Quick Guide to Applying

Fan & Pump Laws

Scott Fielder
Director, National Balancing Council
Content and illustrations © NCI Inc. 2019
 Fan and Pump Laws
I had the great privilege of being raised in this industry, by a company that
demanded all employees would learn to balance air and hydronic systems at
the same time.
This same company also insisted that every field technicians learned our
affinity laws and applied them. We learned our fan laws and pump laws as we
learned to balance air and hydronic systems at the same time.
 Fan and Pump Laws
One of the very first classes I ever taught with this organization, after over sixteen years in
the field,
I was covering the Fan Laws, and a 25 year industry veteran with time in TAB, service,
install, air and hydronics, boilers, steam, etc., incredibly knowledgeable and experienced
professional and he stated…
“You may know the fan laws off of the top of your head because you teach these every
day, but those of us in the field aren’t used to applying them every day.”
My Response was:
“This is only the second class I’ve taught. I know my Fan Laws because I USE them
every day.”
 Fan Laws & Pump Laws

To be very clear, this is not a presentation on

Engineering and college level theory in regard to the
affinity laws…
 Fan Laws & Pump Laws

Nor is it Voodoo Magic to cut corners on TAB

projects
 Fan Laws & Pump Laws

The TAB professional must take multiple readings,

with multiple, calibrated instruments and apply
various formulas and calculations to ensure that the
recorded readings make sense and are repeatable.
 Fan Laws & Pump Laws

It’s not only critical for a TAB Professional to simply

KNOW their fan & pump laws, but when and how to
apply them as well.
 QUICK TIP
There are multiple apps for fan and pump laws.
A couple of the free apps are
 QUICK TIP
There are multiple apps for fan and pump laws.
A couple of the free apps are:
 QUICK TIP
There are multiple apps for fan and pump laws.
A couple of the free apps are:
 QUICK TIP
There are multiple apps for fan and pump laws.
A couple of the free apps are:
 QUICK TIP
Apps have their time and place, however, like any tool,
They only work as well as the person using them.

And they are a lot more practical if the person using them is more familiar
with their fan laws.
Fan Law Abbreviations

1. Subscript numbers (SP2) represent the type of value measured

 Subscript1 is the current value you measured

 Subscript2 is the value you are solving for

2. PD = Pulley Diameter / Pitch Diameter

3. RPM = Revolutions Per Minute

4. SP = Static Pressure

5. AMP = Amperage (or Horsepower)

6. CFM = Cubic Feet Per Minute

Fan Law Abbreviations

NOTE:
PD = Pulley Diameter / Pitch Diameter

Pully Diameter (Sheave Diameter) refers to the OUTSIDE diameter of the

Pully or Sheave.

Pitch Diameter is where the belt rides. They can be used interchangeably,
but not on the same calculation.

Pitch Diameter is the more accurate of the two.

Pump Law Abbreviations

1. Subscript numbers (SP2) represent the type of value measured

 Subscript1 is the current value you measured

 Subscript2 is the value you are solving for

2. ID = Impeller Diameter

3. RPM = Revolutions Per Minute

4. TDH = Total Dynamic Head

5. BHP = Brake Horse Power

6. GPM = Gallons Per Minute

Fan Laws

After completing the initial measurements of fan performance, you can

use fan laws to determine
1. How much to change the adjustable pulley diameter

2. What the new airflow will be

3. What the new fan rpm will be

4. What the static pressure will increase or decrease to

5. What the new fan motor amperage will be

6. Where to set the SP Set point on a BAS / EMS  CFM 2 
PD2 = PD1 ×  
 CFM 1 
Pump Laws

After completing the initial measurements of fan performance, you can

use fan laws to determine
1. How much to change the impeller size

2. What the new hydronic flow will be

3. What the new pump rpm will be

4. What the head pressure will increase or decrease to

5. What the new pump motor amperage / BHP will be

6. Where to set the DP Setpoint on a BAS / EMS
Parentheses

In a mathematic formula (Parentheses) mean “Do this part of the formula

first”. So in most fan laws, The CFM2 (the new CFM) divided by CFM1
(current CFM) is the first step in the formula.

