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CALCULATION TOOLLIVE · v1

FCU Grille & Ductwork Sizer

Size fan coil unit ductwork and linear slot grilles from first principles, to the UK standards your drawings are checked against. One file, runs offline.

What it does

Duct sizingDarcy–Weisbach with Colebrook–White friction, not a chart approximation; rectangular-to-round by Huebscher equivalent diameter
Preferred sizesSnaps to BS EN 1506 round and DW144 rectangular standard sizes
Velocity criteriaCIBSE Guide B2 and BS 8233 noise criteria, selectable by room type
GrillesLinear slot sizing from throw, free area and face velocity; free-area factor adjustable per manufacturer
ModesSimple view for day-to-day sizing; Advanced view exposes every coefficient
VerificationSeventeen build iterations, fuzz-tested against random inputs, checked by hand calculation

What you get

  • FCU-Duct-Sizer-v1.html, a single file that works offline
  • Method note (PDF): equations, roughness values, velocity tables, standards referenced
  • Worked example: a typical FCU with a 1.2 m linear slot
  • Primavo software licence and your licence key
Screenshot to add: tools/fcu-sizer main screen
(see the comment in this file for the image tag)

Runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. No install, no account, no data leaves your machine.

Licence

Pricing

Perpetual licence for the version purchased; minor updates free. Prices exclude VAT. Payment and delivery are handled by Gumroad; the download includes the tool, the method note, a worked example and the licence.

Single user

£39one-off
  • One named user, up to two devices
  • Perpetual licence for this version
  • Method note and worked example
  • Email support for installation and use
Buy single-user licence

Company

£119one-off
  • Up to five named users in one organisation
  • Perpetual licence for this version
  • Method note and worked example
  • Priority email support; extra seats on request
Buy company licence

Sold under the Primavo software licence. Liability is limited to the price paid. Calculation aid for competent engineers; it does not replace design responsibility.

Questions

Before you buy

Does it replace manufacturer selection software?

No. It gives you the duct and grille sizes to take into the manufacturer's tool with confidence; the manufacturer's data confirms throw and noise for the product you specify.

Can I change roughness and velocity limits?

Yes. Advanced view exposes every coefficient, and the defaults are listed in the method note with their sources.

What is the difference between the live version and the download?

The live version runs here for evaluation and may be updated or withdrawn at any time. The download is yours under a perpetual licence, works offline, and comes with the method note and worked example.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Open the HTML file in any modern browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

What about updates?

Minor updates to version 1 are free to licence holders. A major version may be chargeable at a discount.