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MECHANICAL VENTILATIONMECHANICAL VENTILATION

Compiled by

Mohd Rodzi IsmailSchool of Housing Building & Planning

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INTRODUCTION

Definition“the process of changing air in an enclosed space”

• Indoor air is withdrawn and replaced by fresh air continuously

• From clean external source

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The importance of ventilation – to maintain air purity, i.e.:preservation of O2 content – this should be maintained at approximately 21% of air volumeremoval of CO2control of humidity – between 30 & 70% RH is acceptable for human comfortprevention of heat concentrations from machinery, lighting and peopleprevention of condensationdispersal of concentrations of bacteriadilution and disposal of contaminants such as smoke, dust gases and body odoursprovisions of freshness – an optimum air velocity lies between 0.15 and 0.5 ms-1

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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

Control of ventilation rates - normally based on recommendations by authorities or code of practice.e.g. BS 5720

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Table 2.0 - Air changes rates (BS 5720)

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Conversion from “m3/hour per person” to “air changes per hour”

Air supply rate x nos. occupantsRoom volume

Example 1A private office of 30 m3 volume designed for 2 people

air changes per hour86.223043

=x

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MECHANICAL VENTILATION

An alternative to the unreliable natural systemsComponents involved:

FanFiltersDuctworkFire dampersDiffusers

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Table 1.0 - Fresh air supply rates (BS 5720)

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Fans

Provide the motive for air movement (imparting static energy or pressure and kinetic energy or velocity)It’s capacity for air movement depends on

TypeSizeShapeNumber of bladesSpeed

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Basic law of fan capabilities (at a constant air density):1. Volume of air varies in direct proportion to

the fan speed, i.e.

where,• Q = volume of air (m3/s)• N = fan impeller (rpm)

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2

1

2

NN

QQ

=

10

2. Pressure of, or resistance to, air movement is proportional to fan speed squared, i.e.

where,• P = pressure (Pa)

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1

2

)()(

NN

PP

=

11

3. Air and impeller power is proportional to fan speed cubed, i.e.

where,• W = power (W or kW)

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1

2

)()(

NN

WW

=

12

Example 2A fan of 2kW power discharges 4 m3/s with impellers rotating at 1000 rpm to produce a pressure of 250 Pa. If the fan impeller speed increases to 1250 rpm, calculate Q, P and W.

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1

2

1

2

NN

QQ

=1.10001250

42 =

Qtherefore, Q2 = 5 m3/s

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22

1

2

)()(

NN

PP

=2.2

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)1000()1250(

250=

Ptherefore, P2 = 390 Pa

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1

2

)()(

NN

WW

=3.3

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)1000()1250(

2=

Wtherefore, W2 = 3.9 kW

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As fans are not totally efficient, the following formula may be applied to determine the percentage

1100x

(W)powerAbsorbedvolumeairxpressurefanTotalEfficiency =

So, for the previous example,

%501

100x3900

5x903Efficiency ==

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Types of fan1. Cross-flow or tangential2. Propeller3. Axial flow4. Centrifugal

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● Cross-flow or tangential fan

Tangential or cross-flow fan

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Tangential flow fan

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How tangential flow fans work

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Propeller fan

Wall mounted propeller fanFree standing propeller fan

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Types of propeller fans

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Axial flow fan

Axial flow fan Bifurcated axial flow fan

To protect the fan-cooled motor in greasy, hot & corrosive gas situations

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Types of axial flow fans

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Heavy duty Counter rotating

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Bifurcated axial-flow fan

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Centrifugal fan

Centrifugal fan

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Air in

Air out

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Centrifugal fan impellers

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Centrifugal fansWall type

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HVAC duty centrifugal fan Industrial duty centrifugal fan

Tubular centrifugal fan

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Filters

Four categories of filters1. Dry2. Viscous3. Electrostatic4. Activated carbon

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Dry filters

Roll filter Disposable element filter

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Viscous filters

Viscous filter

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Electrostatic filters

Electrostatic filter

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Activated carbon filters

Commercial cooker hood

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HEPA filters

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Ductwork

Circular, square or rectangular cross-sections

Circular & rectangular ductwork

More efficient, less frictional resistance to airflow

Convenience, more easily fitted into building fabric

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Table 3.0 - Ductwork data

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Duct conversionFor equal velocity of flow

For equal volume of flow

where• d = diameter of circular duct (mm)• a = longest side of rectangular duct (mm)• b = shortest side of rectangular duct (mm)• 0.2 = fifth root

baabd+

=2

2.03)(265.1 ⎥⎦

⎤⎢⎣

⎡+

=ba

abxd

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Example 3 (duct conversion)A 450 mm diameter duct converted to rectangular profile of aspect ratio 2 : 1 (a = 2b).

baabd+

=2

For equal velocity of flow:

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222450

2 bbb

bbbxbx

==+

=

44503 xb = Therefore, b = 337.5 mm and a = 2b = 675 mm

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2.03)(265.1 ⎥⎦

⎤⎢⎣

⎡+

=ba

abxd

2.03

2)2(265.1450 ⎥⎦

⎤⎢⎣

⎡+

=bb

bxbx

For equal volume of flow:

