Manual J and Related Materials Used for Sizing Heating/Cooling Systems
The calculation methods contained in the Residential Load Calculations, Manual J, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), is the most accurate and common ones used by HVAC contractors/installers to size heating and air conditioning systems correctly. There are also many computer programs and worksheets designed to simplify the calculation procedures found in Manual J.
Recommended Publications Providing Additional Information About Load Calculations and Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
ANSI/AHAM RAC-1-1992, Room Air Conditioners, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). Available from AHAM, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 984-5800.
Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Manual, GRP 138, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Available from ASHRAE (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Principles, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). Available from ASHRAE (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Heat Loss Calculation (for Calculator) (for hydronic systems). Available from Hydronics Institute. (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Heat Loss Software (CD-ROM), E. Hogan. Available from Hydronics Institute (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Residential Duct Systems, Manual D (2nd ed.), Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Available from ACCA (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Residential Equipment Selection Manual, Manual S (2nd ed.), Air Conditioning Contractors of America (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
Residential Load Calculation, Manual J (8th ed.), Air Conditioning Contractors of America. Available from ACCA (see Appendix A. Professional and Trade Associations).
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