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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:
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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 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
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