MEBS7014 Advanced HVAC applications

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Fluid Network Analysis II

1.  Pipe Systems and Design

2.  Water Systems in HVAC

3.  Practical Design Issues

4. Pipe Network Analysis
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Videos:

• CE234--Lecture9--Pipe Networks (23:50) https://youtu.be/UEiOw1tWmJw
• Hardy Cross Method (7:32) https://youtu.be/pxCWxGHKo2M
• Hardy Cross Method for Pipe Networks - CE 331 - Class 12 (10 Feb 2020) (35:30) https://youtu.be/1G8ckwcL3jg
  
• Pipe network analysis in Excel using Hardy cross method (English) (19:21) https://youtu.be/M8f1FNgeq7o
• Excel file to use the Hardy cross method to solve a pipeline network

Further Reading:

• ASHRAE, 2021. ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals 2021, Chp. 22 - Pipe Design, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., Atlanta, GA. [HKALL]
• Example: Analysis of Complex Pipe Networks with Multiple Loops and Inlets and Outlets http://ibse.hk/MEBS7014/Abbreviated_Hardy-Cross.pdf
• Spreadsheet for Pipe Network Analysis https://cheguide.com/pipe_network.html
• Hardy Cross Method – Sizing a Ring Main (FREE Spreadsheet) https://www.h2xengineering.com/hardy-cross-method-sizing-a-ring-main/

References:

• Carrier Corporation, 2005. Distribution Systems: Water Piping and Pumps, Technical Development Program, Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, NY. http://siglercommercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/02-Chilled-Water-Piping-Pumps.pdf
• Hegberg, R. A., 1999. Fundamentals of Water System Design, Chp. 1 & 2, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., Atlanta, GA. [697 H46]
• Larock, B. E., Jeppson, R. W. and Watters, G. Z., 2000. Hydraulics of Pipeline Systems, Chp. 4, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. [621.8672 L328 h]
  
• Pennycook, K., Churcher, D. and Bleicher, D., 2007. A Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations, 2nd ed., Building Services Research and Information Association, Bracknell, Berkshire, England, pp. 81-95. [AV 697 G94][AV 697 G94  CDROM] [PDF]
  

Web Links:

• Specifying pipe and piping materials https://www.csemag.com/articles/specifying-pipe-and-piping-materials/
• Types of Fluid Flow Meters https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/flow-meters-d_493.html
• Darcy-Weisbach equation - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darcy%E2%80%93Weisbach_equation
• Hazen-Williams equation - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazen%E2%80%93Williams_equation
  
• Pipe network analysis - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_network_analysis
• Hardy Cross method - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardy_Cross_method
• EPANet (for water supply & distribution) https://www.epa.gov/water-research/epanet
  

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| Created: Nov 2004 | Update: 5 Feb 2023 |