Squared2 or Cubed3
Fan Law Two requires the ratio of CFM2 and CFM1 be squared (multiply a
number by itself). For example 42 equals 4 x 4 or 16.

Fan Law Three requires the CFM ratio to be cubed (multiply a number by
itself twice). For example 43 equals 4 x 4 x 4 or 64.

Bottom Line Math

When calculating Fan / Pump Law One, divide once, and multiply once.

When calculating Fan / Pump Law Two and Three, there is one added step.
Just after dividing, square or cube the CFM ratio.
QUICK TIP – Fan Law / Pump Law 2
When training your staff and technicians, remember –

Static Pressure - SP 2
 CFM 2 
Differential Pressure – DP SP2 = SP1 ×  
Delta P – P  CFM 1 

All have TWO letters, so they are SQUARED or SQUARE ROOTED

QUICK TIP – Fan Law / Pump Law 2
When training your staff and technicians, remember –

2
Static Pressure - SP  CFM 2 
Differential Pressure – DP SP2 = SP1 ×  
Delta P – P
 CFM 1 

All have TWO letters, so the are SQUARED or SQUARE ROOTED

QUICK TIP – Fan Law / Pump Law 3
When training your staff and technicians, remember –

Amperage - AMP  CFM 2 

3

AMP2 = AMP1 ×  
Break Horse Power - BHP  CFM 1 

All have THREE letters, so the are CUBED OR CUBE ROOTED

 QUICK TIP – Fan Law / Pump Law 3
When training your staff and technicians, remember –
3
 CFM 2 
Amperage - AMP
AMP2 = AMP1 ×  
 CFM 1 
Break Horse Power - BHP

All have THREE letters, so the are CUBED or CUBE ROOTED

Fan Law Introduction

Fan Law One calculates the change in pulley diameter needed in order for the
fan to deliver the required cfm. A version of it will also calculate the change in
the fan rpm.

Airflow changes at the same rate as fan rpm and pulley diameter change. If the
pulley diameter increases 10%, airflow and fan rpm also increase 10%.

 CFM 2 
PD2 = PD1 ×  
 CFM 1 
Fan Law Two²

calculates how static pressure changes as airflow changes. It calculates

change in total external static pressure and change in pressure drop through
system components.

Pressure changes at the square of airflow. So if airflow increases 10%, total

external static pressure increases 21%. Pressure increases at more than twice
the rate of airflow.

2
 CFM 2 
SP2 = SP1 ×  
 CFM 1 
Fan Law Three³

calculates how fan motor amperage or horsepower changes as airflow

changes.

Amperage changes at the cube of airflow. If airflow increases 10%, the

amp draw of the blower motor increases 33%. Amperage increases at more
than three times the rate of airflow.

3
 CFM 2 
AMP2 = AMP1 ×  
 CFM 1 
Using Fan Law One
To recalculate the required pulley size for the fan or to calculate the fan rpm
needed to deliver the correct airflow, use Fan Law One.
Example:
We have a 5.5” adjustable motor pulley, the fan is currently delivering 5100
cfm, and the 15 ton system requires 6000 cfm

 CFM 2 
PD2 = PD1 ×  
 CFM 1 
 6,000 CFM 
PD2 = 5.5" × 
 5,100 CFM 
6.49" = 5.5"×1.18
Adjust motor pulley to 6.49” (6.5”) to take airflow to 6000 cfm.
 QUICK TIP – Fan Law 1
Please DO NOT tell the owner or contractor to purchase a 6.49” Motor Pulley! Or
worse yet, something like 6.4562” Pulley.

Select a model number from a catalog and state “or equivalent”. Provide the owner or
contractor with an option they can actually purchase.

Also be certain to get the bore side correct and double check your belt calculation.
Fan Law Two
Calculates changes in static pressure and is used to calculate new total external
static pressure after airflow is increased.
Example:
The 15 ton system total external static pressure is 1.22” with airflow at 5100 cfm
and fan rated at 2.0”. What will the new static pressure be when we adjust the
motor pulley to 6.5” and airflow increases to 6000 cfm?
2
 CFM 2 
SP2 = SP1 ×  
 CFM 1 
2
 6,000 CFM 
SP2 = 1.22" ×  Or 6000 = 1.18
 5,100 CFM  5100
 
SP2 = 1.22" × 1.182
1.70" = 1.22" × 1.39
Example
What will the amp draw on this motor be at 6000 cfm?

