I have seen recent comments pop up again in the "LEED Exam" thread regarding ventilation rates of ASHRAE 62.1-2004.
The states we design in still use IMC 2000, 2003, or 2006 which is based on old ASHRAE 62-1989 rates, but recently I have needed to dig into 62-2004 and understand it for LEED and...
Looking for opinions on the residential style high velocity AC systems. Typically 2000 FPM fed through 2" and 3" flexible ducts.
Are these systems noisy compared to either the mini split VRV systems or typical low velocity hard ducted systems?
Due to high velocity, is static pressure so high...
Due to increase talk of energy/fuels in the general news, I want to be able to do a quick fact check when I see an article claiming one thing or another. If I get to use this for my work that would be a bonus.
I'm looking to be able to compare all types of energy production on a BTU expended...
What is the definition of External static pressure?
I was asked this because of a problem my PM encountered and I am having a hard time finding the actual definition in ASHRAE. I find the term everywhere and I thought it was easy to know and understand, but I can't find the definition.
I...
Our firm will be designing an underfloor supply distribution in an indoor public area that will have some food consumed. It is in a college library where the room will serve as an occaisional reception area (food will be served). When there are no receptions, coffee and other basic foods will...
I passed EIT in April 2005. I already worked for over 6 years to that point in a design build firm. We used an outside consulting engineer who reviews and stamps our (I work with another non licensed engineer) drawings. This outside engineer is semi-retired and does not really provide me with...
