1. A centrifugal fan having an outlet duct area of 0.

84
m2 delivers 1030 m3/min of standard air (15.55⁰C,
101.325 KPa) against a static pressure of 305 mm
W.G. The gauge fluid density is 995 kg/m3 and fan
speed is 1500 rpm. If the Bhp input is 100 hp, find
the static air horsepower.

a. 68.52 hp b. 51.23 hp c. 89.45 hp d. 35.89 hp

• Given: Aduct = 0.84m2
Qair = 1030 m3/min
hst = 305mmW.G. = .305mW.G.
ρgauge = 995 kg/m3
N = 1500 rpm
Bhp = 100 hp
T = 15.55⁰C
P = 101.325 Kpa

• Required: Static air horsepower (SAP)

• Schematic Diagram:
P = 101.325 KPa

hst = 305mmW.G.

Qair = 1030 m3/min

T = 15.55⁰C
 
 

• Solution:
Working equation:
SAP = YaQaha

Solving for hair;

ρ = Yh
Yairhair = Ywaterhwater
hair = = =

Then,
SAP = Yair × ( ×
= 51106.70738 W
SAP = 68.50765064 hp a. 68.52 hp
• Discussion:

To get the static air power, we must solve first the hair
then substitute it to the working equation with the given Q
value. Since ρ = Yh, we will use the relationship Yairhair =
Ywaterhwater to get the value of hair. Then after getting the
value of hair, substitute it directly in the formula for static
air power which is SAP = YaQaha. The required is now
solved.
 2. Same as problem 1, determine the total air
horsepower.

a. 64.12 hp b. 74.40 hp c. 89.45 hp d. 36.78 hp

• Given: Aduct = 0.84m2
Qair = 1030 m3/min
hst = 305mmW.G. = .305mW.G.
ρgauge = 995 kg/m3
N = 1500 rpm
Bhp = 100 hp
T = 15.55⁰C
P = 101.325 Kpa

• Required: Total air horsepower (TAP)

• Schematic Diagram:
P = 101.325 KPa

hst = 305mmW.G.

Qair = 1030 m3/min

T = 15.55⁰C
 
• Solution:
 
Working equation:
TAP = YaQahT
Solving for Yair;
Yair = ρair × g
ρair = = = 1.223527224 kg/m3
Yair = 1.223527224 kg/m3 × 9.81 m/s2
= 12.00280207 N/m3
Solving for ht;
hT = hst + hvt
hst = = 248.0328954 m
•   hvt = = = 21.28699575 m
hT = 248.0328954 m + 21.28699575 m = 269.3198912 m
Then,
TAP = (12.00280207 N/m3)(17.16666667m3/s)( 269.3198912 m)
= 55492.85247W ×
TAP = 74.3872017 hp b. 74.40 hp
Discussion:

In this problem, we must use the data on the previous

problem and solve first the Yair and hT to get the total air
power. For Yair, use the formula Yair = ρair × g while hT as
the sum of static head and velocity head in order to get
the required in the problem. Then substitute all the solved
values in the formula for total air power which is TAP =
YaQahT.
3. Same as problem 1, calculate the static fan efficiency.

a. 89.23%b. 88.23%c. 68.50%d. 75.56%

• Given: Aduct = 0.84m2
Qair = 1030 m3/min
hst = 305mmW.G. = .305mW.G.
ρgauge = 995 kg/m3
N = 1500 rpm
Bhp = 100 hp
T = 15.55⁰C
P = 101.325 Kpa

• Required: Static fan efficiency (SFE)

• Schematic Diagram:
P = 101.325 KPa

hst = 305mmW.G.

Qair = 1030 m3/min

T = 15.55⁰C
 
•  Solution:

SFE = × 100% = = 68.50765064 % c. 68.50%

Discussion:

To solve for static fan efficiency, divide the static air

power to the brake power. The solved static air power in
the previous number and the given brake power were
used. Multiplying the ratio of SAP and BP to 100% would
result to the required static fan efficiency.
4. Same as problem 1, find the total fan efficiency.

65.45% b. 69.78%c. 57.42%d. 74.40%

• Given: Aduct = 0.84m2
Qair = 1030 m3/min
hst = 305mmW.G. = .305mW.G.
ρgauge = 995 kg/m3
N = 1500 rpm
Bhp = 100 hp
T = 15.55⁰C
P = 101.325 Kpa

• Required: Total fan efficiency (TFE)

• Schematic Diagram:
P = 101.325 KPa

hst = 305mmW.G.

Qair = 1030 m3/min

T = 15.55⁰C
 
•  Solution:

TFE = × 100% = = 74.3872017% d. 74.40%