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Direct Steam Humidification System
Système d’humidification ultimateSAM
Design manual
Guide à la conception

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WARNING
The CAREL Industries humidiers are advanced products, whose operation is
specied in the technical documentation supplied with the product or can be
downloaded, even prior to purchase, from the website www.carel.com. Each
CAREL Industries product, in relation to its advanced level of technology, requires
setup/conguration/programming/commissioning to be able to operate in
the best possible way for the specic application. The failure to complete such
operations, which are required/indicated in the user manual, may cause the nal
product to malfunction; CAREL Industries accepts no liability in such cases.
The customer (manufacturer, developer or installer of the nal equipment)
accepts all liability and risk relating to the conguration of the product in order
to reach the expected results in relation to the specic nal installation and/
or equipment. CAREL Industries may, based on specic agreements, acts as a
consultant for the installation/commissioning/use of the unit, however in no
case does it accept liability for the correct operation of the humidier and the
nal installation if the warnings or suggestions provided in this manual or in
other product technical documents are not heeded. In addition to observing the
above warnings and suggestions, the following warnings must be followed for
the correct use of the product:
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: The humidier contains live electrical
components. Disconnect the power supply before accessing inside parts or
during maintenance and installation.
DANGER OF WATER LEAKS: The humidier automatically and constantly lls/
drains certain quantities of water. Malfunctions in the connections or in the
humidier may cause leaks.
DANGER OF BURNS: The humidier contains high temperature components
and delivers steam at 100°C/ 212°F.
• The product is designed exclusively to humidify rooms directly or using
distribution systems (ducts).
• Only qualied personnel who are aware the necessary precautions and able
to perform the required operations correctly may install, operate or carry out
technical service on the product.
• All operations on the product must be carried out according to the instructions
provided in this manual and on the labels applied to the product. Any uses
or modications that are not authorised by the manufacturer are considered
improper. CAREL Industries declines all liability for any such unauthorised use.
• Do not attempt to open the humidier in ways other than those specied in
the manual.
• Observe the standards in force in the place where the humidier is installed.
• Keep the humidier out of the reach of children and animals.
• Do not install and use the product near objects that may be damaged when
in contact with water (or condensate). CAREL Industries declines all liability for
direct or indirect damage following water leaks from the humidier.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals, solvents or aggressive detergents to clean
the inside and outside parts of the humidier, unless specically indicated in
the user manual
CAREL Industries adopts a policy of continual development. Consequently,
CAREL reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product
described in this document without prior warning. The technical specications
shown in the manual may be changed without prior warning.
The liability of CAREL Industries in relation to its products is specied in the
CAREL Industries general contract conditions, available on the website www.
carel.com and/or by specic agreements with customers; specically, to the
extent where allowed by applicable legislation, in no case will CAREL Industries,
its employees or subsidiaries be liable for any lost earnings or sales, losses of data
and information, costs of replacement goods or services, damage to things or
people, downtime or any direct, indirect, incidental, actual, punitive, exemplary,
special or consequential damage of any kind whatsoever, whether contractual,
extra-contractual or due to negligence, or any other liabilities deriving from the
installation, use or impossibility to use the product, even if CAREL Industries or its
subsidiaries are warned of the possibility of such damage.
WARNING
NO POWER
& SIGNAL
CABLES
TOGETHER
READ CAREFULLY IN THE TEXT!
Separate as much as possible the probe and digital input cables from cables
to inductive loads and power cables, so as to avoid possible electromagnetic
disturbance.
Never run power cables (including the electrical panel cables) and signal cables
in the same conduits.
DISPOSAL
The humidier is made up of metal parts and plastic parts. In reference to
European Union directive 2002/96/EC issued on 27 January 2003 and the related
national legislation, please note that:
1. WEEE cannot be disposed of as municipal waste and such waste must be
collected and disposed of separately;
2. the public or private waste collection systems dened by local legislation
must be used. In addition, the equipment can be returned to the distributor
at the end of its working life when buying new equipment;
3. the equipment may contain hazardous substances: the improper use or
incorrect disposal of such may have negative eects on human health and
on the environment;
4. the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) shown on the product or on the
packaging and on the instruction sheet indicates that the equipment has
been introduced onto the market after 13 August 2005 and that it must be
disposed of separately;
5. in the event of illegal disposal of electrical and electronic waste, the penalties
are specied by local waste disposal legislation.
Warranty on the materials: 2 years (from the date of production, excluding
consumables).
Approval: the quality and safety of CAREL products are guaranteed by the ISO
9001 certied design and production system, as well as by the mark.

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Content
1. HOW THE ULTIMATESAM WORKS 7
2. MODEL NOMENCLATURE AND DIMENSIONS 8
2.1 SAB* / SAT* models....................................................................................................8
2.2 Dimensions and weights of the SA0 (single-pipe) distributor........9
3. FEATURES 10
4. SELECTION OF HUMIDIFIER DISTRIBUTOR 10
4.1 Steam capacities.......................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Steam capacity, SAB* / SAT* versions...........................................13
4.1.2 Steam capacity, SA0* version............................................................14
4.2 Location of distributor...........................................................................................15
4.3 Absorption distance...............................................................................................16
4.4 Backpressure eects on atmospheric humidiers ..............................16
4.5 Air Flow Resistance..................................................................................................19
4.6 Steam Losses...............................................................................................................19
4.7 SAB* / SAT* assembly options .........................................................................20
4.8 Assembly options for SA0* systems ............................................................20
4.9 Uninsulated upright option without nozzles for SAB* / SAT* ......20
5. SELECTION OF INLET ADAPTER KITS 21
5.1 Inlet adapter kits (SAKI******)...........................................................................21
5.1.1 Steam inlet adapters for SA0 (single-pipe) ...............................21
5.2 Steam inlet kits available ....................................................................................22
5.3 Steam inlet connection between ultimateSAM
and valve ange (SAKI******) ........................................................................22
6. SELECTION OF VALVE AND ACTUATOR KITS 24
6.1 Valve sizing and ow coecient....................................................................25
6.2 List of available valves and features..............................................................26
6.3 Actuators and tting kits .....................................................................................26
7. SELECTION OF TRAP, STRAINER,
AND SEPARATOR KITS 27
7.4 Listing of available inlet trap, strainer and separator kits ................28
7.5 Selecting trap and strainer kits .......................................................................28
7.6 Drain traps for distributor headers................................................................28
7.6.2 Condensate drain for SA0 (single-pipe)
(optional, sold separately) ...................................................................29
8. OPTIONS 32
8.1 Mounting stand (SAKS010000)........................................................................32