3
 CFM 2 
AMP2 = AMP1 ×  
 CFM 1 
3
 6,000CFM  6000
AMP2 = 12.6 AMP ×   Or
5100
= 1.18
 5,100CFM 
 

AMP2 = 12.6 AMP ×1.183

20.6 AMP = 12.6 AMP × 1.64

 Pulley Calculations
MOTOR NAMEPLATE DATA
FAN DESIGN ACTUAL
MANUFACTURER Marathon
VOLTS/PHASE 240/3 SUPPLY AIR CFM 6000 5100
HORSEPOWER 3 STATIC PRESSURE + .37"
FULL LOAD AMPS 11.4 STATIC PRESSURE - .71"
RPM 1725 TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE 1.5" 1.08"
SERVICE FACTOR 1.15 FAN RPM 855
MOTOR FRAME DATA
MOTOR
BELT DATA
MANUFACTURER N/A AMPS 11.4 8.6
MODEL N/A VOLTS 240 238
BELT SIZE N/A HORSEPOWER 3 3
NUMBER OF BELTS 1 MOTOR RPM 1725 1728
22.5"
FAN 8" CENTER DISTANCE MOTOR
PULLEY PULLEY
5"

1" 3/4"

3.25
DIAMETER, IF ADJUSTABLE

3.25 x 1.18 = 3.83 MANUFACTURER

MODEL
1.08 x 1.39 = 1.50
ADJUSTABLE
BUSHING DATA

IS THERE ROOM TO ADJUST MOTOR MOUNT? FORWARD BACKWARD

SUPPLY TOTAL STATIC AMP
TEST FAN RPM MOTOR PULLEY DIAMETER RATIO
CFM PRESSURE DRAW

FORMULAS
FAN LAW ONE - PULLEY SIZE FAN LAW TWO - STATIC PRESSURE

8.6 x 1.64 = 14.1  CFM 2   CFM 2  855 X 1.18 = 1009

2

PD2 = PD1 ×   SP 2 = SP1×  

 CFM1   CFM 1 

FAN LAW THREE - AMP DRAW FAN LAW ONE - RPM

 CFM 2 
3
 CFM 2 
AMP2 = AMP1×   RPM 2 = RPM 1×  
 CFM1   CFM 1 

© 2009 National Balancing Council

In that last example, we see that the motor will over amp at design
flow.

It’s very common to see remarks such as:

“Motor will over-amp at design flow. Need Larger motor.”

However before that point, the TAB Contractor has the responsibility
to tell the owner and design team what the most flow they can achieve
the motor they currently have.
Based on your calculations in the previous exercise, what is the most cfm we can obtain at
FLA? What are the static pressures, fan rpm and pulley size needed to achieve this?

 11.4 
5000 x  3 
 8.6 
 
5610 CFM = 5000 x 1.10
2
 5610 CFM  5610
SP2 = .1.08" ×   Or = 1.12
 5000 CFM  5000
 

SP2 = .1.08" ×1.12 2

1.35" = 1.08" × 1.25
1.35”
Based on your calculations in the previous exercise, what is the most
cfm we can obtain at FLA? What are the static pressures, fan rpm and
pulley size needed to achieve this?

