HVAC Toolkit

Engineering Standards

Engineering standards

How calculations work. All results are for field reference and design checks only. Verify final selections against manufacturer data and local codes before construction or procurement.

Heat load method

The heat load calculator uses a Manual-J style approximation: room volume, climate factors, insulation and sun exposure, plus internal loads from occupants and windows. The result is intended for quick field reference before running a full ACCA Manual J calculation.

ACCA Manual JASHRAE Fundamentals
Duct sizing method

Duct sizing uses the Darcy-Weisbach friction equation with a fully turbulent flow friction factor, and displays circular equivalent sizes per ASHRAE tables for round and rectangular ductwork.

ASHRAEDarcy-Weisbach
Static pressure method

Static pressure adds duct length, fittings, and component losses, then compares the total external static pressure against the fan rating at the required airflow.

ASHRAEFan laws
Refrigerant PT method

The PT chart uses common saturation pressure/temperature data for R-410A, R-32, R-134a, and other refrigerants to convert gauge pressure to saturated temperature.

Refrigerant dataSaturation tables
VRF pipe sizing method

VRF pipe sizes are based on manufacturer-agnostic universal references for liquid and gas lines, with checks for maximum height and equivalent length limits.

Manufacturer refsR-410A / R-32
Radiator sizing method

Radiator output is corrected using EN 442 based on the actual mean water-to-room temperature difference, not the nominal 50 °C ΔT.

EN 442ΔT correction
AI diagnosis method

The AI tool organizes symptoms and field readings into a structured troubleshooting flow, with repair recommendations and high-risk warnings. It does not replace a certified technician's judgment.

Structured troubleshooting
Disclaimer

All results are for field reference and design checks only. Verify final selections against manufacturer data and local codes before construction or procurement.