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The ultimateSAM Direct Steam Humidication System is designed to
distribute a uniform blanket of dry steam into a duct or air handling unit.
When properly congured, the ultimateSAM system can accommodate
steam from either an atmospheric or pressurized steam supply system. Its
wide range of steam capacities and abundant options make it ideally suited
for use in a variety of applications, including:
• Hospitals;
• Libraries;
• Museums;
• Oces.
For pressurized supply systems, steam enters the ultimateSAM distributor
from a control valve and immediately drops to nearly atmospheric pressure.
In this way, there is no further steam expansion and, consequently, less
opportunity for additional condensate to form. Additionally, the internal
stainless-steel surfaces of the distributor are thermally insulated to minimize
condensate formation. Finally, the steam injection tubes are designed with
baing and nozzle inserts to insure that only a very high quality dry steam
is discharged into the duct.
Fig. 1.a Fig. 1.b
Note: The inlet adapter, control valve, actuator, trap, and strainer shown
above are available as options. The“P” drains are not provided as part of
the ultimateSAM system.
Fig. 1.c
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2. MODEL NOMENCLATURE AND DIMENSIONS
An ultimateSAM Direct Steam Humidication System (Fig.1) consists of the
following:
• A humidier distributor sized for the duct/AHU and the humidication
load
• Components for pressurised steam, such as: actuators, valves, strainers
and steam traps (sold separately)
• A controlling humidistat and/or sensor (sold separately)
• A steam control valve & actuator for use with pressurized steam sources
(sold separately)
• Other optional equipment that may be required (sold separately)
The system for identifying the humidier distributor is shown inTable 2. See
other sections of this manual for details on other ultimateSAM items, such
as valves and traps.
2.1 SAB* / SAT* models
" X "
" Y "
133 mm
Fig. 2.a
Example: an SABFESI300 model is an ultimateSAM that has the
following features:
• Bottom feed;
• Width of 1207 mm (47 ¾”);
• Height of 1206 mm (47 ½”);
• Uprights that are 35 mm (1.38”) spaced on 152 mm (6”) centers;
• Uprights that are insulated with nozzle inserts;
• Framing included;
• Distributor shipped fully-assembled;
• ¾”Male Gas threaded drain.
Example 2: a SATNMLI2U0 model is an ultimateSAM that has the
following features:
• Top feed;
• Width of 2423 mm (95 ½”);
• Height of 2422 mm (95 ½”);
• Uprights that are 45 mm OD (1.75”OD) spaced on 152 mm (6”) centers;
• Uprights that are insulated with nozzle inserts;
• Framing included;
• Distributor shipped unassembled;
• ¾”Male NPT threaded drain.
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 
ID prex
Feed type: B= Bottom feed
T=Top feed
Width: Code Dimension
“X”
mm (in)
No. of uprights
152mm
(6”) spacing
76mm
(3”) spacing
A= 447(17.75) 2 3
B= 599(23.75) 3 5
C= 751(29.75) 4 7
D= 903(35.75) 5 9
E= 1055(41.75) 6 11
F= 1207(47.75) 7 13
G= 1359(53.75) 8 15
H= 1511(59.50) 9 17
I= 1663(65.50) 10 19
J= 1815(71.50) 11 21
K= 1967(77.50) 12 23
L= 2119(83.50) 13 25
M= 2271(89.50) 14 27
N= 2423(95.50) 15 29
O= 2575(101.50) 16 31
P= 2727(107.50) 17 33
Q= 2879(113.50) 18 35
R= 3031(119.50) 19 37
Height: Code Dimensions “Y” mm (in)
Botom feed Top feed
A= 598(23.75) 749(29.50)
B= 750(29.75) 901(35.50)
C= 902(35.75) 1053(41.50)
D= 1054(41.50) 1205(47.50)
E= 1206(47.50) 1357(53.50)
F= 1358(53.50) 1509(59.50)
G= 1510(59.50) 1661(65.50)
H= 1662(65.50) 1813(71.50)
I= 1814(71.50) 1965(77.50)
J= 1966(77.50) 2117(83.50)
K= 2118(83.50) 2269(89.50)
L= 2270(89.50) 2421(95.50)
M= 2422(95.50) 2573(101.50)
N= 2574(101.50) 2725(107.50)
O= 2726(107.50) 2877(113.50)
P= 2878(113.50) 3029(119.50)
Q= 3030(119.50) 3181(125.25)
Uprights:Code Spacing
mm (in)
Outer diameter
mm (in)
S= 152 (6.00) 35 (1.38)
L= 152 (6.00) 45 (1.75)
H= 76 (3.00) 35 (1.38)
Insulation: I= insulated uprights w/ nozzles
N= uninsulated uprights w/o nozzles
Frame: 0= no frame, unassembled
1= no frame, assembled
2= with frame, unassembled
3= with frame, assemble
Drain: U= ¾” Male NPT
0= ¾” Male Gas
--- ---
Tab. 2.a
Note The height dimension assumes that the bottom pedestals are
in the factory-assembled position. See section 8.1 for other pedestal
positions. The front-to-back depth of all distributors is the same, 133mm
(5¼”). For distributor weights and physical dimensions of other features, like
inlets and drains, see the“Technical specications”manual .
Note: some models/versions are specic for certain markets, and
consequently are not available in some countries. Contact the sales
network for availability.

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2.2 Dimensions and weights of the SA0
(single-pipe) distributor
“Y”
1 1/2" GAS (1 1/2" NPT)
“X” 3/8" GAS (3/8" NPT)
“Z”
Fig. 2.b
The system used to identify the distributor is shown in Table 1.b. The table
shows the widths (dimension“X”) and heights (dimension “Y”).
SA 0 * * L * 0 * 0
123456789 Tab. 2.b
1 ID prex
2 Type 0Single-pipe (single upright, double upright)
3 Width Code Dimension “X” [mm (in)]
A A = 503mm (19.7in)
B B = 655 mm (25.7in)
C C = 807 mm (31.7in)
D D = 959 mm (37.7in)
E E = 1111 mm (43.7in)
F F = 1263 mm (49.7in)
G G = 1415 mm (55.7in)
H H = 1567 mm (61.7in)
I I = 1719 mm (67.7in)
J J = 1871 mm (73.7in)
K K = 2023 mm (79.7in)
L L = 2175 mm (85.7in)
Z Z = 427 mm (16.8in) for SA0******* SMALL
4 Single-upright
selection mm (in)
Code Dimension “Y” [mm (in)]
A A= single upright 160mm (6.3in)
5 Type of upright
(diameter) mm (in)
L L= 45 (1.75) OD
6 Insulation: I I = insulated uprights with nozzles
7 Frame: 0 0 = no frame, unassembled
8 Drain U U= ½ “ Male NPT
0= ½“ Male Gas
Tab. 2.c
Dimension“z” = 145 mm (5.7 in)
Example 1: model SA0AALI000 is an ultimateSAM with the following
characteristics:
• Single pipe
• Length 503 mm (19.7”)
• Single upright, height 160 mm (6.3”)
• Upright diameter 45 mm (1.75”)
• Insulated upright with nozzles
• ½”male gas manifold drain
Example 2: model SA0GALI0U0 is an ultimateSAM for the North
American market, with the following characteristics:
• Single pipe
• Length 1415 mm(55.7”)
• Single upright, height 160 mm(6.3”)
• Upright diameter 45 mm(1.75”)
• Insulated upright with nozzles
• ½”male NPT manifold drain

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3. FEATURES
4. SELECTION OF HUMIDIFIER DISTRIBUTOR
It becomes evident, after reviewing the list of features, that the ultimateSAM
Direct Steam Humidication System can meet the needs of all stakeholders,
including designers, engineers, installers, and maintenance personnel.
Among its many features are the following:
• Standardized sizes in 152mm (6”) increments for optimal t in the duct
• Wide range of sizes to t rectangular ducts as small as 500mm wide x
600mm high (18” x 24”) as well as ducts larger than 3000mm x 3000 mm
(120”x 120”).
• Wide range of capacities from 20 kg/hr (44 lb/hr) to more than 1000 kg/
hr (2200 lb/hr) to meet any humidication need.
• Short absorption distance that prevents wetting of downstream
components.
• Low heat gain to humidied air to keep temperature increases under 2ºC
(4ºF).
• AISI304 Stainless steel construction to maximize life and minimize
downtime.
• Simplied assembly of frame and steam distributor tubes.
• Complete line of options and accessories for either atmospheric or
pressurized steam sources.
Many variables must be considered to select a distributor that provides
optimal performance, including:
• Duct size
• Humidication load
• Layout of duct/AHU components
• Absorption distance
• Type of steam source (atmospheric or pressurized)
Figures 4.a and 4.b show two owcharts illustrating the correct distributor
selection process for the required application.
• In general, it is best to select the largest possible distributor to t into the
duct. The overall dimensions are specied in Table 2.a.
Note:
1. Allow no less than 25mm (0.98”) clearance between the sides and top
of the duct/AHU and the distributor.
2. For SAB* / SAT* models, it is recommended to install the distributor
with a slight slope, to assist condensate drainage. A 1% grade (~1 cm
per meter, (1/8”per foot)) should suce.
3. If additional components are to be mounted inside the duct or AHU,
additional clearance may be needed.
• Once a size is selected, the distributor must be congured so that its
steam capacity exceeds the humidication load of the application.
Steam capacities are shown in Table 4.a and 4.b..
• After selecting a distributor that can meet the humidication load, other
factors may need to be considered. For example:
- Absorption distance: Use the information in section 4.3 to nd the
absorption distance for the selected distributor. Determine the
clearance between the distributor and any downstream components
in the AHU. (See section 4.2 for information on selecting the optimal
location of the distributor in the AHU in SAB* / SAT* models) If
the absorption distance does not meet requirements, choose
conguration “H,” and recheck the absorption distance of the new
selection.
- Backpressure on drains and atmospheric humidiers: Use the
information in section 4.4 to determine how much backpressure the
selected distributor will generate. If the backpressure exceeds either
the specications of the distributor drain or the humidier, choose
a distributor with a higher steam capacity. Recheck the backpressure
for this new selection which will be operating below its maximum
capacity.
- Air ow resistance: Use the information in section 4.5 to determine
how much pressure drop will result from the distributor in the air
ow of the duct or AHU. If the pressure drop signicantly aects
the performance of the circulating fan, contact Carel for possible
remedies.
- Condensate loss: Use the information in section 4.6 to determine how
much steam is lost due to condensate formation. A higher capacity
distributor may be needed to compensate for condensate loss.

