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The ASHRAE HandbookThe 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
Get Involved!
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at
www.ashrae.org/volunteer
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at
www.ashrae.org/volunteer