You could try doing things the way most engineers learn their trade. You could go to school and apply yourself in your schooling. This schooling does not have to be a formal academic institution, although this will be easier.
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The HP depends on the CFM, but also on the SP (static pressure) differences both through the AHU and through any ductwork and stored product. HP = k(CFM)( SP), where k is a constant depending on which measurement units are used. The hard part of this is figuring out what SP to use.
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