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Distributor selection for SAB* / SAT* models
Start Selection Get Inside Duct
Select Width Code for widest
distributor that ts inside available
duct width (See Table 2)
Get Humidication Load (H)
(incl. Steam Losses; see Sect. 4.6
Choose Bottom
Get Steam Capacity for
Conguration “S” (table 4.a)
Steam Capacity > Load (H) ?
Steam Capacity > Load (H) ?
Steam Capacity >
2 times Load (H) ?
Steam Capacity > Load (H) ?
Get Steam Capacity
for Conguration “L”
Get Steam Capacity
for Conguration “H”
No, for bottom feed
Choose Top Feed
No, for top feed
YES
YES
NO
No Selection
YES
Get Backpressure (PB) of Distributor
(see sec. 4.4)
PB >
PMAX
YES
Reduce Width Code until
Capacity < 2 times
Load (H)
NO
Selection Done
Get inside Duct
Find Height Code of tallest distributor
for the selected conguration that
ts inside available duct height
Get Downstream Clearance for Distributor
Get Absorption Dist. (DA) of Distributor (see par 4.3)
Clearance > DA?NO
Choose conguration w/
shorter absorption distance
to meet clearance requirements
Power supply
with humidifier
Get Operating PMAX of Humidifier (See Sec. 4.4)
Choose conguration with
minimum PBcompatible PMAX
(See Sec. 4.4)
Fig. 4.a
Note indicative ow for selecting the ultimateSAM code, only use
during the preliminary design. For the nal selection, contact Carel.

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Distributor selection for SA0* models
start selection Inside width
Pressurised
steam supply
Type of application
Verify maximum
flow-rate (Table 4c)
Verify maximum
flow-rate (Table 4c)
Atmospheric
steam supply
NO NO
YES YES
YES
NO
Select longest upright
compatible with the duct
Calculate humidification
load (H) (with losses
for condensate par. 4.6)
Duct height, taking into account
the space need for the drain
Free space downstream
of the distributor
Calculate the absorption
distance
Add an upright with
the same code
Add an upright with
the same code
Flow-rate ≥
humidification load
Add an upright or go
to SAB/SAT models
Absorption
distance < Free space
Selection
completed
Flow-rate ≥
humidification load
Fig. 4.b
Examples of some typical applications
Duct width
mm (in)
Duct height
mm (in)
Free space down-
stream mm (in)
Air ow-rate
m3/h (cfm)
Humidication
load kg/h (lb/h) Type of feed Installation code
No. of
uprights
Absorption di-
stance mm (in)
Temperature
gain °C(°F)
Condensate
kg/h (lb/h)
350 (13.77) 600 (23.62) 900 (35.43) 2000 (1177) 4 (8.8) atmospheric SA0BALI0*0 1 815 (32.1) 1.68 (35) 1.8 (3.9)
450 (17.71) 900 (35.43) 700 (27.55) 4300 (2531) 8.6 (18.9) atmospheric SA0DALI0*0 1 560 (22) 0.84 (33.5) 1.9 (4.1)
865 (34.05) 1250 (49.21) 1000 (39.37) 11000 (6474) 22.1(48.7) pressure SA0CALI0*0 1 789 (31) 0.32 (32.5) 1.8 (3.9)
1000 (39.37) 1500 (59.05) 1000 (39.37) 15000 (8829) 30 (66.1) atmospheric SA0HALI0*0 2 562 (22.1) 0.33 (32.6) 2.6 (5.7)
2300 (90.55) 1800 (70.86) 800 (31.49) 40000 (23543) 80.4 (177.2) pressure SA0JALI0*0 2 719 (28.3) 0.13 (32.2) 2.8 (6.1)
2300 (90.55) 1800 (70.86) 800 (31.49) 40000 (23543) 80.4 (177.2) atmospheric SA0JALI0*0 2 567 (22.3) 0.13 (32.2) 2.8 (6.1)
1800 (70.86) 2200 (86.61) 800 (31.49) 40000 (23543) 80.4 (177.2) pressure SA0LALI0*0 2 684 (26.9) 0.14 (32.2) 3.1 (6.8)
2300 (90.55) 2450 (96.45) 900 (35.43) 42580 (25061) 85.6 (188.7) atmospheric SATAKLI2*0 2 746 (29.3) 0.14 (32.2) 3.2 (7.1)
2000 (78.74) 3000 (118.11) 1800 (70.86) 70000 (41200) 140.7 (310.2) pressure SA0KALI0*0 2 783 (30.8) 0.08 (32.1) 3 (6.6)
3500 (137.79) 4000 (157.48) 700 (27.55) 150000 (88287) 301.4 (664.5) pressure SATFKLI2*0 7 616 (24.2) 0.1 (32.1) 7.7 (16.9)
Tab. 4.a

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4.1 Steam capacities
After selecting a distributor width that most closely ts the duct size, the
steam capacity of the distributor must be compared to the humidication
load needed for the application. For a given distributor width, the steam
capacity depends upon the conguration of the following elements of the
system:
• the type of system feed, that is, bottom feed or top feed
• the diameter of the uprights
• the number and type of uprights, that is,
- insulated, w/ nozzle inserts
- uninsulated, w/o nozzle inserts
• The length of the uprights (both on SAB*/SAT* and SA0 models).
4.1.1 Steam capacity, SAB* / SAT* versions
The steam capacities of insulated uprights for each conguration are shown
in Table 4.a. (For uninsulated uprights, see section 4.8.)
Note: These capacities are based on using the distributor with a
pressurized steam supply. If the steam source is an atmospheric
humidier, the steam capacities may need to be de-rated. The de-rating
is associated with limiting the maximum backpressure generated by
the distributor. This backpressure can aect the performance of an
atmospheric humidier. See section 4.4.
For the desired width, useTable 4.a to locate the most ecient conguration
(one that uses the fewest uprights and supply connections) that meets or
exceeds the calculated humidication load. Other criteria (e.g., absorption
distance, backpressure, air ow resistance) may require the selection of a
dierent conguration.
Note: If the capacity of the selected distributor is more than twice
the desired humidication load, the width of the distributor should
be reduced so that the distributor capacity is no more than twice the
humidication load.
Steam Capacity for Insulated Uprights kg/hr (lb/hr)
Type of Feed Bottom Feed Top Feed
Overall
Widthmm (in)
N. of
Uprights
Type of
Conguration
“S”
35mm (1.38”) O.D.
152mm (6”) C.D.
“L”
45mm (1.75”) O.D.
152mm (6”) C.D.
“H”
35mm (1.38”) O.D.
76mm (3”) C.D.
“S”
35mm (1.38”) O.D.
152mm (6”) C.D.
“L”
45mm (1.75”) O.D.
152mm (6”) C.D.
“H”
35mm (1.38”) O.D.
76mm (3”) C.D.
“S”
“L” “H”
Width
Code
A 20 (44) 33 (73) 30 (66) 60 (132) 100 (220) 90 (198) 447 (18) 2 3
B 30 ( 66) 50 (110) 50 (110) 90 (198) 150 (330) 150 (330) 599 (24) 3 5
C 40 ( 88) 67 (147) 70 (154) 120 (264) 200 (440) 210 (462) 751 (30) 4 7
D 50 (110) 83 (183) 90 (198) 150 (330) 250 (550) 270 (594) 903 (36) 5 9
E 60 (132) 100 (220) 110 (242) 180 (396) 300 (660) 330 (726) 1055 (42) 6 11
F 70 (154) 117 (257) 130 (286) 210 (462) 350 (770) 390 (858) 1207 (48) 7 13
G 80 (176) 133 (293) 150 (330) 240 (528) 400 (880) 450 (990) 1359 (54) 8 15
H 90 (198) 150 (330) 170 (374) 270 (594) 450 (990) 510 (1122) 1511 (60) 9 17
I 100 (220) 167 (367) 190 (418) 300 (660) 500 (1100) 570 (1254) 1663 (66) 10 19
J 110 (242) 183 (403) 210 (462) 330 (726) 550 (1210) 630 (1386) 1815 (72) 11 21
K 120 (264) 200 (440) 230 (506) 360 (792) 600 (1320) 690 (1518) 1967 (78) 12 23
L 130 (286) 217 (477) 250 (550) 390 (858) 650 (1430) 750 (1650) 2119 (84) 13 25
M 140 (308) 233 (513) 270 (594) 420 (924) 700 (1540) 810 (1782) 2271 (90) 14 27
N 150 (330) 250 (550) 290 (638) 450 (990) 750 (1650) 870 (1914) 2423 (96) 15 29
O 160 (352) 267 (587) 310 (682) 480 (1056) 800 (1760) 930 (2046) 2575 (102) 16 31
P 170 (374) 283 (623) 330 (726) 510 (1122) 850 (1870) 990 (2178) 2727 (108) 17 33
Q 180 (396) 300 (660) 350 (770) 540 (1188) 900 (1980) 1050 (2310) 2879 (114) 18 35
R 190 (418) 317 (697) 370 (814) 570 (1254) 950 (2090) 1110 (2442) 3031 (120) 19 37
Tab. 4.b
Legenda: O.D. = Outer diameter; C.D. = Center Distance
Two examples are provided to demonstrate the selection process for the distributor.
These examples follow the process diagrammed in the ow chart on Fig. 4.a.
Example 1: Assume that a site has the following conditions:
• Inside duct dimensions:
- 1200 mm wide (47.2”);
- 800 mm high (31.5”);
• Insulated uprights w/ nozzle inserts;
• No downstream impediments;
• Humidication load: 90 kg/hr (200 lb/hr);
• Atmospheric steam source (UE090X****);
• Distributor drain located outside of duct, as shown in Fig.1.
1. Based on the inside duct width of 1200 mm (47.2”) and data from Table
2, an “E” width distributor (1055 mm)(42”) would be the best choice.
(This allows enough clearance to tilt the distributor for drainage, if
desired.).
2. For a humidication load of 90 kg/hr (198lb/h), Table 4.a shows that the
following conguration could be used:
- Bottom feed, “L” conguration – for up to 100 kg/hr (220 lb/h) (This
conguration uses fewer uprights than the“H”conguration.)
3. Based on the inside duct height of 800 mm(31.5”) and the data from
Table 2, a “B” height distributor 750 mm (29.5”) would be the best
choice. This allows adequate clearance above the distributor.
4. Because there are no downstream obstructions, like fans, cooling
coils, or elbows, the absorption distance of this distributor is not a
design factor.
5. Because steam is being supplied by an atmospheric source, the
backpressure of the distributor should be checked.
Note: Also, check (1) the backpressure of the inlet adapter and (2)
the backpressure of the connecting hose or pipe between the
humidier and the distributor. Be sure that the complete system does not
exceed the maximum backpressure specication of the humidier. Refer
to section 4.4 for more information.
Given that the humidication load is 90 kg/hr (198lb/h), the backpressure
will be 880 Pa (0.13Psi), including the back pressure of the inlet adapter
and tubing. (See section 4.4 for explanation of calculation.)
Provided that the static pressure of the duct is less than 1000Pa (0.15Psi),
the total backpressure is less than the maximum pressure permitted at
the outlet of the atmospheric steam source (PMAX=2000 Pa) (0.29Psi).
• Part number for this example: SABEBLI300 (assuming insulated
distributor with frame, shipped assembled)