 5610 CFM 
RPM 2 = 855 ×  
 5000 CFM 

958 = 855 × 1.12

958 RPM

 11.4 

3.25 x 
3

 8.6 


3.58” = 3.25 x 1.10

Fan laws teach the relationship between each of the
measurements and show how they change together in
a predictable fashion. Where airflow, pulley size and
fan rpm will change at 10%, pressure will change at
the square or at 21%. Motor Amp draw will change
at the cube of airflow. If airflow changes 10%, motor
Amp draw will change 33%.
.
 Caution!
When it comes to the accuracy of
fan law calculations, understand
that there are limits!
 Fan / Pump Law 1
Fan Law One pulley size and rpm calculations are
limited by the actual capacity of the fan or pump. You
may calculate an rpm that exceeds the physical
characteristics of the fan and the fan may not function as
desired under that condition.
An example would be to exceed the tip speed and blow
the fan apart.
 Fan / Pump Law 2
Fan Law Two is accurate up to an increase
in airflow of about 33%. Above that, the
squared function of the calculation may
cause inaccuracies.
.
 Fan / Pump Law 3
Fan Law Three is accurate up to an increase
in airflow of about 25%. Above that, the
cubed function of the calculation may cause
inaccuracies.
Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

An example is if a terminal unit such as a Variable Air Volume box,

or an actuator for a hydronic coil was 100% open but design flow
parameters are not being achieved.

The fan and pump laws can be applied to tell the control contractor
or facilities manager EXACTLY where to set the Static Pressure Set
Point or the Differential Pressures Set Point on the Building
Automation / Energy Management System.
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

For instance ½” actuator is 100% open. The design flow is 2.5

GPM, but only 1.9 GPM is read. The current DP Set point is 7.5
PSI and the pump is operating at 40Hz.

We apply the following formula:

2
𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺2
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 ×
𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺1
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

For instance ½” actuator is 100% open. The design flow is 2.5

GPM, but only 1.9 GPM is read. The current DP Set point is 7.5
PSI and the pump is operating at 40Hz.

2
2.5
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 ×
1.9
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

For instance ½” actuator is 100% open. The design flow is 2.5

GPM, but only 1.9 GPM is read. The current DP Set point is 7.5
PSI and the pump is operating at 40Hz.
2
2.5
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 ×
1.9
2
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 × 1.32
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

For instance ½” actuator is 100% open. The design flow is 2.5

GPM, but only 1.9 GPM is read. The current DP Set point is 7.5
PSI and the pump is operating at 40Hz.
2
2.5
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 ×
1.9
2
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 × 1.32
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 × 1.73
 Using Fan Laws to Establish Set Points on Variable Flow Systems

For instance ½” actuator is 100% open. The design flow is 2.5

GPM, but only 1.9 GPM is read. The current DP Set point is 7.5
PSI and the pump is operating at 40Hz.
2
2.5
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 ×
1.9
2
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 × 1.32
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 7.5 × 1.73
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷2 = 13 𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
 Pump Law Two Variation
2
𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺2
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 ×
𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺1
Determining Coil Flow
The most common method of determining coil flow is by taking a pressure
drop across the coil, between the entering and leaving sides of the coil,
consistent with the second affinity law or pump law. Pressure increases at
a square rate, or 2:1 ratio of fluid flow
 Pump Law Two Variation

TDH 2
GPM 2 = GPM 1 ×
TDH 1

This is the formula used to convert pressure drop to GPM.

It’s better expressed as….

 Pump Law Two Variation

PD2
GPM 2 = GPM 1 ×
PD1
 Pump Law Two Variation
This is the most practical expression of this formula
when deriving GPM from coil pressure drop.

∆PA
GPM A = GPM D ×
∆PD
 Pump Law Two Variation

Where:
GPMA = Actual GPM
∆PA
GPM A = GPM D × GPMD = Design GPM
∆PD ΔPA = Actual Pressure Drop
ΔPD = Design Pressure Drop
 QUICK TIP
When trying to remember which value to place on top and bottom, it’s as
simple as if the coil pressure drop is LESS THAN the design pressure drop,

The actual hydronic flow calculated MUST be less than the design hydronic
flow. If it’s not, the values are reversed.
Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator
 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step One: Find Design GPM

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Two: Find Design Hydronic Pressure Drop

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Three: Read Actual Pressure Drop

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Four: Enter values into App

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Four: Enter values into App

Design Flow
 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Four: Enter values into App

Design Pressure Drop

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Four: Enter values into App

Actual Pressure Drop

 Coil Flow “Cheat” With Fan Law Calculator

Step Five: Press Calculate

Actual Flow
 Kitchen Hood / Fan Laws Lesson
When teaching fan laws, I promise the students that I’ll keep pointing
out other methods to apply fan laws. This is an example I use during
the Kitchen Hood Portion that was an actual tech support / admin
support call when I was still in Texas working for NCI.

