Air Conditioner Condensate Discharge Calculation
How to calculate fixture units for an air conditioner discharging 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain?
Given data: An air conditioner discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain.
What is the equivalent number of fixture units for this scenario?
Calculation of Fixture Units
An air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain would equate to approximately 1.06 fixture units.
To determine the number of fixture units for an air conditioner discharging 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain, we need to convert the given flow rate into fixture units. Fixture units are used to measure the rate at which water or other fluids flow into drains. One fixture unit is equivalent to a flow rate of 7.5 gallons per minute (GPM) or 28.3 liters per minute (LPM).
To convert 0.05 L/s to LPM, multiply it by 60 to get LPM. Then divide the result by 28.3 to get the number of fixture units. Using this calculation, an air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain would equate to approximately 1.06 fixture units.
Fixture units play a crucial role in plumbing design as they help in determining the load on drainage systems and ensuring proper drainage capacity. Understanding fixture units is essential for designing efficient plumbing systems.