ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 130-2008

(Supersedes ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 130-1996 [RA 06])

ASHRAE STANDARD
Methods of Testing
Air Terminal Units

Approved by the ASHRAE Standards Committee on January 19, 2008; by the ASHRAE Board of Directors on
January 23, 2008; and by the American National Standards Institute on February 27, 2008.

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 ASHRAE Standard Project Committee 130
Cognizant TCs: TC 5.3, Room Air Distribution, and TC 9.1, Large Building Air-Conditioning Systems
SPLS Liaison: Carol E. Marriott

Jerry M. Sipes, Chair* Frederick A. Lorch*

James Dale Aswegan* Gregory L. Meeuwsen*
Jason P. Bobruk Roger Gaylon Richardson*
Ted N. Carnes* Julian Rochester
Alfred T. Dyck Jeffery R. Stein*
Eugene W. Faris* Jack L. Stegall
Charles D. Kieffer* Ronald E. Woodbury*
Marvin L. Kloostra Michael W. Woodford*
David James Lingrey

*Denotes members of voting status when the document was approved for publication.

ASHRAE STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2007–2008

Stephen D. Kennedy, Chair Nadar R. Jayaraman
Hugh F. Crowther, Vice-Chair Byron W. Jones
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 CONTENTS

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 130-2008

Methods of Testing Air Terminal Units
SECTION PAGE
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Definitions and Symbols ................................................................................................................................. 2
4 Instrumentation and Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 4
5 Test Methods .................................................................................................................................................. 6
6 Modulating Diffuser Terminal Testing............................................................................................................ 13
7 References ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Informative Appendix A: Means of Airflow Rate Measurement ........................................................................ 13
Informative Appendix B: Example for Measurement of Pressure-Control Performance .................................. 16
Informative Appendix C: Examples for Measurement of Mixing Efficiency ...................................................... 17
Informative Appendix D: Illustrations of Acoustically Isolated Ducts ................................................................ 18

