Field glossary
Equivalent length
The feet of straight duct that would cost the same static pressure as a given fitting, read from the Manual D tables
Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in HVAC.
Also defined as
- Straight pipe length plus the added pressure-drop length of every elbow, valve, and accessory
- Straight lineset length plus the added loss of every elbow and bend
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