1、The International Authority on Air System ComponentsAIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROLASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.ANSI/AMCAStandard 610-06Laboratory Methods of TestingAirflow Measurement Stationsfor Performance RatingAn American National StandardApproved by ANSI on February 3, 2012(R2012)ANSI/AMCA STANDARD
2、 610-06Laboratory Methods of TestingAirflow Measurement Stationsfor Performance RatingAir Movement and Control Association International, Inc.30 West University DriveArlington Heights, IL 60004-1893 2007 by Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.All rights reserved. Reproduction or
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4、ciation International, Inc. at 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1893 U.S.A.AuthorityAMCA Standard 610 was originally adopted by the Membership of the Air Movement and Control AssociationInternational, Inc. on 23 March 1993. The 1995 revisions were adopted by the Membership on 19
5、 July 1995, andthe 2006 revisions were adopted by the Membership on 5 June 2006. It was adopted as an American NationalStandard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and became effective on 20 September 2006.AMCA 610 Review CommitteeDean DeBaun, Chair Air Monitor CorporationMichael Kho
6、ury Paragon Controls, Inc.Bob Van Becelaere Ruskin CompanyJim Maciupa Ultratech Industries, Inc.Tim Orris AMCA International StaffDisclaimerAMCA uses its best efforts to produce standards for the benefit of the industry and the public in light of availableinformation and accepted industry practices.
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10、ublicationsAMCA Publication 600 Application Manual for Airflow Measurement StationsAMCA Publication 611 Certified Ratings Program - Product Rating Manual for Airflow Measurement PerformanceTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Definitions / Units of Measure / Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2 Units of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.3 Symbols and subscripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.1 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.2 Digital voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. Equipment and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.2 Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.3 Air supply / exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.4 Duct(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.5 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.6 AMS Under testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36. Observations and Conduct of Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19、. . . . . . . . . . .36.1 General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2 Data to be recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20、 . . . . .46.3 Airflow resistance test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47. Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21、 . . . . .47.1 Calibration collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.2 Air density in duct or chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
22、.3 Airflow rate at test conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48. Report and Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.1 Repor
23、t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.2 Performance data (curve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.3 Test points
24、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.4 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Laborator
25、y Methods of TestingAirflow Measurement StationsFor Performance Rating1. ScopeThis standard covers field-installed airflowmeasurement stations for heating, ventilating and airconditioning applications. This standard establishes uniform test methods forthe determination of the performance characteris
26、ticsand accuracy of airflow measurement stations undervaried airflow rates and conditions.It is not the purpose of this standard to specify testingprocedures to be used for design, production or infield measurement practice.Only tests that do not violate the mandatoryrequirements of this standard sh
27、all be designated astests conducted in accordance with this standard.2. Normative ReferencesThe following standards contain provisions that,through specific reference in this text, constituteprovisions of this American National Standard. At thetime of publication the editions indicated were valid.Al
28、l standards are subject to periodic revision, andparties to agreements based on this AmericanNational Standard are encouraged to investigate thepossibility of applying the most recent editions of thestandard(s) listed below.AMCA 99-0066-01, Definitions, Air Movement andControl Association Internatio
29、nal, Inc., 30 WestUniversity Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004-1893USA, 2001.ANSI / AMCA 99-0068-03, Product Definitions, AirMovement and Control Association International,Inc., 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL,60004-1893 USA, 2003.ANSI / AMCA 210-99, Laboratory Methods ofTesting Fa
30、ns for Aerodynamic PerformanceRating, Air Movement and Control AssociationInternational, Inc., 30 West University Drive, ArlingtonHeights, IL, 60004-1893 USA, 1999.AMCA 500-D-98, Laboratory Methods of TestingDampers for Rating, Air Movement and ControlAssociation International, Inc., 30 West Univers
31、ityDrive, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004-1893 USA, 1998.SMACNA HVAC Systems Duct Design, 3rdEdition, 1990.3. Definitions / Units of Measure / Symbols3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are traceable to AMCA InternationalStandards 99-0066 and 99-0068 as indicated, andotherwise to ANSI/AMCA 210.3.1.1 Airflow Mea