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for conformance to the standard. It has not been
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standard and may contain material that has not been
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FOREWORD
First published in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2006, Standard
130 specifies instrumentation and facilities, test installation
methods, and procedures for determining the capacity and
related performance of constant-volume and variable-volume
air terminal units. The standard is classified as an ASHRAE
standard method of measurement.
This revision of the standard includes updates and revi-
sions to all parts of the standard, including its title, purpose,
and scope. It updates definitions, adds modulating diffusers,
redefines airflow sensor performance testing, and adds a
method to determine the power factor. New appendices con-
tain some material that was formerly in the body of the stan-
dard and some new reference material.
This standard is required for compliance with ARI Stan-
dard 880.
The project committee wishes to acknowledge Dan Int-
Hout, Kerstin Kenty, Patrick Schoof, and Jim Kline for the
assistance they provided in revising this standard.
1. PURPOSE
This standard specifies instrumentation and facilities, test
installation methods, and procedures for measuring the capac-
ity and related performance of constant-volume, variable-
volume, and modulating integral diffuser air terminals.
2. SCOPE
2.1 The methods of test in this standard apply to air control
devices used in air distribution systems. These devices pro-
vide control of air volume with or without temperature control
by one or more of the following means, and may or may not
include a fan:
a. Fixed or adjustable directional vanes (i.e., bypass terminals)
b. Pressure-dependent volume dampers or valves (including
air induction nozzles and dampers)
c. Pressure-compensated volume dampers or valves (includ-
ing air induction nozzles and dampers)
d. Integral heat exchange
e. ON/OFF fan control
f. Variable-speed fan control
g. Modulating integral diffuser terminals
2.2 This standard covers test methods for use in determining
the following performance characteristics:
a. Sound power
b. Temperature mixing and stratification
c. Minimum operating pressure
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d. Air leakage
e. Induced airflow
f. Fan airflow
g. Fan motor electrical power
h. Condensation
i. Airflow sensor performance
2.3 This standard does not cover individual control compo-
nents or products addressed in other ASHRAE standards or
methods of testing, including but not limited to, the standards
listed in the reference section of this standard.
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 This section provides definitions of key terms used in
this standard. For terms not defined below, refer to the defini-
tions listed in ASHRAE Terminology of Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.1
airflow: for the purpose of this test method, airflow is the unit
volume displacement of standard air per unit of time. It is
normally measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm) or liters per
second (L/s).
air terminal: a device that automatically modulates the
volume of air delivered to or removed from a defined space in
response to an external demand.
amplification factor (F): the ratio of sensor output to true
velocity pressure. For example, a pressure sensor with a read-
ing of 1.0 in. of pressure at a velocity pressure of 0.43 in. would
have an amplification factor of 1.0/0.43 = 2.3. F may be calcu-
lated from K with the following formula, where A is the nomi-
nal duct area in ft2. The nominal duct area is calculated based
on the geometry of the duct, not on the actual free area.
4005 × A 2
F = ⎛⎝ ---------------------⎞⎠
K
average mixing temperature: the average of the discharge
temperatures at a particular operating condition for a given
terminal.
booster fan-powered terminal: a terminal that is similar to a
series terminal unit but without a primary valve. It may have
supplemental heat or reheat, depending upon its application.
bypass terminal: a terminal, typically having more than one
outlet, that uses a method of volume modulation whereby
airflow is varied by distributing the volume required to meet
the space requirements, the balance of primary air being
diverted away from the space.
discharge sound power level: sound power that is transmitted
from the terminal outlet.
dual-duct terminal: a terminal that may mix, for individual zones,
varying portions of two independent sources of primary air.
equivalent diameter: the diameter of a circular-duct equiva-
lent that will have a cross-sectional area that is equal to that of
a particular rectangular duct. The equivalent diameter is calcu-
lated by the following equation:
 D e = ( 4 × A ⁄ π ) 0.5
where A is the cross-sectional area.
exhaust terminal: an air terminal for regulating exhaust or
return airflow.
fan-powered terminal unit efficiency: the ratio of the total
power consumed per delivered fan air volume.
flow coefficient (K): the actual flow (in ft3/min) correspond-
ing to a pressure sensor output of 1 in. w.g. K may be calcu-
lated from the amplification factor, F , with the following
formula, where A is the nominal duct area in ft2.
4005 × A
K = ⎛ ---------------------⎞
⎝ F ⎠
K is often used in terminal unit controls to calculate actual
airflow using the following equation, where cfm is airflow in
ft3/min and ΔP is flow sensor output in in. w.g.:
cfm = K × ΔP
induced airflow: the flow of secondary air into an air terminal
resulting from a pressure differential within the terminal.
induction terminal: a terminal, typically having more than
one inlet, that supplies varying proportions of primary and
induced air to meet the room load. This type of terminal
excludes fan-powered terminals.
minimum operating pressure: the static or total pressure drop
through a terminal at a given airflow rate with the damper/
valve placed in its full open position by its actuator in its
normal operating mode while the terminal is operating under
steady-state control.
modulating integral diffuser terminal: a diffuser with the
features of an air terminal and with an integral airflow control
device.
octave band: a frequency band with an upper limit that is twice
the frequency of the lower limit. The center frequency of an
octave band is the geometric mean of its upper and lower
limits. The following table shows octave bands 1 through 8:
Octave Band Center Frequency (Hz)
1 63
2 125
3 250
4 500
5 1000
6 2000
7 4000
8 8000
parallel flow fan-powered terminal: a terminal in which the
primary valve is in parallel to the fan, thus allowing the primary
air to bypass the fan. It may have supplemental heat or cooling.
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power factor: the ratio of real power to apparent power. Power
factor is a way to describe how much of the current contributes
to power in the load. A power factor of one indicates that 100%
of the current is contributing to power in the load.
primary air: the treated supply air being transported to a
terminal.
pressure: for the purpose of this test method, static, total, and
velocity pressure shall be based upon standard air.
pressure-compensated control system: control system in
which the airflow through the air terminal is independent of
system pressure.
pressure-dependent control system: a control system in
which the airflow through the air terminal varies with system
pressure.
quiet air supply: an air supply in which the sound power level
introduced in the frequency band of interest by the supply
alone is at least 10 dB lower than the measured sound power
level generated by the air supply and the terminal under test.
radiated sound power level: sound power that radiates from
the terminal casing (plus the induction port if present).
reheat: the application of sensible heat to supply air that has
been previously cooled below the temperature desired for
maintaining the temperature of the conditioned space.
reheat terminal: a terminal that heats a single source of
primary air from a cooling and/or dehumidification source.
secondary air: air that is drawn into a terminal by means of
induction and discharged through the terminal outlet.
series flow fan-powered terminal: a terminal where the
primary valve is in series with the fan, and where all air typi-
cally flows through the fan. The unit may have supplemental
heat or cooling.
shall: where shall or shall not is used for a provision specified,
that provision is mandatory if compliance with this test
method is claimed.
should: used to indicate provisions that are not mandatory but
are desirable as good practice.
single-duct terminal: a terminal supplied with one source of
primary air. This type of terminal excludes fan-powered
terminals.
sound power level ( L w ): a level of sound power that is ten
times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the sound
power generated by the source to a reference sound power. The
reference sound power shall be 10–12 watts.
supplemental cooling: cooling provided by heat that is
removed from the air source of the unit.
supplemental heat: heat that is added to an air source consist-
ing primarily of return/plenum air.
standard air: air that meets the following criteria:
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 I-P units: Dry air at 70°F and 14.696 psia. Under these 700 fpm (3.5 m/s) over the wet bulb and only after sufficient
conditions, dry air has a mass density of 0.075 lb/ft3. time has been allowed for evaporative equilibrium to be
attained. The wick on the wet-bulb thermometer shall be clean,
Note: This not the same as SI standard air. fit the thermometer tightly, and be moistened by distilled
water. Wet-bulb thermometers shall always be downstream
SI units: Dry air at 20°C and 101.325 kPa. Under these from dry-bulb thermometers, or, if these thermometers are
conditions, dry air has a mass density of 1.204 kg/m3. positioned side by side, they shall be shielded from each other.
Note: This not the same as I-P standard air. Alternatively, a direct reading electronic relative-humidity
or dew-point meter may be employed if it has been shown to
terminal: an air terminal. provide relative humidity readings to within ±5% or dew-point
readings to within ±1.0°F (0.5°C) of the readings determined by
terminal casing leakage: the amount of the air in ft3/min
the above procedure over a sufficient period of time to ensure
(L/s) at standard conditions escaping from the terminal at
reliability.
a given inlet pressure with the outlet(s) and inlet(s) blocked
and with the damper/valve fully opened. 4.1.3 Temperature-measuring instruments shall be cali-
brated by comparison with a certified standard in the range of
terminal damper leakage: the amount of air in ft3/min (L/s) at use, or shall be certified as to accuracy on an annual basis.
standard conditions passing through a fully closed damper/
valve at a given inlet pressure. 4.1.4 Temperature-measuring instruments shall be placed
so as to measure accurately both the dry-bulb and wet-bulb
3.2 The following nomenclature is used throughout this test temperatures of the air entering the flow-measuring device and
method: the dry-bulb temperature of the air entering the test unit. The
measurements shall be used in determining the air density at
Symbol Quantity I-P Units SI Units
the airflow measuring device and at the intake of the test unit.
A Internal cross section of duct ft2 m2
De Equivalent diameter ft m 4.2 Pressure Measurement
P Absolute static pressure in. H2O Pa 4.2.1 Pressure-measuring instruments shall meet the
Pa Atmospheric pressure in. Hg kPa requirements of ASHRAE Standard 41.3-19893 and the
requirements of Sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
Pv Velocity pressure in. H2O kPa
Ps Static pressure in. H2O kPa
4.2.2 The maximum scale intervals shall not be greater
than the characteristics listed below for the accompanying
Pt Total pressure in. H2O kPa range of manometer.
ΔP Differential pressure in. H2O kPa
ΔP t Total differential pressure in. H2O kPa Range Maximum Scale Interval
3/min (cfm)
Qa Airflow at actual test conditions ft m3/s 1.001 to 0.005 in. 0.0005 in.
Qs Airflow at standard conditions ft3/min (cfm) m3/s (0.2 to 1.0 Pa) (0.1 Pa)
V Air velocity ft/min (fpm) m/s
ρ Air density at standard air lbm/ft3 kg/m3
0.005 to 0.10 in. 0.001 in.
Lw Sound power level dB dB
(1.0 to 25 Pa) (0.25 Pa)

4. INSTRUMENTATION AND FACILITIES

0.10 to 1.00 in. 0.010 in.
4.1 Temperature Measurement. Temperature-measuring
instruments shall meet the requirements of ASHRAE Stan- (25 to 250 Pa) (2.5 Pa)
dard 41.1-1986 (RA 2006)2 and the following.
4.1.1 Accuracy of the temperature-measuring instruments 1.00 to 2.00 in. 0.020 in.
shall be within the following limits:
(250 to 500 Pa) (5.0 Pa)
• Air temperature at the air-measuring section: ±1.0°F
(0.5°C)
>2.00 in. 0.100 in.
• Inlet supply air temperature: ±1.0°F (0.5°C)
• Air temperature mixing and stratification: ±1.0°F (0.5°C) (>500 Pa) (25 Pa)
• All other temperatures: ±1.0°F (0.5°C)
In no case shall the smallest-scale division of the temper- 4.2.3 Calibration standards shall be as follows:
ature-measuring device exceed twice the specified accuracy.
4.1.2 Wet-bulb temperatures shall be read only under con- a. For instruments with the range 0.001 to 0.005 in. of water
ditions that ensure an air velocity of approximately 1000 fpm (0.2 to 1.0 Pa): a micromanometer or other instrument
(5 m/s) but not more than 2000 fpm (10 m/s) or less than calibrated to ±0.0001 in. of water (0.025 Pa).

