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
