Hood Slot Flow Rate With Flange

Rate of air exhausted from a flanged slot with an aspect ratio of 0.2 or less.

Formula

  • \( Q = 2.6 LVX \)
Hood Slot Flow Rate With Flange
Variable Units Description
L Distance: Foot Length of the slot opening
V Speed: Foot Per Minute Required capture air velocity at x distance in front of the hood
X Distance: Foot Distance in front of the hood for required centerline capture velocity

Hood Slot Flow Rate With Flange

\( Q = 2.6 LVX \)
Q
= 2.6 *
L
*
V
*
X

Digits of Precision:

ft
fpm
ft