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b. For instruments with the range 0.005 to 0.100 in. of water 4.2.9 Static Pressure Differential ( ΔP S ).
(1.25 to 25 Pa): a micromanometer or other instrument
calibrated to ±0.0005 in. of water (0.125 Pa). ΔP S = P S out – PS in
c. For instruments with the range 0.1 to 2.0 in. of water (25
4.2.10 Velocity Pressure Differential ( ΔP V ).
to 500 Pa): a micromanometer or other instrument cali-
brated to ±0.01 in. of water (2.5 Pa). ΔP V = P V out – PV in
d. For instruments with a range greater than 2.0 in. of water
(500 Pa): a manometer or other instrument calibrated to 4.2.11 Total Pressure Differential ( ΔP T ).
±0.1 in. of water (25 Pa).
ΔP T = ΔP S + ΔP V
4.2.4 Barometric Pressure. The barometric pressure
shall be obtained by means of a barometer located in the 4.2.12 Temperatures shall be maintained to within ±2.0°F
general test area. (±1.0°C) during pressure measurements.
4.2.5 Supply Air Static Pressure. The static pressure of 4.3 Airflow Measurement
the air entering the test unit shall be measured by means of a 4.3.1 Airflow meters in the ranges shown shall have at
static pressure tap. A static pressure traverse, using the same least the following accuracies:
method for a velocity pressure traverse, as described in
ASHRAE Standard 111,4 should be taken at the place of pres-
Range Accuracy
sure measurement to establish that the static pressure, P s , is
uniform to within ±10% of measurement. The static pressure 5 to 99 cfm ±5.0 cfm
tap shall be located a minimum of 1.5 De upstream of the unit 100 or greater cfm ±5.0% of reading
in a test duct not less than 3.0 D e in length.
4.2.6 Discharge Air Static Pressure. The static pres- 4.3.2 Airflow meters for leakage measurement in the
sure of the air discharging from the test unit shall be mea- ranges shown shall have at least the following accuracies:
sured by means of a static pressure tap. A static pressure
traverse, using the same method for velocity pressure tra- Range Accuracy
verse as described in ASHRAE 111, should be taken at the
5 to 49.9 cfm ±5.0 cfm
place of pressure measurement to establish that P s is uni-
form to within ±10% of measurement. The static pressure 50 or greater cfm 1% of reading
tap shall be located a minimum of 2.5 De downstream of the
terminal outlet in a test duct not less than 3.5 D e in length. 4.3.3 The device for airflow measurement shall be cali-
If no discharge duct is used, the discharge static pressure brated to provide the accuracies listed in Sections 4.3.1 and
shall be that of the surroundings. 4.3.2.
4.2.7 Supply Air Velocity Pressure ( P V in ). The sup- 4.3.4 Airflow meters shall be checked at appropriate inter-
ply air velocity pressure is calculated from the following vals that do not exceed 36 months. This check may take the
equations: form of one of the following:

cfm 2
PV = ρ × ( V ⁄ 1096 ) 2 = ⎛ --------------------------⎞ (I-P) a. A calibration check over the full range using the original
in ⎝ 4005 × Ain ⎠
method employed for the original calibration of flowme-
ters calibrated in situ.
L/s 2
PV in = ρ × ( V 2 ⁄ 2 ) = ⎛⎝ --------------------------⎞⎠ (SI) b. An in situ check by the means described in ASHRAE
4005 × Ain
Standard 41.25 or 41.76 or in Appendix A of this standard.
where cfm is the airflow in ft3/min, measured according to
4.3.5 Temperature shall be maintained to within ±2.0°F
Section 4.3, and A in is the inlet duct area in ft2 (m2).
(±1.0°C) during airflow measurements.
4.2.8 Discharge Air Velocity Pressure (PV out). The dis-
charge air velocity pressure is calculated by the following 4.3.6 Ductwork between the reference airflow-measuring
equations: device and the terminal unit shall be sealed to meet the
requirements of SMACNA 3 inch water pressure class
cfm 2
= ρ × ( V ⁄ 1096 ) 2 = ⎛ ----------------------------⎞ (I-P)
(according to the latest edition of SMACNA HVAC Duct
PV out ⎝ 4005 × Aout ⎠ Construction Standards7).

L/s 2 4.4 Electrical Measurement. Electrical measurements

PV out = ρ × ( V 2 ⁄ 2 ) = ⎛⎝ ----------------------------⎞⎠ (SI) shall be made with the following instruments:
4005 × Aout

where cfm is the airflow in ft3/min, measured according to a.
Section 4.3, and Aout is the discharge duct area (ft2) at the
point where discharge static pressure is measured. If discharge b.
static pressure is measured without discharge ductwork, then c.
Aout is effectively infinite and P V out = 0 .
Voltmeters shall be true RMS, high-impedance meters
with an accuracy within ±2% of reading.
Ammeters shall have an accuracy of ±2% of reading.
Wattmeters shall be true RMS, high-impedance meters
with an accuracy within ±2% of reading.

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d. Power-factor-measurement devices shall be true RMS,
high-impedance devices with an accuracy within ±2% of
the reading. A way to measure the power factor is with a
Fluke 40 or 43B meter or an equivalent device. Power
factor can be read directly from the meter during testing.
The power factor must be measured as the true ratio
between VA and the power output, including all harmon-
ics. Instruments that measure displacement power factor
only, Cos(Phi), or do not define what type of power factor
is measured in the instrument’s documentation are not
sufficient.
a given airflow, with the primary damper/valve placed in its
fully open position. Parallel flow fan-powered and non-fan-
powered terminals shall be installed as shown in Figure 3.
Diffuser terminals shall be installed as shown in Figure 3
without downstream ductwork. For any terminal with more
than one inlet or outlet, the conditions of those inlets and out-
lets shall be stated.
Series flow fan-powered terminals shall be installed as
shown in Figure 4. This test method may be used to determine

4.5 Temperature-, pressure-, and electrical-measuring

instruments shall have been calibrated within the past year by
comparison with a certified standard in the range of use or
shall itself have been certified as to accuracy.

