Calculation

Once all the data has been assembled, the engine can calculate the loads. For standard calculations, the engine will examine each space from the months of April to November and from 6am to 6pm (Oct-May in the southern hemisphere). After the loads of all the spaces have been determined, the maximum month/hour (depending on the calculation type) is used to determine the psychrometrics, airflow, and coil loads. The following (borrowed liberally from the ASHRAE 2005 Handbook of Fundamentals) is a discussion of the calculation process and principles employed.