Smacna s technical resources department fields several thousand technical questions annually from architects, engineers, manufacturers and government personnel. State of the art for air leakage in ductwork gustafson. A companion to hvac duct construction standards metal and flexible, this manual contains duct construction leakage classification, expected leakage rates for sealed and unsealed ductwork, duct leakage test procedures, recommendations on use of leakage testing, types of. Smacna technical manuals pmsmca plumbing mechanical sheet.
Jan 01, 2004 smacna hvac leakage test hvac air duct leakage test manual january 1, 2012 smacna foreword smacna first published a procedure for leakage testing of socalled medium and high pressure ductwork since january 1965. Hvac air duct leakage test manual this american national standard, ansi smacna 0162012, covers revised leakage criteria and builds on the proven methods for testing ductwork for air leaks from the first edition. But if you want to save it to your computer, you can download more of ebooks now. This article discusses the history of duct air leak testing and describes proper.
No matter the size, the total benefit of the duct system is based and measured on the peak fan efficiency for that system. Smacna leakage class use this adobe pdf form for calculating allowable leakage cfm based on smacna leakage class. Leakage class can be calculated using equation 3 but needs to be specified if duct air leakage tests are required. Hvac air duct leakage test manual, 2nd practice and. Apparent differences of about ten percent between fan delivery and sum of airflow measurements at terminals do not necessarily mean poor sealing and excess leakage. Prior to smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual, 1985 two id i lidentical phases of a research b ildibuilding were bilbuilt by different contractors. Also, both options have been shown, so as to provide this manual as a quick reference to smacna standards. Amount of ductwork to be tested, such as the complete system or a statistical sample. Air leakage in ductwork rev 02 linx industries, inc. Also allows a quick and easy way to determine the passfail mark for properly specified duct air leakage tests dalt. Duct leakage test sheet oriflow duct leakage test equipment. Repair leaks and repeat tests until total leakage is less than 1% of system design airflow when the system is. Quote fromquote from hvac air duct leakage testhvac air duct.
Hvac air duct leakage test manual, 1st edition, 1985. Released by the sheet metal and air conditioning contractors national association, smacna the dalt mobile app for iphone, ipad and ipod touch, also provides a quick way to determine the passfail mark for properly specified duct air leakage tests dalt. In addition, ducts and plenums shall be leak tested in accordance with the smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual with the rate of air leakage cl less than or equal to 6. Smacna standards and manuals address all facets of the sheet metal industry, from duct construction and installation to air pollution control, from energy recovery to roofing. A 2001 oak ridge national laboratory study found that, compared with manual sealing methods, the aerosolspray technology is 50% more effective at sealing duct leaks and can potentially reduce labor time and costs for duct sealing by 70%.
Ductwork that is designed to operate at static pressures in excess of 3 inches water column 0. The procedure is to partition off a section of ductwork, use a. Issues of sealing duct to a leakage class and seal class case 1. Uses the method outlined in smacnas hvac air duct leakage test manual, and provides suggested leakage classes. Potential accuracy of flow measurements should be evaluated. Smacna hvac air duct leakagg,e test manual, first edition, 1985. The results of these certified tests which permit the variation are shown on the back page of this manual. Research proved that duct leakage could be well defined as a function of the static pressure and the surface area of the duct. Specific instructions from the duct testing equipment manufacturer shall be followed to reach duct test pressure and measure duct air leakage.
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Hvac air duct leakage test manual, 2nd edition, 2012. The hvac air duct leakage test manual provides a wealth of information on duct construction leakage classification, leakage rates, testing, leakage analysis and more. Smacna 0162012 hvac air duct leakage test manual, 2nd. Refer to appendix b for a discussion of standards relating to duct leakage testing. Users can combine multiple sections of ductwork that vary by size and shape to calculate a total allowable leakage. Hvac air duct leakage test manual and table 11 on page 1. Quote fromquote from hvac air duct leakage testhvac air duct leakage test manual smacna. Mar 07, 2014 a free app, dalt, duct air leakage test helps estimate air leakage from ductwork. Air duct leakage test manual and select appropriate allowable leakage. Duct liner metal nosing shall be used on leading edges of each piece of lined duct when the velocity exceeds 4000 fpm. The industry accepted method of air leakage field testing is well documented by the smacna air leakage test manual 2012 and the national standards for total system balance aabc 2002. Duct leakage testing is a must high performing buildings. Duct leakage white paper introduction air duct leakage should be a concern to both the design engineer and the building owner because of its potential impact on the initial construction costs, energy usage, and system performance. Ashrae, smacna, latest code updates for industry duct leakage.
This manual provides the hvac system designer detailed information on duct design and u. Smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual, 2nd edition. It also calculates duct surface area, measured system leakage rate and passfail criteria. The hvac air duct leakage test manual has been incorporated by reference and is legally mandated by. Leakage test procedures shall follow the outlines and classification in the smacna hvac duct leakage test manual. Sheet metal and air conditioning contractors national association subject. Aeroseal duct sealing has been used to seal leaks and increase the building performance of hundreds of. It is important that design professionals specify duct leakage testing and have the commissioning provider observe duct leak testing of high and mediumpressure ductwork in accordance with smacnas hvac air duct leakage test manual. F the measured leakage rate in cfm per 100 square feet of duct surface. I am in receipt of your communication of january, 20 in regards to smaccna. Product detail sheet metal and air conditioning contractors. Power drives the fan or blower unit needed to move the. It is also important that the commissioning provider evaluate the buildings controls. This american national standard, ansi smacna 0162012, covers revised leakage criteria and builds on the proven methods for testing ductwork for air leaks from the first edition.
It contains duct construction leakage classification, leakage rates, testing, leakage analysis and more. Apr 21, 2008 air duct leakage should be a concern to both the designer and the building owner because of its potential impact on initial construction costs, energy usage, and system performance. The sheet metal and air conditioning contractors national association smacna announced that the american national standards institute ansi has approved its hvac air duct leakage test manual, second edition, as an american national standard. The hvac air duct leakage test manual provides practical and detailed procedures for conducting leakage tests.
The industry accepted method of air leakage testing is well documented by the smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual6 and aabcs national standards for total system balance7. Pdf duct leakage and leakage testing ian wills academia. Hvac air duct leakage test manual with the rate of air leakage cl less than or equal to 6. If field leak tests are required, appr opriate test pressure and clear scope of testing must be specified. Hvac air duct leakage test manual6 and aabcs national standards for total system. Info free download books smacna duct leakage test manual printable 2019 we all. Type of leakage test to be performed positive or negative. The fourth edition of hvac systems duct design presents the basic methods and procedures required to design hvac air distribution systems.
Leakage amount shall not exceed the allotted amount for the pressure class or the allotted amount for that portion of the system, whichever is applicable. Air duct leakage hvac 2011 technical paper pdf file smacna published the hvac air duct leakage test manual in conjunction with the smacna hvac duct construction standards. Positive and negative ductwork accreditation panda system. The current 2016 state of the art for air leakage in ductwork. A companion to hvac duct construction standards metal and flexible, this manual contains duct construction leakage classification, expected leakage rates for sealed and unsealed ductwork, duct leakage test procedures, recommendations on use of leakage testing, types of test apparatus and test. After medium pressure duct system is constructed, test for duct leakage in accordance with the latest versions of ashrae 90. Hvac library smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual. Us duct leakage testing ri trequirements smacna duct class.
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