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
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)
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 nonmembers—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
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