ASHRAE 51 : 2016
Superseded
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LABORATORY METHODS OF TESTING FANS FOR CERTIFIED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE RATING
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Language(s)
English
Published date
01-10-2016
Superseded date
11-09-2025
Superseded by
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1. Purpose and Scope
2. Normative References
3. Definitions/Units of Measure/Symbols
4. Instruments and Methods of Measurement
5. Test Setups and Equipment
6. Observations and Conduct of Test
7. Calculations
8. Report and Results of Test
Annex A (Normative) - Airflow Settling Means Effectiveness
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Annex B (Informative) - Chamber Leakage Rate Test Procedure
Annex C (Informative) - Tubing
Annex D (Informative) - Derivations of Equations
Annex E (Informative) - Similarity and Fan Laws
Annex F (Informative) - Uncertainty Analysis
Annex G (Informative) - Iterative Procedure
Annex H (Normative) - Fan Outlet Area
Annex I (Informative) - General References/Bibliography
Defines uniform test methods for a laboratory test of a fan or other air moving device to determine its aerodynamic performance in terms of airflow rate, pressure developed, power consumption, air density, speed of rotation and efficiency for rating or guarantee purposes.
| DevelopmentNote |
Also numbered as AMCA 210. Jointly published by AMCA & ASHRAE. (09/2016)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
79
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| PublisherName |
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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| ASTM E 1258 : 1988 : R2003 | Standard Test Method for Airflow Calibration of Fan Pressurization Devices |
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