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    GPM Calculation Formula?

    I'm having trouble with a few CRAH units at a data center that I suspect are not putting out their rated tonnage. I'm trying to calculate the actual GPM so I can put that into a tonnage calc (which I have the formula for). I just can't remember the GPM calc formula. Is there anyone that can share that? I know it's something like <<<< the square root of Design ^P / Actual ^P >>>> or maybe actual / design and I can't remember if there is a coefficient to be used. I can't seem to find it anywhere on the interwebs either.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoWithGusto View Post
    I'm having trouble with a few CRAH units at a data center that I suspect are not putting out their rated tonnage.

    I'm trying to calculate the actual GPM
    so I can put that into a tonnage calc (which I have the formula for). I just can't remember the GPM calc formula. Is there anyone that can share that?

    I know it's something like <<<< the square root of Design ^P / Actual ^P >>>> or
    maybe actual / design and
    I can't remember if there is a coefficient to be used.

    I can't seem to find it anywhere on the interwebs either.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
    It is an observation, not a calculation.

    GPM is read from the flow rate gauge on the piping.


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    Actual GPM = Square root of (actual PD / design PD) x design GPM

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    Quote Originally Posted by R123 View Post
    Actual GPM = Square root of (actual PD / design PD) x design GPM
    That's what I was looking for! thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R123 View Post
    Actual GPM = Square root of (actual PD / design PD) x design GPM
    ___ ___ ACTUAL GPM is read from the flow rate gauge on the piping.

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    WHERE would one discover the Actual PD?

    Where is the Actual PD gauge mormally nounted?
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