[icemeister]

I am pretty sure this is correct, but I need to verify. I am having to study this manual for a test.
Is the saturated suction temperature the same as the evap coil temp?
Ie. on some of the manufacturers spec sheets, they will show coil temp and some will show saturated suction temp.

Basically, yes...it's referring to the same thing. In reality however, if you consider the pressure drop in the suction line between the evaporator and the compressor suction they will differ by that pressure drop's equivalent temperature.

Also, what does the abbreviation FTD stand for? Is this freezer temp difference or fahreneheit temperature difference?

That's referring to the TD or temperature difference between the box temperature and the evaporator temperature and is usually written as ºF TD. For example a 35ºF box with an evaporator temp of 25ºF would have a 10ºF TD.

Also, in this manual on page 4 and the other sizing pages, the is a fine print note that states" For 4 fpi, multiply capacity by 0.8". What is this referring to?

The term "fpi" refers to the number of "fins per inch" of the coil. The less fins per inch, the lower the coil capacity, so they give you a capacity derating factor for fin spacings other than the standard one listed. In this case, if you were using a coil with 4 fpi, you would multiply the published capacity by 0.8 to arrive at the coil capacity.

 

[icemeister]

So we lower the capacity for less fins per inch due to a lower conduction factor. Are they still selling the 4 fpi coils, or is this in a situation when you would change the condensor section only and leave the old coil?

The selection of the FPI usually comes about at the design stage of a project, where you're selecting compoinents and matching them up.

4 FPI would typically be used for a low temperature evaporator coils. The wider spacing allows for frost buildup. Evaps for medium temp applications usually run 6-8 FPI. Condensers might be more like 8-12 FPI.

 

[icemeister]

One other thing that I am trying to understand is why you add to the btu removal rating of the evaporator by adding for the fan. Is it because of the fan speed varying from each style of fan?
I first thought that they were adding in for the need to remove the fan motor heat, but it seems that you would have to subtract from the btu rating of the space in order to account for the heat of the motors. Are they saying to add the x amount before you pick out your evap coil (the way it seems it should be)? It sounds to me like they may be saying to add x amount of btu to the coil capacity. This doesn't seem right. It seems like it would be added in to the load before choosing the coil.
Help me to understand what they are asking the designer to do here.
Thanks

Here is how it is worded:
1. Operating charge based on 30% liquid and 70% vapor at 25°F suction
2. Fan Motor heat is not included in rating
Unit 0601 to 2001 and 2401, add for Shaded Pole motor (58W) 198 BTU/HR
Unit 2101 and 2801 to 4201, add for PSC motor (100W) 342 BTU/HR
Unit 2101 and 2801 to 4201, add for EC motor (60W) 205 BTU/HR

I can't recall ever seeing ratings that didn't account for the fan motor heat in the capacity. Whose product info are you looking at?

 

[icemeister]

Ref Plus is the brand. I don't know much about it. I was given it to study for a refrigeration exam

That's one I've never heard of either, but here it is:
http://www.refplus.com/html_en/product_pdf/Walk-in LS-LP-LA2009.pdf

Nobody else rates unit coolers like that...at least that I'm aware of.