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Application Engineering Basics
Throughout our catalog, you will find terminology
used for air moving selection and product sizing.
Below are a few of the key terms:

Flow

Specific Gravity

Volume Rate/Time
Rotron charts are in SCFM, m3/min, or L/S
SCFM = Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute (American)
where temperature = 68F,
air density = 0.075 lb/cubic foot, and
altitude = 0 feet above sea level
M3/min = Cubic Meters Per Minute (Metric)
L/sec = Liters Per Second (Metric)
1 m3/min = 35.3 SCFM
1 L/sec = 2.119 SCFM
See Standard Engineering Conversions for other
flows on pg. I-2

Pressure
Force/Area
Rotron charts are in IWG, PSIG, MM of Water,
IHG, or mbar
IWG = Inches of Water Gauge (American)
PSIG = Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge (American)
MM of Water = Millimeter of Water Gauge (Metric)
IHG = Inches of Mercury Gauge (American)
mbar = Millibar Gauge (Metric)
PSIA = Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute (American)
27.7 IWG = 1 PSIG
703.58 MM of Water = 1 PSIG
2.036 IHG = 1 PSIG
0.069 Bars = 69 mbar = 1 PSIG
Standard Atmosphere = 0 PSIG = 14.7 PSIA
See Basic Fan Laws Chart for correcting pressure
due to speed or density changes on pgs. I-5 and I-6

Density

Density Ratio Relative to Air

Standard Air SG = 1.0
Methane SG = 0.55
See Specific Gravity Chart for other gases on pg. I-4

Velocity

Distance/Time or Flow/Area
FPM = Feet Per Minute (American)
MPH = Miles Per Hour (American)
M/min = Meters Per Minute (Metric)
Km/h = Kilometers Per Hour (Metric)
88 FPM = 1 MPH
26.82 M/min = 1 MPH
1.609 Km/h = 1 MPH
See Standard Engineering Conversion Chart for
other velocities on pg. I-2
See Orifice Flow Calculation Chart for
air flow equations on pg. I-7

Pressure Drop/ Back Pressure/ Impedance

Friction causes air to slow down and lost energy is
measured in pressure drop terms
Typical pressure drop areas include piping, elbows,
accessories and system
Each fixed system has a fixed system impedance
caused by a single or multiple pressure drop points
Changing the system impedance will cause blowers
work point to change
Changing the blower with fixed system impedance
will change the working back pressure
See Friction Loss Per Foot of Tubing and
Fitting Charts on pg. I-8

Weight/Volume
Standard Air = 0.075 lb/cubic foot
See Density Chart for other gases on pg. I-4
See Density Correction Chart due to altitude and
temperature changes on pg. I-3

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Application Engineering Basics
Standard Engineering Conversions
MULTIPLY
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Atmospheres
Bars
Bars
Bars
Bars
British Thermal Units
British Thermal Units
British Thermal Units
British Thermal Units
British Thermal Units
British Thermal Units
Centimeters of Mercury
Centimeters of Mercury
Centimeters of Mercury
Centimeters of Mercury
Centimeters/Second
Centimeters/Second
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cibic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cu. Ft. of Water (60F)
Cubic Feet/Minute
Cubic Feet/Minute
Cubic Feet/Minute
Cubic Inches
Cubic Inches
Cubic Inches
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
Cubic Meters
Cubic Meters
Cubic Meters
Cubic Yards
Cubic Yards
Cubic Yards
Cubic Yards
Feet
Feet
Feet
Feet
Feet of Air
(1 atmosphere 60F)
Feet/Minute
Feet/Minute
Feet/Minute
Feet/Minute
Feet/Minute
Grams/Cu. Cm.
Horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower-Hours
Inches
Inches
Inches of Mercury
Inches of Mercury
Inches of Mercury
Inches of Mercury
Inches of Mercury
Inches of Water
Inches of Water
Inches of Water
Inches of Water
Inches of Water

BY
76.0
29.92
33.90
10,333
1.013 x 105
14.70
760
0.9869
1. x 106
1.020 x 104
14.50
0.2520
777.5
3.927 x 10-4
1054
107.5
2.928 x 10-4
0.01316
0.4461
136.0
0.1934
1.969
0.6
3.531 x 10-5
6.102 x 10-2
10-6
10-3
2.832 x 104
1728
0.02832
0.03704
7.481
28.32
62.37
472.0
0.4720
62.4
16.39
5.787 x 10-4
1.639 x 10-5
2.143 x 10-5
106
35.31
61,023
1.308
7.646 x 105
27
46,656
0.7646
30.48
12
0.3048
1/3

