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relative airflow

relative airflow (RAF)

The air in a region where the pressure, temperature, and relative velocity are unaffected by the passage of aircraft through it. Also known as free-stream flow
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These include the following: the relative airflow resistance of the flowhood compared to the rest of the duct system and/or the branch being measured and the different response of PSC and BPM blowers to increased airflow resistance.
Evaluation of airflow measurement methods for residential HVAC returns
As a result, the maximum relative airflow must be constrained to 1.
Equation 22 can be used to determine the required fan settings for a given total relative airflow. However, first it is necessary to have specific sequencing rules for the order in which fans should be turned on and off.
The conversion process between a relative airflow setpoint and the discrete fan control involves choosing the set of discrete fan settings from the table that produces a tower airflow closest to the desired flow, assuming that airflow is proportional to fan speed.
According to Equation 22, the fan-speed setting if all cells are operating is equal to the relative airflow setpoint.
A General control algorithm for cooling towers in cooling plants with electric and/or gas-driven chillers
Following the relative airflow speeds in the molecule layers further from the surface, it may be noted that these increase.
Design and application of NOTAR as replacement for classical tail rotor
The enhanced controls strategies are to (1) reduce the relative airflow (cfm/ton) at high relative humidity levels and (2) allow for 2[degrees]F (1.2[degrees]C) overcooling to increase compressor runtime at mild conditions.
Energy efficiency and cost assessment of humidity control options for residential buildings
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