5 Experimental Measurement of the Hydrodynamics and Thermal Behavior of Airflow in a "Flex-Duct" Air Distribution System (LV-17-C060)

Samad Gharehdaghi, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Samir Moujaes, Ph.D., P.E., University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Flexible duct air distribution systems are used in a large percentage of residential and small commercial buildings in the United States. Very little empirical or predictive data is available to help provide the HVAC design engineers with reliable information. The aim of this research is to measure experimentally using the guidelines of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 120-2008 the friction loss of the air flow inside a realistic layout out flexible duct used for residential/small commercial buildings.

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