calculate pressure drops for each of the duct sections in a duct system. This average value applies to all fittings such as elbows and tees. Generic Equipment Data Static Pressure Default: This is the default generic pressure loss (in in. w.g. or Pa) used when selecting a generic fitting in the fitting/equipment node input. Duct Node Prefix Name Input the node prefix name that you want used every time you add a duct node in the project navigation area. As you add duct nodes, Duct Size sequentially numbers them within the duct system. The prefix that you input here will be combined with the node number to create a new node name.

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Directories

Duct Fitting Directories Table Dir: Input the directory where the list of ASHRAE fitting files are located. This directory contains a separate text file with pressure loss information for each of the 200+ ASHRAE fittings. By default, this directory is located in the "c:\program files\carmel\ducts60\ASHRAEFitting\Data\" when you first install the software. If you have installed the Duct Size software in another directory, you will need to update this directory. Picture Dir: Input the directory where the list of ASHRAE picture files are located. This directory contains a separate picture file for each of the 200+ ASHRAE fittings. By default, this directory is located in the "c:\program files\carmel\ducts60\ASHRAEFitting\Pic\" when you first install the software. If you have installed the Duct Size software in another directory, you will need to update this directory.

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Office Template Directory This directory specifies the location where the Microsoft Word and Excel templates are located. When you choose to create Microsoft Word or Excel documents from these templates, the file dialog box will automatically open to this directory. This directory is saved locally for each user. Therefore, if several users are using the Duct Size program on different systems, this directory will be specific to each system. Loadsoft and Residential Info

Directories Loadsoft 6.0 Data: Select the location of the Loadsoft database. This is used to import Loadsoft data into Duct Size projects. By default, the Loadsoft 6.0 data directory is located in the same directory as the Duct Size database. This directory is: "x:\program files\carmel\common". However, there may be instances where the Loadsoft data is located in another directory or on another server.

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Residential 5.0 Data: Select the location of the Residential database. This is used to import Residential data into Duct Size projects. By default, the Residential 5.0 data directory is located in the same directory as the Duct Size database. This directory is: "x:\program files\carmel\common". However, there may be instances where the Residential data is located in another directory or on another server. Section 9.3 Report Format Settings Press the button or select the "Report Format Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option to display the following form:

This form allows you to determine how the output reports will appear. You can specify the margin widths, fonts, and header information.

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Fonts Press the "Fonts" button to select the text font that you want used in all the reports. A common dialog box will appear allowing you to select the font type, size and color. Header Text The two header text boxes allow you to specify two lines of large bold text that will appear in the header of all reports. You can leave these blank if you do not want any text to appear. Header Color The header color drop down box allows you to select from a wide variety of colors for the header area located at the top of all the reports. Margins You can specify the width of the top, bottom, left, and right margins (in inches) of all the reports. Include Company Information in Title Header Select this option to display your company information (See Chapter 3.2) in the bottom left-hand corner of all the report headers.

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Section 9.4 Duct Size Database Connection Settings Select the "Duct Size Database Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option to display the following form:

The Duct Size software program stores all the project data in a Microsoft Access database. To access this database, the program requires a "connection string" so that it knows where the database is located and how to log into it. If the database connection setting is not correct, and you open the Duct Size program, an error will occur and the following form will display (If the connection setting is correct, then you need not ever have to use this form unless you physically move the database to another directory): Provider: This is the name of the type of database the program needs to connect to. Make sure the following provider is specified: "Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0" Server Name: Specify the exact directory location and name of the Microsoft Access database. The database is usually located in the "x:\..\carmel\common\" subdirectory and the name of the database is "Carmel_Ducts.MDB". However, you can relocate the database to any directory, including a network drive. Just make sure to specify the new directory in this text box. Database Name: Ignore this input. Database User Id: The default database user id is "Admin". Database Password: Ignore this input.
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Press the "Test" button to test the connect. If the program is able to connect to the database, it will display a "success" message. Section 9.5 Common Database Settings Select the "Common Database Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu option to display the following form:

All of the newer Carmel Software programs store common data in a Microsoft Access database located in the "x:\..\carmel\common" directory. This database contains data used by most or all of the software programs including weather data, construction types, appliances, and more. To access this database, the program(s) require a "connection string" so that they know where the database is located and how to log into it. If the database connection setting is not correct, and you open the Duct Size program, an error will occur and the above form will display (If the connection setting is correct, then you need not ever have to use this form unless you physically move the database to another directory): Provider: This is the name of the type of database the program needs to connect to. Make sure the following provider is specified: "Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0" Server Name: Specify the exact directory location and name of the Microsoft Access database. The database is usually located in the "x:\..\carmel\common\" subdirectory and the name of the database is "Carmel_Common.MDB".

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However, you can relocate the database to any directory, including a network drive. Just make sure to specify the new directory in this text box. Database Name: Ignore this input. Database User Id: The default database user id is "Admin". Database Password: Ignore this input. Press the "Test" button to test the connect. If the program is able to connect to the database, it will display a "success" message.

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This chapter discusses creating Microsoft Office templates in Word and Excel. Section 10.1 - Overview You can create Microsoft Word or Excel templates that allow you to automatically insert input and output values from a Duct Size project. These templates contain regular text and "parse codes" which represent the actual project inputs and outputs. In the Calculate and Display Reports form (See Chapter 5.2), you can choose to open a Word or Excel template and create a new document based upon the templates. Please Note: The Duct Size software only works with the following versions of Microsoft Word and Excel: Microsoft Word XP and 2003 Microsoft Excel 2000, XP, 2003

Creating and Accessing a Word Template The following describes how to create and access Microsoft Word and Excel templates: 1. First, open Microsoft Word or Excel and create a template file. This template can include all the usual text that is included in a proposal or engineering report. In addition, you can insert the "parse codes" that correspond to the inputs and outputs from the Duct Size software (See details below). 2. After creating the template file, save it in the Templates sub-directory specified in the Duct Size general settings form. 3. After you have completed inputting a Duct Size project, press the "Other Export Options" button in the Calculate and Display Reports form. Select the template that you want to export to and after it has completed converting, save the new document under a new filename.

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The following is a sample Word document that contains parse codes:

Parse Code Descriptions The following is a list of all the allowable parse codes and their descriptions. To insert a parse-code into a Word template, please adhere to the following rules: When you place two parse codes next to each other in a document (without any other characters in between them) (i.e. - <<!JobNumber!>> <<!JobName!>>), make sure to separate them by a TAB, and NOT a space. You can, however, place characters (commas, colons, etc.) after a tag, like <<!City!>>, <<!State!>>. Make sure to adhere to all the semantics of the codes below. For example, do not insert a space between Job and Number in the <<!JobNumber!>> tag. Make sure it is one word, like "JobNumber.

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Parse Code <<!ProjectName!>> <<!ProjectDescr!>> <<!ProjectUserName!>> <<!ProjectTimeStamp!>> <<!CustBuildingName!>> <<!CustContact!>> <<!CustAddress1!>> <<!CustCity!>> <<!CustState!>> <<!CustZipCode!>> <<!CustCountry!>> <<!CustPhone1!>> <<!CustFax!>> <<!CustEmail!>> <<!CustWebAddress!>> <<!CustDescr!>> <<!CompanyName!>> <<!CompanyContact!>> <<!CompanyAddress1!>> <<!CompanyCity!>> <<!CompanyState!>> <<!CompanyZipCode!>> <<!CompanyCountry!>> <<!CompanyPhone!>> <<!CompanyFax!>> <<!CompanyEmail!>> <<!CompanyWebAddress!>> <<!CompanyDescr!>> <<!WeatherStateCountry!>> <<!WeatherCity!>> <<!WeatherLatitude!>> <<!WeatherLongitude!>> <<!WeatherElevation!>> <<!WeatherSummerDBulb!>>

Corresponds To This is the project name This is the project description This is the user name of the person creating the project This is the date that the project was first created This is the name of the building upon which the project is based This is the customer contact name This is the customer address, part 1 This is the customer city This is the customer state This is the customer zip code This is the customer country This is the customer phone This is the customer fax This is the customer email This is the customer web address URL This is a customer description This is your company name This is your company contact This is your company address This is your company city This is your company state This is your company zip code This is your company country This is your company phone This is your company fax This is your company email This is your company web address This is your company description This is the currently selected state or country for the project This is the currently selected city for the project This is the latitude value for the currently selected city for the project This is the longitude value for the currently selected city for the project This is the elevation value for the currently selected city for the project This is the summer dry-bulb value for the currently selected city for the project