TO OBTAIN
Cms. of Mercury
Inches of Mercury
Feet of Water
Kgs./Sq. Inch
Pascals
Pounds/Sq. Inch
Torrs
Atmospheres
Dynes/Sq. Cm.
Kgs./Square Meter
Pounds/Sq. Inch
Kilogram-Calories
Foot-Pounds
Horsepower-Hours
Joules
Kilogram-Meters
Kilowatt-Hours
Atmospheres
Feet of Water
Kgs./Square Meter
Pounds/Sq. Inch
Feet/Minute
Meters/Minute
Cubic Feet
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
Liters
Cubic Cms.
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
Cubic Yards
Gallons
Liters
Pounds
Cubic Cms./Sec.
Liters/Second
Lbs. of Water/Min.
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Feet
Cubic Meters
Cubic Yards
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Feet
Cubic Inches
Cubic Yards
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Feet
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
Centimeters
Inches
Meters
Yards

5.30 x 10-4
0.5080
0.01667
0.01829
0.3048
0.01136
62.43
42.44
33,000
10.70
745.7
2547
2.540
103
0.03342
13.60
345.3
25.40
0.4912
0.002458
0.07355
25.40
5.204
0.03613

Pounds/Square Inch
Centimeters/Sec.
Feet/Second
Kilometers/Hour
Meters/Minute
Miles/Hour
Pounds/Cubic Foot
British Thermal Units/Min.
Foot-Pounds/Min.
Kg.-Calories/Min.
Watts
British Thermal Units
Centimeters
Mils
Atmospheres
Inches of Water
Kgs./Square Meter
Mms. of Mercury
Pounds/Square In.
Atmospheres
Inches of Mercury
Kgs./Square Meter
Pounds/Square Ft.
Pounds/Square In.

MULTIPLY
KGS./Cubic Meter
Kilometers
Kilowatts
Kilowatts
Kilowatts
Kilowatts
Kilowatt-Hours
Liters
Liters
Liters
Log10N
Log N or Ln N
Meters
Meters
Meters
Meters
Meters/Minute
Meters/Minute
Meters/Minute
Meters/Minute
Miles
Miles
Miles
Miles/Hour
Miles/Hour
Miles/Hour
Miles/Hour
Miles/Hour
Mms. of Mercury
Mms. of Mercury
Mms. of Mercury
Pints (Liq.)
Pints (U.S. liquid)
Pints (U.S. liquid)
Pounds
Pounds
Pounds
Pounds of Carbon to CO2
Pounds of Water
Pounds of Water
Pounds of Water
Evaporated at 212F
Pounds/Cubic Foot
Pounds/Square Foot
Pounds/Square Inch
Pounds/Square Inch
Pounds/Square Inch
Pounds/Square Inch
Pounds/Square Inch
Pounds/Square Inch
Square Centimeters
Square Centimeters
Square Centimeters
Square Feet
Square Feet
Square Inches
Square Inches
Square Inches
Square Inches
Square Inches
Square Kilometers
Square Kilometers
Square Kilometers
Square Meters
Square Meters
Temp. (Degs. C.) + 273
Temp. (Degs. C.) + 17.8
Temp. (Degs. F.) + 460
Temp. (Degs. F.) -32
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts-Hour
Watts-Hour
Watts-Hour

BY
0.06243
3281
56.92
737.6
1.341
14.34
3415
103
61.02
10-3
2.303
0.4343
100
3.2808
39.37
10-3
1.667
3.281
0.06
0.03728
5280
1.6093
1760
44.70
88
1,467
1.6093
26.82
0.0394
1.3595-3
0.01934
28.87
473,179
16
444,823
453.6
16
14,544
27.68
0.1198

TO OBTAIN
Pounds/Cubic Foot
Feet
British Thermal Units/Min.
Foot-Pounds/Sec.
Horsepower
Kg.-Calories/Min.
British Thermal Units
Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
LogEN or Ln N
Log10N
Centimeters
Feet
Inches
Kilometers
Centimeters/Sec.
Feet/Minute
Kilometers/Hour
Miles/Hour
Feet
Kilometers
Yards
Centimeters/Sec.
Feet/Minute
Feet/Second
Kilometers/Hour
Meters/Minute
Inches of Mercury
Kgs./Square Cm.
Pounds/Square Inch
Cubic Inches
Cubic Centimeters
Ounces (U.S. fluid)
Dynes
Grams
Ounces
British Thermal Units (mean)
Cubic Inches
Gallons

970.3
16.02
4,882
0.06804
27.7
2.036
703.1
6.895 x 10 3
51.715
1.973 x 105
1.076 x 10-3
0.1550
929.0
0.09290
1.273 x 106
6.452
6.944 x 10-3
106
645.2
10.76 x 106
106
1.196 x 106
10.764
1.196
1
1.8
1
5/9
0.05692
107
44.26
1.341 x 10-3
0.01434
10-3
3.415
1.341 x 1010-3