5. TEST METHODS
5.1 Total or Fan Volume Airflow Measurement
5.1.1 This test is intended to measure the volume of air Figure 1 Test installation for total or fan volume airflow
delivered at various static pressure resistances. The terminal measurement.
to be tested shall be installed as shown in Figure 1.
5.1.2 An airflow-measuring means, in accordance with
Section 4.3, shall be connected to a straight section of dis-
charge ductwork that is connected to the terminal outlet so as
to provide aerodynamic conditions representative of actual
installation. The static pressure resistance shall be measured
in accordance with Section 4.2. Airflow and pressure mea-
surements shall be taken with the terminal under normal oper-
ating conditions after a condition of equilibrium has been
established. Figure 2 Test installation for primary air damper/valve
leakage, backdraft damper and casing leakage,
5.2 Primary Air Damper/Valve Leakage pressure-compensating control performance, and
5.2.1 This test is intended to measure control valve leak- condensation determination.
age or leakage past a primary air damper in the shutoff posi-
tion. The equipment to be tested shall be installed as shown in
Figure 2. This test method may be used to determine the pri-
mary damper/valve leakage with installations that are set up
other than as shown in Figure 2. These installation conditions
shall be described in the test report.
5.2.2 An air supply duct shall be connected to the inlet of
the closed damper/valve. All other apertures in the terminal
shall be open. The supply air duct shall be connected to a suit-
able air supply. The supply air pressure shall be increased to
the desired inlet static pressure; then, without any additional Figure 3 Test installation for primary air damper/valve
adjustment of the supply airflow rate, the terminal air inlet minimum operating pressure.
control valve/damper shall be modulated to the open position
and returned to the closed position by means of the damper/
valve actuator. After the damper/valve has closed, the supply
air pressure shall be adjusted so as to maintain the inlet static
pressure to within ±5% of the desired value after equilibrium
has been established. The airflow rate shall be recorded as the
primary air damper/valve leakage expressed as x cfm (L/s) at
y in. (Pa) inlet static pressure.
5.3 Primary Air Damper/Valve Minimum Operating Figure 4 Test installation for temperature mixing and
Pressure temperature stratification, and primary air damper/valve
5.3.1 This test is intended to measure the inlet static pres- minimum operating pressure for series slow fan-
sure or pressure differential ( ΔP s ) through an air terminal at powered terminals.

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the minimum operating pressure with installations other than 5.5 Dynamic Leakage
those shown in Figures 3 and 4. These installation conditions 5.5.1 This test is intended to measure the leakage during
shall be described in the test report. operation of the terminal unit. The terminal to be tested shall
5.3.2 Series flow fan-powered terminals shall have an be installed as shown in Figure 6. This test method may be
airflow-measuring means, in accordance with Section 4.3, used to determine the dynamic leakage with installations that
connected to a straight section of ductwork that is connected are set up other than as shown in Figure 6. These installation
to the primary air inlet of the terminal, as shown in Figure 4. conditions shall be described in the test report.
The inlet static pressure shall be measured in accordance 5.5.2 An airflow-measuring means in accordance with
with Section 4.2 and referenced to atmospheric pressure. An Section 4.3 shall be connected to a straight section of duct-
airflow-measuring means in accordance with Section 4.3 work that is connected to the primary air inlet of the termi-
shall be connected to a straight section of discharge duct- nal. An airflow-measuring means in accordance with
work that is connected to the terminal outlet. The static pres- Section 4.3 shall be connected to a straight section of duct-
sure resistance shall be measured in accordance with work with a pressure-regulating device that is connected to
Section 4.2 and referenced to atmospheric pressure. Airflow the discharge of the terminal. The primary damper/valve
and pressure measurements shall be recorded with the pri- shall be set to achieve the desired inlet static pressure at the
mary air damper/valve in the fully open position and with desired primary airflow, and the conditions of all other out-
the fan delivering the desired airflow against the desired lets and inlets shall be stated. The desired discharge pressure
static pressure resistance. Readings shall be taken after equi- shall be set. The inlet and discharge static pressure shall be
librium has been established. measured in accordance with Section 4.2. Airflow and static
pressure measurements shall be taken after equilibrium has
5.3.3 Parallel flow fan-powered and non-fan-powered ter-
been established. The dynamic leakage is the difference
minals shall have an airflow-measuring means, in accordance
between the inlet airflow and the outlet airflow and shall be
with Section 4.3, connected to a straight section of ductwork reported as x cfm (L/s) at y in. (Pa) static pressure.
that is connected to the primary air inlet of the terminal, as
shown in Figure 6. A straight section of ductwork shall be con- 5.5.3 This test is intended to be run on a parallel flow ter-
minal with the fan turned off.
nected to the discharge of the terminal. The inlet static pressure
(PS1) and discharge static pressure ( P S2 ) shall be measured in 5.6 Airflow Sensor Performance–Straight Duct Conditions
accordance with Section 4.2. Inlet and discharge velocity pres- 5.6.1 This test is intended to measure terminal unit air
sures shall be calculated using nominal areas. Airflow and dif- flow sensor output at various airflows (or velocities) for a
ferential pressure ( ΔP s and ΔP t ) shall be recorded with the specified duct static pressure. Its purpose is to determine the
primary damper/valve in the fully open position. The operating effects of the throttling device on flow sensor performance.
condition of the fan in variable-volume fan-powered terminals
5.6.2 The terminal to be tested shall be installed as shown
shall be stated. Readings shall be taken after equilibrium has
in Figure 2. An airflow measuring means in accordance with
been established.
Section 4.3 shall be connected to all primary inlets. Static
5.4 Casing Leakage pressure shall be measured in accordance with Section 4.2.
5.4.1 This test is intended to measure the leakage from the
inside to the outside of the terminal unit. The terminal to be
tested shall be installed as shown in Figure 5. This test method
may be used to determine the casing leakage with installations
that are set up other than as shown in Figure 5. These instal-
lation conditions shall be described in the test report.
5.4.2 An airflow-measuring means, in accordance with
Section 4.3, shall be connected to a straight section of duct-
work that is connected to the primary air inlet of the terminal.
The primary damper/valve shall be fully opened, and all other Figure 5 Test configuration for case leaking testing.
outlets and inlets shall be sealed. The inlet static pressure shall
be measured in accordance with Section 4.2. The primary air
supply shall be increased until the desired static pressure is
obtained. Airflow and static pressure measurements shall be
taken after equilibrium has been established. The casing leak-
age shall be reported as x cfm (L/s) at y in. (Pa) static pres-
sure. For parallel flow terminal units, the backdraft damper
leakage may be considered to be part of the casing leakage
and, as such, the induction port should not be sealed during
the test. The leakage across the damper can be determined by
sealing the induction port and calculating the difference in Figure 6 Test configuration for dynamic leakage
leakage during the two tests. testing.

