Criterion 6.1.1.6 Fluid System Sizing

Criterion text:
Pumps, piping, fans, ducts and other components shall be sized to carry the heat transfer fluid at design flow rates without significant operational impairment, erosion or corrosion. Consideration should be given to minimizing pressure drops and vibrations. The SRCC rating will be determined for 4.9 meter (16 ft.) head and 7.6 meter (25 ft.) pipe runs to and from the collector array.

Comments:
This system components covered in this criterion are evaluated during SRCC system review. This evaluation includes the type and size of piping (Figure 1) used throughout the system.

Installers must follow the manufacturer's SRCC approved installation instructions and use only those components and materials specified.

Figure 1

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