British Thermal Units

Kgs./Cubic Meter
Kgs./Square Meter
Atmospheres
Inches of Water
Inches of Mercury
Kgs./Square Meter
Pascals
Millimeters of Mercury at 0C
Circular Mils
Square Feet
Square Inches
Square Centimeters
Square Meters
Circular Mils
Square Centimeters
Square Feet
Square Mils
Square Millimeters
Square Feet
Square Meters
Square Yards
Square Feet
Square Yards
Abs. Temp. (Degs. C.)
Temp. (Degs. Fahr.)
Abs. Temp. (Degs. F.)
Temp. (Degs. Cent.)
British Thermal Units/Min.
Ergs/Second
Foot-Pounds/Min.
Horsepower
Kg.-Calories/Min.
Kilowatts
British Thermal Units
Horsepower/Hours
Kilowatt-Hours
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Density Correction Chart

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EN 404
Application Engineering Basics
Specific Gravity and
Density of Various Gases
Chemical
Formula
C2H2

NH3
A
C6H6
CO2
CI2
C2H6
C2H4
He
H2
H2S
CH4
CH3CI
N2
O2
C3H8
SO2
H2O

Gas or Vapor
Acetylene
Air
Ammonia
Argon
Benzene
Carbon Dioxide
Chlorine
Ethane
Ethylene
Helium
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Sulfide
Methane
Methyl Chloride
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Propane
Sulfer Oxide
Water Vapor

Temperature Conversion Chart

at 60F (1 ATM)

Specific Gravity
0.899
1.00
0.587
1.377
2.70
1.539
2.448
1.038
0.969
0.138
0.0695
1.19
0.555
1.785
0.967
1.105
1.55
2.26
0.622

Density
(lbs./cu/ ft.)
.0686
.0763
.0454
.1053
.205
.1166
.0738
.0799
.0739
.01054
.00531
.0897
.0424
.1356
.0738
.0843
.1180
.1720
.0373

Explosive Atmosphere Classification

North American

European

Class I
Group A
Group B
Group C

Zone 1
Group II C
Group II C
Group II B

Group D

Group II A

Class II
Group E
Group F
Group G

Acetylene
Hydrogen or equivalent hazard
Ethyle ether vapors, ethylene or
cyclopropane
Gasoline, hexane, naptha, benzene,
butane, alcohol, acetone, benzol,
lacquer vapors or natural gas
Metal dust
Carbon black, coal or coke dust
Flour, starch or grain

*In the center column, find the temperature to be converted.

The equivalent temperature is in the left column, if converting to
Celsius, and in the right column, if converting to Fahrenheit.
C
-78.9
-73.3
-67.8
-62.2
-56.7
-51.1
-45.6
-40.0
-34.4
-28.9
-23.3
-17.8
-17.2
-16.7
-16.1
-15.6
-15.0
-14.4
-13.9
-13.3
-12.8
-12.2
-11.7
-11.1
-10.6
-10.0
-9.4
-8.9
-8.3
-7.8
-7.2
-6.7
-6.1
-5.6
-5.0
-4.4
-3.9
-3.3
-2.8
-2.2
-1.7
-1.1
-0.6
0
0.6
1.1

Temp
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

F = 9/5C + 32
C = 5/9 (F - 32)

F
-166
-148
-130
-112
-94
-76
-58
-40
-22
-4
14
32
33.8
35.6
37.4
39.2
41.0
42.8
44.6
46.4
48.2
50.0
51.8
53.6
55.4
57.2
59.0
60.8
62.6
64.4
66.2
68.0
69.8
71.6
73.4
75.2
77.0
78.8
80.6
82.4
84.2
86.0
87.8
89.6
91.4
93.2

C
1.7
2.2
2.8
3.3
3.9
4.4
5.0
5.6
6.1
6.7
7.2
7.8
8.3
8.9
9.4
10.0
10.6
11.1
11.7
12.2
12.8
13.3
13.9
14.4
15.0
15.6
16.1
16.7
17.2
17.8
18.3
18.9
19.4
20.0
20.6
21.1
21.7
22.2
22.8
23.3
23.9
24.4
25.0
25.6
26.1
26.7

Temp
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

F
95.0
96.8
98.6
100.4
102.2
104.0
105.8
107.6
109.4
111.2
113.0
114.8
116.6
118.4
120.2
122.0
123.8
125.6
127.4
129.2
131.0
132.8
134.6
136.4
138.2
140.0
141.8
143.6
145.4
147.2
149.0
150.8
152.6
154.4
156.2
158.0
159.8
161.6
163.4
165.2
167.0
168.8
170.6
172.4
174.2
176.0

ABSOLUTE RANKIN (R)

ABSOLUTE KELVIN (K)