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<<!WeatherSummerWBulb!>> <<!WeatherWinterDBulb!>> <<!WeatherMeanDaily!>> <<!System Name #!>>

<<!System Descr #!>>

<<!System TimeStamp #!>>

<<!System DuctCalcType #!>>

<<!System MaterialMain #!>>

<<!System MaterialRunout #!>>

<<!System RoomSound #!>>

This is the summer wet-bulb value for the currently selected city for the project This is the winter dry-bulb for the currently selected city for the project This is the mean daily temperature range for the currently selected city for the Project This is the name of a duct system in the project. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. For example, in the navigation area, if two duct systems are listed, and you want to display the name of the first system in the list, then specify <<!System Name 1!>> This is the system description. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the system creation date. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the type of calculation being performed on the duct system: constant volume, consant friction, static regain, or presized system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default duct system material type for main duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default duct system material type for runout duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default duct system room type for all end node duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order

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<<!System LossesUpIntake #!>>

<<!System LossesUpPlenum #!>>

<<!System LossesUpFilter #!>>

<<!System LossesUpCoil #!>>

<<!System LossesUpOther #!>>

<<!System LossesDownCoil #!>>

<<!System LossesDownFilter #!>>

<<!System LossesDownOther #!>>

<<!System FilterUpType #!>>

number of the system name that you want to display .See the explanation above. This is the upstream fan intake static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the upstream plenum static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the upstream filter static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the upstream coil static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the upstream "other" static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the downstream coil static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the downstream filter static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the downstream "other" static pressure loss. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the selected upstream filter type. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that

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<<!System FilterDownType #!>>

<<!System TempDuctSpace #!>>

<<!System TempAirCoil #!>>

<<!System FrictionFactorSupply #!>>

<<!System FrictionFactorReturn #!>>

<<!System MainRunVelocity #!>>

<<!System FanInletVelocitySupply #!>>

<<!System FanOutletVelocitySupply #!>>

you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the selected downstream filter type. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the surrounding duct space temperature. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the coil temperature of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default supply duct friction factor of the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default return duct friction factor of the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above This is the main run velocity of air in the duct system. It is used only for static regain calculations. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the initial air inlet velocity of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the initial air outlet velocity of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above.

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<<!System FanOutletShapeSupply #!>>

<<!System FanOutletHeightSupply #!>>

<<!System FanOutletWidthSupply #!>>

<<!System FanEfficiencySupply #!>>

<<!System FanRPMSupply #!>>

<<!System FanNumOfBladeSupply #!>>

<<!System FanBlastAreaSupply #!>>

<<!System FanHPSupply #!>>

<<!System FanTypeSupply #!>>

This is the shape of the outlet of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the height of the outlet of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the width of the outlet of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the efficiency of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the RPM of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the number of blades in the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the blast area of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the HP of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the type of the supply fan

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<<!System FanFittingSupply #!>>

<<!System FanInletVelocityReturn #!>>

<<!System FanEfficiencyReturn #!>>

<<!System FanRPMReturn #!>>

<<!System FanNumOfBladeReturn #!>>

<<!System FanBlastAreaReturn #!>>

<<!System FanHPReturn #!>>

<<!System FanTypeReturn #!>>

serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fitting type of the supply fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the initial air inlet velocity of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the efficiency of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the RPM of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the number of blades in the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the blast area of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the HP of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the type of the return fan serving the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to

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<<!System DuctShapeMain #!>>

<!System DuctShapeRunout #!>>

<<!System DuctIncr #!>>

<<!System LinerWidth #!>>

<<!System DuctRoughnessMain #!>>

<<!System DuctRoughnessRunout #!>>

<<!System MainMaxHeight #!>>

<<!System MainMaxWidth #!>>

display. See the explanation above. This is the default shape for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default shape for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default duct increment value for all duct run dimensions in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default liner width for all duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default roughness factor for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default roughness factor for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct height for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct width for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you

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<<!System MainMaxDiameter #!>>

<<!System MainMaxLength #!>>

<<!System MainMaxAspect #!>>

<<!System MainMaxVelocity #!>>

<<!System MainMinHeight #!>>

<<!System MainMinWidth #!>>

<<!System MainMinDiameter #!>>

<<!System MainMinLength #!>>

want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct diameter for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct length for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max aspect ratio for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max velocity for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct height for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct width for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct diameter for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct diameter for all main duct runs in the duct system.

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<<!System MainMinAspect #!>>

<<!System MainMinVelocity #!>>

<<!System RunMaxHeight #!>>

<<!System RunMaxWidth #!>>

<<!System RunMaxDiameter #!>>

<<!System RunMaxLength #!>>

<<!System RunMaxAspect #!>>

The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min aspect ratio for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min velocity for all main duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct height for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct width for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct diameter for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max duct diameter for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default max aspect ratio for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above.

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<<!System RunMaxVelocity #!>>

<<!System RunMinHeight #!>>

<<!System RunMinWidth #!>>

<<!System RunMinDiameter #!>>

<<!System RunMinLength #!>>

<<!System RunMinAspect #!>>

<<!System RunMinVelocity #!>>

<<!System Units #!>>

This is the default max velocity for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct height for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct width for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct diameter for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min duct diameter for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min aspect ratio for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the default min velocity for all runout duct runs in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This represents the current units (English or Metric) of the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that

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<<!System FanOctave63Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave125Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave250Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave500Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave1000Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave2000Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave4000Supply #!>>

<<!System FanOctave8000Supply #!>>

you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 63 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 125 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 250 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 500 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 1000 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 2000 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 4000 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 8000 Hz for the supply fan in the duct system.

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<<!System FanOctave63Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave125Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave250Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave500Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave1000Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave2000Return #!>>

<<!System FanOctave4000Return #!>>

The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 63 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 125 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 250 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 500 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 1000 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 2000 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the fan octave value for 4000 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above.

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<<!System FanOctave8000Return #!>>

<<!Node Name #!>>

<<!Node Length #!>>

<<!Node Height #!>>

<<!Node Width #!>>

<<!Node Diameter #!>>

<<!Node Description #!>>

<<!Node Type #!>>

This is the fan octave value for 8000 Hz for the return fan in the duct system. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the name of the duct node. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the length of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted height dimension of the duct run. This value is only inputted for existing duct systems and any "nocalc" type duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted width dimension of the duct run. This value is only inputted for existing duct systems and any "nocalc" type duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted diameter dimension of the duct run. This value is only inputted for existing duct systems and any "no-calc" type duct runs. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the description of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted type (supply or

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<<!Node MainRunout #!>>

<<!Node TapType #!>>

<<!Node Friction #!>>

<<!Node Airflow #!>>

<<!Node Velocity #!>>

<<!Node Diversity #!>>

<<!Node DuctShape #!>>

<<!Node Material #!>>

return) of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the type (main or runout) of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the tap type of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the unit friction factor of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted airflow in CFM or L/s of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the calculated velocity of air in the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted diversity of air flow in the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the selected duct shape of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the selected duct material type

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<<!Node RoomSound #!>>

<<!Node FittingEquip #!>>

<<!Node TakeoffAngle #!>>

<<!Node OtherLosses #!>>

<<!Node SealClass #!>>

<<!Node Roughness #!>>

<<!Node Insulation #!>>

of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the selected room type that the duct run ends into. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted fitting or equipment type located in the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted branch node takeoff angle of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted other static losses value of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the selected seal class of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted duct roughness of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted duct insulation thickness of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when

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<<!Node Liner #!>>

<<!Node CordLength #!>>

<<!Node NumOfTurningVanes #!>>

<<!Node NoCalc #!>>

<<!Node MaxHeight #!>

<<!Node MaxWidth #!>>

<<!Node MaxDiameter #!>>

<<!Node TimeStamp #!>>

you select a node. This is the inputted duct liner thickness of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted cord length of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted number of turning vanes of an elbow fitting in the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the selected no-calc option for the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted max allowable height of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted max allowable width of the duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the inputted max allowable diameter of the round duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the date and time the node was created of the round duct run. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique