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Example 2: Assume that a site has the following conditions:
• Inside duct dimensions:
• 3000 mm wide (118”);
• 3000 mm high (118”);
• Insulated uprights w/ nozzle inserts;
• Fan downstream of distributor limits downstream clearance to 700 mm
(27.6”);
• Relative humidity after distributor (RHa): 82%;
• Relative humidity before distributor (RHb): 10% @ 15°C (59°F);
• Humidication load: 750 kg/hr (1654lb/h);
• Pressurized steam source;
• Control valve located outside of duct, as shown in Fig. 1;
• Distributor drain located outside of duct, as shown in Fig.1.
1. Based on the duct width of 3000 mm (118”) and the data from Table 2,
a “Q” width (2879 mm)(113”) distributor would be the best choice. This
allows ~60 mm (~2 ½”) clearance on both sides to tilt the distributor for
drainage.
2. For a humidication load of 750 kg/hr (1650 lb/hr), Table 4.a shows that
the following conguration could be used:
- Top feed, “L” conguration – for up to 900 kg/hr (1984lb/h) (This
conguration uses fewer uprights than the“H”conguration)
3. Based on the duct height of 3000 mm (118”) and the need for a top feed
system, an “O” height (2877 mm) (113”) distributor would be the best
choice.
4. Given the 700 mm (27.6”) downstream clearance, the conguration
must change to the “H” conguration to get an acceptable absorption
distance. (The absorption distance for the “L” conguration is too long
for this application. See example in section 4.3.)
- Part number for this example: SATQOHI200 (assuming insulated
distributor with frame, shipped unassembled)
4.1.2 Steam capacity, SA0* version
code Upright length
mm (in)
Maximum steam ow-rate at atmospheric pressure
(SA0 supplied by steam humidier) kg/h (lb/h)
Maximum steam  ow-rate with pressurised
steam (0-4 bars, 0-58psi) kg/h (lb/h)
Minimum width of the
duct mm (in)
SA0AALI0*0 358 (14.1) 20 (44) 20 (44) 383 (15.1)
SA0BALI0*0 510 (20.1) 20 (44) 30 (66) 535 (21.1)
SA0CALI0*0 662 (26.1) 50 (110) 50 (110) 687 (27.0)
SA0DALI0*0 814 (32.0) 50 (110) 60 (132) 839 (33.0)
SA0EALI0*0 966 (38.0) 50 (110) 70 (154) 991 (39.0)
SA0FALI0*0 1118 (44.0) 50 (110) 80 (176) 1143 (45.0)
SA0GALI0*0 1270 (50.0) 50 (110) 90 (198) 1295 (51.0)
SA0HALI0*0 1422 (56.0) 50 (110) 100 (220) 1447 (57.0)
SA0IALI0*0 1574 (62.0) 50 (110) 110 (242) 1599 (63.0)
SA0JALI0*0 1726 (68.0) 50 (110) 120 (264) 1751 (68.9)
SA0KALI0*0 1878 (73.9) 50 (110) 130 (286) 1903 (74.9)
SA0LALI0*0 2030 (79.9) 50 (110) 140 (308) 2055 (80.9)
Tab. 4.c
Example 1: application with the following conditions:
• Dimensioni interne condotta:
- Width 1200 mm (47.2”)
- Height 800 mm (31.5”)
• No impediment in the duct downstream
• Humidication load required: 35 kg/h (77 lb/h)
• Supplied by atmospheric humidier (UE035X****)
• Condensate drain trap situated outside of the duct, as shown in Fig. 1
1. Based on the duct inside width of 1200 mm (47.2”) and the data in Table
C, a length code“F” (1118mm [44”]) represents the best choice.
2. Table 4.b shows that the SA0 model with length code“F”has a maximum
ow-rate with atmospheric feed of 35 kg/h (77 lb/h).
3. As there are no signicant obstacles downstream in the duct, such as
fans, cooling coils or curved section, the absorption distance is not
necessarily a critical design factor for the application.
4. The distributor is supplied by a humidier, which requires maximum
backpressure in the supply line to be checked.
Code for this example: SA0FALI0*0
Example 2: application with the following conditions:
• Duct width of 1000 mm (39.4”)
• Duct height of 500 mm (19.7”)
• Fan downstream of the distributor that limits the free space to 900 mm
(35.4”)
• Relative humidity after the distributor (RHa): 80%;
• Relative humidity before the distributor (RHb): 55% @ 25ºC [77°F];
• Humidication load: 62.6 kg/h (138 lb/h);
• Supplied from pressurised steam system;
• Control valve located outside of the duct, as in Fig. 1.;
• Condensate drain trap situated outside of the duct, as shown in Fig. 1;
1. Based on the duct inside width of 1000 mm (39.4”) and the data in Table
4.b, a width code“E”(966 mm [38”]) represents the best choice.
2. Table 4.b shows for this upright length a humidication load of 70 kg/h
(154 lb/h).
3. Considering the limited free space downstream of 900 mm (35.4”), the
absorption distance needs to be calculated (see par 4.3), being a little
over 600 mm (23.6”).
Code for this example: SA0EALI0*0.

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4.2 Location of distributor
Properly locating the ultimateSAM Direct Steam Humidication System and its
controls in your air handler or duct is very important - most steam absorption
problems are the result of improper installation. Possible locations (A-G) for
the distributor are shown in Figure 4.b. For additional assistance, contact Carel.
Locations:
a. BEST: locate distributor far enough from fan to avoid turbulence.
Maintain adequate evaporation distance.
b. GOOD: provided there is enough distance from the distributor to the
fan inlet for proper evaporation.
c. OK: provided there is enough distance from the distributor to the heating
coil for proper evaporation (particularly if the heating coil is electric).
d. POOR: workable only if the cooling coil is inactive during humidier
operation. An active cooling coil will remove the moisture the
humidier is trying to put in.
e. POOR: same problems as C&D plus the air may be very cold, increasing
evaporation distance or causing condensation.
f. POOR: same problems as C, D, & E plus the lters may get wet producing
an unsafe condition with growth of biologicals.
g. POOR: only workable if the system is 100% recirculated air with no exhaust.
G
F E D B A
C
Exhaust Air Return Air
Outside Air
Steam dispersion/absorption zone
Filter Fan
Preheat Coil
Cooling
Coil
Reheat Coil Air Proving Switch
High limit
humidity
sensor
Outside air temperature sensor
humidity
sensor
Control
3 m (10’) TYP
Fig. 4.c
4.3 Absorption distance
Absorption distance (Da) is the distance downstream of the steam distributor
beyond which surface-wetting will not occur. A short absorption distance
allows the layout of the HVAC system to be more compact. Many factors
aecting absorption distance (Da) depend on the specic application,
including:
• the supply air conditions (temperature & R.H.) Low temperatures, below 10
C (50 F), increase Da.;
• the desired space conditions (temperature & R.H.) Space RH greater than
90% increases Da.
To address these factors and to allow exibility in designing the HVAC
system, the ultimateSAM Direct Steam Humidication System can be
congured for dierent absorption distances.

