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Total Pressure
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total pressure (Pt) = static pressure (Ps) + velocity pressure (Pv)
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Velocity Pressure vs. Static Pressure
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For example, assume a fan is attached to a straight piece of duct that has a damper at the open end. To observe air movement, a hinged vane is suspended from the top of the duct.
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