
placed in the flow, for example a nozzle, Venturi or sharp-edged orifice (ISO,
2003). Alternatively, the air speed can be measured directly at a number of
points lying in a cross-section of the duct (a tr averse), and the results integrated
along the traverse to give the volume flow ra te (ISO, 1977). All of these
methods hav e the disadvantage that a long straight sectio n of duct, both
upstream and downstream of the measurement point, is needed in order to
condition the flow. Moreover, the introduction of a restriction may significantly
change the airflow rate to be measured. Tracer techniques (ISO, 1978; Axley
and Persily, 1988; Riffat and Lee, 1990), which avoid these problems, employ
gas analysers and measure the dilution of a tracer gas introduced into the flow,
using equipment that is becoming increasingly common, robust and easy to use.
Orifice plate, nozzle and Venturi flowmeters
The change in pressure in a pipe with a section of restricted area can be
calculated by the Bernoulli law, provided there is neither friction nor compres-
sion. A relationship can hence be found between a pressure difference along the
flow line and the corresponding flow rate, which may itself be deduce d from a
differential pressure measurement.
However, since there is a slight friction, the mass flow is:
Q ¼ C
d
A
ffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffiffi
2p
1
2
s
ð2:1Þ
where:
C
d
is the discharge coefficient, taking account of friction losses,
A is the smallest cross-section in the flow,
p is the pressure difference between two taps properly located,
Recirculation
dampers
Cooling
Heat exchanger
Heating
Humidifaction
Fan
Fan
Exhaust air
Filter
Ventilated
space
Outdoor air
Supply air
Extract air
Figure 2.1 Schematics of a supply and exhaust air handling unit
Note: The main airflow paths are shown as solid arrows, and secondary or parasitic
airflow paths are shown as open arrows.
Source: Roulet et al., 2000a.
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