June 20, 2013: Updated Edition of ASHRAE Handbook Released
Heat Gain and Load Density Data Are Updated
ATLANTA — Outdated internal equipment heat gain data can result in oversized HVAC systems and higher operating costs, noted ASHRAE. To assist the industry in defining these loads and designing more cost-efficient HVAC systems, internal equipment heat gain and load density data have been updated in the newest edition of the ASHRAE Handbook.
The 2013 ASHRAE Handbook–Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVACR industry, including updated information on building materials, load calculations, energy resources and analysis, refrigerants, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), sustainability, controls, duct and piping system design, and more.