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The is the most recent iteration of the volume dedicated to applying HVAC principles to specific types of buildings and industrial processes. It serves as a bridge, helping engineers design and use the equipment and systems described in the other Handbook volumes.
Proven methodologies for building commissioning, energy audits, and minimizing operational carbon footprints.
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The 2023 volume is the largest and most extensive to date, consisting of . It focuses on how to design and use HVAC equipment for specific facilities. New Chapters :
| Area of Update | Key Changes and Additions | |:---|:---| | | Chapter 23 : Fire and EMT Stations and Training Academies - Covers best practices for conditioning and ventilating these critical facilities. Chapter 66 : In-Room Air Cleaners - Focuses on using in-room filtration to address air contaminants, especially pathogens. | | Tall Buildings | Expanded discussion on the neutral pressure level (NPL) and added a new worked example. | | Educational Facilities | Updated design criteria with new content on air distribution, DOAS system controls, UVGI, in-room air cleaners, and more. | | Data Centers | Updated coverage of thermal envelopes, cooling types, commissioning, fire protection, and economizers. | | Solar Energy Use | Expanded the discussion of photovoltaics and added information on green hydrogen as an energy source. | | Owning & Operating Costs | Added information on BIM, CMMS, building automation systems (BAS), and automated fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD). | | Service Water Heating | Greatly expanded discussion of load and equipment sizing, including detailed information from ASHRAE research project RP-1544. | | Seismic-, Wind-, & Flood-Resistant Design | Added a new section on flooding resilience and expanded discussions on seismic and wind resistance. | | Occupant-Centric Controls | Added information on occupant comfort feedback, recent studies, and modeling tools. |
This volume is the largest to date, featuring extensively reviewed by ASHRAE Technical Committees. Notable highlights include:
Industrial and Special ApplicationsIndustrial spaces require strict environmental control that goes beyond human comfort. This section provides engineering guidelines for cleanrooms, data centers, laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants. It focuses heavily on airborne contaminant control, precise humidity regulation, and exhaust system safety.
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