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Airflow shall be measured in accordance with Section 4.3.
The test report shall fully describe test conditions, including
nominal duct diameter.
5.6.3 The airflow to the terminal shall be varied across the
desired airflow range at the desired duct static pressure. Record
airflow, static pressure, and airflow sensor output (e.g., pres-
sure, voltage, amperage) at each point. For sensors that output
in pressure, calculate the velocity pressure from the measured
airflow and calculate the amplification factor from the sensor
output divided by the velocity pressure at each point.
5.7 Airflow Sensor Performance—Inlet and Outlet Duct
Variations
5.7.1 This test is intended to measure the change in air-
flow caused by variations in the inlet or outlet duct configu-
rations.
5.7.2 Sensor performance shall first be measured under
straight conditions according to Section 5.6.
5.7.3 The duct condition shall then be changed to that
desired (e.g., 90 degree, 0.75 in. radius hard duct elbow from
the right at the inlet, 45° elbow up at the discharge, etc.). The
same test instruments and devices (airflow-measuring device,
terminal unit pressure sensor, etc.) shall be used for the
straight duct test and non-straight test. Non-straight condi-
tions shall be fully described in the report. The report shall
include scale drawings in plan view and section view of the
terminal unit and duct conditions. (see Figure 7).
5.7.4 Adjust the airflow (e.g., adjust the supply fan speed),
and terminal unit throttling device to obtain the same airflow
sensor output and duct static pressure recorded with the
straight duct conditions. Record airflow for the desired duct
Figure 7 Test installation for inlet airflow sensor
performance.
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condition. The change in airflow volume shall be reported as
the percent difference between the straight duct condition and
the desired duct condition, as shown in the following equation:
non-straight flow
% change = ----------------------------------------- – 1 × 100
straight flow
5.8 Temperature Mixing
5.8.1 This test is intended to measure the efficiency of the
mixing of the induced plenum air with the supplied primary
air of fan-powered and non-fan-powered induction units and
of the two supplied primary air inlets of dual-duct units. The
equipment to be tested shall be installed as shown in Figure 4.
This test method may be used to determine the efficiency of
temperature mixing with installations other than as shown in
Figure 4. These installation conditions shall be described in
the test report.
5.8.2 Temperature measurements shall be recorded in a
test duct attached to the outlet of the unit. The dimensions
(length, height, and width) of the test duct shall be reported.
The plane of measurement shall be located so that the test duct
extends at least 0.5 D e beyond the plane of measurement. The
distance from the measurement plane to the terminal outlet
shall be reported. The end points for each row and column
shall be 1.0 in. (25 mm) from their respective test duct wall
surface. The remaining temperature-measuring points shall
be uniformly located throughout the remaining area in the
measurement plane. The minimum number of temperature-
measuring points shall be as specified in the following table:
Test Duct Minimum Number of
Cross-Sectional Area Temperature-Measuring Points
0.25 ft2 (0.025 m2) 4
0.50 ft2 (0.05 m2) 6
1.00 ft2 (0.1 m2) 9
1.50 ft2 (0.15 m2) 12
2.00 ft2 (0.2 m2) 15
3.00 ft2 (0.3 m2) 20
>3.00 ft2 (>0.3 m2) 25
Primary air supply temperature(s) shall be recorded at a
single measurement point located at the centerline of the
primary air supply duct(s) immediately adjacent to the unit
inlet. The induced plenum air temperature shall be recorded
with a single measuring point located immediately adjacent to
the induced air inlet.
5.8.3 An airflow-measuring means in accordance with Sec-
tion 4.3 shall be connected to a straight section of ductwork that
is connected to the primary air inlet of the terminal (only one is
required for dual-duct terminals). The inlet static pressure shall
be measured in accordance with Section 4. An airflow-measur-
ing means, in accordance with Section 4.3, shall be connected
to the outlet duct containing the temperature-measuring point.
The discharge static resistance shall be measured in accordance
with Section 4.2.
 The test shall be conducted as follows:
a. The temperature-measuring devices used for this test
shall be normalized to read within 0.2°F (0.1°C) of the
average just prior to the test by running isothermal air at
room temperature through the duct. The isothermal room
temperature shall be reported. Each entering air tempera-
ture shall be reported along with the resultant discharge
temperature.
b. Adjust the supply air temperatures and the terminal air-
flow control devices until the desired airflows, inlet and
outlet static pressures, and supply air temperatures are
obtained.
c. Monitor the supply air temperature(s), any induced ple-
num air temperature, and the individual discharge air tem-
peratures at each temperature-measuring point until
thermal equilibrium has been obtained. Thermal equilib-
rium is defined as less than 1.0°F (0.5°C) change over a
5.0-min period at each temperature-measuring point.
d. After thermal equilibrium has been obtained, record the
supply airflow(s) and any induced plenum air tempera-
ture. Also record the inlet static pressure(s), the supply air
temperature(s), the discharge airflow, the discharge static
pressure, and the discharge air temperatures at each tem-
perature-measuring point.
5.8.4 The efficiency of temperature mixing shall be
reported as x degrees in y degrees for a cfm (L/s) discharge
airflow at b inches w.c. (Pa) discharge static pressure with d
cfm (L/s) primary airflow(s) at e inches w.c. (Pa) inlet static
pressure(s), where
x = the difference between the highest and lowest
temperatures recorded at the temperature-
measuring point downstream, and
y = the difference between the highest inlet air
temperature and the lowest inlet air temperature.
5.9 Temperature Stratification
5.9.1 This test is intended to measure the amount of tem-
perature stratification in terminals with or without heat
exchange means. The terminal to be tested shall be installed
as shown in Figure 6. This test method may be used to deter-
mine the amount of temperature stratification in installations
other than the one shown in Figure 6. These installation con-
ditions shall be described in the test report.
5.9.2 Testing shall be conducted in accordance with
Section 5.7.
5.9.3 For terminals with means of heat exchange, the
amount of temperature stratification shall be reported as x
degree horizontal and y degree vertical for z degree temper-
ature rise for a cfm (L/s) discharge airflow at b inches w.c.
(Pa) discharge static pressure with d cfm (L/s) primary air-
flow(s) at e inches w.c. (Pa) inlet static pressure(s), where
x = the maximum difference between end point
discharge temperatures recorded in any
horizontal plane at the temperature-measuring
station downstream,
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y = the maximum difference between end point
discharge temperatures recorded in any vertical
plane at the temperature-measuring station
downstream, and
z = the difference between the arithmetic average of
the discharge air temperatures recorded at the
temperature-measuring station downstream and
the induced air plenum temperature or inlet
primary air temperature(s).
5.9.4 For terminals without means of heat exchange, the
amount of temperature stratification shall be reported as x
degree horizontal and y degree vertical for z degree tempera-
ture difference for (L/s) discharge airflow at b inches w.c.
(Pa) discharge static pressure with d cfm (L/s) primary air-
flow(s) at e inches w.c. (Pa) inlet static pressure(s), where
x = the maximum difference between end point
discharge temperatures recorded in any
horizontal plane at the temperature-measuring
station downstream,
y = the maximum difference between end point
discharge temperatures recorded in any vertical
plane at the temperature-measuring station
downstream, and
z = the difference between the arithmetic average of
the discharge air temperatures recorded at the
temperature-measuring station downstream and
the induced air plenum temperature or inlet
primary air temperature(s).
5.10 Sound
5.10.1 Sound power shall be determined in accordance
with the ANSI Standard S12.51,8 which specifies in general
the instrumentation, acoustic test facilities, and the uncer-
tainty of the measurements. The sound test shall be performed
to at least engineering grade 2 as defined in Table 1 of ANSI
Standard S12.51 with the exception that the test room must be
qualified as Precision Grade 1, as defined in its Section 5,
Acoustic Environment Subsections 5.2 and 5.3, and qualified
according to Annex E to meet the requirements in Table 1.
Sound data shall be measured for the terminal only and shall
not contain a reduction in values obtained by the use of lined
ductwork or silencers unless these items are shown to be an
integral part of the terminal being tested.
5.10.2 Discharge sound power level determination
requires only that the discharge air be exposed to the reverber-
ant room. The terminal casing shall be acoustically isolated
from the reverberant room. The terminal shall be installed in
accordance with Figures 8–11. This test method can be used
to determine the discharge sound power level with installa-
tions other than as shown in Figures 8–11. These installation
conditions shall be described in the test report.
5.10.2.1 Terminal performance is a function of primary
air volume, inlet static pressure, fan air volume, and down-
stream static resistance. These variables shall be measured in
accordance with Section 4 and reported with the terminal end
discharge sound power levels.
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Figure 8 Test installation for discharge sound test for central terminals with discharge duct.

