Abstract
This specification covers the acceptable design details for the plenum chamber used in specified air performance measurement tests for vacuum cleaners. Plenum chambers conforming to this specification shall be fabricated in accordance with the dimensions, tolerances, and notes indicated for the following components: plenum chamber assembly; orifice plate; orifice plate holder and assembly; manometer connection; and acceptable machined edges for orifice plates.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the acceptable details and tolerances for the plenum chamber used in specified air performance measurement tests for vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The plenum chamber is designed for vacuum measurements only. (Warning—The plenum chamber has been shown to accurately determine maximum air power values at various test points for vacuum cleaners. There is a possibility that the airflow values measured with orifices larger than 2 in. at high flow rates may be erroneous due to the proximity of the top and bottom surfaces to the orifice plate inlet.)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
ASTM Standards
F558 Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners
F820 Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
Index Terms
air performance; orifice plate; plenum chamber; vacuum cleaner; Performance--vacuum cleaners; Plenum chamber (for vacuum cleaners); Vacuum cleaners/systems--specifications
DOI: 10.1520/F0431-04R08
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