Then they had off-brand high extraction grease filters from a company
that had gone out of business, so there was no useable data. So the
TAB professional came up with the best method to read the airflow,
remarked it and submitted the reports.
3 Identical Kitchen Hoods, ductwork & Exhaust Fans
 Off-Brand Grease Baffle
• With no written manufacture’s guidelines, The certified TAB professional used a calibrated, rotating vane
anemometer and determined that since the instrument fit perfectly with the inlet of the grease baffle, he could
simply use the open area. His airflow readings were consistent with design, as were his amps, TESP & Fan
RPMs.
• The TAB professional then documented his method in the TAB report.

4” Opening

4” RVA
 Off-Brand Grease Baffle
• With no written manufacture’s guidelines, The certified TAB professional used a calibrated, rotating vane
anemometer and determined that since the instrument fit perfectly with the inlet of the grease baffle, he could
simply use the open area. His airflow readings were consistent with design, as were his amps, TESP &
Fan RPMs.
• The TAB professional then documented his method in the TAB report.

4” Opening

4” RVA
4.1 Amps 4.3 Amps 3.7 Amps
1025 Fan RPM 1069 Fan RPM 1001 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.35 TESP 1.23 TESP

3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM

Initial TAB Readings

 MEP Response
The design team reviewed the data, but didn’t like the
methodology used.
The design team called to have the “Manufacture’s Rep” go
verify the readings. (Remember, the new owner / distributor of
the product line had already informed the TAB Professional
that they weren’t making it, just selling existing inventory and
had no product experts on staff.)
The “Manufacture’s Rep” provided the data on the following
page.
4.2 Amps 4.4 Amps 3.8 Amps
1030 Fan RPM 1079 Fan RPM 1011 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.31 TESP 1.26 TESP

3890 CFM 2450 CFM 3425 CFM

“Manufacture’s” Readings
 4.1 Amps 4.3Amps 3.7 Amps
TAB 1069 Fan RPM 1001 Fan RPM
1025 Fan RPM
DATA 1.28 TESP 1.35 TESP 1.23 TESP

“Manufacture” 4.2 Amps 4.2Amps 3.8 Amps

Data 1030 Fan RPM 1079 Fan RPM 1011 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.31 TESP 1.26 TESP

TAB
DATA 3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM
“Manufacture”
Data 3890 CFM 2450 CFM 3125 CFM

Combined Readings
What Do our Fan Laws Tell Us
About this situation?
 4.1 Amps 4.3 Amps 3.7 Amps
NCI / NBC 1001 Fan RPM
1025 Fan RPM 1069 Fan RPM
DATA 1.35 TESP 1.22 TESP
1.28 TESP

“Manufacture” 4.2 Amps 4.2Amps 3.8 Amps

Data 1030 Fan RPM 1079 Fan RPM 1011 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.31 TESP 1.26 TESP

TAB
DATA 3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM
“Manufacture”
Data
3650 CFM 2750 CFM 3125 CFM
 4.1 Amps 4.3 Amps 3.7 Amps
NCI / NBC 1001 Fan RPM
1025 Fan RPM 1069 Fan RPM
DATA 1.35 TESP 1.22 TESP
1.28 TESP

“Manufacture” 4.2 Amps 4.2Amps 3.8 Amps

Data 1030 Fan RPM 1079 Fan RPM 1011 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.31 TESP 1.26 TESP

TAB
DATA 3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM
“Manufacture”
Data
3650 CFM 2750 CFM 3125 CFM
 Our FAN LAWS tell us that the airflow is the same. This is
fire-rated, 16 gauge duct that was already proven to have zero
leakage. Two different technicians produced almost
IDENTICLE amps, fan rpms and TESP. Even if the TAB
professional’s readings are INNCORRECT, the “Manufacture’s
Readings” are impossible, as our FAN LAWS dictate that the
air flow readings should be consistent. What do you think the
“Manufacture’s Rep” may have done wrong?
 4.1 Amps 4.3 Amps 3.7 Amps
NCI / NBC 1001 Fan RPM
1025 Fan RPM 1069 Fan RPM
DATA 1.35 TESP 1.22 TESP
1.28 TESP

