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AIR
Standard Conditions
y “Standard conditions at SL”
y 70° F
y 29.921 in. Hg (atmospheric pressure)
y Dry (no water vapor)
y Spec. vol. of air at std conditions = 13.35 cu. ft. / lb
y Air flow rate expressed as: cubic feet / minute (CFM)
y Air flow rate at standard conditions expressed as (SCFM)
y Specific volume changes with temperature, moisture
content, and atmospheric pressure
At 5,000’ Elevation
13.35 cu. ft. / lb
0.83 SCFM = X 1 CFM
16.04 cu. ft. / lb
Water Vapor
y Not present in large quantities
y Significant factor in air conditioning
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FAN HEAT
50% RH 150,000
SHR =
150,000 + 30,000
SHR = 0.833
28 78°
Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR)
Room design for: 78° / 50% RH
Sensible heat gain = 150,000 BTUH
Latent heat gain = 30,000 BTUH
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29 78°
Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR)
Room design for: 78° / 50% RH
Sensible heat gain = 150,000 BTUH
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FAN HEAT
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