HVAC Equations
Sensible Heat Formula
BTU/HR = 1.08 * CFM * ΔT
Total Heat Formula
BTU/HR = 4.5 * CFM * ΔH
Latent Heat Formula
BTU/HR = 0.69 * CFM * Δgr
GPM Formula
GPM = BTU/HR(Airside) / (water ΔT x 500)
Air Change Rate Formula
ACH = (CFM * 60) / Volume
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
COP = BTU Output / BTU Input = EER / 3.413
Energy Efficiency Ration (EER)
EER = BTU Output / Watts Input
Rules of Thumb
Cooling Loads (General)
300-400 SQFT per Ton
30-40 BTU / SQFT
CFM / SQFT
Perimeter Spaces - 1.0-3.0 cfm/sqft
Interior Spaces - 0.5-1.5 cfm/sqft
Lighting Loads
T12s - 1.2 Watt / SQFT
T8s - 0.8 Watt / SQFT
LEDs - 0.4 Watt / SQFT
Conversions
1 Ton = 12,000 BTU/HR
Tons =
BTU/HR
1 kW = 3412 BTU/HR
kW =
BTU/HR
kW/Ton = 12 / EER
kw/Ton =
EER