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To determine the absorption distance of an ultimateSAM distributor:
1. Calculate the saturation-ratio (SR)
SR =
(RH
a
- RH
b
)
(100 - RH
b)
RHa: relative humidity after distributor
RHb: relative humidity before distributor
2. With the obtained value, it is possible to determine the absorption (Da)
reering to graphs in Figs. 4.d and 4.e or 4.a
3. Choose the conguration with an absorption distance (Da) that is less
than the requirements of the specic application.
Example SAB* / SAT*: Assume that a site has the following conditions:
• Distributor, SATQOLI200, top-feed, “L” conguration (See example 2 in
section 4.1)
• RH upstream of distributor: RHb=10% @ 15ºC (59ºF)
• RH downstream of distributor: RHa=82%
1. Calculate the SR-ratio
SR = (82-10)
(100 - 10) = 0.8
2. Using Fig.4.d for 152mm (6”) o.c., the absorption distance (Da) is 750
mm (30”) for this distributor.
Note: If this absorption distance is too large, the “H” conguration
with an absorption distance of only 600 mm (24”) can be used.
Example SA0: application with an SA0FALI0*0 distributor:
• relative humidity upstream of the distributor RHb: 24%@25°C [77°F]
• relative humidity downstream of the distributor RHa: 80%, the ratio SR is
therefore:
SR =
(50-24)
(100 - 24) = 0.34
Figure 4.f shows, for a single upright, an absorption distance of around 400
mm [16”].
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1
0
8
16
2 4
3 2
4 0
4 8
56
Tair 2 5°C (77 °F)
Tair 1 5°C ( 5 9°F)
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1
0
8
16
2 4
3 2
4 0
4 8
56
Tair 2 5°C (77 °F)
Tair 1 5°C ( 5 9°F)
Lunghezza di assorbimento, interasse lance 152 mm
Rapporto di saturazione
Lunghezza di assorbimento Absorbtion distance
Absorption distance, 152 mm (6”) o.c. (mm on left, inches on right)
Saturation Ratio
Fig. 4.d
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1
0
8
16
2 4
3 2
4 0
4 8
56
Tair 2 5°C (77°F)
Tair 1 5°C ( 5 9 °F)
Absorption Distance, 76 mm (3”) o.c. (mm on left, inches on right)
Absorbtion distance
Saturation Ratio
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1
0
8
16
2 4
3 2
4 0
4 8
56
Tair 2 5°C (77°F)
Tair 1 5°C ( 5 9 °F)
Lunghezza di assorbimento, interasse lance 76 mm
Lunghezza di assorbimento
Rapporto di saturazione
Fig. 4.e
To calculate the absorption distance of the lance single SA0 has been
accepted the formula Gundacker.
As an example is shown below the trend of the absorption distance for a
spear SA0LALI000 in external temperature conditions of 0 ° C (32 ° F) and the
air speed inside the UTA equal to 2.97 m / s (585fpm)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0,15 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 0,99
Tair 15°C (59°F)
Tair 25°C (77°F)
Absorption distance [mm]
Saturation Ratio
Absorption distance, single pipe SA0
Fig. 4.f
4.4 Backpressure eects on atmospheric
humidiers
The backpressure (PB) of the ultimateSAM distributor may aect the
operation of atmospheric humidiers. For example, the maximum
backpressure acting on the outlet of Carel atmospheric humidiers is:
• UEX: 1300-2000 Pa (5-8 in H2O), varies with model size
• UG: 2000 Pa (8 in H2O)
• UR: 1500-2000 Pa (6-8 in H2O), varies with model size
Note: Condensate drains can also be aected by the pressure
within the distributor. See section 7.3 for additional information.
These considerations can inuence the choice of distributor (see Fig.4.a). If
the backpressure of the selected distributor exceeds the operational limits
of the steam supply, a dierent conguration can be chosen to reduce the
backpressure.
The total backpressure of an ultimateSAM distributor system comes from
3 sources.
• PB1: The backpressure of the distributor itself (see tables 4.c.d.e).
• PB2: The backpressure of the inlet adapter installed on the distributor (see
tables 4.f)
• PB3: The backpressure of the connecting hose(s) or pipe(s) between the
atmospheric humidier and the ultimateSAM distributor (see tables 4.g)
The backpressure generated by the distributor itself (PB1) depends on four
factors:
• Height of uprights (that is, the number of nozzles)
• Width of header (that is, the number of uprights)
• Distributor conguration
• Humidication load (H)
To calculate the backpressure of the distributor, use the equation:
FORMULA FOR SAB* / SAT* FORMULA FOR SA0*
PB1 = A
H
100
( (
2
PB1 = 3A
H
100
( (
2
PB1: backpressure in kPa (in H2O)
A: constant in kPa (in H2O)
H: humidication load in kg/h (lb/h)
Note: for the value of A useTable 4.c, going down column A until the
row corresponding to the 4th character of the code.
Tables 4.c.d.e. give the value of the constant “A” for each distributor
conguration. The calculated value may vary ±10% or ±0.1 kPa (½ in H2O),
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Manifold Backpressure Constant (A) Conguration“S” kPa (in H₂O)
Width Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
Height
Code
A 10.01
(8.3)
4.47
(3.7)
2.53
(2.1)
1.63
(1.4)
1.14
(0.95)
0.846
(0.70)
0.655
(0.54)
0.524
(0.44)
0.431
(0.36)
0.362
(0.30)
0.309
(0.26)
0.268
(0.22)
0.236
(0.20)
0.210
(0.17)
0.188
(0.16)
0.171
(0.14)
0.156
(0.13)
0.144
(0.12)
B 4.75
(3.9)
2.13
(1.8)
1.21
(1.00)
0.786
(0.65)
0.556
(0.46)
0.416
(0.35)
0.326
(0.27)
0.264
(0.22)
0.220
(0.18)
0.188
(0.16)
0.163
(0.14)
0.144
(0.12)
0.129
(0.11)
0.116
(0.10)
0.106
(0.09)
0.098
(0.08)
0.091
(0.08)
0.085
(0.07)
C 2.94
(2.4)
1.32
(1.1)
0.758
(0.63)
0.496
(0.41)
0.354
(0.29)
0.268
(0.22)
0.213
(0.18)
0.175
(0.15)
0.148
(0.12)
0.128
(0.11)
0.113
(0.09)
0.101
(0.08)
0.092
(0.08)
0.084
(0.07)
0.078
(0.06)
0.073
(0.06)
0.069
(0.06)
0.065
(0.05)
D 2.12
(1.8)
0.961
(0.80)
0.554
(0.46)
0.366
(0.30)
0.263
(0.22)
0.202
(0.17)
0.162
(0.13)
0.135
(0.11)
0.115
(0.10)
0.101
(0.08)
0.090
(0.07)
0.082
(0.07)
0.075
(0.06)
0.070
(0.06)
0.065
(0.05)
0.062
(0.05)
0.059
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
E 1.70
(1.4)
0.772
(0.64)
0.447
(0.37)
0.297
(0.25)
0.216
(0.18)
0.167
(0.14)
0.135
(0.11)
0.114
(0.09)
0.098
(0.08)
0.087
(0.07)
0.078
(0.06)
0.071
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.062
(0.05)
0.059
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
F 1.46
(1.2)
0.664
(0.55)
0.387
(0.32)
0.259
(0.22)
0.189
(0.16)
0.147
(0.12)
0.120
(0.10)
0.102
(0.08)
0.088
(0.07)
0.079
(0.07)
0.071
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.061
(0.05)
0.058
(0.05)
0.055
(0.05)
0.052
(0.04)
0.050
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
G 1.31
(1.1)
0.599
(0.50)
0.350
(0.29)
0.235
(0.20)
0.173
(0.14)
0.135
(0.11)
0.111
(0.09)
0.094
(0.08)
0.083
(0.07)
0.074
(0.06)
0.067
(0.06)
0.062
(0.05)
0.058
(0.05)
0.055
(0.05)
0.052
(0.04)
0.050
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
H 1.22
(1.00)
0.559
(0.46)
0.328
(0.27)
0.221
(0.18)
0.163
(0.14)
0.128
(0.11)
0.105
(0.09)
0.090
(0.07)
0.079
(0.07)
0.071
(0.06)
0.065
(0.05)
0.060
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.048
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
I 1.16
(0.96)
0.533
(0.44)
0.313
(0.26)
0.212
(0.18)
0.156
(0.13)
0.123
(0.10)
0.102
(0.08)
0.087
(0.07)
0.077
(0.06)
0.069
(0.06)
0.063
(0.05)
0.059
(0.05)
0.055
(0.05)
0.052
(0.04)
0.050
(0.04)
0.048
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
J 1.12
(0.93)
0.517
(0.43)
0.304
(0.25)
0.206
(0.17)
0.152
(0.13)
0.120
(0.10)
0.099
(0.08)
0.085
(0.07)
0.075
(0.06)
0.068
(0.06)
0.062
(0.05)
0.058
(0.05)
0.054
(0.04)
0.052
(0.04)
0.050
(0.04)
0.048
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.045
(0.04)
K 1.10
(0.91)
0.506
(0.42)
0.298
(0.25)
0.202
(0.17)
0.150 0.118
(0.10)
0.098
(0.08)
0.084
(0.07)
0.074
(0.06)
0.067
(0.06)
0.062
(0.05)
0.057
(0.05)
0.054
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.045
(0.04)
(0.12)
L 1.09
(0.90)
0.499
(0.41)
0.294
(0.24)
0.199
(0.17)
0.148 0.117
(0.10)
0.097
(0.08)
0.083
(0.07)
0.074
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.061
(0.05)
0.057
(0.05)
0.054
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.045
(0.04)
(0.12)
M 1.07
(0.89)
0.494
(0.41)
0.291
(0.24)
0.198
(0.16)
0.147 0.116
(0.10)
0.096
(0.08)
0.083
(0.07)
0.073
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.061
(0.05)
0.057
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.045
(0.04)
(0.12)
N 1.07
(0.89)
0.491
(0.41)
0.290
(0.24)
0.197
(0.16)
0.146 0.116
(0.10)
0.096
(0.08)
0.082
(0.07)
0.073
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.061
(0.05)
0.057
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.044
(0.04)
(0.12)
O 1.06
(0.88)
0.490
(0.41)
0.289
(0.24)
0.196
(0.16)
0.146 0.115
(0.10)
0.096
(0.08)
0.082
(0.07)
0.073
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.060
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.044
(0.04)
(0.12)
P 1.06
(0.88)
0.488
(0.41)
0.288
(0.24)
0.195
(0.16)
0.145 0.115
(0.10)
0.095
(0.08)
0.082
(0.07)
0.073
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.060
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.044
(0.04)
(0.12)
Q 1.06
(0.88)
0.488
(0.41)
0.288
(0.24)
0.195
(0.16)
0.145 0.115
(0.10)
0.095
(0.08)
0.082
(0.07)
0.073
(0.06)
0.066
(0.05)
0.060
(0.05)
0.056
(0.05)
0.053
(0.04)
0.051
(0.04)
0.049
(0.04)
0.047
(0.04)
0.046
(0.04)
0.044
(0.04)
(0.12)
Tab. 4.d
Manifold Backpressure Constant (A) Conguration“L” kPa (in H₂O)
Width Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
Height
Code
A 11.58 5.16 2.92 1.88 1.31 0.974 0.753 0.602 0.493 0.413 0.353 0.305 0.268 0.238 0.213 0.193 0.175 0.161
(9.6) (4.3) (2.4) (1.6) (1.1) (0.81) (0.63) (0.50) (0.41) (0.34) (0.29) (0.25) (0.22) (0.20) (0.18) (0.16) (0.15) (0.13)
B 5.24 2.35 1.33 0.865 0.610 0.457 0.357 0.289 0.240 0.204 0.177 0.155 0.139 0.125 0.114 0.105 0.097 0.091
(4.4) (2.0) (1.1) (0.72) (0.51) (0.38) (0.30) (0.24) (0.20) (0.17) (0.15) (0.13) (0.12) (0.10) (0.09) (0.09) (0.08) (0.08)
C 3.03 1.37 0.782 0.512 0.365 0.276 0.219 0.180 0.152 0.131 0.115 0.103 0.094 0.086 0.080 0.074 0.070 0.066
(2.5) (1.1) (0.65) (0.43) (0.30) (0.23) (0.18) (0.15) (0.13) (0.11) (0.10) (0.09) (0.08) (0.07) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05)
D 2.02 0.914 0.528 0.349 0.252 0.193 0.156 0.130 0.111 0.097 0.087 0.079 0.073 0.068 0.064 0.060 0.057 0.055
(1.7) (0.76) (0.44) (0.29) (0.21) (0.16) (0.13) (0.11) (0.09) (0.08) (0.07) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05)
E 1.47 0.671 0.391 0.261 0.191 0.149 0.121 0.103 0.089 0.079 0.072 0.066 0.062 0.058 0.055 0.053 0.051 0.049
(1.2) (0.56) (0.32) (0.22) (0.16) (0.12) (0.10) (0.09) (0.07) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04)
F 1.15 0.526 0.309 0.209 0.155 0.122 0.101 0.087 0.076 0.069 0.063 0.059 0.055 0.052 0.050 0.048 0.047 0.045
(0.95) (0.44) (0.26) (0.17) (0.13) (0.10) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04)
G 0.937 0.434 0.257 0.176 0.132 0.105 0.088 0.076 0.068 0.062 0.057 0.054 0.051 0.049 0.047 0.045 0.044 0.043
(0.78) (0.36) (0.21) (0.15) (0.11) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04)
H 0.798 0.372 0.223 0.154 0.116 0.094 0.079 0.069 0.062 0.057 0.053 0.050 0.048 0.046 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.042
(0.66) (0.31) (0.19) (0.13) (0.10) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03)
I 0.701 0.329 0.198 0.138 0.106 0.086 0.073 0.065 0.058 0.054 0.051 0.048 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.041
(0.58) (0.27) (0.16) (0.11) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
J 0.632 0.298 0.181 0.127 0.098 0.080 0.069 0.061 0.056 0.052 0.049 0.046 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040
(0.52) (0.25) (0.15) (0.11) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
K 0.582 0.276 0.169 0.119 0.092 0.076 0.066 0.059 0.054 0.050 0.047 0.045 0.044 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039
(0.48) (0.23) (0.14) (0.10) (0.08) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
L 0.544 0.259 0.159 0.113 0.088 0.073 0.063 0.057 0.052 0.049 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039
(0.45) (0.22) (0.13) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
M 0.516 0.247 0.152 0.109 0.085 0.071 0.062 0.056 0.051 0.048 0.046 0.044 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.038
(0.43) (0.21) (0.13) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
N 0.495 0.237 0.147 0.105 0.083 0.069 0.060 0.054 0.050 0.047 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038
(0.41) (0.20) (0.12) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
O 0.479 0.230 0.143 0.103 0.081 0.068 0.059 0.054 0.050 0.047 0.044 0.043 0.042 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038
(0.40) (0.19) (0.12) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
P 0.467 0.224 0.140 0.101 0.079 0.067 0.059 0.053 0.049 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.39) (0.19) (0.12) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
Q 0.457 0.220 0.137 0.099 0.078 0.066 0.058 0.053 0.049 0.046 0.044 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.38) (0.18) (0.11) (0.08) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
Tab. 4.e

