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Jesse Fisher, PE
jfisher@wbengineering.com
What is psychrometrics?
The field of engineering concerned with the
determination of physical and thermodynamic
properties of gas-vapor mixtures.
Dry Air Water Vapor
Psychrometric Chart
55
0.20 0.25 0.30
SENSIBLE HEAT RATIO = Qs / Qt
0.35
90
50 1.30
200
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
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UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
HVAC Psychrometrics
Psychrometric Properties
Psychrometric Properties of Air
• Dry Bulb
Temperature
• Wet Bulb
Temperature
• Dew Point
Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Humidity Ratio
Dry Bulb Temperature (DBT) 55
• Units: °F
0.20 0.25 0.30
SENSIBLE HEAT RATIO = Qs / Qt
• T: Absolute temperature (R or K) 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
- 1.15
45
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
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AT
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. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 Dry Bulb Temperature 45 0.30
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Wet Bulb Temperature (DBT) 55
• Units: °F 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
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UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
Wet Bulb Temperature 0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30 -
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Dew Point Temperature (DPT or DP) 55
occurs. 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
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E
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UR
1.00
AT
40 150
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
Dew Point Temperature - 0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Relative Humidity (RH) 55
• Ratio of W / WS 50
90 50%
200
0.35
1.30
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
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E
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UR
1.00
AT
40 50% 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60
50% 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50%
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
50%
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
50% 30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
50% 0.15
20 25
50% DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Humidity Ratio 55
14.6
• WS: Saturated Humidity Ratio
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
Humidity Ratio - 60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
HVAC Psychrometrics
“Other” Properties
Enthalpy (BTU/lbm) 55
temperature. 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
• Lines are parallel
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
- 50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Specific Volume 55
• Measure of Density 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
Specific Volume 0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10
- 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Sensible Heat Ratio 55
• QS / QT 190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
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UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
SHR = 0.6
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- 5 0% SHR = 1.0 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
HVAC Psychrometrics
14.6
• Every property can be
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
point is fixed on the chart.
55
14.4
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ass
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- °F
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40 150
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. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 Return Air: 75 DBT & 50% RH 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
HVAC PSYCHROMETRICS
Psychrometric Processes
Mixing 55
14.6
proportionally along the mixing
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
line.
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
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80
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UR
1.00
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40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
Mixed Air: 25% OA
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 Return Air 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Heating 55
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
Mixed Winter Air Heating Supply Air
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Cooling 55
14.6
air is cooled below the DPT.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
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160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 Summer Mixed Air
0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
Leaving Cooling Coil 5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Adiabatic Saturation 55
• Evaporative Cooling
0.20 0.25 0.30
SENSIBLE HEAT RATIO = Qs / Qt
• Evaporative Humidification 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
Evaporatively Cooled Supply Air 45
0.70
100
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
Hot & Dry OA 60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Humidification – Steam Injection 55
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 Winter: Dry Air TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Energy Recovery: Sensible 55
14.6
• DhOA = 3.3 BTU/lbm
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 Summer: Entering EA Summer: Leaving EA 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Energy Recovery: Sensible 55
14.6
• DhOA = 9.1 BTU/lbm
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 Winter: Entering EA 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
r: Entering OA Winter: Leaving OA 10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Heat Recovery Performance
Energy Recovery: Total 55
14.6
• DhOA = 6.7 BTU/lbm
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 Summer EA: Leaving 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
Summer OA: Leaving 0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
Summer EA: Entering 0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Energy Recovery: Total 55
14.6
• DhOA = 16.9 BTU/lbm
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
Winter EA: Entering 0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
Winter OA: Leaving 40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30Winter EA: Leaving
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Enthalpy Wheel Performance
HVAC PSYCHROMETRICS
Psychrometrics of Systems
HVAC Psychrometrics
DRAWING A SYSTEM
Drawing a System 55
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 Return Air 40
55
%
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Drawing a System 55
state points. 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
on OA percentage.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
0.55
13.6
55
%
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Drawing a System 55
14.6
• Does not quite reach
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
saturation; most
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed
psychrometric charts have
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
cooling coil lines.
