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Accepted Industry Practice for Industrial Duct Construction, 2nd Edition
10/14/2008

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This guide is a compilation of accepted industry practices and construction techniques having received wide acceptance for the fabrication and installation of industrial duct systems.

Covers round (long-seam and spiral) duct from 4 in. to 60 in. in diameter, reinforced or unreinforced, for operation from 4 in. to 20 in. wg positive or negative pressure, and from ambient to 650ºF for carbon or stainless steel, 400ºF for galvanized steel, and 120ºF for aluminum.

Also includes chapters on industrial applications, material properties, hangers and supports, fittings, vents, doors, discharge ducts (small stacks) and surface preparation of metals.