Radius Elbows And R/W Ratio
Too-tight radius increases loss; wrong for the space
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What This Helps With
Too-tight radius increases loss; wrong for the space
Apprentice words: radius elbow
Trade terms: radius elbow, R/W ratio, centerline radius
Check First
Radius ratio called for and fit in the coordination zone
What Not To Do
Assume any 90 fits
What can go wrong: Swapping radius for square-throat without checking
Better Foreman Question
What radius does this elbow need, and will it clear?
Verify With
Reference type: project drawings
Source to verify: Drawings; SMACNA
Safe wording: Concept only.