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ACCA Manual D, 3rd Edition

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Help Section
Refer to Manual D Residential Duct Systems, Third Edition Version 1.xx
Step 1:
Go to the Effective Length Tab and enter up to 4 supply runs to determine the longest equivilent run in the system.
Enter the linear feet of trunk and runout ducts in the length sections for the supply ducts.
Click on the Group Code and find the equivilent length for all fittings used in the selected supply runs.
You can list multiple Group Code letters separated by a comma and enter the total effective length for all fittings.
The program will automatically select the "Total Equivilent Feet" to be used in the Friction Rate Tab.
Repeat the steps above for the return ducts.
Step 2:

Go to the Friction Rate Tab and enter the "External Static Pressure" for the selected equipment.
Enter the "Heating CFM" and "Fan Speed / "Cooling CFM" and "Fan Speed".
Next enter "Component Pressure Losses" for all components and accesories external of the fan unit.
The program will automatically calculate the "Design Friction Rate" value to be used for Duct Sizing.

Step 2:

Go to the Duct Sizing Tab and enter the heating and cooling BTUH for each supply run.
There is a maximum of 20 supply runs per unit.
For larger rooms divide the BTUH by the number of runs required for proper distribution of airflow.
The program will automatically select the duct size for round metal ductwork.
For rectangular metal ductwork enter the height and the program will automatically select the duct size.
If Flex Duct is used refer to the Equivilent Flex column to select the correct duct size.
Under the supply trunk, return run and return trunk sections, select the associated supply runs and the
CFM and duct sizes will automatically calculate.
The program will automatically select the duct size for round metal ductwork.
For rectangular metal ductwork enter the height and the program will automatically select the duct size.
If Flex Duct is used refer to the Equivilent Flex column to select the correct duct size.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Manual D, Third Edirtion

Effective Length Worksheet
Element

Supply Run ID Number

Straight Run

Length

Length

Length

Length

Trunk Length
Trunk Length
Trunk Length
Runout Length
Fittings

Group
Letters

Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 8
Group 9
Group 11
Group 12
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Total Length
Design TEL
Element

Effective
Length

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Length

Length

0
Return Run ID Number

Straight Run

Length

Length

Trunk Length
Trunk Length
Trunk Length
Runout Length
Fittings
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Other
Other
Other
Other
Total Length
Design TEL

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

0
0

Group
Letters

Effective
Length

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Manual D, Third Edition

Friction Rate Worksheet
Step 1) Manufacturer's Blower Data
External static pressure (ESP)
CFM from manufacturers tables
Fan Speed
Step 2) Component Pressure Losses (CPL)
Direct expansion refrigerant coil
Electric resistance heating coil
Hot water coil
heat exchanger
Low efficiency filter
High or mid-efficiency filter
Electronic filter
Humidfier
Supply outlet
Return grille
Balancing damper
UV lights or other device
Total component losses (CPL)
Step 3) Available Static Pressure (ASP)
Step 4) Total Effective Length (TEL)
Step 5) Friction Rate Design Value (FR)

Heating

IWC
Cooling

Med

High

Error
#VALUE!
0
#VALUE!

IWC
IWC
Feet
IWC/100

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Manual D, Third Edition

Duct Sizing Worksheet 1
ID
SR-1
SR-2
SR-3
SR-4
SR-5
SR-6
SR-7
SR-8
SR-9
SR-10
SR-11
SR-12
SR-13
SR-14
SR-15
SR-16
SR-17
SR-18
SR-19
SR-20

Room ID

Supply-side Runouts
C-Btuh
Htg Cfm Clg Cfm Dsn Cfm Round Size Velocity Final Size
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#VALUE!
#VALUE! #VALUE!
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
0
0
0
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
0
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Supply-side Trunks

H-Btuh

0
ID

Associated Supply Runs

1

ST-1
ST-2
ST-3
ST-4
ST-5
ST-6
ST-7
ST-8
ID
RR-1
RR-2
RR-3
RR-4
RR-5
RR-6
RR-7
RR-8
RR-9
RR-10
ID
RT-1
RT-2
RT-3
RT-4

Dsn Cfm Round Size

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Return-side Runouts

Associated Supply Runs

Return-side Trunks

Associated Supply Runs

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

Velocity

Final Size

#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

Dsn Cfm Round Size Velocity Final Size

0
#VALUE!
#VALUE! #VALUE!

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

0
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

Dsn Cfm Round Size Velocity Final Size

0
#VALUE!
#VALUE! #VALUE!

Equivilent Rect. Duct

Height
Width

Equivilent
Flex
#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A

#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
Equivilent Rect. Duct
Height

Width

Equivilent Rect. Duct

Height
Width

Equivilent Rect. Duct

Height
Width

Equivilent
Flex
#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
Equivilent
Flex
#VALUE!
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
Equivilent
Flex
#VALUE!

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Release Notes:
Version MD3 1.00 01SEP09

Initial Release

Version MD3 1.01 03NOV09

Added heating and cooling cfm's and fan speed on Friction Rate tab
Increased supply runs to 20 on Duct Sizing tab
Increased supply trunks to 8 on Duct Sizing tab
Decreased return runs to 10 on Duct Sizing tab
Eliminated second Duct Sizing tab
Show heating and cooling cfm's on Duct Sizing tab

Welcome to the electronic spreadsheet version for the ACCA

Manual D, 3rd Edition (D3) -- Residential Duct Systems, 2008
A thorough understanding of the D3 manual as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft
Excel are prerequisites for using this spreadsheet.
This spreadsheet uses revised versions of the printed D3 worksheets.
Use the printed D3 manual for guidance to enter information into the Effective Length,
Friction Rate and Duct Sizing tabs.
Microsoft Excel version 97 is the minimum requirement to use the spreadsheet but Microsoft
Excel version 2000 or greater is recommended to utilize the full features of the spreadsheet.
We strongly suggest that you print out and read the instructions on using this electronic spreadsheet
that are contained in the following Help tab.
This spreadsheet can be downloaded from the ACCA System Design ACCA System Design
Please visit the website often to check for updates to the spreadsheet. The most recent version
number is listed on Notes tab.