Date: June 29, 2011

Notice: Engineering Technical Bulletin - ETB009

0.018 x T(F)
CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute
Combustion Air Flow
(2)
= 494 CFM
T
(3)
= 20 F
Engine Radiated Heat* = 54 BTU/Sec
BTU 60 Sec BTU
Sec 1 Min Min
BTU/Min 3240 3240
0.018 x T (0.018*30) 0.36
Total CFM
(4)
494 CFM
+ 9000 CFM
9494 CFM
Formula to remove engine radiated heat and
any other pump room heat loads
=
Pump Room 'suggested' CFM Formula for Engine Combustion Air and to remove Engine Radiated Heat
(1)
BTU/Min
CFM =
54
JU6H-UF60
240
2100
CFM
=
= =
3240
Engine Model:
Rated HP:
Rated Speed:
9000
(5)
Download an excel version of this calculator from
www.clarkefire.com. From home page mouse over Engine
Selection Tools at the top of the page and then select Engine
Radiated Heat for Pump Room Ventilation.
(3)
T is the temperature rise you will allow for in the pump room due
to engine radiated heat and any additional heat loads generated in
the pump room, ie, lighting. Typically 15F - 20F is used for this
value but a higher value can be used. Note that the pump room
temperature should not exceed 120F. For pump room temperatures
over 77F you must also apply the appropriate engine NFPA 20 BHP
Derate for ambient temperature.
(4)
NFPA 20 requires that the pressure drop across air inlet and outlet
louvers not exceed .2 of water while flowing the desired CFM.
(1)
This formula is provided as a general guideline for ventilation air
flow required to minimize the increase in temperature around the
engine relative to ambient temperature. This guideline is not
appropriate for every installation and all environmental conditions.
(2)
Find engine combustion air flow and radiated heat on the Clarke
model specific Installation & Operation datasheet.
C134085_24June2011