“Manufacture” 4.2 Amps 4.2Amps 3.8 Amps

Data 1030 Fan RPM 1079 Fan RPM 1011 Fan RPM
1.28 TESP 1.31 TESP 1.26 TESP

TAB
DATA 3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM
“Manufacture”
Data
3650 CFM 2750 CFM 3125 CFM
 What Else Our Fan Laws Tell Us About this Situation

1) Whoever took the readings was not malicious. They

were capable at reading AMPS, RPMs, and TESP. The
fact they knew how to do this and matched the certified
professional tells me they have done this before.
What Else Our Fan Laws Tell Us About this Situation

2) Whatever instrument they used, wasn’t being used

correctly. They were either twisting it or holding it a
varying distances. It could also mean they used a cheap,
uncalibrated instrument or a combination of both.
What Else Our Fan Laws Tell Us About this Situation

3) The Rep did not understand airflow or their fan laws.

If they had, they would have recognized the fact that their
airflow readings were not physically possible.
 Engineer Meeting On Job Site To Confirm Data
The Certified TAB professional shows up first. He broke out his calibrated RVA, and even handed the
MEP the actual calibration certificate to review. A little over kill, but he was taking nothing to chance.

The TAB Professional walked the engineer through what he did, how he did it, why he did it and produced the
following readings compared to his original report:
 Engineer Meeting On Job Site To Confirm Data
We live and work in a +/- 10% world. You will NEVER obtain the exact same readings twice. We balance fluids. They shift and
move.
However, if we do things properly, we should ALWAYS be able to repeat our recorded values within +/- 5%, 10%. If it exceeds
that ratio, you or your technician didn’t do it correctly, or you are not maintaining your instruments.
The examples below are within 2% for very specific reasons: The EXACT same technician, used the EXACT same instrument, in
the exact same manner, 3 to 4 weeks after his initial readings. Had he sent a technician six months later, with the same model, but
different instrument, and that technician repeated the exact process, he should still be within +/- 5 to 10%.

Regardless, the Engineer was satisfied with the readings and methodology.

TAB DATA:
TAB Report 3050 CFM 3125 CFM 2980 CFM

TAB DATA:
Field Verified 2995 CFM 3088 CFM 3025 CFM

Variance
1.8% 2% 1.5%
 Postscript:

When the “Manufacture’s Rep” showed up he explained he was a

service technician and did start-up and warranty work.

He stated that he typically NEVER read airflow, so when we was

asked to on this project, he ran by the distributor on the way to the
project and purchased…
Engineer’s Response Upon Seeing The Instrument….

“I think we are done here.”

 Lessons Learned
Being a TAB professional is not simply owning acceptable, calibrated
instruments.
It’s knowing how to use them, and how to prove those numbers via
other means.
The TAB professional can not simply take one set of readings and call
it a day.
The TAB professional must take a series of readings, with multiple
calibrated instruments then verify those recorded values make sense.
 Lessons Learned
Knowing
& Appling
Fan Laws

Airflow: Amps,
Calibrated RPM &
RVA SP
 Lessons Learned
Knowing
& Appling
Fan Laws

The TAB Professional

Triangulates

Airflow: Amps,
Calibrated RPM &
RVA SP
 Lessons Learned
In that previous example, had the TAB Professional note known and
been able to apply the fan laws,

He wouldn’t have been able to support his data. He also wouldn’t

have been able to effectively communicate his data and methodology
to the design team.

There’s a strong possibility those fans would have been readjusted and
all various problems and call backs would have ensued.
 Fan and Pump Laws
In conclusion –

If you want to be among the best industry professionals in the world, you
need to know the fan and pump laws.

Even more so, you need to know when and where to apply them

The more you use and apply them, the more uses you’ll find.
Any Questions?
Appendix – Fan Laws And Variations
 Thank You!
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