Duct sizing - Roughness figures


 Product(s):Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
 Version(s):V8i
 Environment:N/A
 Area:Netsys Ductwork
 Subarea:N/A

Overview

Roughness values used in Netsys Duct sizing calculations are dependant on the type of ductwork being used. 

Method

The following table displays the roughness value for each ductwork type:

    Ductwork type       Roughness   
Circular galvanised sheet         0.15
Circular spirally wound         0.075
Rectangular galvanised sheet         0.15
Flat oval         0.075
Flexible         3