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<<!Node DXFXCoord1 #!>>

<<!Node DXFYCoord1 #!>>

<<!Node DXFZCoord1 #!>>

<<!Node DXFXCoord2 #!>>

<<!Node DXFYCoord2 #!>>

<<!Node DXFZCoord2 #!>>

<<!OutputAirflowDuctSize #!>>

"node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the x coordinate of the starting point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the y coordinate of the starting point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the y coordinate of the starting point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the x coordinate of the end point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the y coordinate of the end point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This is the z coordinate of the end point of the duct run derived from an AutoCad DXF file. The "#" needs to be replaced with the unique "node reference number." This number is displayed in the duct input form when you select a node. This parse code displays the entire

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<<!OutputPressLossBreakdown #!>>

<<!OutputPressCriticalPath #!>>

<<!OutputLeakage #!>>

<<!OutputHeatGainLoss #!>>

<<!OutputWeightandGage #!>>

<<!OutputFanPressLoss #!>>

<<!OutputViolation #!>>

airflow and duct sizing output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire pressure loss breakdown output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire critical pressure path output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire leakage breakdown output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire heat gain/loss breakdown output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire weight and gage output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire fan pressure loss output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire violation output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the

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<<!OutputMaterialList #!>>

<<!OutputSoundAnalysis #!>>

<<!OutputRoomSoundPressAnalysi s #!>>

<<!HeadingTo!>> <<!HeadingFrom!>>

explanation above. This parse code displays the entire material list output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire cumulative sound analysis output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This parse code displays the entire room sound pressure analysis output report in a tabular format. The "#" needs to be replaced with the order number of the system name that you want to display. See the explanation above. This is the "To" information you input in the form that allows you to export to Word or Excel. This is the "From" information you input in the form that allows you to export to Word or Excel.

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Chapter 11 Import a Duct Size 4.0 Project

Section 11.1: Import Users of Duct Size 4.0 can easily upgrade their projects to the current 6.0 version. Please perform the following steps: Select the "Import a Duct Size 4.0 Project" submenu option from the "File" main menu. The following form will appear:

In the "Duct Size 4.0 Project Directory" text box, select the directory where all the projects are located. In Duct Size 4.0, each project is located in a separate directory under the "x:\program files\carmel\ducts\files" directory, where x is the drive you initially installed the program. You can press the button to the right of this text box to display a directory dialog box that allows you to find the correct directory.

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Once you have selected the directory, the list of sub-directories (or projects) should appear in the list box above the text box. You can select one or more projects to convert. Just click over the project name with your mouse, then press the "Shift" key to perform continuous highlighting of project names, or the "Ctrl" key to perform sporadic highlighting of project names. After you have selected all of the project names that you want to convert, press the "Go" button to begin importing the projects. Depending upon the size and quantity of projects, it could take a number of minutes to import the information. After the importing has completed, press the "Close" button, then select the "Open Project" sub-menu option from the "File" main menu to view the list of Duct Size 6.0 projects. The ones you just imported should appear in the list.

Import Limitations There are several limitations to the importing functionality due to the architectural differences between Duct Size Versions 4.0 and 6.0. These limitations are: In Duct Size 4.0, equipment data was specified by an equipment filename. In 6.0, the equipment data is specified by the supplier. Therefore, you will need to manually specify equipment for the duct nodes in the converted duct system. Any Duct Size 4.0 projects using Metric units will be converted to a Duct Size 6.0 project in English units. However, once you open the new project in Duct Size 6.0, just toggle the English/Metric button to convert back to Metric units. The Duct Size 4.0 project address will be combined into the Address 1 and Address 2 fields in Duct Size 6.0. You may want to parse the address into the City, State, and Zip Code fields. If a Duct Size 4.0 project contains both supply and return duct runs in it, the Duct Size 6.0 conversion will only convert the duct run type off of node 0. For example, if the first duct run off of node 0 is a supply duct run type, then the entire duct system will be converted to supply, even if there are any return duct nodes. There are many additional inputs in Duct Size 6.0 compared to 4.0. Therefore, you will need to fill in any additional information into the converted Duct Size project.

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Chapter 12 Create a Networked Version of the Database

Section 12.1: Overview You can easily set up Duct Size 6.0 so that several users on different computers can use the program and share all of the same project data. To setup a networked version of Duct Size 6.0, do the following: Copy the Duct Size Project Database 1. Copy the "Carmel_Duct.MDB" database (This database stores all of the project data) onto a central server that all users are able to access. This file is initially located in the "x:\...\carmel\common" directory by default (x = the hard drive, and ".." is the hierarchical folder structure where you initially installed the Duct Size software.) 2. Select the "Duct Size Database Connection Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu. 3. In the "Server Name" text box, type in the new directory and file name. For example, if the remote server directory is mapped to the "T" drive and the directory that the database is located in is called "DuctSize", then enter: "t:\DuctSize\Carmel_Duct.mdb" 4. Press the "Test" button to test the new connection. If it fails, then re-enter the drive, directory, and filename, and also make sure you have the correct permissions to access the directory and file. Copy the Common Project Database 1. Copy the "Carmel_Common.MDB"" database (This database stores all common data such as weather data, construction u-values, and appliances. It is used by most of the Carmel Software programs.) onto a central server that all users are able to access. This file is initially located in the "x:\...\carmel\common" directory by default (x = the hard drive, and ".." is the hierarchical folder structure where you initially installed the Duct Size software.) 2. Select the "Common Database Connection Settings" submenu option from the "Settings" main menu.

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3. In the "Server Name" text box, type in the new directory and file name. For example, if the remote server directory is mapped to the "T" drive and the directory that the database is located in is called "DuctSize", then enter: "t:\DuctSize\Carmel_Common.mdb" 4. Press the "Test" button to test the new connection. If it fails, then re-enter the drive, directory, and filename, and also make sure you have the correct permissions to access the directory and file.

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Chapter 13 Walk-Throughs

Section 13.1: Overview This chapter contains 4 sample walk-throughs that walk you step-by-step through various types of projects. This is a great way to learn to use Duct Size 6.0. Section 13.2: Walk-Through #1 This walk-through creates a constant friction duct project in the Duct Size 6.0 software package. This sample has already been created under the project name: "Walk-Through #1 Completed". Step #1: Open the Duct Size program by clicking the appropriate icon on your desktop or from the Windows "Start" menu. Select the "Open Project" menu option from the "File" main menu. Step #2: Create a new project by pressing the "New" button and entering a new project name. Call it "Walk-Through 1". Both the main project input and the navigation forms will open. Step #3: If the two forms are not lining up correctly on your screen, go to the "Windows" and "Tile (Horizontal)" menu option to align them automatically. Step #4: Under the "Project" and "General" tab in the main input form, type in your name and description at the appropriate inputs. Step #5: Click the "Customer" tab, then type in the appropriate information regarding the customer. For this walk through, type in any name and address that you desire. Step #6: Click the "Weather Data" tab and select "Minnesota" as the state, and "Duluth" as the city.

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Step #7: Now, go into the project navigation area where the project name is displayed, and right-click over it. A pop-up menu will appear. Select the "Insert New Duct System" menu option. After the form appears, type in a new duct system name: "System 1". Step #8: A "+" will appear next to the project name in the navigation area. Click the "+" to expand it and display the newly created duct system. Select the duct system "System 1" and the input form will display the appropriate inputs for the duct system. Step #9: In the input form, the default duct system values have already been assigned based upon the duct system template. For example, the "calculation type" has been selected as "constant friction". The "duct space temperature" is 75.0 F, and so on . . . Leave these values the way they are. Step #10: Click the "Pressure Losses" tab under the main "Duct System" tab, and enter the following: Upstream Intake: 0.1000 Upstream Plenum: 0.1500 Downstream Coil: 0.1500

Press the button to display the upstream filter selection form and select the "Carbon Filters - Full Flow" option and leave the "Default" selected. Press the "Select" button to return to the main input form and the pressure loss will automatically fill in. Step #11: Click the "Global Duct Node Info" tab. Select the from the "Main Duct Material" drop down to display the duct material form. Select the "Galvanized Steel w/Liner" option if it is not already selected. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. The "duct roughness" will automatically fill in. Step #12: In the "Liner Width" input, type in 0.5 inches. Step #13: Go back into the project navigation area, and select the duct system "System 1". Then, right-click over it with your mouse and select the "Insert New Supply Fan" menu option from the pop-up menu. Duct Size will automatically insert a supply fan and the first node off of the supply fan with the "System 1" duct system.

