Description

HVAC piping sizes often are determined using rules-of-thumb and tradition for velocity and friction rates rather than objective analysis. This article provides information engineers can use on-the-job for pipe sizing and selecting the right pump. This article also gives information about a free spreadsheet available for sizing piping optimized to balance life-cycle energy and first costs. This tool automatically determines pipe sizes on a life-cycle cost basis, balancing first costs and future energy costs. At the same time the program accurately calculates pump head.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 50, no. 10, October 2008

Product Details

Published:

2008

Number of Pages:

6

File Size:

1 file , 1.6 MB

Product Code(s):

D-AJ08Oct02