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Fan Performance Curve & System Curve Calculator

Plot fan characteristic curves and duct system resistance curves in real time. Automatically calculates the operating point, efficiency, shaft power, and specific speed.

Parameters
Fan Type
Shutoff Pressure ΔP₀ 800 Pa
Max Flow Rate Qmax 2.00 m³/s
Rotational Speed n 1450 rpm
System Settings
System Resistance K 200.0 Pa·s²/m⁶
Duct Diameter D 300 mm
Duct Length L 20.0 m
Fan Efficiency η 0.75
Operating Flow Q [m³/s]
Operating Pressure ΔP [Pa]
Efficiency η [%]
Shaft Power P [W]
Specific Speed Ns

Theory

Fan curve (parabolic approximation):

$$\Delta P_{fan} = \Delta P_0 \left(1 - \left(\frac{Q}{Q_{max}}\right)^2\right)$$

System curve:

$$\Delta P_{sys} = K \cdot Q^2$$

Shaft power & specific speed:

$$P_{shaft} = \frac{Q \cdot \Delta P}{\eta}, \quad N_s = \frac{n\sqrt{Q}}{\Delta P^{3/4}}$$

Affinity laws: $Q \propto n$, $\Delta P \propto n^2$, $P \propto n^3$

Engineering Note: If the operating point falls on the right-descending portion of the fan curve, unstable operation (surging) may occur. For parallel or series fan configurations, recalculate the composite performance curve to find the new operating point.