Got an email today for a request to price out a smoke extraction system. (2) 40,000 CFM fans for this atrium.
This is the window they want to use for the gravity makeup air. 2'x8' louver at 80,000 CFM is a 46.5" WC pressure drop, or 1.7PSI!!!
They could perform wind tunnel tests.
If you really know how it works, you have an execellent chance of fixin' er up!
Tomorrow is promised to no one...
Tell them they have 3 options:
1) Supply a larger air inlet
2) Reduce CFM requirements
3) Install vacuum pumps instead of blowers.
4) To hit the 5000fpm required, a large 200HP blower will be mounted in the window with a similar size blower on the roof.
Officially, Down for the count
YOU HAVE TO GET OFF YOUR ASS TO GET ON YOUR FEET
I know enough to know, I don't know enough
Why is it that those who complain the most contribute the least?
MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS. POVERTY CAN'T BUY ANYTHING