Today’s A/C & Refrigeration News is a tabloid size trade newspaper
published specifically for air conditioning contractors,
refrigeration technicians, and other trades related to the HVACR & lAQ industries
in Flroida Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Tennessee
ATLANTA–A new textbook designed to double as a reference manual that allows engineers to build on their knowledge of HVAC design procedures and methods has been published by ASHRAE.
Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning builds on much of the basic information in the 2009 ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals and contains the most current ASHRAE procedures and definitive, yet easy to understand, treatment of building HVAC systems, from basic principles through design and operation.
The book may be used for/by
• undergraduate engineering courses in the general field of HVAC
• similar courses at technical institutes
• continuing education and refresher short courses for engineers
•adult education courses for non-engineers.
There are several significant changes in the new edition, including new values for climatic design information; new values of heating, wind and cooling and dehumidifying design conditions; improved values of thermal conductivity and resistance for common building and insulating materials; and an extensively revised chapter on residential heating and cooling load calculations.
Additionally, the chapters on system design and equipment have been significantly revised to reflect recent changes and concepts in current heating and air-conditioning system practices
Also available is Principles of HVAC Solutions Manual, which contains revised solutions to most of the problems in the Principles book.
Co-authors are Ronald Howell, Ph.D., P.E., William Coad and the late Harry Sauer Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
The cost of Principles of HVAC is $89 ($76, ASHRAE members; $58, ASHRAE student members), while the cost of the solutions manual is $59 ($50, ASHRAE members).
To order, contact ASHRAE Customer Service at 1-800-527-4723 (United States and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide), fax 404-321-5478, by mail at 1791 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, or visit the ASHRAE.org Bookstore.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits, which is the form for taxpayers to use when claiming tax credits under Section 25(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The form is available on AHRI's Website, www.ahrinet.org.
In response to several inquiries, AHRI wants to make manufacturers, consumers, contractors, distributors, and anyone else with an interest in these credits aware that the instructions at the bottom of the Form are correct with respect to the levels required to claim a tax credit for residential heat pumps.
For residential electric heat pumps placed in service between January 1, 2009 and February 17, 2009, inclusive, the unit must have a heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) of at least 9, a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of at least 15, and an energy efficiency ratio (EER) of at least 13.
For residential electric heat pumps placed in service after February 17, 2009, a split heat pump unit must achieve the highest efficiency tier established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE - www.cee1.org) as in effect on January 1, 2009. The levels in that tier for split heat pumps are: 8.5 HSPF, 15 SEER, and 12.5 EER. For packaged heat pumps, the highest CEE tier levels are 8 HSPF, 14 SEER, and 12 EER.
Information provided by AHRI on taxation issues, including information found in this news release, is for general information only and is not intended as tax advice for individual taxpayers. Nothing in this document is intended to be used, and cannot be used, either (i) to avoid penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) for promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any tax-related matter addressed herein. Taxpayers should consult their tax advisors for information appropriate to their particular situation. Complete information about IRS rules governing tax credits and deductions should be obtained from the IRS itself (www.irs.gov) or from your professional tax preparer.
CHICAGO – “Building Information Modeling, or BIM, and sustainable technology are today’s hottest topics in the construction industry,” said Tony Adolfs, Executive Director of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) of Chicago, “so we’re especially excited to offer learning opportunities in these and other areas of expertise at our 2010 trade show.”
SMACNA Chicago will hold its 2010 Trade Show from 1 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Registration for the event is now being accepted, and applications for booth assignments are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
“This trade show provides an excellent venue to meet key industry suppliers and manufacturers, who will be sharing information on their products and the latest industry advances,” said SMACNA Chicago President, James Cesak of Tal-Mar Custom Metal. “We’re especially excited by the new learning opportunities that will be available at our 2010 event.”
According to Adolfs, BIM is a process that generates and manages building data for the life of the structure, using real-time, three-dimensional building modeling software. “This technology will revolutionize the construction industry as we know it,” he said, “and we are informing our member contractors about it to keep them on the cutting-edge of industry developments.”
Adolfs added that sustainable or green technology is a high priority with John C. Lindemulder, Sr., the President of the Board of SMACNA nationwide. “Sustainable technology requires ongoing learning, since new developments and products are constantly coming to light,” Adolfs said. “Our trade show offers networking opportunities for contractors who want to explore their green options.”
SMACNA Chicago’s membership includes approximately 250 contractors who employ nearly 3,000 sheet metal workers in the Chicago area. Through educational programs and industry-specific committees, the association works alongside member contractors to improve their businesses and elevate the sheet metal industry. An Exhibitor Invite Form is available to download at www.smacnachicago.org/tradeshow/ExhibitorInvite.pdf and the Exhibitor Kit can be downloaded at www.smacnachicago.org/tradeshow/ExhibitorKit.pdf. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 24, 2010.
If you do not want to host an exhibit booth but would like to attend, contact SMACNA Chicago at (708) 544-7007, or email info@smacnachicago.org.
For information on SMACNA Chicago or the 2010 Trade Show, call (708) 544-7007 or visit www.smacnachicago.org.