2.032

3)2(265.1450 ⎥⎦

⎤⎢⎣

⎡=

bbx

From this, b = 292 mm and a = 2b = 584 mm

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Duct conversion – using conversion chart (simpler but less accurate)

Circular to rectangular ductwork conversion chart

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Noise control

Sound attenuation

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Table 4.0 - Recommended maximum ducted air velocities and resistance for accepted levels of noise

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Volume & direction control

Air movement control

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Fire dampers

Fire dampers

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Diffusers

Grills & diffusers

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Diffusers airflow

patterns

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“Coanda effect” – created by restricted air and pressure at the adjacent surface due to limited access for air to replace the entrained air above the plume

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Suspended ceilings as plenum chambers

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SYSTEMS

Mechanical ventilation systemsMechanical extract/natural supplyMechanical supply/natural supplyCombined mechanical extract & supply

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Mechanical extract/natural supply

Extract ventilation to a commercial kitchen

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Extract ventilation to a lecture theatre

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Application of shunt ducts to a block of flats

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Mechanical supply/natural supply

Plenum ventilation system

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Combined mechanical extract & supply

Combined mechanical extract and supply

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VENTILATION DESIGN

Three methods of designing ductwork and fan:Equal velocity method

• the designer selects the same air velocity for use through out the system

Velocity reduction method• the designer selects variable velocities appropriate

to each section or branch of ductworkEqual friction method

• the air velocity in the main duct is selected and the size and friction determined from a design chart. The same frictional resistance is used for all other sections of ductwork

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Duct design chart

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Example 4 (ventilation design calculation)

Q, air volume flow rate (m3/s) = Room volume x air changes per hourTime in seconds

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GivenRoom volume = 480 m3

Air changes per hour = 6

Therefore

smxQ /8.03600

6480 3==

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Equal velocity method

Air velocity throughout the system (duct A & duct B) = 5 m/s (selected based on Table 4.0)Q, the quantity of air = 0.4 m3/s is equally extracted through grille

Duct A will convey 0.8 m3/s; duct B will convey 0.4 m3/s

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(0.8 m3/s)

0.4 m3/s 0.4 m3/s

(0.4 m3/s)

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320

450

A

B

From the design chart:• Duct A = 450 mm Ø• Duct B = 320 mm Ø

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From duct design chart (equal velocity method)

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The fan rating relates to the frictional resistance obtained in N/m2 or Pa per unit length of ductwork

From the design chart

Duct A = 0.65 Pa x 5 m effective duct length = 3.25 PaDuct B = 1.00 Pa x 10 m effective duct length = 10.00 Pa

Total = 13.25 Pa

Therefore, the fan rating or specification is 0.8 m3/s at 13.25 Pa

Effective duct length – the actual length plus additional allowances for bends, offsets, dampers, etc.

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Velocity reduction method

Selected air velocity in duct A = 6 m/sSelected air velocity in duct B = 3 m/sQ, the quantity of air = 0.4 m3/s is equally extracted through grille

Duct A will convey 0.8 m3/s; duct B will convey 0.4 m3/s

From the design chartDuct A and B are both coincidentally 420 mm Ø

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From duct design chart (Velocity reduction method)

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Friction in duct A = 1.00 Pa x 5 m = 5.0 PaFriction in duct B = 0.26 Pa x 10 m = 2.6 Pa

Total = 7.6 Pa

Therefore, the fan rating or specification is 0.8 m3/s at 7.6 Pa

Effective duct length – the actual length plus additional allowances for bends, offsets, dampers, etc.

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Equal friction method

Selected air velocity through duct A = 5 m/sCalculated airflow through duct A = 0.8 m3/sCalculated airflow through duct B = 0.4 m3/s

From the chart:Duct A at 0.8 m3/s = 450 Ø with a frictional resistance of 0.65 Pa/mDuct B (using the same friction) at 0.4 m3/s = 350 Øwith an air velocity of approximately 4.2 m/sThe fan rating is 0.8 m3/s at 0.65 Pa/m x 15 m = 9.75 Pa

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From duct design chart (Equal friction method)

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Determination of sufficient air changese.g.:

Library (max. velocity of 2.5 m/s with a max. resistance of 0.4 Pa/m length) – from Table 4.0

From the chart:Maximum air discharged, Q = 0.1 m3/s Duct size = 225 mm Ø

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Duct design chart

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From

Q = Room volume x air changes per hourTime in seconds

and,Air changes per hour = Q x time seconds

Room volume

= 0.1 x 3600180

Thus, 2 changes per hour would be provided

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REFERENCES

Greeno, R.(1997). Building Services, Technology and Design. Essex: Longman.Hall, F. & Greeno, R. (2005). Building Services Handbook. Oxford: Elsevier.

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QUIZ

Name 5 purposes of ventilationWhat is “coanda effect”?

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