Stepwise Balancing
1
st
pass, measure and record the airflow at all outlets.
2
nd
pass, starting with the highest, adjust the outlets with excess flow difference from the 1
st
pass to the low end of the design airflow 10% range. Then record the rest.
3
rd
pass, starting with the highest, adjust the outlets with excess flow difference from the 2
nd
pass to the low end of the design airflow 10% range. Then record the rest.
Three passes should get the system to within +/-10% of design airflow.
Supply Outlet
Design Airflow
10% Range
1
st
Pass
2
nd
Pass
3
rd
Pass
1
58
-
72
+23%
+12%
OK
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