What is the primary objective of air flow balancing in ductwork systems?

The primary objective of air flow balancing in ductwork systems is to ensure that the air flow rates in each branch of the duct system are proportionate to the design requirements, thereby maintaining the desired indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity. This is achieved by balancing the system pressure to the point where the fan pressure generation is equal to the sum of the pressure losses through each section of a branch.