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    Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?



    I have trouble finding information for circular duct. Some websites even suggested that circular duct is equivalent to pipe .



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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    From an academic viewpoint a circular duct would be modeled using the same equations as for a pipe.
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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    so, do u think its correct to use pipe dimensions and standards to design a ducted fan component ?

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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    Quote Originally Posted by titanum456 View Post
    so, do u think its correct to use pipe dimensions and standards to design a ducted fan component ?
    The design equations applicable to piping may be applied to any fluid.

    You may want to research a little in some Fluid Dynamics, or even Heat-Transfer books.

    http://web.mit.edu/lienhard/www/ahtt.html
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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    What sort of problems are you having with using a duct for an air system?

    Maybe we can help.
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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    well, i am looking for information for duct standards. the best ive got so far is SMACNA round industrial duct construction standards.

    And, some resources claim round duct as pipe while some does not.

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    Re: Is circular duct considered as a pipe ?

    The Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Hand Book: Section 4 has pretty much all you need to know.

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