About Duct Components
Explains the concept of duct components in the Air Duct Network Calculation.
In the Duct components dialog, select the valves to be used in the Air Duct Network Calculation. Data from different manufacturers are available for this purpose, as well as the models from the dialog Curve data created by the user. Assignment of valve data is done using a global preselection or by explicitly assigning valve data to individual components in the drawing.
Valves added to the preselection (Duct components dialog) are saved in the project including their technical data until they are removed from the preselection. Once a model is removed from preselection it can no longer be used for calculation.
Install an appropriate data set to use the data from manufacturer systems. Manufacturer data sets can be downloaded via the LINEAR Installation Center.
If under Global preselection you have selected more than one model for the same valve type, the most suitable valve will be calculated and automatically inserted. Under Local assignment you may select and assign models that deviate from those selected in global preselection.
Duct components in the Air Duct Network Calculation
Hydraulic balancing is part of the calculation of the duct network. This is achieved through the dimensioning and adjustment of regulating components such as air diffusers or volume flow controllers, so that the pressure loss is identical in all flow paths when viewed from the fan at set volume flows. The pressure loss data for all installed duct components is taken from the curve data of the assigned component models.