Another solution could have been a round to square transition.....an 8" x 14" rectangle would produce almost equivalent head losses per distance to the 12" dia duct.
Thanks MintJulep! Definitely made that consideration and I agree it is truly the best solution for this situation. Just getting the buy in on that extra $$ has been the biggest hurdle. Do you have any thoughts on dumping extra air to a low-impact area such as a stairwell or to the alternate...
Hi All,
Aspiring mechanical engineer here looking for some advice with some zonal airflow questions. I am in CA for code reference;
I am working on designing a 3-zone system using a single-speed AHU. This is a residential home with uneven zone area. I.e. 3 floors with say 700 Sq Ft Top floor...