Research to provide updated energy calculation models for residential hvac equipment has been approved by ASHRAE. The society says it has approved five research projects, totaling $409,931, in the areas of indoor air quality (IAQ), environmentally safe materials, and design tools.
Among them is 1197-TRP, “Updated Energy Calculation Models for Residential Hvac Equipment.” The project will be overseen by Michael Brandemuehl at the University of Colorado. It is expected to take 19 months to complete at a cost of $78,500.