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Step #14: Select the "Supply Fan" node to display the "Supply/Return" fan inputs in the input form. Under the "General Fan Inputs" tab, type in the following values for the following inputs: Inlet Velocity: 1,500 fpm Outlet Velocity: 1,500 fpm Outlet Height: 15 inches Outlet Width: 15 inches Blast Area: 100 square inches Fan Equivalent Fitting: Select SR7-1 from the form that appears

Select the "Sound-Related Fan Inputs" tab and input the following: Fan Efficiency: 89% Fan RPM: 1,000 Fan HP: 3 Number of Blades: 4 Fan Type: Centrifugal - Airfoil, Wheel Dia > 36"

Step #15: Select the node labelled "N_1" in the project navigation area. You do not need to input any values for this since this is a "phantom node", meaning that it represents the outlet of the fan and has no significance. However, if you do enter lengths or fittings for this node, they will be displayed in the outputs. Step #16: Right click over the "N_1" node and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_2". Select this new node in the navigation area, and in the input form, under the "Duct Node" and "General Information" sub-tab, type in a description. Step #17: Select the "Duct Specifications" sub-tab, and enter the following values: Length: 15 feet Fitting/Equip: Press the next to it to display the fitting/equip selection form. Select "Fitting" option, then select the next to the "Fitting Name" input to display the fitting selection form. Select the "SR3-1" and press "Select" to return to the previous form, then "Select" again to return to the main input form.
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Step #18: Return to the duct navigation area and right-click over the "N_2" tab and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_3". Right-click over "N_3" and do the same to create the "N_4" node. Select "N_4" and press the "Insert" button on your keyboard to also insert a new main node. Keep doing this until you are up to node "N_10". Step #19: Re-select the "N_4" node and press the "Insert" key on your keyboard to insert another (i.e. - parallel) node under it. Do this until you arrive at node "N_15". Step #20: Now, you need to assign fittings and lengths to all the nodes that you have added. For the lengths, there are a couple of things that you can do. Either manually input lengths of 10 feet for nodes "N_3" to "N_15", or right-click over node "N_3" and select the "Globally Edit all Duct Nodes". Once the global edit form appears, then select the "Duct Length" option from the list box. Then, input a value of 10 in the input box at the bottom of this form. Next, press the "Update" button to update all of the child nodes of "N_3" with a length of 10 feet. Step #21: Let's assign some fittings to the following nodes: Node 4: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest a fitting based upon the configuration of the duct run and its child duct runs. The suggested fitting is "SR5-13". Select Node 7: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest the "CR3-1" fitting. If you wish, you can press the button to display the "Fitting/Equip" selection form, then press the in this form to display the "Fitting" selection form. Node 12: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest the "CR3-1" fitting.

Step #22: Right-click over the "N_10" node which is currently an end node. Select the "Insert New Runout Duct Node" menu option to insert a runout duct that will be the new end node. Select it (it should be "N_16") and input a value of 10 feet for the duct length. Step #23: Right-click over the "N_15" node which is currently an end node. Select the "Insert New Runout Duct Node" menu option to insert a runout duct that will be the new end node. Select it (it should be "N_17") and input a value of 10 feet for the duct length.
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Step #24: With node "N_17" selected, goto the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the button to display the "Fitting/Equipment" selection form. Select the "Diffuser" option, then press the button in this form to display the diffuser selection form. Select "Titus" as the supplier and "Generic Diffuser - 2-Way" as the diffuser model. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the "Fitting/Equip" selection form, and press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. Input an airflow value in the "Airflow" input of 300 CFM. With node "N_17" still selected, go to the "Miscellaneous Information" tab and button at the bottom of this tab to copy all the information from this press the duct run to all other end node duct runs (In this case, node "N_16"). After pressing this button, select node "N_16" and view the input information associated with this node. It is exactly the same as the information from node "N_17". Step #25: Now, lets display some reports. Click the project name in the project navigation area, or press the button at the top of the Duct Size form to go to the tab that allows you to display the reports. With the "Calculate and Display Reports" tab selected, press the "Calc and Display" button to display the "Calculate and Display Reports" form that allows you to select the various reports. PLEASE NOTE: If any input errors occurred, you will receive a message telling you so, and then the "Check for Input Errors" tab will display listing all of the errors. Just double click the error in the display grid, and Duct Size will take you to the exact input that needs correcting. Step #26: With the "Calculate and Display Reports" form displaying, press the "Calculate" button to begin calculating. After calculations are completed, the buttons next to the report names will appear. Press any of the buttons to display the report that you desire. Step #27: After you have finished viewing the reports, close this form, and select the "Duct System" tab in the main input form. Then, with the "General System Info" tab selected, press the "Quick Calc" button on this tab. This will display the duct dimensions, air velocities and airflow values for each node in the appropriate input boxes. In addition, you can display this information next to each node in the project navigation area by doing the following:

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At the top of the project navigation area, next to the text that says "Addt'l Node Info", select the "Dimensions", and "Airflow" options. Then, press button to display this information next to each duct node. the

Step #28: Select the "File" and "Save Project" menu option to save the information. Then, close the project. You have completed this project walk-through! Section 13.3: Walk-Through #2 This walk-through creates a static regain duct project in the Duct Size 6.0 software package. This sample has already been created under the project name: "Walk-Through #2 Completed". Step #1: Open the Duct Size program by clicking the appropriate icon on your desktop or from the Windows "Start" menu. Select the "Open Project" menu option from the "File" main menu. Step #2: Create a new project by pressing the "New" button and entering a new project name. Call it "Walk-Through 2". Both the main project input and the navigation forms will open. Step #3: If the two forms are not lining up correctly on your screen, go to the "Windows" and "Tile (Horizontal)" menu option to align them automatically. Step #4: Under the "Project" and "General" tab in the main input form, type in your name and description at the appropriate inputs. Step #5: Click the "Customer" tab, then type in the appropriate information regarding the customer. For this walk through, type in any name and address that you desire. Step #6: Click the "Weather Data" tab and select "Arkansas" as the state, and "Hot Springs" as the city. Step #7: Now, go into the project navigation area where the project name is displayed, and right-click over it. A pop-up menu will appear. Select the "Insert New Duct System" menu option. After the form appears, type in a new duct system name: "System 1".

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Step #8: A "+" will appear next to the project name in the navigation area. Click the "+" to expand it and display the newly created duct system. Select the duct system "System 1" and the input form will display the appropriate inputs for the duct system. Step #9: In the input form, the default duct system values have already been assigned based upon the duct system template. Under the "General System Info" tab, select the duct calculation type as "Static Regain". Step #10: Click the "Pressure Losses" tab under the main "Duct System" tab, and enter the following: Upstream Intake: 0.1000 Upstream Plenum: 0.1500 Downstream Coil: 0.1500 Main Run Velocity: 1000

Press the button to display the upstream filter selection form and select the "Carbon Filters - Full Flow" option and leave the "Default" selected. Press the "Select" button to return to the main input form and the pressure loss will automatically fill in. Step #11: Click the "Global Duct Node Info" tab. Select the from the "Main Duct Material" drop down to display the duct material form. Select the "Galvanized Steel w/Liner" option if it is not already selected. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. The "duct roughness" will automatically fill in. Step #12: In the "Liner Width" input, type in 0.0 inches. Step #13: Go back into the project navigation area, and select the duct system "System 1". Then, right-click over it with your mouse and select the "Insert New Supply Fan" menu option from the pop-up menu. Duct Size will automatically insert a supply fan and the first node off of the supply fan with the "System 1" duct system. Step #14: Select the "Supply Fan" node to display the "Supply/Return" fan inputs in the input form. Under the "General Fan Inputs" tab, type in the following values for the following inputs:

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Inlet Velocity: 1,000 fpm Outlet Velocity: 1,000 fpm Outlet Height: 10 inches Outlet Width: 10 inches Blast Area: 0 square inches Fan Equivalent Fitting: Select SR7-1 from the form that appears

Select the "Sound-Related Fan Inputs" tab and input the following: Fan Efficiency: 89% Fan RPM: 2,000 Fan HP: 4 Number of Blades: 6 Fan Type: Centrifugal - Airfoil, Wheel Dia > 36"

Step #15: Select the node labelled "N_1" in the project navigation area. You do not need to input any values for this since this is a "phantom node", meaning that it represents the outlet of the fan and has no significance. However, if you do enter lengths or fittings for this node, they will be displayed in the outputs. Step #16: Right click over the "N_1" node and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_2". Select this new node in the navigation area, and in the input form, under the "Duct Node" and "General Information" sub-tab, type in a description. Step #17: Select the "Duct Specifications" sub-tab, and enter the following values: Length: 20 feet Fitting/Equip: Press the next to it to display the fitting/equip selection form. Select "Fitting" option, then select the next to the "Fitting Name" input to display the fitting selection form. Select the "CR3-1" and press "Select" to return to the previous form, then "Select" again to return to the main input form.