32、surement Station (AMS). Amultiple-point sensing device used to measure theairflow in a duct and which consists of a single ormultiple arrays of sensors in permanent positionacross a duct system. (ANSI/AMCA 99-0068-03)3.1.2 AMS Differential (velocity) pressure outputtype. Converts air velocity into a
33、 differential (velocity)pressure signal that correlates to the velocity orvolume of air flowing through a duct. (ANSI/AMCA99-0068-03)3.1.3 AMS Electronic output type. Converts airvelocity into an electronic signal that correlatesdirectly and proportionately to the air volume flowingthrough a duct. (
34、ANSI/AMCA 99-0068-03)3.1.4 Test reference airflow rate. The calculatedairflow rate at measurement plane.3.1.5 AMS Performance variables:3.1.5.1 AMS Airflow rate. The airflow rate, basedupon the output (pressure, current or voltage of theAMS under test), calculated according to themanufacturers instr
35、uctions.3.1.5.2 AMS Differential pressure. The observeddifferential pressure between the high-pressureoutput and the low-pressure output of a differentialpressure type AMS.3.1.5.3 AMS Electronic output. The observedvoltage or current output of an electronic output typeAMS that correlates directly an
36、d proportionately tothe velocity of airflow in a duct.AMCA INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANSI/AMCA 610-06Table 1 - Symbols and SubscriptsSymbol Description SI I-PAfaceArea (cross-section) of AMS under test m2ft2IamsOutput signal of AMS under test, milliamps DC mA(dc)PsxStatic pressure at Plane x Pa in. wgPs0S
37、tatic pressure at Plane 0 Pa in. wgPs7Static pressure at Plane 7 Pa in. wgPs8Static pressure at Plane 8 Pa in. wgpbBarometric pressure, corrected Pa in. HgQxAirflow rate at Plane x m3/s ft3/minQrefReference airflow delivered to Plane x m3/s ft3/mintdDry-bulb temperature C FtwWet-bulb temperature C F
38、VamsOutput signal of AMS under test, Volts DC VdcPamsOutput signal of AMS under test, pressure Pa in. wgdifferential (velocity)xAir density at Plane x kg/m3lbm/ft3XamsAMS under test conversion factor for airflow rate m2ft2P Pressure Differential Pa in. wgM Equivalent Chamber Diameter m ftSubscript D
39、escriptionx Plane 0, 1, 2, as appropriate1 Plane 1 (AMS inlet)2 Plane 2 (AMS outlet)4 Plane 4 (Nozzle inlet station in duct)5 Plane 5 (Nozzle inlet station in chamber)9 Plane 9 (Test Duct)3.1.5.4 Face area of AMS. The unobstructed area atthe inlet (or outlet) of the AMS.3.1.6 Shall and should. The w
40、ord “shall” is to beunderstood as mandatory and the word “should” asadvisory.3.1.7 Point of operation. The point of operation isthe relative position on the AMS input versus outputcurve corresponding to a particular airflow rate. It iscontrolled during a test by adjusting the position ofthe throttli
41、ng device, by changing the nozzles orauxiliary fan characteristics, or by any combination ofthese.3.1.8 Determination. A test determination is acomplete set of measurements at the AMS under testand of the reference airflow system, for oneoperational airflow test rate. The measurements mustbe suffici
42、ent to determine all applicable AMSperformance variables as defined in Section 3.1.5.3.1.9 Test. A test is a series of determinations, onefor each of the six AMS airflow test rates.3.2 Units of measureThe units of measure are identical to those given inANSI/AMCA 210.3.3 Symbols and subscriptsSee Tab
43、le 14. InstrumentsInstruments for the airflow test chamber shall complyfully with the requirements given in ANSI/AMCA 210.4.1 Pressure4.1.1 Electronic indicating manometer. Aninstrument used for measurement and digital2ANSI/AMCA 610-063ANSI/AMCA 610-06indication of differential pressure, capable ofr
44、eceiving a differential pressure signal and displayingoutput in units of pressure. The device shall have acalibrated accuracy of 0.05% (or better) of reading,and a resolution of 0.1 Pa (0.005 in. wg). Accuracyshall be traceable to The National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST).4.1.1.1 Cali
45、bration. Where an electronic indicatingmanometer is used in conjunction with a Differential(Velocity) Pressure Output type AMS, the manometermust be zero-adjusted at the start and finish of eachseries of airflow measurements. An electronicindicating manometer equipped with an automaticzeroing featur
46、e is exempt from this requirement.4.2 Digital voltmeter (DVM) A digital voltmeter, when used, shall be capable ofmeasuring the quantity of voltage, and of current indirect current applications. The devices functionsshall include DC volts and DC amps. The digitalvoltmeter shall be at least 4.5 digits
47、 and 0.05% ofreading accuracy.An electronic data acquisition may be used to recordtest readings provided that it conforms to IEEE 488 orRS232 digital interface and that the input resolutionof the interface (A/D converter accuracy) be at least(0.03% of reading, +1 count) equating to the 4.5digit DVM
48、accuracy and the output accuracy of theother instrumentation required in this section.5. Equipment and Setup5.1 GeneralThe test setup shall consist of:(1) A supply or exhaust air system, per Section 5.3.(2) Ductwork and any prescribed fittings.(3) The AMS under test.(4) Instruments verification of t
49、he condition ofsupply air temperature and pressure, and whenapplicable, manometers or similar devices totranslate the signal of the AMS under test into an observable value.Test setups are shown in Figures 1 through 5.5.2 LeakageThe ducts, chambers, and other equipment utilizedshould be designed to withstand the pressure andother forces to be encountered. All joints between theAMS and the nozzle measurement plane should bedesigned for minimum leakage because no leakagecorrection is permitted. 5.3 Air supply / exhaustThe air supply shall be sufficient to me
