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Manual D (duct design)

The engineering math that sizes and routes ductwork to match the system load (Manual J). Manual D verifies the ducts can actually move the air the system is rated for. Skipped duct design is one of the most common…

Glossary term

Manual D (duct design)

The engineering math that sizes and routes ductwork to match the system load (Manual J). Manual D verifies the ducts can actually move the air the system is rated for. Skipped duct design is one of the most common reasons a new high-efficiency unit underperforms.

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