C
27.2
27.8
28.3
28.9
29.4
30.0
30.6
31.1
31.7
32.2
32.8
33.3
33.9
34.4
35.0
35.6
36.1
36.7
37.2
37.8
43
49
54
60
66
71
77
82
88
93
99
100
104
110
116
121
127
132
138
143
149
154
160
166
171
177

Temp
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
212
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

F
177.8
179.6
181.4
183.2
185.0
186.8
188.6
190.4
192.2
194.0
195.8
197.6
199.4
201.2
203.0
204.8
206.6
208.4
210.2
212.0
230
248
266
284
302
320
338
356
374
392
410
413
428
446
464
482
500
518
536
554
572
590
608
626
644
662

C
182
188
193
199
204
210
216
221
227
232
238
243
249
254
260
266
271
277
282
288
293
299
304
310
316
321
327
332
338
343
349
354
360
366
371
377
382
388
393
399
404
410
416
421
427
432

Temp
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810

F
680
698
716
734
752
770
788
806
824
842
860
878
896
914
932
950
968
986
1004
1022
1040
1058
1076
1094
1112
1130
1148
1166
1184
1202
1220
1238
1256
1274
1292
1310
1328
1346
1364
1382
1400
1418
1436
1454
1472
1490

R = F + 460
K = C + 273

NEMA Classifications
NEMA

Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
3R
3S
Type 4
4X
Type 5

General Purpose Indoor

Dripproof Indoor
Dusttight, Raintight and Sleet (Ice)
Resistant Outdoor
Rainproof and Sleet (Ice) Resistant
Outdoor
Dusttight, Raintight and Sleet (Ice)
Proof Outdoor
Watertight and Dusttight Indoor
Watertight, Dusttight and Corrosion
Resistant Outdoor
Superseded by Type 12 for Control
Apparatus

Type 6
Type 7
Type 8
Type 9
Type 10
Type 11
Type 12
Type 13

Submersible, Watertight, Dusttight and

Sleet Resistant Indoor and Outdoor
Class I, Group A, B, C or D Hazardous
Locations; Air Break Equipment Indoor
Class I, Group A, B, C or D Hazardous
Locations; Oil-immersed Equipment Indoor
Class II, Group E, F or G Hazardous
Locations; Air-break Equipment Indoor
Bureau of Mines
Corrosion Resistant and Dripproof;
Oil-immersed Indoor
Industrial Use, Dusttight and Driptight
Indoor
Oiltight and Dusttight Indoor

Ref: NEMA Standards Publication, Pub. No. 1CS1970

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Physical Laws for Blower Applications
In the following formulae these symbols are used:
P Pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI) or inches of
mercury column (inches Hg)
CFM Volume in cubic feet per minute
RPM Speed in revolutions per minute
D Density in pounds per cubic foot (lbs./cu. ft.)
H Height of air or gas column (ft.)
SG Specific Gravity (ratio of density of gas to the density
of air)

Standard Air Air at 68F (absolute temperature 528) and

29.92 Hg. (barometric pressure at sea level). The density of
such air is 0.075 lbs./cu. ft. and the specific volume is 13.29
cu. ft./ lb. The specific gravity is 1.0.
The outlet pressure of a blower depends on the condition of
the air or gas at the inlet. The inlet condition is influenced by:
a Specific gravity (The ratio of density of the gas to
density of standard air)
b Altitude (location of blower)
c Temperature of inlet air

Basic Fan Laws Chart

VARIABLE

VOLUME

PRESSURE

HORSEPOWER

WHEN SPEED CHANGES

Varies DIRECT with Speed Ratio

RPM2
CFM2 = CFM1
RPM1

Varies with SQUARE of Speed Ratio

RPM2 2
P2 = P1
RPM1

Varies with CUBE of Speed Ratio

RPM2 3
HP2 = HP1
RPM1

Does Not Change

Varies DIRECT with Density Ratio

D2
P2 = P1
D1

Varies DIRECT with Density Ratio

D2
HP2 = HP1
D1

WHEN DENSITY CHANGES

( )

( )

Volume
The Volume changes in direct ratio to the speed.
Example A blower is operating at 3500 RPM and delivering
1000 CFM. If the speed is reduced to 3000 RPM, what is the
new volume?

V1 = Original Volume (1000 CFM)

V2 = New Volume
RPM1 = Original Speed (3500 RPM)
RPM2 = New Speed (3000 RPM)
V2 = V1

RPM
( RPM
)
2

= 1000 x

3000
( 3500
)

= 1000 x .857 = 857 CFM

Pressure
Pressure (barometric) varies in direct proportion to
altitude.
Example A blower is to operate at an elevation of 6000 feet
and is to deliver 3 PSI pressure. What pressure (standard air)
blower is required?

