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Flat Oval Duct Traverses<br />

For field readings, flat oval ducts may be traversed by two different methods depending<br />

on the dimensions <strong>of</strong> the duct.<br />

If the width <strong>of</strong> rectangle EF to GH as shown in Figure 3.4 is less than the diameter <strong>of</strong> the<br />

semi-circle (Line EG), then traverse as a circle using the Equal Area Method (Figure 3.1 or<br />

3.2) at (A-B) <strong>and</strong> (C-D). The area <strong>of</strong> the oval will be computed by adding the area <strong>of</strong> the<br />

circle to the area <strong>of</strong> the rectangle.<br />

If the width <strong>of</strong> rectangle EF to GH as shown in Figure 3.5 is greater than or equal to the<br />

diameter <strong>of</strong> the semi-circle (Line EG), then traverse as a rectangle (Figure 3.3). For the<br />

two semi-circles traverse the plane (A-B) <strong>and</strong> (C-D) using the spacing shown in round<br />

duct traverse (Figures 3.1 or 3.2). The area will be computed by adding the area <strong>of</strong> the<br />

circle to the area <strong>of</strong> the rectangle.<br />

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