1.Create Ventilation system using Ductwork elements
2.For duct route and terminal elements (in settings dialog or Info Box)
•Enter Volume Flow values
•For the terminals: Choose Exhaust Air or Supply Air
3.Add the ventilation systems to System Browser (see Add MEP System to System Browser)
4.Check System calculations in the browser: Select a System in the top half of the browser to see dimensions and calculations for its elements listed below:
•Volume flows are added up to the System start point
•Velocity is calculated for the routes and segments
These data are based on element dimensions and the Volume Flow data you entered for the system’s terminal elements and open-ended duct route.
Note: When loops occur in the system, the volume flow and velocity can’t be calculated. Such loops are marked in the System Browser.
5.Optimize Duct dimensions: Based on the data shown in the System Browser, use the Duct Optimizer tool to adjust dimensions as needed.