Let: V1 = Volume of standard air (1000 CFM)

V2 = Volume of thinner air
Hg1 = Barometric pressure sea level (29.92)
Hg2 = Barometric pressure 6000 (23.98)
Hg 1
29.92
= 1000 x
= 1248 CFM
Hg 2
23.98

29.92
Pressure = 3 x
= 3.75 or 3 3/4 lb.
23.98

V2 = V1 x

If it is desired to determine what pressure a 3 lb. (standard air)

blower will deliver at 6000 feet

The pressure changes as the square of the speed

ratio.

23.98
Pressure = 3 x
= 2.4 or about 2 1/2 lb.
29.92
When a blower is to operate at a high altitude it is frequently
specified that the blower be capable of handling a given volume of standard air. It is then necessary to determine the
equivalent volume of air at the higher altitude.
Example A blower is to operate 6000 feet altitude and is to
handle 1000 CFM of standard air. What is the CFM of air the
blower must handle at 6000 feet altitude?

Example A blower is operating at a speed of 3500 RPM and

delivering air at 5.0 pounds pressure. If the speed is reduced to
3000 RPM, what is the new pressure?
P1 = Original Pressure (5 lbs.)
P2 = New Pressure
RPM1 = Original Speed (3500 RPM)
RPM2 = New Speed (3000 RPM)
P2 = P1

RPM
( RPM
)
2

= 5x

3000
( 3500
)

= 5 x .735 = 3.68 pounds

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The Air Density varies in inverse proportion to the
absolute temperature.
Example A blower is to handle 200F air at 3 PSI pressure.
What pressure (standard air) blower is required?
Let: P1 = Pressure hot air (3 PSI)
P2 = Pressure standard air
AT1 = Absolute temperature hot air (200+460=660F)
AT2 = Absolute temperature standard air (68+460=528F)
P2 = P1 x

AT1
AT2

AT2
AT1

Example A 3 lb. (standard air) blower is to be used to handle

gas having a specific gravity of 0.5. What pressure does the
blower create when handling the gas?
Let: Pa = Air pressure (3 lb.)
Pg = Gas pressure
SG = Specific gravity of gas (0.5)
Pg = Pa x SG = 3 x .5 = 1.5 lb.

= 3 x 660 = 3.75 or 3 3/4 lb.

528

A blower is capable of delivering 3 PSI pressure with standard

air. What pressure will it develop handling 200F inlet air?
P1 = P2 x

Pressure varies in direct proportion to the density.

= 3 x 528 = 2.4 or about 2 1/2 lb.

660

If we are required to handle a gas having a specific gravity of 0.5

at 1.5 lb. pressure, we can determine the standard air pressure
blower as follows:
Let: Pa =

Pg
1.5
=
= 3 lb.
SG
.5

The following table gives the barometric pressure of various altitudes:

Absolute Pressure At Altitudes Above Sea Level (Based on U.S. Standard Atmosphere)
Altitude
Feet

Pressure
In. Hg.
PSIA

0
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,500
2,000

29.92
29.38
29.28
29.18
29.07
28.97
28.86
28.33
27.82

14.70
14.43
14.38
14.33
14.28
14.23
14.18
13.90
13.67

Altitude
Feet
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500

Pressure
In. Hg.
PSIA

Altitude
Feet

Pressure
In. Hg.
PSIA

27.31
26.81
26.32
25.84
25.36
24.89
24.43
23.98
23.53

7,000
7,500
8,000
8,500
9,000
9,500
10,000

23.09
22.65
22.22
21.80
21.38
20.98
20.58

13.41
13.19
12.92
12.70
12.45
12.23
12.00
11.77
11.56

11.34
11.12
10.90
10.70
10.50
10.90
10.10

Horsepower
The horsepower changes as the cube of the speed
ratio.
Example A blower is operating at a speed of 3500 RPM and
requiring 50 horsepower. If the speed is reduced to 3000 RPM,
what is the new required horsepower?
HP1 = Original Horsepower (50)
HP2 = New Horsepower
RPM1 = Original Speed (3500 RPM)
RPM2 = New Speed (3000 RPM)
HP2 = HP1 x

RPM = 50 x 3000 = 50 x .630 = 31.5 horsepower

(RPM
)
(3500)
2

Horsepower vs. Specific Gravity & Ratio of density.

The horsepower varies in direct proportion to the specific gravity
(ratio of density of gas to density of air).
Example A standard air blower requires a 10 HP motor. What
horsepower is required when this blower is to handle a gas
whose specific gravity is 0.5?
HP = 10 x 0.5 = 5 horsepower
It is possible that several of the above modifications may be
required on one installation. Therefore, it may be necessary to
use various combinations of these formulae.

The above is known as the 1-2-3 rule of blowers.