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Manifold Backpressure Constant (A) Conguration“H” kPa (in H₂O)
Width Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
Height
Code
A 4.47 1.63 0.846 0.524 0.362 0.268 0.210 0.171 0.144 0.124 0.109 0.098 0.089 0.082 0.076 0.072 0.068 0.065
(3.7) (1.4) (0.70) (0.44) (0.30) (0.22) (0.17) (0.14) (0.12) (0.10) (0.09) (0.08) (0.07) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05)
B 2.13 0.786 0.416 0.264 0.188 0.144 0.116 0.098 0.085 0.076 0.069 0.064 0.060 0.057 0.055 0.052 0.051 0.049
(1.8) (0.65) (0.35) (0.22) (0.16) (0.12) (0.10) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04)
C 1.32 0.496 0.268 0.175 0.128 0.101 0.084 0.073 0.065 0.060 0.056 0.053 0.050 0.048 0.047 0.046 0.045 0.044
(1.1) (0.41) (0.22) (0.15) (0.11) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04)
D 0.961 0.366 0.202 0.135 0.101 0.082 0.070 0.062 0.056 0.052 0.049 0.047 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.043 0.042 0.042
(0.80) (0.30) (0.17) (0.11) (0.08) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03)
E 0.772 0.297 0.167 0.114 0.087 0.071 0.062 0.056 0.051 0.048 0.046 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.042 0.041 0.041 0.040
(0.64) (0.25) (0.14) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
F 0.664 0.259 0.147 0.102 0.079 0.066 0.058 0.052 0.049 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039
(0.55) (0.22) (0.12) (0.08) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
G 0.599 0.235 0.135 0.094 0.074 0.062 0.055 0.050 0.047 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039
(0.50) (0.20) (0.11) (0.08) (0.06) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
H 0.559 0.221 0.128 0.090 0.071 0.060 0.053 0.049 0.046 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039
(0.46) (0.18) (0.11) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
I 0.533 0.212 0.123 0.087 0.069 0.059 0.052 0.048 0.046 0.044 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.038
(0.44) (0.18) (0.10) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
J 0.517 0.206 0.120 0.085 0.068 0.058 0.052 0.048 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.43) (0.17) (0.10) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
K 0.506 0.202 0.118 0.084 0.067 0.057 0.051 0.047 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.42) (0.17) (0.10) (0.07) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
L 0.499 0.199 0.117 0.083 0.066 0.057 0.051 0.047 0.045 0.043 0.042 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.17) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
M 0.494 0.198 0.116 0.083 0.066 0.057 0.051 0.047 0.045 0.043 0.041 0.041 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.16) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
N 0.491 0.197 0.116 0.082 0.066 0.057 0.051 0.047 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.16) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
O 0.490 0.196 0.115 0.082 0.066 0.056 0.051 0.047 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.16) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
P 0.488 0.195 0.115 0.082 0.066 0.056 0.051 0.047 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.16) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
Q 0.488 0.195 0.115 0.082 0.066 0.056 0.051 0.047 0.044 0.043 0.041 0.040 0.040 0.039 0.039 0.038 0.038 0.038
(0.41) (0.16) (0.10) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03)
Tab. 4.f
Because each inlet adapter for the ultimateSAM distributor has a unique ow
characteristic, its back pressure (PB2) will depend upon the humidication
load (H), as shown in the equation below.
PB2 = B
H
100
( (
2
PB2: backpressure in kPa (in H2O)
B : constant in kPa (in H2O)
H : humidication load in kg/hr (lb/hr)
Note: for the SA0 the value of B is constant and is equal to 0.44 kPa
Table 4.f gives the value of the constant “B” for each inlet adapter. The
calculated value may vary ±10% or ±0.1 kPa (½ in H2O), whichever is greater.
Table 4.f also shows the maximum humidication load for each inlet adapter.
Note: While threaded adapters are included on the table, the tubing
adapters (SAKIT*****) would be used for most atmospheric
humidier applications.
Inlet Max. load kg/hr (lb/hr) Constant“B”kPa (in H₂O)
SAKIE441*0 150 (330) 2.6 (2.2)
SAKIE641*0 350 (770) 0.44 (0.37)
SAKIE841*0 600 (1320) 0.13 (0.11)
SAKIE941*0 1200 (2640) 0.018 (0.01)
SAKIP441*0 150 (330) 1.7 (1.4)
SAKIP641*0 350 (770) 0.29 (0.24)
SAKIP841*0 600 (1320) 0.090 (0.07)
SAKIP941*0 1200 (2640) 0.012 (0.01)
SAKIT40100 250 (550) 0.55 (0.46)
SAKIT40200 500 (1100) 0.21 (0.17)
SAKIT40400 1000 (2200) 0.054 (0.04)
SAKIT80100 1200 (2640) 0.000 (0.00)
SAKIX80100 1200 (2640) 0.001 (0.00)
Tab. 4.g
The connecting hoses and/or pipes between the ultimateSAM distributor
and the atmospheric humidier will generate additional backpressure (PB3)
that must be considered. If the steam is pressurised this will be equal to 0,
otherwise it can be calculated as follows:
PB3 = C*L
H
100
(
(
2
PB3: backpressure in kPa (in H2O)
C: constant in kPa/m (in H2O/ft)
L: hose length in m (ft)
H: humidication load in kg/hr (lb/hr)
Table 4.g shows the constant “C” for some types of tubing and pipes. The
backpressure depends upon the length (L) of the hose or pipe and the
humidication load (H). The calculated value may vary ±10% or ±0.1 kPa (½
in H2O), whichever is greater.
Inlet Max. load
kg/hr (lb/hr)
Max. length
m (ft)
Constant “C”
kPa/m (in H₂O/ft)
40mm hose1 45 (99) 4 (13.1) 0.74 (0.91)
80mm hose1 320 (704) 4 (13.1) 0.0168 (0.021)
2”Sch 40 pipe 140 (308) 5 (16.4) 0.1530 (0.187)
3”Sch 40 pipe 300 (660) 10 (32.8) 0.0194 (0.024)
3”Cu tubing“K” 270 (594) 10 (32.8) 0.0257 (0.031)
Tab. 4.h
¹Carel-brand steam hose is recommended for use with the ultimateSAM.
For atmospheric humidiers, the total backpressure acting on the device
is the total backpressure from each part of the steam delivery system
(distributor, inlet adapter, and connecting pipe) as well as the static pressure
in the duct or AHU. NOTE: Depending on the location of the distributor, the
static pressure n the duct could be negative.
PTOTAL = PB1 + PB2 + PB3 + PAHU
If the total backpressure exceeds the maximum pressure allowed at the
outlet of the atmospheric humidier, then steps must be taken to reduce
the pressure (e.g., increase the pipe and inlet diameters, or maximize the
height and width of the distributor).