Figure 9 Test installation for discharge sound test for fan-powered and induction terminals.

5.10.2.2 The reverberant room shall be adjusted to the
specified static pressure and not changed during the test. The
terminal shall then be adjusted to maintain the specified air-
flow and static pressure.
5.10.3 To determine the sound radiating from the terminal
induction port(s) and/or casing, the terminal shall be installed
in accordance with Figure 12 or 13. This test method may be
used to determine the induction port(s) and/or casing radiated
sound power level with installations other than those shown in
Figure 12 or 13. These installation conditions shall be
described in the test report.
5.10.4 The terminal shall be located away from any posi-
tions of room air entry. Terminal performance is a function of
primary air volume, inlet static pressure, fan air volume, and
downstream static resistance. These variables shall be mea-
sured in accordance with Section 4 and reported with the ter-
minal radiated sound power levels.

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Figure 10 Test installation for discharge sound test for integral diffuser air terminal.

Figure 11 Test installation for discharge casing-radiated sound test for integral diffuser terminal.

5.11 Electrical Power Measurements
5.11.1 This test is intended to determine the electrical
power requirements of ducted terminals.
5.11.2 Electrical measurements shall be made with instru-
ments conforming to Section 4.4. Readings shall be taken
after test condition(s) have reached thermal equilibrium. Any
and all electrical control devices shall be included in the list-
ing of measured electrical power. Terminal performance is a
function of primary air volume, inlet static pressure, fan air
volume, and downstream static resistance. These variables
shall be measured in accordance with Section 4 and reported
with the electrical measurements. Controls, heaters, and other
appurtenances shall not be included in this calculation. Equi-
librium air temperatures shall be reported.

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Figure 12 Test installation for casing-radiated sound test for terminals.

Figure 13 Test installation for inlet and radiated sound test for fan-powered and induction terminals.

5.12 Condensation Determination
5.12.1 This test is intended to determine the condensation
potential of terminals. The terminal to be tested shall be
installed as shown in Figure 4. This test method may be used
to determine condensation potential with installations other
than as shown in Figure 4. These installation conditions shall
be described in the test report.
5.12.2 An airflow-measuring means, in accordance with
Section 4.4, shall be connected to a straight section of duct-
work that is connected to the primary air inlet of the terminal.
The inlet static pressure shall be measured in accordance with
Section 4.2. Fan-powered and non-fan-powered induction ter-
minals shall have an airflow-measuring means, in accordance
with Section 4.4, connected to a straight section of ductwork
that is connected to the terminal outlet so as to provide aero-
dynamic conditions representative of actual installation. The
static pressure resistance shall be measured in accordance
with Section 4.2.

