Friction Rate Calculator  
   
  Manufacturer's Blower Data (ESP @ Fan Speed = CFM)  
  External Static Pressure (ESP) "wc  
  @ 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