Fundamentals & Engineering
Hvac Load Calculations
The accurate calculation of heating and cooling loads is essential to provide a sound bridge between fundamental building design decisions and an operating building. If loads are substantially underestimated, occupants and users will likely be hot or cold. If loads are substantially overestimated, equipment will be oversize (usually wasting money, reducing efficiency, increasing energy consumption, and often imperiling comfort).
Standards & Compliance
HVAC Code Standard Reference – General: Building Classifications and Occupancy Requirements
Essential guide to HVAC code standards for building classifications and occupancy requirements. Learn how to apply NFPA 101 and ASHRAE 62.1 standards for proper system design and code compliance.
Understanding District Heating: Efficient Energy Distribution Systems for Sustainable Urban Applications – Technical Overview, Installation, Maintenance, and Standards for HVAC-R Professionals
Discover the benefits of district heating in HVAC systems: efficient energy distribution, reduced costs, and integration with renewable sources for sustainable urban development.
ASHRAE Guidelines on HVAC Equipment Life Expectancy
Explore ASHRAE life expectancy of HVAC equipment and learn how it guides maintenance and replacement strategies for efficient building management.
Digital Tools & Resources
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.
Refrigerant Ph Diagram (Part 2)
This article is a continuation of our older article, which was well received by users, so we decided to update the P-H Diagram list and provide you with a more complete list of the world’s commercial refrigerants. You can easily access the high quality refrigerant chart by clicking on the refrigerants listed in the table.
Carrier Plv Pro Download
Carrier’s PLV Pro is a software tool that empowers consulting engineers to make objective and informed decisions about their chiller plant design that go beyond Full Load and IPLV metrics. Results are provided in a professional report or .csv format for further analysis. The tool is for professionals who need a quick and free-of-charge alternative to detailed energy modeling analyses.
Coolselector Download
Coolselector®2 (from Danfoss company) helps to optimize energy consumption and increase efficiency in any HVACR system. Run unbiased calculations based on a set of operating conditions — such as cooling capacity, refrigerant, evaporation, and condensation temperature — and then select the best components for your design.
Air Conditioning Condensate calculator
Air conditioning condensate is the water that is produced as a result of the cooling process in an air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system cools the air in a building, it removes moisture from the air, which condenses on the cool coils of the air conditioning system. This condensation is collected and drained away through a condensate drain pipe. The water that is collected in the condensate drain is typically referred to as air conditioning condensate.
Pipe Pressure Drop Calculations: Essential Equations and Guidelines
Explore the essentials of pipe pressure drop calculations, including key factors affecting pressure drop, commonly used equations, and practical tips for optimizing fluid transportation systems. Learn about software and tools that can assist in streamlining your calculations and enhance the efficiency of your projects. In this blog post, we discussed the importance of understanding pipe pressure drop calculations and their relevance across various industries. We introduced key factors affecting pressure drop, such as pipe diameter, length, flow rate, fluid properties, and pipe roughness. We also examined several equations for calculating pressure drop, including the Darcy-Weisbach, Hazen-Williams, and Colebrook-White equations, discussing their applicability and limitations.
mcquay duct sizer Download
The McQuay Duct Sizer is a specialized software tool designed for HVAC professionals to assist in the accurate and efficient sizing of air ducts. This tool is essential for ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency in HVAC systems. The McQuay Duct Sizer is available for free download.
Space and Zone Airflow Sizing Calculations in HVAC Systems
Following our previous discussion on the systematic 9-step procedure for designing cooling and heating systems, it’s essential to understand the technical aspects of airflow sizing
Download HVAC-Cx: The Essential Building HVAC Systems Commissioning Tool
As buildings continue to evolve toward higher efficiency and more sophisticated control strategies, tools like HVAC-Cx become increasingly valuable. The software’s ability to systematically detect faults, prioritize issues, and assist with active commissioning represents a significant advancement in building operations technology.