SERVICE PROCEDURE

Airflow

measurement charging measurement

System

Performance

Airflow measurement
An accurate airflow measurement must be performed before the system can be properly charged with refrigerant or before any attempt is made to measure performance.

Airflow measurement
BTUH (OUTPUT) CFM = TEMP DIFFERENCE X 1.08

Measurement Methods

power measurement - watt-hour meter electric resistance heat and heat pumps power measurement - volt-ampere electric resistance heat clocking a gas meter natural gas furnaces calculating input by orifice capicity propane gas furnaces total static pressure

WATT-HOUR METER

Power input measurements, by the watthour meter require power interruption to all appliances in the structure except the indoor fan motor and electric heaters.

Do not turn off power to: Life support devises Appliances subject to damage from power interruption

WATT-HOUR METER

Set the thermostat to heat or emergency heat and adjust the setpoint to 90 degrees. Locate the watt-hour meter serving the structure. Clock the black mark on the meter disc for 20 revolutions using a stop watch or the second hand on your wrist watch.

Power Input Formula

Revolutions x KH factor x 3.6
KW (KILOWATT) INPUT =

Seconds

20 revolutions kh = 7.2 65 seconds

Power Input Formula

20 rev x 7.2 kh x 3.6 KW = =

518.4 = 7.97 kw

65

65

1 KW = 3413 BTU PER HOUR

7.97 kw x 3413 = 27,202 btuh (input)

electric resistance heat is 100% effecient

input = output

Take Return Air Temperature Measurement as Close to Equipment as Possible

Do NOT Take Temperature Measurement in the Line of Sight of Heat Source.

Take an Average of ALL Supply Duct Temperatures

Use a Calibrated Thermometer to Measure Temperature.

Use the Same Thermometer for ALL Temperature Measurements

Airflow measurement
BTUH (OUTPUT)
CFM = TEMP DIFFERENCE X 1.08 EXAMPLE: 27,202 BTUH (output) 27 degrees delta T

Airflow measurement

27,202 BTUH CFM = 27 X 1.08 =

27,202 BTUH = 933 CFM 29.16

Measurement Methods

power measurement - volt-ampere electric resistance heat

POWER MEASUREMENT VOLT-AMPERE

set the thermostat to the heat or emergency heat mode, in the case of a heat pump, so that only the resistance heaters and the fan motor are activiated. measure the applied voltage to the resistance heaters while they are operating. measure the current draw for each circuit if more than one and add them together. measure the temperature difference entering and leaving the air handler.

POWER MEASUREMENT VOLT-AMPERE

multiply the applied volts times the total current draw (amperes)

VOLTS X AMPERES = WATTS BTUH (OUTPUT) = WATTS X 3.413

Measurement Methods

Clocking a gas meter Natural gas furnaces

2 cubic feet per revolution

GAS FURNACE INPUT

make sure no other appliances are on during the test. set the thermostat to heat mode and 90 degrees. record the seconds required for one revolution of the 2 cubic foot dial on the gas meter. determine the gas flow rate in cubic feet per hour from the following equation or use a gas flow table.

GAS FURNACE INPUT

2 cu. feet per revolution x 3600

cu. ft per hour =

GAS FURNACE INPUT

2 cu. feet per revolution x 3600 cu. ft per hour = time (in seconds) per revolution

GAS FURNACE INPUT

2 cu. feet per revolution x 3600 cu. ft per hour = time (in seconds) per revolution

example: 1 rev. (2cu.ft. dial) = 60 seconds

GAS FURNACE INPUT

2 cu. ft. per revolution x 3600 cu. feet per hour = 60 2 x 3600 cu. feet per hour = 60 = 60 7200 = 120 CFH

60 SECONDS

120 CFH

GAS FURNACE INPUT

BTUH = HEAT CONTENT X CUBIC FOOT/HOUR

BTUH = 1000 BTU X 120 CFH = 120,000 BTUH (INPUT)

BTUH (OUTPUT) = BTUH (INPUT) X EFFECIENCY USE A MIN. OF 80% EFFICIENCY FOR NAT. GAS

USE FURNACE AFUE EFFECIENCY IF HIGHER THAN 80%

GAS FURNACE INPUT

120,000 BTUH X 92% CFM = 55 X 1.08

110,400 BTUH (OUTPUT)

CFM = 59.4 = 1858 CFM

Measurement Methods

calculating input by orifice capacity propane gas furnaces

CALCULATING CFM AND INPUT BY ORIFICE CAPACITY

determine the burners orifice size. count the number of orifices in the furnace. set the gas valves outlet manifold pressure to 11 inches of water column. set the thermostat to heat mode and 90 degrees. measure the temperature difference entering and leaving the furnace.

CALCULATING CFM AND INPUT BY ORIFICE CAPACITY

determine the btu per hour input for the selected orifice size using table f-2 in apendix f of the national fuel gas code. multiply the btu per hour input times the number of orifices counted in the furnace. multiply the btu per hour input times the furnace effeciency (minimum 80%).

table F-2

Measurement Methods

total

external static pressure

STATIC PRESSURE
Definition:

The pressure measured above or below atmospheric pressure created by the blower independant of air velocity. It is exerted in all direction to the inside walls of the ductwork and is measured at a 90 degree angle to the airflow.

Measure return static pressure close to air messure return static pressure as close to handler or furnace cabinet. air handler or furnace cabinet as possible

Measure supply static pressure downstream of all pressure drops. Average readings where turbulant airrflow is present

PRODUCT DATA

TWEO48C140B - BAY96X1415
PUB # 22-1298-03 PAGE # 8 EXAMPLE:
Measured external static pressure = .5 In. W.C. Blower set on high speed tap

Product Data TWE048C140B - BAY96X1415

EXAMPLE:

Measured external static pressure = .5 In. W.C. Pressure drop accross heater = .13 In. W.C. Final static pressure = .63

Airflow = approx. 1550 CFM

TUD100C948H - TXC049C4HPB
EXAMPLE:

Measured external static pressure = .30 In. W.C. Blower set on black - high speed tap

Product Data TUD100C948H - TXC049C4HPB

EXAMPLE:

Measured external static pressure = .30 In.

W.C.

Pressure drop accross coil = .30 In. W.C. Final total external static pressure = .60 In.
W.C.

Blower set on black - high speed tap

Airflow = 1595 CFM

Product Data TUD100C948H

EXAMPLE:

Temperature rise = 47 degrees

Airflow = 1550 CFM