Step #18: Return to the duct navigation area and right-click over the "N_2" tab and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_3". Right-click over "N_3",select the "InsertNew Runout Duct Node" menu option to create a runout node "N_4".

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Step #19: Re-select the "N_3" node and press the "Insert" key on your keyboard to insert another (i.e. - parallel) node under it. Do this once to create "N_5". Select "N_5" and create a runout node "N_6". Re-select "N_5" to create a main node "N_7". Select "N_7" to create a runout node "N_8". Select "N_8" to create a runout node "N_9". Re-select "N_8" to create another runout node "N_10". Go back to node "N_7" and create one more runout node "N_11". Step #20: Now, you need to assign fittings and lengths to all the nodes that you have added. For the lengths, assign the following: N_2: 20 feet N_3: 50 feet N_4: 1 foot N_5: 30 feet N_6: 1 foot N_7: 10 feet N_8: 10 feet N_9: 1 foot N_10: 30 feet N_11: 20 feet

Step #21: Let's assign some fittings to the following nodes: Node N_2: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest a fitting based upon the configuration of the duct run and its child duct runs. The suggested fitting is "CR3-1". Select Node N_7: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3"key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest the "CR3-1" fitting. If you wish, you can press the button to display the in this form to display the "Fitting/Equip" selection form, then press the "Fitting" selection form.

Step #22: With node "N_4" selected, goto the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the button to display the "Fitting/Equipment" selection form. Select the "Diffuser" option, then press the button in this form to display the diffuser selection form. Select "Titus" as the supplier and "Generic Diffuser - 2-Way" as the diffuser model. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the "Fitting/Equip" selection form,

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and press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. Input an airflow value in the "Airflow" input of 450 CFM. Do the same for node "N_6" as "N_4". Step #23: For node "N_11", specify the same type of diffuser as step #23, and input an airflow of 200 CFM. For nodes "N_10" and "N_9", specify the same type of diffuser and input airflows of 300 CFM for each. Step #24: Now, lets display some reports. Click the project name in the project navigation area, or press the button at the top of the Duct Size form to go to the tab that allows you to display the reports. With the "Calculate and Display Reports" tab selected, press the "Calc and Display" button to display the "Calculate and Display Reports" form that allows you to select the various reports. PLEASE NOTE: If any input errors occurred, you will receive a message telling you so, and then the "Check for Input Errors" tab will display listing all of the errors. Just double click the error in the display grid, and Duct Size will take you to the exact input that needs correcting. Step #25: With the "Calculate and Display Reports" form selected, press the "Calculate" button to begin calculating. After calculations are completed, the buttons next to the report names will appear. Press any of the buttons to display the report that you desire. Since we are calculating the duct system using static regain method, you should display the "Duct Pressure Loss Breakdown" report to see if the duct branches are balanced. You can tell this by observing the values under the "Balance Loss" column. The values will not be 0, but they will be much lower than if you had calculated using the constant friction or constant velocity methods of calculation. In addition, display the "Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown" report. You will notice that the duct dimensions are slightly larger than if you had calculated using the constant friction method of calculations. Larger dimensions causes lower velocities, which means lower velocity pressures and higher static pressures: hence the name: static regain. Step #26: After you have completed viewing the reports, close this form, and select the "Duct System" tab in the main input form. Then, with the "General System Info" tab selected, press the "Quick Calc" button on this tab. This will display the duct dimensions, air velocities and airflow values for each node in the appropriate input boxes. In addition, you can display this information next to each node in the project navigation area by doing the following:

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At the top of the project navigation area, next to the text that says "Addt'l Node Info", select the "Dimensions", and "Airflow" options. Then, press button to display this information next to each duct node. the

Step #27: Select the "File" and "Save Project" menu option to save the information. Then, close the project. You have completed this project walk-through! Section 13.4 Walk-Through #3 This walk-through steps you through creating a single-line drawing in AutoCad LT 2005, importing it into Duct Size 6.0, then exporting it back to AutoCad as a 3-D drawing. This sample has already been created under the project name: "Walk-Through #3 Completed". Please note that this walk-through assumes that you have a working knowledge of AutoCad. Step #1: First, we will work in AutoCad 2005. Open a new drawing template in AutoCad LT 2005. Create two new layers: a "supply" layer and "text" layer. Set the "supply" layer color to blue and the line type to continuous. Set the "text" layer color to red. Also, set the "units" to architectural. Also, make sure the correct settings exist in the "AutoCad DXF Import Settings" form of the Duct Size 6.0 program. You need to specify that the "Supply Duct Layer" is set to "Supply" and the "Text Layer" is "Text".

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Step #2: Make sure the current layer is the "supply" layer. Begin drawing a single-line duct system according to the picture located below. The blue text in parenthesis are the line lengths (in feet) and should not actually be added to the drawing.

Step #3: Any text in red should be set to start at the endpoint of the line closest to it (using the OSNAP command). You should add the following text to the drawing: "Start" text that signifies the very start of the duct system. "GEN 100 0.1": This signifies a generic fitting with 100 CFM passing through it and a 0.1000 in. w.g. pressure drop. "FTG CR3-10": This is a fitting of type CR3-10

After drawing all of the lines and adding the text, save the file as an "AutoCad LT 2004 DXF" file. Make sure to close the drawing in AutoCad so that Duct Size can work with it.

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Step #4: Open the Duct Size 6.0 program by clicking the appropriate icon on your desktop or from the Windows "Start" menu. Select the "Open Project" menu option from the "File" main menu. Step #5: Create a new project by pressing the "New" button and entering a new project name. Call it "Walk-Through 3". Both the main project input and the navigation forms will open. Step #6: If the two forms are not lining up correctly on your screen, go to the "Windows" and "Tile (Horizontal)" menu option to align them automatically. Step #7: Under the "Project" and "General" tab in the main input form, type in your name and description in the appropriate inputs. Step #8: Click the "Customer" tab, then type in the appropriate information regarding the customer. For this walk through, type in any name and address that you desire. Step #9: Click the "Weather Data" tab and select "Washington" as the state, and "Olympia" as the city. Step #10: Now, let's import the single-line DXF drawing that you created above in AutoCad. Select the "File", then "Import AutoCad DXF" menu option in Duct Size 6.0. A form will appear asking you to select the DXF file to import. Press the button next to the "Select AutoCad DXF File" input box to display a file directory list form. Select the DXF file that you created above. In the "New Duct System Name" input, type in the name of the duct system that you want to create that will contain all of the imported duct nodes. Let's call it "System 1". Step #11: Press the "Go" button to begin importing. The status will display in the status text box. After it is completed, press the "Close" button. If you received any import errors, then you may need to redraw the single-line drawing in AutoCad. Step #12: When you return to the main input form, expand the duct project in the project navigation area by right-clicking over the project name and selecting the "Expand

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All" option from the pop-up menu. You will notice that all of the duct nodes have been added, along with lengths, default fittings, and equipment. Let's investigate a couple of the nodes: Select node "N_7" and view the values under the "Duct Specifications" tab. You will notice that the "Fitting/Equip" input contains a "generic" type equipment with a pressure drop of 0.1. Also, the airflow input contains 100 CFM. Select node "N_2". You will notice that the "Fitting/Equip" input contains the fitting that you manually typed into the drawing: CR3-10. Select node "N_9". You will notice that the "Fitting/Equip" input contains the fitting CR3-1. This is the default fitting for rectangular duct nodes that are at 90 degree angles to one another. This default fitting was specified in the "AutoCad DXF Export Settings" form. Finally, select node "N_11". This end node contains the equipment: "Carrier Carrier_Diffuser2Way". This is the default diffuser that is added to all imported end runs. This default is also specified in the "AutoCad DXF Export Settings" form.

