Ductwork Design
Ductwork Design
Ductwork Design
Materials
Sheet metal (by gauge)
Galvanized
Iron
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Flexible
Insulated
Tube (socks)
Other
PVC
Fiberglass
Ductwork Considerations
Shape
Size
Aspect ratio
Velocity
Static Pressure
of the system
Space conflicts
Shape and Size
Rectangular
Round
Oval
Rectangular
W
Lower aspect ratios
More energy efficient
D
Use less ductwork
Velocity and Area have
an inverse relationship
to the CFM (CFM = V x
A)
Velocity and Pressure
1 to 1 Drop have a direct
relationship
Aspect ratio = W / D
Air Distribution Systems
Three Types
Above Ceiling
Displacement
Underfloor
Above Ceiling Distribution
System
horizontal
return heat pump
duct
return air
grille supply
diffuser duct
American Standard 1999
OA
200 CFM
SA
1600 CFM
RA MA
1600 CFM
1400 CFM
Outside Air (OA) v. Fresh Air
Source of outside air
must be carefully
considered.
May have to pre-
filter or condition
Diffusers/Grilles/Registers
Above Ceiling Advantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Inexpensive Takes ceiling height
Very common (thus well
understood) Uses high velocity
Heating
Air conditioning
Uses mixing
ventilation to achieve
set point
Mixes contaminants
Aesthetics
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION
UNOCCUPED ZONE
SHIFT ZONE
H
E
I
G
OCCUPIED ZONE:
H
T
Occupied space
Interstitial space