Duct Leakage Test Manual

This american national standard ansi smacna 016 2012 covers revised leakage criteria and builds on the proven methods for testing ductwork for air leaks from the first edition.

Duct leakage test manual. If specimen fails to meet allotted leakage level the contractor shall modify to bring it into compliance and shall retest it until acceptable leakage is demonstrated. Contains updates to the expected leakage rates for ductwork constructed to the smacna hvac duct construction standards metal flexible duct leakage test procedures recommendations on use of leakage testing types of test apparatus and test setup and sample leakage analysis. The research also led to the development of the smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual 1st edition 1985 and the leakage class followed by the smacna hvac air duct leakage test manual 2nd edition 2012. P the static pressure of the test.

B 1 sample leakage analysis. 1972 2 nd edition 2012 122 pages. Hvac air duct leakage test manualwith the rate of air leakage cl less than or equal to 6 0 as determined in accordance with equation 4 5. Includes a new educational chapter.

Chapter 7 test reports. C 1 leakage rate. If field leak tests are required appr opriate test pressure and clear scope of testing must be specified. Duct liner metal nosing shall be used on leading edges of each piece of lined duct when the velocity exceeds 4000 fpm.

Quote fromquote from hvac air duct leakage testhvac air duct leakage test manual smacna. Leakage test procedures shall follow the outlines and classifications in the smacna hvac duct leakage test manual. With better sealing methods developed the 2012 edition of the hvac air duct leakage manual. 7 1 duct leakage test report details.

6 1 duct leakage testing apparatus. B 2 system leakage classification analysis. Smacna first published a procedure for leakage testing of so called medium and high pressure ductwork since january 1965. 7 4 duct leakage reporting procedure.

It appeared in chapter 10 of the high velocity later high pressure construction standards and in chapter 8 of the balancing and adjustment of air distribution systems manual of 1967 vintage. Hvac air duct leakage test manual order no. Cl f p0 65 equation 4 5 where. The hvac air duct leakage test manual has been incorporated by reference and is legally mandated by the united states in title 10 of the code of federal regulations section 434 403 2 9 3.

Duct leakage class consult the hvac air duct leakage test manual and select appropriate allowable leakage.