Hi guys,will you clarify me on the following for office building hot water pipe sizing.
For same Fixture Unit Value, ASHRAE Modified Hunters Curve and Internation Plumbing Code,APPENDIX-E (Table E103.3(3) give different flow rates causing different pipe sizes.
For example, for a fixture unit value of 140,ASHRAE Modified Hunters Curve indicates flow rate of 20 gpm (for Office Building) while International Plumbing Code,APPENDIX-E (Table E103.3(3) indicates flow rate of 52.5 gpm.
Which flow rate (gpm) to use for hot water pipe sizing?