Fan Performance Testing Using Inlet Measuring Methods

To contend with installation variants the fan must be tested in a system that resembles its site installation. Four simplified system arrangements are covered with two inlet test methods—ducted inlet and free inlet—by adding ducts to the free discharge. With free inlet tests a plenum chamber is attached to the fan inlet in order to obtain the required measurements; investigations to provide information concerning the optimum configuration of this test method are described. Determination of static pressure, selection of inlet devices for flow measurement; simulation of inlet and outlet ducts and the method of loading are also discussed.