Step #13: Display some reports by selecting the "Project" tab, then the "Duct Size Outputs" sub tab. Click the "Calc and Display" button to display the "Calculation and Display Reports" form. Press the "Calculate" button to begin calculations. After they are completed, press any of the report buttons to display the reports. Step #14: After you have completed displaying the reports, press the "Close" button to close the form. Now, let's export the duct system to a double-line DXF file. Select the "File" main menu option, then "Export AutoCad DXF" sub-menu option. After the form displays, select the "System 1" from the "Duct System to export" drop down. All of the other controls on the form will become enabled. The original single-line DXF filename will appear in the appropriate text box. If this is not the correct filename and location, then input it here. The new doubleline DXF filename will appear if you input a new name in the original filename input box. The new filename is based upon the original filename, but it adds the extension "_DoubleLine.dxf". Press the "Go" button to begin exporting. The status is displayed in the export status input box. After it is completed, press the "Close" button. Step #15: Open AutoCad LT and open the newly created double-line DXF file. It should appear similar to the picture below. You will notice the double-line duct runs, the

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Step #16: Back in Duct Size 6.0, select the "File" and "Save Project" menu option to save the information. Then, close the project. You have completed this project walkthrough! Section 13.5 Walk-Through #4 This walk-through creates a pre-sized duct system project in the Duct Size 6.0 software package. This will allow you to analyze an existing duct system and determine its pressure drops. Step #1: Open the Duct Size program by clicking the appropriate icon on your desktop or from the Windows "Start" menu. Select the "Open Project" menu option from the "File" main menu.

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Step #2: Create a new project by pressing the "New" button and entering a new project name. Call it "Walk-Through 4". Both the main project input and the navigation forms will open. Step #3: If the two forms are not lining up correctly on your screen, go to the "Windows" and "Tile (Horizontal)" menu option to align them automatically. Step #4: Under the "Project" and "General" tab in the main input form, type in your name and description at the appropriate inputs. Step #5: Click the "Customer" tab, then type in the appropriate information regarding the customer. For this walk through, type in any name and address that you desire. Step #6: Click the "Weather Data" tab and select "California" as the state, and "San Francisco" as the city. Step #7: Now, go into the project navigation area where the project name is displayed, and right-click over it. A pop-up menu will appear. Select the "Insert New Duct System" menu option. After the form appears, type in a new duct system name: "Main Duct System". Step #8: A "+" will appear next to the project name in the navigation area. Click the "+" to expand it and display the newly created duct system. Select the duct system "Main Duct System" and the input form will display the appropriate inputs for the duct system. Step #9: In the input form, the default duct system values have already been assigned based upon the duct system template. Since we are analyzing an existing duct system, select the "Presized System" under the "Calculation Type" drop down. Step #10: Click the "Pressure Losses" tab under the main "Duct System" tab, and enter the following: Upstream Intake: 0.1000 Upstream Plenum: 0.1500 Downstream Coil: 0.1500

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Press the button to display the upstream filter selection form and select the "Carbon Filters - Full Flow" option and leave the "Default" selected. Press the "Select" button to return to the main input form and the pressure loss will automatically fill in. Step #11: Click the "Global Duct Node Info" tab. Select the from the "Main Duct Material" drop down to display the duct material form. Select the "Galvanized Steel w/Insulation" option if it is not already selected. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. The "duct roughness" will automatically fill in. Step #12: In the "Liner Width" input, type in 1.0 inches. Step #13: Go back into the project navigation area, and select the duct system "Main Duct System". Then, right-click over it with your mouse and select the "Insert New Supply Fan" menu option from the pop-up menu. Duct Size will automatically insert a supply fan and the first node off of the supply fan with the "Main Duct System" duct system. Step #14: Select the "Supply Fan" node to display the "Supply/Return" fan inputs in the input form. Under the "General Fan Inputs" tab, type in the following values for the following inputs: Inlet Velocity: 1,500 fpm Outlet Velocity: 1,500 fpm Outlet Height: 24 inches Outlet Width: 24 inches Blast Area: 400 square inches Fan Equivalent Fitting: Select SR7-1 from the form that appears

Select the "Sound-Related Fan Inputs" tab and input the following: Fan Efficiency: 89% Fan RPM: 1,000 Fan HP: 3 Number of Blades: 4 Fan Type: Centrifugal - Airfoil, Wheel Dia > 36"

Step #15: Select the node labelled "N_1" in the project navigation area. You do not need to input any values for this since this is a "phantom node", meaning that it represents the outlet of the fan and has no significance. However, if you do enter lengths or fittings for this node, they will be displayed in the outputs.
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Step #16: Right click over the "N_1" node and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_2". Select this new node in the navigation area, and in the input form, under the "Duct Node" and "General Information" sub-tab, type in a description. Step #17: Select the "Duct Specifications" sub-tab, and enter the following values: Length: 12 feet Fitting/Equip: Press the next to it to display the fitting/equip selection form. Select "Fitting" option, then select the next to the "Fitting Name" input to display the fitting selection form. Select the "SR3-1" and press "Select" to return to the previous form, then "Select" again to return to the main input form. Step #18: Return to the duct navigation area and right-click over the "N_2" tab and select the "Insert New Main Duct Node" menu option from the pop-up menu. The new node will automatically appear and be called "N_3". Right-click over "N_3" and do the same to create the "N_4" node. Select "N_4" and press the "Insert" button on your keyboard to also insert a new main node. Keep doing this until you are up to node "N_8". Step #19: Re-select the "N_4" node and press the "Insert" key on your keyboard to insert another (i.e. - parallel) node under it. Do this until you arrive at node "N_12". Step #20: Now, you need to assign fittings and lengths to all the nodes that you have added. For the lengths, there are a couple of things that you can do. Either manually input lengths of 10 feet for nodes "N_3" to "N_12", or right-click over node "N_3" and select the "Globally Edit all Duct Nodes". Once the global edit form appears, then select the "Duct Length" option from the list box. Then, input a value of 10 in the input box at the bottom of this form. Next, press the "Update" button to update all of the child nodes of "N_2" with a length of 10 feet. Step #21: Let's assign some fittings to the following nodes: Node 4: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest a fitting based upon the configuration of the duct run and its child duct runs. The suggested fitting is "SR5-13".
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Select Node 7: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest the "CR3-1" fitting. If you wish, you can press the button to display the "Fitting/Equip" selection form, then press the in this form to display the "Fitting" selection form. Node 12: Place the cursor in the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the "F3" key to "suggest a fitting". Duct Size will suggest the "CR3-1" fitting.

