Duct Design Fundamentals, Testing and Performance Session #1: Understanding Duct Design Requirements 7:30 –10:30 Blower performance Pressure drop in fittings Pressure drop in equipment and accessories Analyzing the quality of the existing duct system for continued use Session #2: Room Air Distribution 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Reading a room-by-room load for duct design purposes Selecting diffusers based on throw and spread Grouping room loads for zoning Sizing practices for room branch ducts and zoning Session #3: Duct Fittings & Equipment Connections: 12:45 - 2:45 pm Manual – D fitting losses Compliant duct systems and applications Supply air trunk duct design Return air trunk duct design Air capacity of building cavities and return air terminals Session #4: Duct Design Methods & Air Balancing 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Equal Friction Method Constant Velocity Method Dynamic Duct Systems / Bypass VAV Application of dampers and other accessories Testing and Balancing