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 5.12.3 The terminal shall be operated at the desired test
conditions for a period of not less than one hour at steady-state
conditions. After this period, the terminal shall be inspected
for condensation. The following test variables shall be
recorded and reported:
a. Primary airflow rate(s), temperature(s), relative humidity
(or humidities), and inlet static pressure(s)
b. Temperature and relative humidity of environment imme-
diately surrounding the terminal under test
c. Discharge airflow rate, temperature, relative humidity,
and static resistance
d. Any surfaces exhibiting condensation
6. MODULATING DIFFUSER TERMINAL TESTING
During all tests of modulating diffuser terminals (e.g.,
variable geometry diffusers), the unit shall be mounted in its
normal orientation (usually ceiling mounted). This mounting
will allow for proper operation of all gravity-sensitive moving
parts. If modulating diffuser terminals terminate at the air
outlet where air is distributed into the room, no discharge duct
is required for the test installation.
6.1 For primary air damper leakage test, refer to Section 5.2
of this standard.
6.2 For primary air damper/valve minimum operating pres-
sure test, refer to Section 5.3 of this standard.
6.3 For pressure compensating control performance test
(when required), refer to Appendix B of this standard.
6.4 For inlet airflow sensor performance test (when the air-
flow sensor is an integral part of the test unit), refer to Section
5.7 of this standard.
6.5 For discharge sound test, refer to Section 5.10 of this
standard.
6.6 For electrical power measurement test (when appropri-
ate), refer to Section 5.11 of this standard.
6.7 For condensation determination test, refer to Section
5.12 of this standard.
6.8 For throw test, refer to ASHRAE Standard 70.9 The
throw test should be conducted with the damper in a full open
position and any other damper position required. All damper
positions should be noted in the test report.
7. REFERENCES
1. ASHRAE Terminology of Heating, Ventilation, Air Condi-
tioning, and Refrigeration. Atlanta: American Society
of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engi-
neers Inc.
2. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 41.1-1986 (RA 2006), Standard
Method for Temperature Measurement. Atlanta: Ameri-
can Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condi-
tioning Engineers Inc.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 130-2008
3. ASHRAE Standard 41.3-1989, Standard Method for Pres-
sure Measurement. Atlanta: American Society of Heat-
ing, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc.
4. ASHRAE Standard 111-1988, Practices for Measurement,
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Building Heating,
Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Sys-
tems. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerat-
ing and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc.
5. ASHRAE Standard 41.2-1987 (RA 92), Standard Methods
for Laboratory Airflow Measurement. Atlanta: Ameri-
can Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condi-
tioning Engineers Inc.
6. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 41.7-1984 (RA 2006), Method of
Test for Measurement of Flow of Gas. Atlanta: Ameri-
can Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condi-
tioning Engineers Inc.
7. SMACNA/ANSI HVAC Duct Construction Manu-
als—Metal and Flexible, 3rd edition (2005), Sheet
Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National
Association, Chantilly, VA 20151-1209.
8. ANSI S12.51-2002, Acoustics—Determination of sound
power levels of noise sources using sound pres-
sure—Precision method for reverberation rooms. New
York: American National Standards Institute.
9. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70-2006, Method of Testing the
Performance of Air Outlets and Inlets. Atlanta: Ameri-
can Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condi-
tioning Engineers Inc.
(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely
informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the standard. It has not been
processed according to the ANSI requirements for a
standard and may contain material that has not been
subject to public review or a consensus process.
Unresolved objectors on informative material are not
offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)
INFORMATIVE APPENDIX A
MEANS OF AIRFLOW RATE MEASUREMENT
A1. GENERAL
Airflow rate shall be measured in accordance with
ASHRAE Standard 41.2-1987.A-1 Alternative airflow rate
measurement methods may be used if calibrated by compari-
son with a certified standard to the required accuracy.
A2. ORIFICE METERS
A2.1 Orifice meters shall be constructed in accordance with
ASME Performance Test Code 19.5A-2 and shall be sized for a
throat velocity not less than 3000 fpm (15 m/s) or more than
7000 fpm (35 m/s).
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A3. MULTIPLE NOZZLE CHAMBER METER
A3.1 Multiple nozzle chamber meters shall be constructed
in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51-1999
(ANSI/AMCA 210-99).A-3
A4. VANE ANEMOMETER
FLOW MEASURING SYSTEM
A4.1 One method of accurately measuring airflow rates
with low pressure drop is to use a vane anemometer that has
been calibrated in-situ against a certified standard to the
required accuracy.
A4.2 The vane anemometer flow-measuring system con-
sists of a straight length of duct with a propeller anemometer,
humidity measuring instruments and a temperature probe
inside (see Figure A-1). The duct has five diameters of inlet
length, a flow straightener and three diameters of discharge
length. Optionally, a backpressure regulating device can be
installed in the discharge of the precision flow station. A prop-
erly calibrated vane anemometer flowmeter can be accurate to
±2% over an extremely wide flow range. Following is a num-
bered list of components for a vane anemometer flow measur-
ing system (see Figure A-1):
1. Item 1 is a section of straight duct to allow the airflow to
stabilize in the duct.
2. Item 2 is the propeller anemometer.
3. Item 3 is the center section of duct where all of the instru-
ments are mounted.
4. Item 4 is the humidity sensor.
5. Item 5 is the temperature probe.
6. Item 6 is the discharge duct.
7. Item 7 is the discharge transition.
8. Item 8 is the optional backpressure damper.
9. Item 9 is a flow straightener consisting of least a grid of
0.5 in. squares deeper than two times the grid size.
10. Item 10 is an in-duct static pressure probe, mounted 1 diam-
eter behind the front of the propeller.
Not shown is an atmospheric pressure transducer.
A4.3 Vane Anemometer Flowmeter Calibration Procedure
A4.3.1 Since the propeller anemometer is most com-
monly used for outdoor wind speed measurement and since in
this measurement approach, the anemometer is mounted in a
duct, the factory calibration will not be valid. The most con-
venient and accurate method to calibrate it is to calibrate it in
place using a flow standard such as a NIST-traceable venturi
flowmeter. Following is a partial numbered list of components
for a vane anemometer flowmeter calibration procedure (see
Figure A-2).
1. Item 1 is the NIST traceable venturi flowmeter.
2. Item 2 is the temperature probe (must be upstream of the
venturi).
3. Item 3 is the inlet transition.
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A4.3.2 Depending on the purpose of the propeller flow
station, several flow ranges will be needed to fully calibrate
the unit.
A4.3.3 The anemometer flow station must be constructed
solidly to minimize the potential for leakage at high static
pressures. Verify that the flowmeter and calibrating venturi
are concentric, straight and level. (This is important because
misalignment will result in lower than anticipated accuracy.)
A4.3.4 When constructing the anemometer flowmeter,
take care to locate the anemometer within 0.16 equivalent
diameters of the center of the duct.
A4.3.5 The target of the calibration is to create an empir-
ical mathematic equation that relates frequency output from
the anemometer to flow rate (cfm). The finished anemometer
will have an extremely wide flow range, 8 cfm to 3400 cfm for
a 12-in. Ø duct. Several venturis will be needed to cover the
entire range. Larger ducts will have a higher minimum and
higher maximum, and similarly smaller ducts will have a
lower minimum and lower maximum.
a. Start with the smallest venturi first and calibrate through
its range. Gradually increase and then decrease the flow
rate from the lowest practical value for that size venturi to
the highest practical value in small steps recording the
flow rate and frequency every few seconds.
b. Repeat with the next size larger venturi until the required
flow range is covered. Make sure that the range of each
venturi overlaps the range of adjacent sizes.
c. Use standard statistical analysis to determine the relation-
ship between flow and frequency.
A4.3.6 Venturi flowmeters automatically correct for
atmospheric density, but anemometer flowmeters will not.
The solution to this is to use the barometric pressure trans-
ducer and the static pressure transducer along with the humid-
ity and temperature probes to correct for atmospheric density
changes. The anemometer flowmeter will then give readings
in standard cubic feet per minute (scfm).
Note: The anemometer flowmeter can be inside any size
or shape duct and still be very accurate over an extremely wide
flow range because of the calibrate-in-place procedure.
A5. APPENDIX A REFERENCES
A-1. ASHRAE Standard 41.2-1987 (RA 92), Standard Meth-
ods for Laboratory Airflow Measurement. Atlanta:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers Inc.
A-2. SME Performance Test Code 19.5-72, Application, Part
II of Fluid Meters: Interim Supplement 19.5 on Instru-
ments and Apparatus. New York.
A-3. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51-1999/ANSI/AMCA 210-99,
Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic
Performance Rating. Atlanta: American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Inc.
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Figure A-1 Vane anemometer flow-measuring system.