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Sample calculation using Example 1 in Sec.4.1: assume that a site has the
following conditions:
• Humidication load: 90 kg/hr (200 lb/hr)
• Distributor: SABEBLI300
• Inlet adapter: SAKIT40200
• 40mm (1.6”) steam hose: 2 pieces, 3m (10’) long, 45 kg/hr (100 lb/hr) per
hose.
1. Use Table 4.c to determine constant “A.”
For width code “E” and height code“B,”A=0.610 kPa (0.51 in H2O).
2. Calculate PB1.
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
3. Use Table 4.f to determine constant“B.”For SAKIT40200, B=0.21 kPa (0.17
in H2O).
4. Calculate PB2.
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
5. Use Table 4.f to determine constant “C.” For 40mm (1.6”) steam hose,
C=0.36 kPa/m (0.091 inH2O per ft).
6. Calculate PB3.
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.610) = 0.49kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB1 = (0.51) = 2.0 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.21) = 0.17kPA
90
100
(
(
2
PB2 = (0.17) = 0.68 in H2O
200
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.36) (3) = 0.22kPA
45
100
(
(
2
PB3 = (0.091)(10) = 0...91 in H2O
100
100
(
(
2
7. Ptotal = 0.49 + 0.17 + 0.22 = 0.88kPa (PTOTAL=2.0 + 0.68 + 0.91 = 3.6 in H2O)
Note: The static pressure of the duct must be less than 1.12kPa
(4.4 in H2O) to keep the outlet pressure acting on the UE090X****
under 2kPa (8”H2O).
4.5 Air Flow Resistance
The static pressure drop created due to the ultimateSAM distributor in the
duct or AHU is shown in Table 4.h e 4.i. A distributor that is properly sized to
the duct or AHU will minimize the pressure drop. The data table can only be
used to determine the ow resistance of air passing through the eective
area of the distributor. It does not include pressure losses due to facing o
areas of the duct for valves, drains, or other connections.
Pressure drop, Pa (in H2O) (SAB* / SAT* models)
Air Velocity,
m/s (fpm)
Upright conguration
S L H
3 (600) 0 (0.002) 1 (0.006) 5 (0.022)
6 (1200) 2 (0.008) 6 (0.024) 22 (0.088)
10 (2000) 5 (0.022) 17 (0.067) 61 (0.245)
Tab. 4.i
Pressure drop, Pa (in H2O) (SA0* models)
Air Velocity,
m/s (fpm)
Upright length, mm (in)
358 (14) 1270 (50) 2030 (80)
3 (600) 5 (0.020) 5 (0.020) 6 (0.024)
6 (1200) 18 (0.072) 20 (0.080) 24 (0.096)
10 (2000) 48 (0.193) 54 (0.217) 66 (0.265)
Tab. 4.j
4.6 Steam Losses
When designing an ultimateSAM Direct Steam Humidication System,
allowance must be made for steam that condenses within the system
before the steam mixes with the air in the duct. There are two areas in
which steam losses occur:
• Within the ultimateSAM distributor itself;
• Within the piping between the humidier and the ultimateSAM distributor.
To achieve maximum operating eciency, the ultimateSAM distributor is
insulated to minimize steam loss due to condensation. The design includes
a header wrapped with stainless-steel-clad insulating foam and uprights
with stainless-steel insulating shields.
Table 4.h provides information on the estimated steam loss, expressed as
a percentage of steam capacity. Values can be used to compare the eect
of dierent congurations on steam loss, given the same distributor size
(width code: “J”, height code: “J”). It is important to allow for this loss when
selecting a distributor conguration.
Nominal Steam Loss @ 15C (59F) (% of max. capacity)
Air velocity m/s (fpm)
Congurazione 3 (600) 6 (1200) 10 (2000)
SATJJSI*** 5 6 6
SABJJSI*** 9 12 14
SATJJLI*** 3 4 4
SABJJLI*** 6 8 9
SATJJHI*** 3 4 5
SABJJHI*** 8 10 11
SATJJSN*** 7 8 9
SABJJSN*** 13 15 18
SATJJLN*** 4 5 6
SABJJLN*** 8 10 12
SATJJHN*** 5 6 7
SABJJHN*** 11 13 15
Tab. 4.k
Note:
1. Compared to a top-feed distributor with comparable conguration,
width and height, a bottom-feed distributor has 2 times the steam loss
as a percentage of capacity because the bottom-feed has 1/3 of the
maximum capacity of the top-feed.
2. Compared to insulated distributors, uninsulated distributors have 40%
more steam loss. For example, at 3 m/s (600 fpm) an SABJJSI*** has a
steam loss of 9% of 110 kg/hr (240 lb/hr), that is 10 kg/hr (22 lb/hr). The
uninsulated version, SABJJSN***, has 40% greater steam loss, that is 14
kg/hr (31 lb/hr), or 13% of capacity.
Note: Besides increased steam loss, uninsulated distributors are
likely to inject condensate into the airway because the
distributors do not have nozzle inserts. See section 4.8.)
To calculate estimated steam loss for specic width and height codes,
tables 4.i and 4.j provide steam loss per length of upright and header.
Note: As shown, steam loss increases as ambient temperature
deceases. To calculate estimated steam loss at other ambient
temperatures (Ta), adjust the values by the ratio (Ta-100)/85 or (Ta-100)/75
for tables 4.i and 4.j, respectively.
To calculate the total steam loss,
1. Calculate the steam loss for the uprights
2. Calculate the steam loss of the header(s)
Steam Loss @ 15C (59F) kg/hr/m (lb/hr/ft)
Air velocity m/s (fpm)
Conguration 3 ( 600) 6 (1200) 10 (2000)
Uprights
“SA***SI***
SA***HI***”
0.34 (0.23) 0.42 (0.28) 0.48 (0.32)
“SA***SN***
SA***HN***”
0.48 (0.32) 0.59 (0.39) 0.67 (0.45)
SA***LI*** 0.39 (0.26) 0.49 (0.33) 0.56 (0.38)
SA***LN*** 0.55 (0.37) 0.69 (0.46) 0.78 (0.53)
Headers
SAB***I*** 2.0 (1.4) 2.5 (1.7) 2.9 (1.9)
SAB***N*** 2.5 (1.7) 3.1 (2.1) 3.5 (2.4)
SAT***I*** 4.5 (3.0) 5.6 (3.8) 6.4 (4.3)
SAT***N*** 7.0 (4.7) 8.7 (5.8) 9.9 (6.7)
Tab. 4.l

