Engineering & Knowledge

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).

Solar Angles – Fundamentals of Solar Positioning

Two fundamental parameters determine how effectively your solar panels capture sunlight: orientation and tilt. These factors, when properly calculated, can significantly increase your system’s efficiency and return on investment.

Understanding Solar Radiation: Earth’s Powerful Energy Source

Solar energy is the result of electromagnetic radiation released from the sun by the thermonuclear reactions occurring inside its core. All of the energy resources on earth originate from the sun (directly or indirectly), except for nuclear, tidal, and geothermal energy.

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Standards & Compliance

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Fittings Friction Loss

Complete guide to HVAC duct fittings friction loss using Carrier standards covering loss coefficients, pressure drop calculations, and system optimization for efficient air distribution design.

HVAC Duct Design: Dampers, Attenuators, and Coils Friction Loss

Complete guide to HVAC dampers, attenuators, and coils friction loss using SMACNA standards covering pressure drop calculations, component selection, and system optimization for efficient air distribution design.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Round to Rectangular Equivalent

Complete guide to HVAC round-to-rectangular duct equivalency using ASHRAE standards covering conversion formulas, performance considerations, and system optimization for space-constrained installations.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Friction Loss

Complete guide to HVAC duct friction loss calculations using ASHRAE standards covering friction charts, pressure drop analysis, and system optimization for efficient air distribution design.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Pressure Classification

Complete guide to HVAC duct pressure classification using SMACNA standards covering pressure class selection, construction requirements, and testing protocols for safe and efficient ductwork systems.

HVAC Duct Design – Sizing Contaminant-Extraction Ducts (Smoke | Grease | Gases | Dry & Moist Dust)

ASHRAE’s Pocket Guide lists minimum conveying velocities that keep contaminants airborne while they travel through exhaust ductwork. Table 2.9 (2013 edition, Ch. 02, pp. 60

HVAC Duct Design: Commercial Kitchen Duct Sizing

Complete guide to commercial kitchen duct sizing using ASHRAE and NFPA standards covering exhaust hood design, grease management, fire safety, and make-up air systems for food service operations.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Sizing by Velocity & Noise Criteria (NC)

Complete guide to HVAC duct sizing using velocity and noise criteria with ASHRAE and CIBSE standards covering acoustic design, velocity limits, and noise control for sensitive applications.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Sizing by Equal Friction Method

Complete guide to HVAC duct sizing using the equal friction method with SMACNA and ASHRAE standards covering calculation procedures, friction rate selection, and system optimization for effective air distribution design.

HVAC Duct Design: Duct Sizing SMACNA Recommendations

Complete guide to HVAC duct sizing using SMACNA recommendations covering equal friction, velocity, and static regain methods with design calculations and system optimization for effective air distribution.


Digital Tools & Resources

HVAC-R Load Calculator: Your Essential Tool for Accurate System Sizing

Our new web-based calculator combines sophisticated engineering principles with an intuitive interface, making accurate load calculations accessible to everyone from students to seasoned professionals. Unlike basic square-footage estimators, our tool considers the multitude of factors that influence heating and cooling requirements.

Interactive Psychrometric Chart

The aim of this web app is to create an interactive psychrometric chart on which you can project a range of comfort metrics as well as mapping weather data or room air conditions calculated using EnergyPlus. You can add or remove lines for a range of different metrics or highlight them individually to assist with dynamic explanations or presentations.

HVAC-R Financing Made Simple: Introducing Our Smart Equipment Calculator

we’ve developed a comprehensive HVAC-R Equipment Financing Calculator that goes beyond basic loan calculations to include industry-specific considerations like energy savings, equipment efficiency, and available tax incentives

Download Weather Design Conditions (ASHRAE)

Discover ASHRAE Handbook weather stations with our comprehensive search tool. Optimize HVAC and equipment design, sizing, distribution, and installation for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Enhance your energy-related projects across various sectors, including agriculture, by leveraging accurate climatic data.

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