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EN 404
Application Engineering Basics
Orifice Flow Calculation
To determine air flow through an orifice:
V = CK P
Q = AV
VP = V 2
K
Where:
V = Velocity in feet per minute (fpm)
C = Orifice Coefficient
K = Constant = 14,786 when P is expressed
in In. Hg
21,094 when P is expressed
in PSIG
4,005 when P is expressed
in In. of Water
(Above constants are based on an air density
of 0.075 lbs/ft3)
P = Pressure differential across the orifice
Q = Flow rate in cubic feet per minute (CFM)
A = Total orifice area expressed in square feet
VP = Velocity pressure (units are those of pressure)

ORIFICE PRESSURE DROP AS A FUNCTION

OF FLOW AND ORIFICE AREA (C=.65)

( )

Coefficient C for Orifices Under

Vacuum or Pressure Flow

Area of Orifices
Orifice Diameter in Inches
Diameter
in Inches

Square Inches

Square Feet

1/8
3/16
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
7/8
1.0

.01227
.02761
.04908
.11044
.19634
.30679
.60132
.78539

.000085
.00019
.00034
.00076
.00136
.00213
.00417
.00545

Orifice area (in sq. inches) = .25 X X (orifice diameter in inches) 2

Orifice area (in sq. feet) = Area in sq. inches 144

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EN 404
Application Engineering Basics
Friction Loss Per Foot of Tubing

Friction Loss in Fittings

To calculate friction loss in fittings use chart below. This chart will yield equivalent
lengths (in feet) of tubing. Use this length with graph above to find friction loss in
inches of water column.
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES)

1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8

EQUIVALENT TUBING LENGTH (FEET)

90 EL

45 EL

3
4
5
6
7
10
12
15
20

1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
7.5
10
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EN 404
Application Engineering Basics
Noise Facts

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulates and monitors in-plant noise.
Allowable noise is a function of dBA level at certain distance over an exposure time.
OSHA regulations state 90 dBA for an 8 hour work period using slow responic setting on meter.
Adding a second noise producer of equal dBA will add 3 dBA to the first dBA reading.
Sound pressure level (SPL) decreases with distance (d)

( d2 )

(SPL)2 = (SPL)1 - 20LOG d1

Therefore, each doubling of distance results in 6 dBA reduction.

Loudness Levels of Familiar Noises (Approximate Average Including Ear Network)

1013

130

Threshold of Painful Feeling

AVERAGE

QUIET

VERY QUIET

SOUND PROOF
ROOMS

10

120

1011

110

1010

100

109

90

108
107
106
105

Loudness Levels in Decibels

N O I S E

NOISY

A P P R O X I M A T E

L E V E L S

DEAFENING

Relative Intensities (Intensity Above Threshold = 1016 watts per sq. cm.)

Airplane and Propeller at 10 Ft.

12

Train Passing at High Speed

Riveter at 30 Ft. Auto Horn at 20 Ft.

Pneumatic Drill at 10 Ft.
Subway Train
Fire Siren at 75 Ft. Noisy Street Railway
Noisy Street
Police Whistle at 15 Ft. Auto at 60 MPH

80
70
60

Very Noisy Restaurant. Auto at 40 MPH

Average Stenographic Room
Factories. Auto at 20 MPH
Noise in Pullman (Windows Shut)
Noisy Office
Average Restaurant
Dept. Store. Average Conversation at 3 Ft.
Average Office. Quiet Street
Noisy Residence

50

104

40

103

30

102

20

Quiet Restaurant
Quiet Office
Museum
Average School
Average Residence
Motion Picture Theater
Library Reading Rooms
Auditoriums
Average Whisper at 5 Ft.
Very Quiet Residence

Broadcasting Studio
Zero of A.I.E.E. Scale 14 Db.

10

10
Zero of Original Scale 8.5 Db.

Threshold of Audibility

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Application Engineering Basics
Industrial Blower Noise Chart* in dBA
Model

SE
MF
RDC
SL2
SL4
SL5

Mode
Suction

Pressure

60-62
64-65
76-78
69-72
72-78
76-79

60-62
64-65
76-78
69-72
72-78
76-79

Model

101
202M
303M
353M
404M
454M

Mode
Suction

Pressure

65-67
67-69
65-67
72-73
73-74
76-77

66-68
68-70
67-69
73-74
74-75
75-76

Model

513
505M
523
555
656
6

* Average at 1 meter, 4 places around the blower

Mode
Suction

Pressure

80-81
77-78
82-83
80-81
82-83
85-86

80-81
76-77
82-83
80-81
82-83
85-86

Model

707
808
623
S7
858
823

Mode
Suction

Pressure

83-85
84-85
81-82
88-89
84-85
82-84

84-86
84-85
81-82
88-89
84-85
82-84

Model

S/P 9
909
1223
S/P 13
14
S/P 15

Mode
Suction Pressure

90-91
81-82
84-85
87-88
86-87
91-92

90-91
84-86
84-85
90-91
86-87
91-92

dBA at Distance Conversion Chart

To read, use straight edge
to connect blower distance
and dBA rating. A pivot
point A will be developed.
Use straight edge again
with new distance and
pivot point A to read dBA
at new distance.