Step #22: Right-click over the "N_10" node which is currently an end node. Select the "Insert New Runout Duct Node" menu option to insert a runout duct that will be the new end node. Select it (it should be "N_13") and input a value of 5 feet for the duct length. Step #23: Right-click over the "N_12" node which is currently an end node. Select the "Insert New Runout Duct Node" menu option to insert a runout duct that will be the new end node. Select it (it should be "N_14") and input a value of 5 feet for the duct length. Step #24: With node "N_14" selected, goto the "Fitting/Equip" input and press the button to display the "Fitting/Equipment" selection form. Select the "Diffuser" option, then press the button in this form to display the diffuser selection form. Select "Titus" as the supplier and "Generic Diffuser - 2-Way" as the diffuser model. Then, press the "Select" button to return to the "Fitting/Equip" selection form, and press the "Select" button to return to the main input form. Input an airflow value in the "Airflow" input of 300 CFM. With node "N_14" still selected, go to the "Miscellaneous Information" tab and press the button at the bottom of this tab to copy all the information from this duct run to all other end node duct runs (In this case, node "N_13"). After pressing this button, select node "N_13" and view the input information associated with this node. It is exactly the same as the information from node "N_14". Step #25: Let's assign some duct dimensions since we are analyzing an existing duct system: Node 2: Height: 12, Width: 10 Node 3: Height: 12, Width: 10 Node 4: Height: 12, Width: 10 Node 5: Height: 8, Width: 6

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Node 6: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 7: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 8: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 13: Diameter: 8 Node 9: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 10: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 11: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 12: Height: 8, Width: 6 Node 14: Diameter: 8

Step #26: Now, lets display some reports. Click the project name in the project navigation area, or press the button at the top of the Duct Size form to go to the tab that allows you to display the reports. With the "Calculate and Display Reports" tab selected, press the "Calc and Display" button to display the "Calculate and Display Reports" form that allows you to select the various reports. Please note that If any input errors occurred, you will receive a message telling you so, and then the "Check for Input Errors" tab will display listing all of the errors. Just double click the error in the display grid, and Duct Size will take you to the exact input that needs correcting. Step #27: With the "Calculate and Display Reports" form displaying, press the "Calculate" button to begin calculating. After calculations are completed, the buttons next to the report names will appear. Display the "Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown" report. You will notice that we sized the duct system so that the velocities are a little higher than you typical duct system. Close this report, and display the "Duct Pressure Loss Breakdown" report. This displays a list of all the duct nodes and the pressure drops that they contribute to the entire duct system. Step #28: After you have finished viewing the reports, close this form, and select the "Duct System" tab in the main input form. Then, with the "General System Info" tab selected, press the "Quick Calc" button on this tab. This will display the air velocities and airflow values for each node in the appropriate input boxes. In addition, you can display this information next to each node in the project navigation area by doing the following: At the top of the project navigation area, next to the text that says "Addt'l Node Info", select the "Dimensions", and "Airflow" options. Then, press the button to display this information next to each duct node.

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Step #29: Select the "File" and "Save Project" menu option to save the information. Then, close the project. You have completed this project walk-through!

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Section 14.1: Overview The following is a list of all the Duct Size 6.0 menu options and what chapter in this manual discusses them in more detail: File Open Project: Chapter 2 Save Project: Chapter 3.1 Close Project: Chapter 3.1 Calculate and Display Outputs: Chapter 5.1 Import AutoCad DXF: Chapter 6.2 Export AutoCad DXF: Chapter 6.3 Import Loadsoft/Residential Project Info.: Chapter 2.2 Import Duct Size 4.0 Project(s): Chapter 11.1 Exit Program

Edit (Only available when a project is open) Insert New Duct System, Insert New Fan or Insert New Duct Node: Chapter 2.4 Delete Duct System, Delete Fan or Delete Duct Node: Chapter 2.4 Rename Duct System, Rename Fan or Rename Duct Node: Chapter 2.4 Copy Duct System or Copy Duct Node: Chapter 2.4 Paste Duct System or Paste Duct Node: Chapter 2.4 Globally Edit Duct Node Inputs: Chapter 4.1

Settings Toggle SI/IP Units: Chapter 9.1 AutoCad DXF Import Settings: Chapter 6.6 AutoCad DXF Export Settings: Chapter 6.7 General Duct Size Settings: Chapter 9.2 Report Format Settings: Chapter 9.3 Duct Size Database Connection Settings: Chapter 9.4 Common Database Connection Settings: Chapter 9.5

Data Tables Manage HVAC Equipment: Chapter 7.1 Manage ASHRAE Fitting Data: Chapter 7.3
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Manage Duct Material Data: Chapter 7.4 Manage Duct Gage Data: Chapter 7.5 Manage Duct Material and Insulation U-Value data: Chapter 7.6 Manage Fan Filter Data: Chapter 7.7 Manage Room NC-RC Sound Level Data: Chapter 7.8 Maage Fan Sound Power Data: Chapter 7.9 Manage Weather Data: Chapter 7.2

Manage Duct System Templates: Chapter 8.2 Check Input Errors: Chapter 8.1 Quick View: Chapter 3.3 Perform Quick Calculation: Chapter 3.3 Reset Inputs from Quick Calc: Chapter 3.3 Simple Duct Sizing Analysis: Chapter 8.5 Simple Fan Curve Analysis: Chapter 8.6 Manage System Templates: Chapter 6.7 Purge and Restore Duct Size Projects: Chapter 8.3 Manage Project Database: Chapter 8.4

Window Help Help Contents Help Main Menus and Buttons Help Sample Walk-Through: Chapter 13.2 Carmel Software Website About Duct Size 6.0: Chapter 1.1 Tile (Horizontal) Tile (Vertical) Cascade Arrange Icons

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4. TERM AND TERMINATION 4.1. License Term. Subject to Section 4.2, Licensees rights with respect to the Software will terminate indefinitely from the Effective Date of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing. 4.2. Termination of Agreement. Carmel Software may terminate this Agreement at any time upon fifteen days written notice to Licensee. Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time upon fifteen days written notice to Carmel Software. 4.3. Effect of Termination. Termination of this Agreement will not limit either party from pursuing other remedies available to it, including injunctive relief. The parties rights and obligations under Sections 2.2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will survive termination of this Agreement. Upon termination, Licensee will cease using, and will return to Carmel Software, the Software and copies thereof licensed hereunder. 5. CONFIDENTIALITY 5.1. Confidentiality. By virtue of this Agreement, the parties may have access to information that is confidential to one another (Confidential Information), including without limitation the Software, performance data, and test results relating to the Software (whether or not obtained by or through Licensees testing of the Software), the terms of this Agreement, and all information clearly identified as confidential. A partys Confidential Information will not include information that: (i) is or becomes generally known to the public through no act or omission of the other party; (ii) was in the other partys lawful possession prior to the disclosure and had not been obtained by the other party either directly or indirectly from the disclosing party; (iii) is lawfully disclosed to the other party by a third party without restriction on disclosure; or (iv) is independently developed by the other party without use of or reference to the other partys Confidential Information. Licensee will not disclose the results of any benchmark tests of the Software to any third party without Carmel Softwares prior written approval. The parties will hold each others Confidential Information in confidence during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three years after termination of this Agreement. The parties will not make each others Confidential Information available in any form to any third party for any purpose except to the extent necessary to exercise its rights under this Agreement, and will treat Confidential Information of the other party with the same degree of care with which it would treat its own confidential information of a like nature, and in no case with less than a reasonable degree of care. It shall not be a breach of this section if Confidential Information is disclosed pursuant to subpoena or other compulsory judicial or administrative process, provided the party served with such process promptly notifies the other party and provides reasonable assistance so that the other party may seek a protective order against public disclosure. Each party will limit the disclosure of Confidential Information to those of its employees and agents who have a need to know such Confidential Information, and each party will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Confidential Information is not disclosed or distributed by its employees or agents in violation of the terms of this Agreement. Neither party will use the other partys Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement. 6. GENERAL TERMS 6.1. Relationship Between the Parties. Carmel Software is an independent contractor under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties. 6.2. Law. This Agreement and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice of law rule. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement, such controversy, claim, or dispute may be tried solely in a state or federal court for San Francisco County, California, and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts. 6.3. Limitation of Liability. In no event will Carmel Software be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages; or damages for loss of profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost of substitute procurement, incurred by Licensee or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, even if the other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages or if such damages are foreseeable. Carmel Softwares liability for damages hereunder will in no event exceed one thousand United States dollars. The parties acknowledge that the limitations of liability in this Section 6.3 and in the other provisions of this Agreement and the allocation of risk herein are an essential element of the bargain between the parties, without which Carmel Software would not have entered into this Agreement. Carmel Softwares pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitation of liability specified herein. 6.4. Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, such provision will be enforced to the extent possible consistent with the stated intention of the parties, or, if incapable of such enforcement, will be deemed to be severed and deleted from this Agreement, while the remainder of

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this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent default or breach. 6.5. No Assignment. Licensee may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Carmel Software. Any purported assignment, transfer, or delegation by Licensee will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns. 6.6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, written or oral, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party; no other act, document, usage, or custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.

