Friction Rate Calculator
Manufacturer's Blower Data (ESP @ Fan Speed = CFM)
External Static Pressure (ESP)
"wc
@
Low
Med. Low
Medium
Med. High
High
Variable
Speed
=
CFM
Device Pressure Losses (DPL)
typical values
Comments
0.1 - 0.5
Refrigerant or hot water coil
0.05 - 0.1
Low efficiency filter
0.1 - 0.5
Mid or high efficiency filter
0.06 - 0.15
Electronic Air Cleaner
0.03
Supply register or diffuser
0.03
Return grille
0.03
Balancing damper
Other device
Total device pressure losses (DPL)
0.27
"wc
Available Static Pressure (ASP)
0.19
"wc
Total Effective Length (TEL)
TEL = equivalent length of fittings + length of duct
Supply TEL
Return TEL
TEL=
260
ft
Design Friction Rate
0.07
"wc/100ft
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