ASHRAE Terminology

(1) external static pressure loss for forced-air systems using packaged air-handling equipment, the static pressure loss resulting from airflow through the supply and return ductwork and other elements external to the packaged air-handling unit. Compare to internal static pressure loss and total static pressure loss. (2) internal static pressure loss for forced-air systems, the static pressure loss resulting from airflow through the internal elements of the packaged air-handling unit. These internal elements may include such items as filters, coils, dampers, mixing sections, etc. Compare to internal static pressure loss and total static pressure loss. (3) total static pressure loss for forced-air systems, the sum of the external static pressure loss and the internal static pressure loss. See internal static pressure loss and external static pressure loss. The term is not applicable to an individual fan or a fan located within a builtup air-handling unit. Fans are rated by the term fan total static pressure, which is not the same as fan total pressure. Compare to fan total pressure.