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“ultimateSAM - design”+03U0071EF - rel. 2.0 - 20150301
Steam Loss @ 25C (77F) kg/hr/m (lb/hr/ft)
Air velocity m/s (fpm)
Conguration 3 ( 600) 6 (1200) 10 (2000)
Uprights
“SA***SI***
SA***HI***”
0.30 (0.20) 0.37 (0.25) 0.42 (0.28)
“SA***SN***
SA***HN***”
0.42 (0.28) 0.52 (0.35) 0.59 (0.39)
SA***LI*** 0.34 (0.23) 0.43 (0.29) 0.50 (0.34)
SA***LN*** 0.48 (0.32) 0.60 (0.40) 0.70 (0.47)
Headers
SAB***I*** 1.8 (1.2) 2.2 (1.5) 2.5 (1.7)
SAB***N*** 2.2 (1.5) 2.7 (1.8) 3.1 (2.1)
SAT***I*** 4.0 (2.7) 4.9 (3.3) 5.6 (3.8)
SAT***N*** 6.2 (4.2) 7.6 (5.1) 8.7 (5.8)
Tab. 4.m
Example: calculate the steam loss for an SATRQHI*** operating in a duct of
air velocity 6 m/s (1200 fpm) (59°F). (See “Technical specications” , for the
dimensional data of distributors having other sizes and congurations)
1. From the dimensional data of the distributor, calculate the upright length:
Overall height (3181 mm) (125”) -
Inlet header height (167.5mm) (6.6”) –
Condensate header (152.5mm) (6”) =
Upright length (2861mm) (113”)
Then:
kg/hr kg
hr
lb/hr lb
hr
( ) ( )
uprights
mm
mm 4437
1000
42.0
2861 =










( )
uprights
in 9837 12
28.0 =










()
"5"25.6"25.125 −−
( )
mm
mm 17
1000
6.5
3031 =










kg/hr kg
hr
38
"12
8.3
( )
"5.119 =










lb/hr lb
hr
kg/hr kg
hr
lb/hr lb
hr
( ) ( )
uprights
mm
mm 4437
1000
42.0
2861 =










( )
uprights
in 9837 12
28.0 =










()
"5"25.6"25.125 −−
( )
mm
mm 17
1000
6.5
3031 =










kg/hr kg
hr
38
"12
8.3
( )
"5.119 =










lb/hr lb
hr
2. Given a header length of 3031 mm (119”),
kg/hr kg
hr
lb/hr lb
hr
( ) ( )
uprights
mm
mm 4437
1000
42.0
2861 =










( )
uprights
in 9837 12
28.0 =










()
"5"25.6"25.125 −−
( )
mm
mm 17
1000
6.5
3031 =










kg/hr kg
hr
38
"12
8.3
( )
"5.119 =










lb/hr lb
hr
kg/hr kg
hr
lb/hr lb
hr
( ) ( )
uprights
mm
mm 4437
1000
42.0
2861 =










( )
uprights
in 9837 12
28.0 =










()
"5"25.6"25.125 −−
( )
mm
mm 17
1000
6.5
3031 =










kg/hr kg
hr
38
"12
8.3
( )
"5.119 =










lb/hr lb
hr
3. Total steam loss= 62 kg/hr (136lb/hr), that is, 5.5% of the 1110 kg/hr
(2442lb/hr) capacity.
For atmospheric humidiers, every eort should be made to reduce
condensate production in the pipes connecting the humidier to the
ultimateSAM distributor. For example, when connecting a high capacity
humidier, such as a Carel UE130X****, to an ultimateSAM distributor, the
multiple steam outlets on the humidier should be merged into a single
insulated pipe having the same cross-sectional area as the combined
areas of the multiple outlets. (See section 5 for adapters.) Table 4.k provides
information on steam loss in connecting pipes.
Steam Loss @ 25°C (77°F)
kg/hr/m (lb/hr/ft)
Size Insulation
mm (in)
Max. length
m (ft)
Steam loss
kg/hr/m (lb/hr/ft)
40mm hose not available 4 (13.1) 0.15 (0.10)
80mm hose not available 4 (13.1) 0.24 (0.16)
2" Sch 40
cast iron pipe
0 5 (16.4) 0.24 (0.16)
50 (2) 5 (16.4) 0.029 (0.019)
3" Sch 40
cast iron pipe
0 10 (32.8) 0.32 (0.21)
63 (2.5) 10 (32.8) 0.032 (0.021)
3" Cu
"K" tubing
0 10 (32.8) 0.29 (0.19)
63 (2.5) 10 (32.8) 0.030 (0.020)
Tab. 4.n
4.7 SAB* / SAT* assembly options
These distribution systems come with a frame designed to support the
uprights and distributors while providing exibility during installation.
Although the distribution system with frame can be shipped fully-assembled
from the factory (product code SA*****3**), the system is designed for fast,
simple eld-assembly with ordinary metric tools (product code SA*****2**).
For applications in which the frame for securing the uprights and distributor
headers will be provided by a third party at the site, the distribution system
can be provided without the frame (product code SA*****1** if assembled,
SA*****0** if not assembled).
4.8 Assembly options for SA0* systems
These distribution systems are supplied unassembled, the manifold and
uprights are therefore separate, and need to be fastened using the three
screws supplied.
They are delivered in the same packaging, containing the following
components:
• Manifold
• Insulated uprights with nozzles
• Manifold gasket
• Assembly instructions
This system can be tted completely inside the duct or alternatively with
the manifold outside, in the latter case however a hole needs to be made in
the wall of the duct to pass the uprights through; a kit to cover the hole in
the wall of the AHU is available separately (code SAKIL00000).
4.9 Uninsulated upright option without
nozzles for SAB* / SAT*
Thissystemis available with severaloptions.Toachieve optimal performance,
most applications will require the use of fully insulated uprights with nozzle
inserts (product code SA****I***). The insulation minimizes the formation
of condensate inside the upright. However, even with the insulation, some
condensate will form on the inner surface of the upright tube. To prevent
this condensate from being blown into the duct, nozzles are inserted into
the uprights to keep the steam entering the duct condensate-free.
There are some unique circumstances in which condensate droplets
entering the air stream might not pose a problem. For these situations,
the uprights are available without insulation and nozzle inserts (product
code SA****N***). Before using this type of upright, be sure to evaluate all
downstream surfaces in the AHU with respect to chemical compatibility,
corrosion resistance, and biological growth.This option should only be used
in applications that can tolerate pure liquid water.
The ultimateSAM steam distributor in the single pipe conguration (SA0)
only comes in the solution with insulated uprights complete with nozzles.