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Fan and System Curves: VFD Speed Control vs. Damper Throttling

Fan curves at 100%, 80%, 60% and 40% speed against a system curve, and a comparison at 80% airflow: damper throttling uses 90% of full input power and VFD speed control 51.2%, a 43.1% saving.

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