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# AirFlowMeasuring

## `AirFlowMeasuring` (FB)

FUNCTION\_BLOCK AirFlowMeasuring

### Short description

> Calculation of the current volume flow via a ring measuring nozzle\
> Typical application: Calculation of the current volume flow of a fan

### Representation

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### Functional description

#### General

This function block is used to calculate the current volume flow of a fan based on the pressure difference, which is continuously detected by means of a measuring device (= ring measuring nozzle).

> **Detection of the current air density&#x20;*****rDensity***
>
> For calculations with reduced accuracy, specifying a constant is sufficient.\
> For calculations with increased accuracy, the calculation of air density as a function of the current temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, and saturation vapor pressure is required.\
> If the current value for air density falls below 0.1 kg/m³, it is limited to 0.1 kg/m³.

#### Selection of the calculation formula **eMode**

This setpoint / parameter is used to select the underlying calculation formula. The calculation formula and the **k\_Value** must always be requested from the fan manufacturer for the specific system.

| **eMode**                         | Formula                                                                                                      | Notes                                          |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| eAirFlowFormula.exclusiveAirtight | rOut = **k\_Value** multiplied by the square root of *rPressure*                                             | Manufacturer: e.g. EBM-Papst, Ziehl-Abegg      |
| eAirFlowFormula.inclusiveAirtight | rOut = **k\_Value** multiplied by the square root of ((2 multiplied by *rPressure*) divided by (*rDensity*)) | Manufacturer: e.g. Rosenberg, Gebhardt Nicotra |
| eAirFlowFormula.strangeForm       | Placeholder for extensions                                                                                   | *rOut* = 0.0 constant                          |

#### Calculation factor **k\_Value**

This setpoint / parameter is used to enter the calculation factor. The calculation formula and the **k\_Value** must always be requested from the fan manufacturer for the specific system.

### CODESYS

InOut:

| Scope       | Name        | Type            | Initial                           |
| ----------- | ----------- | --------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Input       | `rPressure` | `REAL`          |                                   |
| Input       | `rDensity`  | `REAL`          | 1.2                               |
| Output      | `rOut`      | `REAL`          |                                   |
| Input Const | `k_Value`   | `REAL`          | 200                               |
| Input Const | `eMode`     | eAirFlowFormula | eAirFlowFormula.exclusiveAirtight |


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