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1/1 Octave Band Center Frequency, 51, 137 2-D Drawings, 102 3-D Drawings, 102 Additional Node Info, 23 Address, 32, 33 ASHRAE Fittings, 125 Aspect Ratio, 44, 45 AutoCad, 1, 92 Equipment Blocks, 101 Export, 97 Export Settings, 108 3-D, 113 Miscellaneous, 111 Text, 109 Import, 92 Import Settings, 104 Color, 106 Junctions, 107 Layer, 105 Line Types, 107 Limitations, 101 Backup Database, 147 Blades, 51 Blast Area, 49 Building, 32 Building Type, 136 Calculate, 74 Carmel Software Corporation, 1 Carmel_Common.mdb, 192 Carmel_Duct.mdb, 192 City, 124 Company, 32 Company Name, 32 Constant Friction, 11, 36 Constant Velocity, 12, 36 Contract Nodes, 25 Convert, 190 Cord Length, 64 Country, 124 Critical Pressure Path, 83 Customer, 32 Data Tables Duct Gage, 130 Duct Material, 128 Fan Sound Power Data, 137 Filter Data, 134 Fittings, 125 HVAC Equipment, 114 Room NC-RC Sound Level Data, 135 U-Value Data, 132 Weather Data, 122 Database, 146 Backup, 146 Common, 165 Compact, 147 Duct Size, 164 Networked, 192 Default Duct System, 157 Diffuser, 57 Diffusers/Registers, 138 Duct Dimension Range Factor, 158

Duct Gage, 130 Duct Limitations, 44 Duct Material, 128 Gage Density, 128 Roughness, 128 U-Value Table, 129 Duct Node Airflow, 23, 53 AutoCad Coordinates, 66 AutoCad Information, 66 Branch Node Takeoff Angle, 64 Code Length, 64 Copy, 28 Delete, 28 Description, 52 Diameter, 61 Dimensions, 23 Diversity, 63 Dragging/Dropping, 29 Duct Specifications, 53 Fitting/Equipment, 55 Friction Factor, 59 General Information, 52 Global Edit, 70 Height, 61 Id, 23 Ignore, 52 Inputs, 52 Insert Main, 27 Insert Runout, 28 Insulation Width, 62 Length, 54 Liner Width, 62 Main, 52 Material, 60 Max Diameter, 63 Max Height, 62 Max Width, 62 Miscellaneous Info, 62 Name, 52 Other Losses, 60 Paste, 29 Reference Id, 52 Rename, 29 Room Type, 64 Roughness, 60 Seal Class, 63 Shape, 53 Tap Type, 54 Temperature, 61 Toggle Type, 29 Turning Vanes, 64 Velocity, 23, 60 Width, 61 Duct Run, 10 Duct Seam Width, 159 Duct Shape, 41 Duct Size 4.0, 190 Duct Size 6.0, 1, 8 Duct Size 6.0 User Manual, 1 Duct System, 10

Air Leaving Coil Temp., 37 Calculation Type, 36 Delete, 26 Downstream Pressure Losses, 38 Duct Increment, 42 Duct Space Temperature, 37 General System Info, 35 Global Duct Node Info, 39 Inputs, 35 Insert, 24 Insulation Width, 42 Isolate Return from Supply, 37 Leakage, 37 Liner Width, 42 Main Duct Material, 40 Main Duct Roughness, 40 Main Duct Shape, 41 Main Run Velocity, 39 Min and Max Limits, 43 Paste, 25 Pressure Values, 38 Return Friction Factor, 39 Room Type, 43 Runout Duct Material, 41 Runout Duct Roughness, 41 Runout Duct Shape, 41 Supply Friction Factor, 39 Upstream Pressure Losses, 38 DXF, 92 Edit, 70 Elevation, 123 Email, 32, 33 Endcap, 59 English, 154 Equipment, 55 Equipment Blocks, 101 Errors, 78, 142 Excel, 90 Expand Nodest, 25 Fan, 10 Blast Area, 49 Delete, 27 Fan-Equivalent Fitting, 50 General Fan Inputs, 48 Inlet Velocity, 48 Insert Return/Exhaust, 26 Insert Supply, 25 Outlet Height, 49 Outlet Shape, 49 Outlet Velocity, 49 Outlet Width, 49 Sound-Related Fan Inpjuts, 50 Fan Efficiency, 51 Fan HP, 51 Fan RPM, 51 Fan Sound Power Data, 137 Fan Type, 51 Fan:, 48 Fan-Equivalent Fitting, 50 Filter, 17 Filters, 134 Fitting, 55

Fitting Coefficient File, 127 Fittings, 125 Fonts, 163 Format, 162 Friction Factor, 11, 39, 59 Gage-Density, 130 Gage-Pressure, 131 Generic, 58 Global Duct Node Info, 39 Global Edit, 25, 70 HTML files, 76 HVAC Equipment, 114 AirFlow, 116 DXF, 119 Inlet and Outlet Parameters, 117 Model Number, 115 Picture, 121 Supplier, 115 Thru-Loss, 118 Type, 116 Import, 66, 190 Import Limitations, 191 Increment, 42 InfoPath, 77 Input Errors, 78 Inputs, 30 Install, 9 Installshield, 1, 9 Insulation Width, 42, 62 Latitude, 122 Leakage, 37 Liner Width, 42, 62 Loadsoft 6.0, 66 Longitude, 123 Main, 11 Material, 40 Material List, 87 Mathematics, 31 Maximum Duct Limits, 45 Menu, 216 Metric, 154 Microsoft, 1 InfoPath, 77 Microsoft Office, 90, 168 Minimum Duct Limits, 44 Name, 32 Navigation, 23 NC-RC Levels, 136 Network, 192 New Features, 9 Open, 14 Outputs, 74 Export to Microsoft Office, 90 Parse Code, 169 Pop-up Menu, 24 Precision Factor, 158 Presized System, 37 Pressure, 38 Project, 10 Copy, 16 Customer Info, 32 Delete, 17

Filter List, 17 General Project Info, 31 Inputs, 31 Navigation, 23 New, 16, 22 Open, 14 Pop-up Menu, 24 Rename, 25 Weather, 33 Project Database, 146 Purge, 145 Quick Calc, 37, 45 Quick View, 37, 47 Register, 57 Report Company Information, 163 Format, 162 Header, 163 Margin, 163 Reports, 74, 80 Cumulative Sound Analysis by Node, 85 Duct Critical Pressure Path, 83 Duct Material List, 87 Duct Size and Airflow Breakdown, 80 Duct Violations, 87 Duct Weight and Gage Breakdown, 86 Heat Gain/Loss Breakdown, 84 Inputs, 89 Leakage Breakdown, 83 Room Sound Pressure Level Analysis, 86 Supply Fan Inlet/Outlet Data, 81 Total Fan Pressure, 80 Reset, 38 Residential 5.0, 66 Restore, 145 Room NC-RC Sound Levels, 135 Room Type, 43, 64 Roughness, 40 Runout, 11 Seal Class, 63 Seam Width, 159 Settings, 154 Common Database, 165 Duct Size Database, 164 Fonts, 163 General, 156 Directories, 160 Duct Factors, 158 Duct Node Prefix Name, 159 Generic Equipment Data, 159 Loadsoft/Residential Info, 161 Header, 163 Margin, 163 Report Format, 162 Units, 154 Simple Duct Size Analysis, 148 Simple Fan Curve Analysis, 152 Software License, 220 Sound-Related Fan Inputs, 50 Static Regain, 12, 36 Supplier, 115 System Effect, 12

System Templates, 143 Takeoff Angle, 64 Temperature, 37 Template Create, 168 Parse Code, 169 Terminology, 10 Text files, 76 Tools, 142 Check for Input Errors, 142 Manage Project Database, 146 Purge and Restore Projects, 145 Simple Duct Size Analysis, 148 Simple Fan Curve Analysis, 152 System Templates, 143 Turning Vanes, 64 U-Value, 133 Velocity, 39 Violations, 87 Walk-Throughs, 194 Warranty, 220 Weather, 33, 122 City, 34 Elevation, 34 Latitude, 34 Longitude, 34 Manage Data, 122 Mean Daily Range, 34 Summer Dry-Bulb, 34 Summer Wet-Bulb, 34 United States, 34 Winter Dry-Bulb, 34 World, 34 Web Address, 32, 33 Word, 90 XML, 77 XML files, 76