Elite Software Ductsize v6.01.223
Ductsize lets you create a complete duct system from start
to finish, and gives you control over every aspect of the design. You can let
the program size all the ducts for you (using three different sizing methods),
or enter your own sizes to analyze an existing design. Or you can do any
combination of the two, where you specify the duct sizes through tight areas
where there is little room for ductwork, and let the program calculate the sizes
everywhere else. If you are an engineer or HVAC designer who wants to step up to
the ultimate in a duct sizing program, then Ductsize is for
you.
Ductsize quickly calculates optimal duct sizes using either
the static regain, equal friction, or constant velocity method. Data entry can
be accomplished manually or taken graphically from either Drawing Board or
Autodesk Building Systems 2006 or 2007, or soon from AutoCAD MEP 2008 . Duct
sizes can be calculated on a round, rectangular, and flat oval basis. Noise
levels and required attenuation are printed for each runout duct. A library of
fan data for noise calculations is built into the
program.
Ductsize allows an unlimited number of duct sections, and
is suitable for both constant volume and VAV systems as diversity is accounted
for.
Ductsize also has an option for specifying duct height and width
constraints to control sizes. This feature is also useful for analyzing problems
in existing systems where the duct sizes are already
specified.
Ductsize is based on the design procedures given in the
ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals and the SMACNA HVAC Systems Duct Design Manual.
Important new features include a Project Explorer and corresponding report that
provide a tree-style graphical representation of all trunks and runouts in the
project. In addition, both supply and return duct systems can be entered in the
same project.
Features-Calculates optimal air conditioning
duct sizes.
-Computes round, rectangular, & flat oval duct
sizes.
-Four sizing methods available: Static Regain, Equal Friction,
Constant Velocity, and As Built ("Presize").
-Links to Autodesk Building
Systems 2006 and 2007, and soon with AutoCAD MEP 2008 (Static Regain version
only).
-Includes a built-in fan library for noise calculations.
-Fitting
Selector displays drawings of over 190 ASHRAE duct fittings, now inclding return
fittings.
-Project Explorer provides a tree-style graphical representation of
all trunks & runouts in the project.
-Includes Duct Connection Tree
Diagram report, a concise, graphical report to give the installer.
-Both
supply and return duct systems can be entered in the same project. Return-side
duct system losses are automatically accounted for when calculating the
supply-side duct system.
-The number of trunks & runouts is virtually
unlimited.
-Calculates from manually entered data or directly from duct
drawings created with Drawing Board (sold separately).
-Trunks and runouts
are each given a user defined name instead of just a number. Trunk and runout
names can be changed at any time.
-A virtually unlimited number of separate
duct systems can be entered in a single project.
-Provides comprehensive
color reports which can be printed, previewed on screen and saved to
disk.
-Determines noise levels and required attenuation.
-Reports can
optionally be generated as HTML file.
-Reports can optionally be generated as
an RTF file (for Microsoft Word) or a PDF file (for Adobe Reader).
-Uses
ASHRAE and SMACNA procedures.
-Uses either English or metric
units.
-Includes customizable toolbar and menu to fit your work style.