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Standard Regenerative Blower

Nomenclature Reference
This chart explains the nomenclature behind the catalogued blower model names. This tool can be used to explain
to customers what the letters and numbers mean, and will also allow you to become familiar with our model names.
This information should not affect the way orders are placed; please continue to use the model names shown in
the catalog and price pages. Any special request should be noted on the order.

Special Features, 0 to 4 letters

- see figure 2
Voltage Code, up to 3 numbers - see figure 1
Motor Description - see figure 3
(TEFC, XP, Chem, and ODP)
Describes which family the unit belongs to, 1 to 3 numbers
Option, for duplex units only
P = Parallel configuration
S = Series configuration
DR
EN
CP
HiE

=
=
=
=

Domestic Regenerative
Environmental
Chemical Process
Hi Efficiency Motor

Figure 1 Voltage Code

5
9
33
58
60
72
75
86
89
91
92
201

230 VAC 60 Hz, Single Phase

115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
230 VAC 60 Hz, Three Phase
115/230 VAC 60 Hz Single Phase
200 VAC 50/60 Hz Single Phase
230/460 VAC 60 Hz Three Phase
380 VAC 50 Hz Three Phase
575 VAC 60 Hz Three Phase
200-230/460 VAC 60 Hz, Three Phase
230/460 VAC 50/60 Hz, Three Phase
415 VAC 50 Hz, Three Phase
380 VAC 60 Hz

Figure 2 Special Features

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
RD

SPECIAL (not covered by any other letter)

Blower on pressure only
Blower on suction only

Vapor recovery service - hydrocarbon

Nasty Gas face seal
Lo leak option (lip seal)
Die Cast or muffler extension

Chem-Tough construction
Special manifold

Valve
Rail mounted blower
Base mounted blower
Slip on flange
Package blower coupling drive
Package blower belt drive, simplex
Package blower drive belt, duplex
Remote drive

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Nomenclature Reference
Figure 3 Motor Description

D
E
F
K
M
R
V
W
X
Y
AD
AE
AG
AK
AL
AR
AS
AW
AX
AY
BA
BB
BC
BD
BE
BG
BH
BK
BL
BM
BP
BQ
BR
BX
CB
CC
CD

HP

Motor
Type

Thermal
Protection

5.0
5.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
7.5
1/3
1/3
1/2
1/2
1/2
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
7.5
7.5
10
10
10
15
15
20
20
15
20
30
40
3/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
2.5

TEFC
ODP
XP
TEFC
XP
TEFC
ODP
XP
ODP
TEFC
XP
TEFC
XP
XP
TEFC
XP
TEFC
ODP
XP
TEFC
XP
TEFC
ODP
XP
TEFC
XP
TEFC
XP
ODP
ODP
ODP
ODP
TEFC
TEFC
ODP
XP
TEFC

No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No

HP

CJ
CK
CR
CS
CT
CU
DC
DJ
DW
DX
EE
EZ
FA
FB
FD
FE
FF
FG
FH
FJ
FK
FL
FM
FN
FQ
FR
FS
FU
FW
FX
FY
FZ
GA
GB
GC
GD
RD

Motor
Type

Thermal
Protection

2.5
XP
Yes
4.0
TEFC
No
4.0
CHEM TEFC
No
3.0
CHEM TEFC
No
2.0
CHEM TEFC
No
1.0
CHEM TEFC
No
1/8
TEFC
Yes
1/16
TEFC
Yes
30
TEFC
No
30
XP
Yes
60
ODP
No
1.5
CHEM TEFC
No
1/2
CHEM TEFC
No
1/4
CHEM TEFC
No
3/4
CHEM TEFC
No
2.5
CHEM TEFC
No
5
CHEM TEFC
No
7.5
CHEM TEFC
No
10
CHEM TEFC
No
15
CHEM TEFC
No
30
CHEM TEFC
No
5.5
XP
Yes
1/4
CHEM XP
Yes
1/2
CHEM XP
Yes
1.0
CHEM XP
Yes
1.5
CHEM XP
Yes
2.0
CHEM XP
Yes
3.0
CHEM XP
Yes
5.0
CHEM XP
Yes
5.5
CHEM XP
Yes
7.5
CHEM XP
Yes
10
CHEM XP
Yes
15
CHEM XP
Yes
20
CHEM XP
Yes
30
CHEM XP
Yes
20
CHEM TEFC
No
REMOTE DRIVE - NO MOTOR