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
0.55
13.6
55
Leaving Cooling Coil %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Drawing a System 55
14.6
temperature.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed
heating process.
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
0.55
13.6
55
- Supply Air Temperature %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Drawing a System 55
14.6
your load calculations.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed
loop.
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
0.55
13.6
55
- Supply Air Temperature %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Drawing a System 55
conditions. 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
the space conditions are
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed
conditions.
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
70
% Mixed Air: 20% OA 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
ReturnCondition
Space Air 0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- Supply Air Temperature %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
HVAC Psychrometrics
Common Equations
14.6
• Design loads are with lights on.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
Mixed Air: 25% OA 90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
ReturnCondition
Space Air 0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- Supply Air Temperature %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
CAV - Off Design: No Reheat 55
14.6
• Results in 73% RH in the space.
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
50% Load Space Condition 100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
ReturnCondition
Space Air 0.55
13.6
60
- 50% Load SAT 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- Supply Air Temperature %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
CAV - Off Design: With Reheat 55
14.6
• Reheat coil kicks in for humidity
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
control.
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
ReturnCondition
-Space Air 0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- - 50% Load SAT
%
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Air System – Plenum Return 55
• Airflow decreased. 50
90
200
0.35
1.30
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ure
oist
170
m
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ed t
14.4
55
ocia
160 1.05
as s
0.45
- °F
80
80
and
E
UR
1.00
air
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
MP
0.95
er lb
0.50
TE
WE
TB
14.2
140
LB
up
ULB
BU
TEM
- Bt
0.90
PER
T
75
Y
ATU
WE
75 50
ALP
RE 130 0.55
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70
0.85
Mixed Air: 25% OA 0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 Rm T Return Temperature 40
55
LC Supply Air Temp %
50 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40%
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30% 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Face and Bypass Cooling Coil 55
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
Entering Cooling Coil 0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
Leaving Cooling Coil
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Min OA Cooling Coil 55
14.6
• Provides dry supply air
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 Return Air 70
1.00
20 40
55
Leaving Coil
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Dedicated Outdoor Air Unit 55
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 Exhaust Air 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
Entering Coil 0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
- Return Air 60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
Energy Recovery AHU 55
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
OA: Post ERU
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
% Mixed Air
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
Return Air 0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
5 0% 60 0.40
- SAT
50
50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
45 0.30
45
13.0
40
40 35 0.25
30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
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10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
High Latent Cooling AHU 55
190 1.25
14.6
85
85
14.8
15.0
1.20
180 0.40
45 1.15
ureist
170
mo
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.921 in. HG 1.10
ted
55
14.4
ocia
160 1.05
ass
0.45
- °F
80
80
nd
E
ir a
UR
1.00
AT
40 150
dry
ER
. of
HUMIDITY RATIO (or Specific Humidity) GRAINS OF MOISTURE PER POUND OF DRY AIR
P
0.95
EM
er lb
WE 0.50
BT
T
14.2
BU 140
up
LB
UL
T
- Bt
EM 0.90
TB
75 PER
LPY
ATU
WE
75 50
RE 130 0.55
HA
- °F 0.85
14.0
%
90
30 0.70
0.70
100 45
13.8
0.65
%
0.75
80
65
65
90 0.80 0.60
25
%
70 0.85
0.55
13.6
60 80 0.90
60
0.95 0.50
%
60 70
1.00
20 40
55
- Lvg Regen
5 0% 60 0.40
50
Lvg Cooling Coil 50
15 0.35
13.2
50
40 %
Mixed Air Lvg Preheat
45 0.30
45
13.0
Return Air 40
40 35 0.25
Lvg Wheel 30 % 40
35
12.8
30 35 0.20
32
10 30
20% 30
12.6
0.15
20 25
DITY 20 0.10
25 TIVE HUMI
10% RELA
10 10 0.05
0 30
20
0
30 40 50 60 STANDARD AIR 70 80 90 100 110 115
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE - °F
Chart by: HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE, www.handsdownsoftware.com
10 15 20 25
ENTHALPY - Btu per lb. of dry air and associated moisture
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Jesse Fisher, PE
Jfisher@wbengineering.com