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    Duct Leakage Testing and Equation Query

    Hi all, I have a question regarding the "pressure" value for the duct leakage equation below (I've copied and pasted this from a paper I was reading): Qleak = C · As · ∆ p0.65 Qleak is the quantity of leaked air, C is a constant related to the duct tightness (which relates to the details of...
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    Pipe Line Sizing - Water vs. Gas vs. Vacuum

    Hi guys, I've come across a problem which I can't seem to find an answer to online. Is there any difference between the method of sizing pipe with water flow (say chilled/condenser water) or gas flow or vacuum air flow? The reason I ask this is because of the following attached charts from...
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    Access and Maintenance of Ductwork/Equipment

    Hi all, I am working on a project where we are positioning a set of duty/standby fans and ductwork right up against a wall. My question is, has anyone done this before, and if so, were there any difficulties with access and maintenance, removal/installation of any of the equipment. I ask...
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    Variable Speed Drives - "Slowing down the motor?"

    Hi all, I have a question regarding Variable Speed Drives. I understand that it can have full control of the fan motor speed by varying the frequency and modifying the voltage/current. However, I've been wondering if the VSD can actually "slow" down the motor. Say the fan was running at...

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