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Sand Trap Louver Sizing Guide

This document provides instructions for sizing sand trap louvers based on airflow calculations. It describes: 1. Determining the effective pressure area of the sand trap louver based on its dimensions from a free area chart. 2. Calculating airflow velocity by dividing the airflow by the effective pressure area. The velocity should not exceed 600 feet per minute for normal operation. 3. Finding the pressure drop by matching the calculated velocity to pressure drop lines on a chart and reading the inch of water gauge value. Pressure drops are provided for example sand trap louvers of two different sizes.

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Sand Trap Louver Sizing Guide

This document provides instructions for sizing sand trap louvers based on airflow calculations. It describes: 1. Determining the effective pressure area of the sand trap louver based on its dimensions from a free area chart. 2. Calculating airflow velocity by dividing the airflow by the effective pressure area. The velocity should not exceed 600 feet per minute for normal operation. 3. Finding the pressure drop by matching the calculated velocity to pressure drop lines on a chart and reading the inch of water gauge value. Pressure drops are provided for example sand trap louvers of two different sizes.

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SAND TRAP LOUVER SIZING CALCULATION

A. STL-01 [PACU-01]

1. From Free Area Chart, determine the effective pressure area by entering the dimensions of the sand trap louver.
Example: STL size is 42” width x 42” height the effective pressure area is 3.72 ft².

2. Calculate the velocity from the formula;

Given: Airflow = 567 L/s = 1200 cfm


EPA = 3.72 ft²

Velocity = Airflow / Effective Pressure Area


= 1200 cfm / 3.72 ft²
Velocity = 322 FPM

Note: For normal operation condition the sand trap louvers should be selected for a maximum free
area velocity of 600 feet per minute (FPM).

3. From Pressure Drop Chart, determine the resistance by drawing a straight line vertically up from the
calculated velocity to the pressure drop line. From the intersection draw a straight line horizontally and
read the pressure drop in inch of WG.

For STL 42” x 42”:

Pressure drop = 0.5 in. W.G. (125 Pa)

B. STL-02 [Storage]

1. From Free Area Chart, determine the effective pressure area by entering the dimensions of the sand trap louver.
Example: STL size is 18” width x 18” height the effective pressure area is 0.72 ft².

2. Calculate the velocity from the formula;

Given: Airflow = 130 L/s = 275 cfm


EPA = 0.72 ft²

Velocity = Airflow / Effective Pressure Area


= 275 cfm / 0.72 ft²
Velocity = 382 FPM

Note: For normal operation condition the sand trap louvers should be selected for a maximum free
area velocity of 600 feet per minute (FPM).

3. From Pressure Drop Chart, determine the resistance by drawing a straight line vertically up from the
calculated velocity to the pressure drop line. From the intersection draw a straight line horizontally and
read the pressure drop in inch of WG.

For STL 18” x 18”:

Pressure drop = 0.7 in. W.G. (175 Pa)

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