Figure A-2 Vane anemometer flowmeter calibration procedure.

Figure A-3 Correct positioning of the vane in Figures A-1 and A-2.

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(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely
informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the standard. It has not been
processed according to the ANSI requirements for a
standard and may contain material that has not been
subject to public review or a consensus process.
Unresolved objectors on informative material are not
offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)
tion 4.2. The terminal shall be adjusted to deliver the desired
airflow at an inlet static pressure of 0.75 in. w.c. (187 Pa)
above the minimum static pressure required to achieve this
airflow. The inlet static pressure shall then be increased in
increments to the desired maximum inlet static pressure. Air-
flow and static pressure shall be recorded at each increment.
B2. STEPS FOR FIGURE B-1

INFORMATIVE APPENDIX B a. With initial inlet static pressure at 0.75 in. water w.c.
EXAMPLE FOR MEASUREMENT OF (0.19 kPa) above minimum, adjust airflow to rated (point 1)
PRESSURE-COMPENSATION b. Measure airflow at 1.5in. water w.c. (0.37 kPa) above
CONTROL PERFORMANCE minimum (point 2)
c. Minimum inlet static pressure differential at minimum of
B1. PRESSURE-COMPENSATING 95% of rated air flow (point 3)
(PRESSURE INDEPENDENT) d. Volume variation at rated airflow =
CONTROL PERFORMANCE
( P2 – P3 ) × 100 ( 110 – 95 ) × 100 1500
± ---------------------------------------- = ----------------------------------------- = ------------ = ± 7.5%
B1.1 This test is intended to measure the change in airflow 2 × P1 2 × 100 200
caused by variations in the inlet duct static pressure of termi-
nals with re-setable or preset volume controllers. The terminal e. With initial inlet status pressure at 0.75 in. water w.c.
(0.19 kPa) above minimum, adjust air flow to 50% rated
to be tested shall be installed as shown in Figure 4. This test
(point 4)
method may be used to determine the pressure-compensating
control performance with installations other than as shown in f. Measure air flow at 1.5 in. water w.c. (0.37 kpa) above
minimum (point 5)
Figure 4. These installation conditions shall be described in
the test report. g. Measure flow at the same pressure that was used for
point 3 (point 6)
B1.2 An airflow-measuring means in accordance with Sec- h. Volume variation at 50% rated airflow =
tion 4.3 shall be connected to a straight section of ductwork
that is connected to the primary air inlet of the terminal. The ( P6 – P6 ) × 100 ( 55 – 40 ) × 100 1500
± ---------------------------------------- = -------------------------------------- = ------------ = ± 7.5%
inlet static pressure shall be measured in accordance with Sec- 2 × P1 2 × 100 200

Figure B-1 Graphic depiction of Appendix-B example (using standard air).

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(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely
informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the standard. It has not been
processed according to the ANSI requirements for a
standard and may contain material that has not been
subject to public review or a consensus process.
Unresolved objectors on informative material are not
offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)
INFORMATIVE APPENDIX C
EXAMPLES FOR MEASUREMENT OF
MIXING EFFICIENCY
C1. DUAL-DUCT TERMINAL EXAMPLE
Cold inlet = 200 cfm (94 L/s) at 1.00 in. (250 Pa) inlet
static pressure and 55°F (13°C).
Hot inlet = 200 cfm (94 L/s) at 1.00 in. (250 Pa) inlet
static pressure and 105°F (41°C).
Discharge = 400 cfm (188 L/s) at 0.30 in. (75 Pa) static
resistance.
Maximum discharge air temperature = 81°F (27°C).
Minimum discharge air temperature = 79°F (26°C).
a = 400 cfm (188 L/s)
B = 0.30 in. w.c. (75Pa)
d = 200 cfm (94 L/s)
F = 1.00 in. w.c. (250 Pa)
e = 200 cfm (94 L/s)
G = 1.00 in w.c. (250 Pa)
x = 81–79 = 2°F (27–26 = 1°C)
y = 105–55 = 50°F (41–13 = 28°C)
Mixing efficiency = 2°F in 50°F for 400 cfm discharge
airflow at 0.30 in. w.c. discharge
static resistance with 200 cfm 55°F
primary air at 1.00 in. w.c. inlet
static pressure and 200 cfm 105°F
primary air at 1.00 in. w.c. inlet
static pressure.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 130-2008
(Mixing efficiency = 1°C in 28°C for 188 L/s discharge
airflow at 75 Pa discharge static
resistance with 94 L/s 13°C primary
air at 250 Pa inlet static pressure and
94 L/s 41°C primary air at 250 Pa
inlet static pressure.)
C2. FAN-POWERED TERMINAL EXAMPLE
Cold inlet = 200 cfm (94 L/s) at 1.00 in. w.c. (250 Pa)
inlet static pressure and 55°F (13°C).
Induced air = 200 cfm (94 L/s) at atmospheric pressure
and 85°F (29°C).
Discharge = 400 cfm (188 L/s) at 0.30 in. w.c. (75 Pa)
static resistance.
Maximum discharge air temperature = 71°F (22°C).
Minimum discharge air temperature = 69°F (21°C).
a = 400 cfm (188 L/s)
B = 0.30 in. w.c. (75Pa)
d = 200 cfm (94 L/s)
F = 1.00 in. w.c. (250Pa)
e = 200 cfm (94 L/s)
G = atmospheric pressure
x = 71–69 = 2°F (22–21 = 1°C).
y = 85–55 = 30°F (29–13 = 16°C).
Mixing efficiency = 2°F in. 30°F for 400 cfm discharge
airflow at 0.30 in. w.c. discharge
static resistance with 200 cfm 55°F
primary air at 1.00 in. w.c. inlet
static pressure and 200 cfm 85°F
induced air at atmospheric pressure.
(Mixing efficiency = 1°C in 16°C for 188 L/s discharge
airflow at 75 Pa discharge static
resistance with 94 L/s 13ºC primary
air at 250 Pa inlet static pressure
and 94 L/s 29°C induced air at
atmospheric pressure.)
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material are not offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)

INFORMATIVE APPENDIX D
ACOUSTICALLY ISOLATED DUCT

Figure D-1 Acoustically isolated rectangular duct.

Figure D-2 Acoustically isolated round duct.

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ASHRAE is concerned with the impact of its members’ activities on both the indoor and outdoor environment. ASHRAE’s
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