The ASHRAE Handbook

Background of the Handbook Predecessor document: American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers’ (ASH&VE) “Heating and Ventilating Guide” (1922) Today, it is the recognized repository of current engineering procedures and practices in HVAC&R Typical users: – Consulting engineers – Equipment designers – Plant engineers – Contractors – Government officials – Technicians – Engineering students Predecessor document: American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers’ (ASH&VE) “Heating and Ventilating Guide” (1922) Today, it is the recognized repository of current engineering procedures and practices in HVAC&R Typical users: – Consulting engineers – Equipment designers – Plant engineers – Contractors – Government officials – Technicians – Engineering students

The ASHRAE Handbook Today Includes four volumes: –Fundamentals –Refrigeration –HVAC Applications –HVAC Systems and Equipment One volume published each year Two editions: –Inch-Pound (I-P) units of measurement –International System of Units (SI) Includes four volumes: –Fundamentals –Refrigeration –HVAC Applications –HVAC Systems and Equipment One volume published each year Two editions: –Inch-Pound (I-P) units of measurement –International System of Units (SI)

The ASHRAE Handbook Today (cont’d.) 200+ chapters Print, CD and online formats A benefit of membership; 40,000+ copies sent to members each year Consulted by non- members—puts the entire industry on the same page 200+ chapters Print, CD and online formats A benefit of membership; 40,000+ copies sent to members each year Consulted by non- members—puts the entire industry on the same page

The Development Process Society Handbook Committee –identifies technical information needs –establishes editorial policy –oversees production and delivery Technical Committees, Task Groups and Technical Resource Groups –write content –review content –revise content Society Handbook Committee –identifies technical information needs –establishes editorial policy –oversees production and delivery Technical Committees, Task Groups and Technical Resource Groups –write content –review content –revise content

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