This document describes aluminum louver models ZAL-S and ZAL-L. The louvers allow air to pass through while keeping out unwanted elements. They come in various standard sizes up to 1000x1000mm for ZAL-S and 2000x2000mm for ZAL-L. They are constructed from extruded aluminum or galvanized steel frames and blades, with optional galvanized steel mesh backing. Performance is outlined including how to determine free area and velocity based on given flow rates, and louvers sizes are selected using tables correlating free area to size.
This document describes aluminum louver models ZAL-S and ZAL-L. The louvers allow air to pass through while keeping out unwanted elements. They come in various standard sizes up to 1000x1000mm for ZAL-S and 2000x2000mm for ZAL-L. They are constructed from extruded aluminum or galvanized steel frames and blades, with optional galvanized steel mesh backing. Performance is outlined including how to determine free area and velocity based on given flow rates, and louvers sizes are selected using tables correlating free area to size.
This document describes aluminum louver models ZAL-S and ZAL-L. The louvers allow air to pass through while keeping out unwanted elements. They come in various standard sizes up to 1000x1000mm for ZAL-S and 2000x2000mm for ZAL-L. They are constructed from extruded aluminum or galvanized steel frames and blades, with optional galvanized steel mesh backing. Performance is outlined including how to determine free area and velocity based on given flow rates, and louvers sizes are selected using tables correlating free area to size.
This document describes aluminum louver models ZAL-S and ZAL-L. The louvers allow air to pass through while keeping out unwanted elements. They come in various standard sizes up to 1000x1000mm for ZAL-S and 2000x2000mm for ZAL-L. They are constructed from extruded aluminum or galvanized steel frames and blades, with optional galvanized steel mesh backing. Performance is outlined including how to determine free area and velocity based on given flow rates, and louvers sizes are selected using tables correlating free area to size.
A louver is a ventilation product that allows air to pass through it while
keeping out unwanted elements such as water, dirt, and debris. A number of fixed blades mounted in a frame can provide this functionality. The basic considerations for selecting louvers are Free Area, and Resistance to Airflow (Pressure Loss)..
Free Area
Free area is derived by taking the total open area of a louver (after subtracting all obstructions - blades and frame) and dividing by the overall wall opening.
.......................... Models
Models ZAL are available in two designs : ZAL-S for perforations
up to 1000X1000 mm. and ZAL-L in larger sizes up to 2000X2000 mm. as single units.
Construction
· Frames and blades : from high quality extruded aluminum
profiles or galvanized steel both available upon request
· Galvanized steel wire mesh in the back side ( option )
· Trim mitered corners, rivet fasten through the frame into louver core
Finishes: Electrostatic powder coated in standard RAL colors
Sizes
Model Min. Size inches Max. Size inches
ZAL-S 4X4 40X40 ZAL-L 14X14 80X80
Free area Shown in table 1&2 for the most common combinations of width W and height H
in square feet . for both models S & L
Construction ZAL-L – Frames and blades of extruded aluminum sections or galvanized steel both available upon request
– Wire mesh screen from galvanized steel, mesh size20 x 20mm
– Flange drilled as standard
ZAL-S Frames and blades of extruded aluminium sections or galvanized steel both available upon request
– Wire mesh screen of galvanized steel,mesh size 6 x 6 mm
– Flange drilled as standard
Free area for ZAL- S
Free area for ZAL- L
Performance
Knowing the flow rate and the recommended velocity the free area can be determined as
A = Q/v , entering the table at the nearest smaller area the W & H of the louver may be chosen
Or ,
Knowing the louver size WxH , the free area A is known from the table , the velocity will be calculated as
V = Q/A
For the face velocity A the pressure drop across the louver is plotted in chart 1 Chart 1 700 Static Pressure Drop (inches w.g.)
600
500
400 x 10-3
300
200
100
0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Free Area Velocity (ft/min)
Example 1 Given air flow rate of 1500 cfm select a louver size
Dividing flow rate by free area velocity (let say 600 fpm )
Free area = 2.5 ft2 , from the table above , 34”X 22” will be the least louver satisfy the desired free velocity
Note : other selections are also available
Determine free velocity 1500 /2.51 = 597 fpm
Check for pressure drop across the louver at 597 fpm from chart 1 = 0.06 Wg “
Example 2 Knowing louver size as 24”X28” determine the maximum flow rate
From table 1 free area = 2.28 feet2
For velocity 800 fpm the flow rate = 2.28X 800 = 1824 cfm
Check for pressure drop across the louver at 800 fpm from chart 1 = 0.14 Wg “