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Corrosion-Resistant and Sanitary Blowers

Application Data Sheet
To obtain Application Engineering assistance or a quotation for your specific need, please photocopy this
form, fill out as much as possible, and fax it back to Rotron. We look forward to working with you.
GAS CONCENTRATION / DESCRIPTION
Percentage

Gas

Specific Gravity

COMPANY

________ % _______________ (SG = _______ )

CONTACT

________ % _______________ (SG = _______ )

ADDRESS

________ % _______________ (SG = _______ )

ADDRESS

________ % _______________ (SG = _______ )

CITY

STATE

PHONE

FAX

ZIP

100 % _______________ (SG = _______ )

________

GAS CLASSIFICATION:

Corrosive

AREA CLASSIFICATION:

Corrosive

Yes
Yes

No

Explosive

No

Explosive

Yes
Yes

No
No

PERFORMANCE REQUEST: Fill in and circle choice

SCFM
FLOW

(F / C)
INLET TEMPERATURE

PSI (A / G)
INLET PRESSURE

(F / C)
AREA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

PSI (A / G)
OUTLET PRESSURE

(Ft / M)
SITE ALTITUDE

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION: Attach sketch if necessary

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Factory Statement
Warranty Statements

Hazardous Locations Policy

1. AMETEK Rotron DR, EN and HiE regenerative

direct drive blowers are guaranteed for one full year
from the date of installation (limited to 18 months from
the date of shipment) to the original purchaser only.
Should the blower fail, due to workmanship or
material defect, we will at our option repair or replace
the blower.

AMETEK Rotron will not knowingly specify, design

or build any regenerative blower for installation in a
hazardous, explosive location without the proper NEMA
motor enclosure. AMETEK Rotron does not recognize
sealed blowers as a substitute for explosion-proof
motors. Sealed units with standard TEFC motors should
never be utilized where local, state, and/or federal
codes specify the use of explosion-proof equipment.

2. AMETEK Rotron moisture separators, remote

drives, packaged units, CP blowers, non-released
EO models and special built (EO) products are
guaranteed for one full year from date of shipment
for workmanship and material defect to the original
purchaser only. Should the blower fail, we will evaluate
the failure. If failure is determined to be workmanship
or material defect related, we will at our option repair
or replace the blower. CP and EO units will require
MSDS sheets prior to being accepted for return to
AMETEK Rotron.
3. Parts Policy AMETEK Rotron spare parts and
accessories are guaranteed for three months from
date of shipment for workmanship and material defect
to the original purchaser only. If failure is determined
to be workmanship or material defect related we
will at our option repair or replace the part.
Corrective Action A written report will be provided
indicating reason(s) for failure, with suggestions for
corrective action. Subsequent customer failures due
to abuse, misuse, misapplication or repeat offense will
not be covered. AMETEK Rotron will then notify you of
your options. Any failed unit that is tampered with by
attempting repair or diagnosis will void the warranty,
unless authorized by the factory.

AMETEK Rotron has a complete line of sealed, spark

resistant regenerative blowers with explosion-proof
motors. Division 1 & 2, Class I, Group D; Class II,
Groups F & G requirements are met with these standard
explosion-proof blowers. Rotron can also supply
European Zone 1 requirement blowers.
AMETEK Rotron will not knowingly specify, design
or build any regenerative blower for installation in a
hazardous, corrosive environment without the proper
surface treatment and sealing options.
AMETEK Rotron has a complete line of Chemical
Processing regenerative blowers with Chem-Tough,
stainless steel parts, and seals.
AMETEK Rotron offers general application guidance;
however, suitability of the particular blower selection is
ultimately the responsibility of the purchaser, not the
manufacturer of the blower.

High Speed Operation

Due to the changing temperatures and gas characteristics
associated with high speed operation, AMETEK Rotron
requires factory approval to operate our regenerative
blower designs above standard 2 pole motor speed of
3600 RPM.
AMETEK Rotron will not knowingly specify, design or build
any regenerative blower for installation where high
speed operation may exceed published operating parameters.

Terms and Conditions Our warranty covers repairs or replacement of regenerative blowers only, and will not
cover labor for installation, outbound and inbound shipping costs, accessories or other items not considered
integral blower parts. Charges may be incurred on products returned for reasons other than failures covered
by their appropriate warranty. Out-of-warranty product and in-warranty product returned for failures determined
to be caused by abuse, misuse, or repeat offense will be subject to an evaluation charge. Maximum liability will in
no case exceed the value of the product purchased. Damage resulting from mishandling during shipment is not
covered by this warranty. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to file claims with the carrier. Other terms and
conditions of sale are stated on the back of the order acknowledgement.

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