Fundamentals & Engineering
Ductwork Air Flow Balancing
Balancing air systems (ductwork) may be accomplished in various ways. The most common method to accomplish ductwork balancing is Proportional Method. Each diffuser is adjusted to supply the right percentage of total air volume in the ductwork.
Valve Characteristics
Why do we need to be aware of the valve characteristics? Every component in a hydronic system has some level of influence on the control and performance of a hydronic system. Valves are key because they are the controlling devices at the critical areas of heat transfer.
Major Hvac Systems and Equipment
A comprehensive list of all the major HVAC system types and related equipment
Copeland Refrigeration Manuals Download
This is a five series of publications comprising the Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Refrigeration Manual. Although each separate part covers a specific area of refrigeration theory and practice, each successive publication presumes a basic understanding of the material presented in the previous sections.
Refrigerant Piping Requirements
This guide focuses on systems that use Refrigerant-22 (R-22). While the general requirements are the same for systems that use other refrigerants, velocities and pressure drops will differ.
Ice Storage Systems
Thermal energy storage (TES) involves adding heat (thermal) energy to a storage medium, and then removing it from that medium for use at some other time. This may involve storing thermal energy at high temperatures (heat storage) or at low temperatures (cool storage).
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Method
The life-cycle cost analysis method is the most commonly accepted method to assess the economic benefits of energy conservation projects over their lifetime. Typically, the method is used to evaluate at least two alternatives of a given project (for instance, evaluate two alternatives for the installation of a new HVAC system: a VAV system or a heat pump system to condition the building). Only one alternative will be selected for implementation based on the economic analysis.
Hvac Air Volume Calculation
The air volume for an HVAC system is calculated from the sensible heat in the conditioned space. For the typical heating and cooling unit, the calculation is for cooling because more air is needed to cool a space than to heat it. If the conditioned space can be properly cooled with a given amount of cfm, then the space can be heated correctly with the same amount of cfm.
Standards & Compliance
HVAC Ventilation Design: Lift/Elevator Pressurization
Complete guide to HVAC lift/elevator pressurization design using BS 5588-4 standards covering pressure control, airflow calculations, and elevator system integration for effective emergency vertical transportation protection.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Staircase Pressurization + Relief Vent Sizing
Complete guide to HVAC staircase pressurization and relief vent sizing design using ASHRAE and BS standards covering pressure control, airflow calculations, and relief system integration for effective emergency egress protection.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Corridor/Lift Lobby/Atrium Make-Up/Pressurization
Complete guide to HVAC corridor, lift lobby, and atrium make-up air and pressurization design using CIBSE and ASHRAE standards covering pressure control, airflow calculations, and fire safety integration for effective emergency protection.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Atrium Smoke Extract
Complete guide to HVAC atrium smoke extraction design using CIBSE and ASHRAE standards covering smoke layer management, extraction calculations, and advanced fire safety integration for large-volume space protection.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Corridor/Lift Lobby Smoke Extract
Complete guide to HVAC corridor and lift lobby smoke extraction design using CIBSE fire engineering standards covering smoke removal, pressure management, and life safety system integration for effective emergency ventilation.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Car Parking CO System
Complete guide to HVAC car parking CO detection systems using NFPA 720 standards covering carbon monoxide monitoring, alarm systems, ventilation integration, and safety protocols for parking facility protection.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Car Parking Make-Up Ventilation Rate By Velocity
Complete guide to HVAC car parking make-up ventilation design using ASHRAE velocity-based methods covering air movement calculations, system integration, and performance optimization for effective parking facility ventilation.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Car Parking Extract Ventilation Rate
Complete guide to HVAC car parking extract ventilation design using CIBSE and BS standards covering CO control, air change rates, and specialized applications for safe and efficient parking facility ventilation systems.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Rates (Hood/Canopy, Ceiling Extract/Makeup)
Complete guide to HVAC commercial kitchen ventilation design using ASHRAE, CIBSE, and VA standards covering hood exhaust rates, makeup air requirements, and specialized applications for effective contaminant control and energy efficiency.
HVAC Ventilation Design: Tobacco/Smoking Area Ventilation Rates
Complete guide to HVAC smoking area ventilation design using CIBSE standards covering high-performance ventilation rates, specialized system requirements, and health protection strategies for tobacco use areas.
Digital Tools & Resources
Rates Of Thermal Expansion For Common Pipe Materials
Effortlessly calculate rates of thermal expansion for common pipe materials with our interactive calculator. Get accurate data, design insights, and actionable tables for metals and plastics—essential for HVAC engineers, designers, and consultants focused on system reliability and energy efficiency.
HVAC Equipment Life Expectancy Calculator
We’ve created a professional HVAC equipment life expectancy calculator. The application provides comprehensive calculations for determining the remaining useful life of various HVAC equipment types.
BIM Software Solutions for Modern HVAC Applications
As the HVAC industry continues to evolve in 2025, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an indispensable tool for professionals seeking to optimize design, installation, and maintenance processes. For HVAC engineers, contractors, and technicians, selecting the right BIM software can significantly impact project efficiency and outcomes. Let’s explore the most effective BIM solutions for HVAC applications.
Mcquay Softwares Download
McQuay (As part of Daikin Industries) is one of the largest air conditioning, heating, ventilating and refrigeration companies in the HVAC/R industry. Therefore, we decided to make some softwares that this company has introduced to the industry based on their experience and knowledge available for download.
Bell & Gossett Selection Softwares
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Daikin Revit Files
DAIKIN APPLIED RESOURCE LIBRARY – REVIT FILES Rooftop Systems Air Handlers – Outdoor Air Cooled Chillers Water Cooled Chillers Fan Coils Self-Contained Water Source Heat Pump Unit Ventilators
Cooltools Software Download
– Cycle analysis (process design) – comparison of one stage direct expansion cycle and one stage flooded cycle. – System sizing – calculation of component sizes from general criteria. – System simulation – calculating operating conditions in a system with known components. Component calculations – calculation of – components efficiencies and outlet conditions. – Evaluation of operation – evaluation of system efficiency. – Process investigation – e.g. moist air calculations.