Select a fan of proper type, size, and speed to produce the highest operating effi- ciency, or lowest horsepower, consistent with other considerations. Use the calculated total airflow in cubic feet per minute and the total system resistances or static pressure for fan- selection purposes. In selecting a fan, it is necessary to be familiar with the fan laws and system curves, that is, how the static pressure and volumetric airflow are related. A curve or system curve shows graphically the possible combinations of volumetric flow and static pressure for a given application. Because the fan and system each can operate only at a single point on its own curve, the combination can operate only where these curves intersect(Figure 30.14). Thus a fan must be chosen on the basis of its characteristics and the requirements of the system in which it will be applied. Each fan is characterized by the volume of gas flow, the pressure at which the flow is produced, the speed of rotation, the power required, and the efficiency. These quantities are measured by manufacturers with standard testing methods, and the results are plotted to furnish the characteristic"fan curves" of most manufacturers. Tables such as Table 30.6 are available to assist the design engineer in selecting a fan. The fan static pressure is calculated using the following equation