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Duct Schedule

The Duct Schedule report documents the ductwork in your HVAC systems, including sizes, materials, and insulation requirements.

Primary supply and return ducts:

  • Section identifier
  • Size (width x height or diameter)
  • Airflow (CFM)
  • Velocity (FPM)
  • Length

Secondary distribution:

  • Branch identifier
  • Size
  • Airflow
  • Connection point

Final connections to terminals:

  • Terminal served
  • Size
  • Airflow

For each section:

  • Calculated size
  • Actual size (rounded)
  • Velocity
  • Pressure drop

Duct construction:

  • Sheet metal gauge
  • Flexible duct type
  • Ductboard (if applicable)

Thermal and acoustic:

  • R-value
  • Thickness
  • Interior/exterior

List of all fittings:

  • Elbows (type and angle)
  • Tees and wyes
  • Transitions
  • Offsets

Pressure loss coefficients:

  • C-factor for each fitting
  • Velocity pressure method
  • Included in total pressure

Highest pressure drop path:

  • Path identification
  • Total pressure drop
  • Fan sizing requirement

Pressure at key points:

  • Leaving fan
  • At branches
  • At terminals

Organized by HVAC system:

  • All ducts for each system
  • System-level totals
  • Critical path highlighted

Detailed section list:

  • Every duct segment
  • All fittings
  • Pressure data

Professional duct schedule:

  • Suitable for bid documents
  • All sizing data
  • Fitting counts

For takeoff and estimation:

  • Duct quantities
  • Fitting quantities
  • Material summary

Review the duct schedule for:

  1. Reasonable velocities

    • Main ducts: 1500-2000 FPM
    • Branch ducts: 800-1200 FPM
    • Noise-sensitive: < 800 FPM
  2. Pressure drop

    • Within fan capability
    • Balanced across branches
  3. Size transitions

    • Gradual reductions
    • No abrupt changes
  4. Insulation

    • All supply ducts insulated
    • Outdoor air ducts insulated