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This report includes additional information, and technical errors Table 2 Values
found between June 15, 2010, and April 1, 2013, in the inch-pound (2010 Refrigeration, Chapter 11, p. 23)
(I-P) editions of the 2010, 2011, and 2012 ASHRAE Handbook Refrigerant f
volumes. Occasional typographical errors and nonstandard symbol
labels will be corrected in future volumes. The most current list of On the low side of a limited-charge cascade system:
Handbook additions and corrections is on the ASHRAE web site R-13, R-13B1, R-503 2.0 (0.163)
(www.ashrae.org). R-14 2.5 (0.203)
R-23, R-170, R-508A, R-508B, R-744, R-1150 1.0 (0.082)
The authors and editor encourage you to notify them if you
find other technical errors. Please send corrections to: Handbook Other applications:
Editor, ASHRAE, 1791 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, or R-11, R-32, R-113, R-123, R-142b, R-152a, R-290, R- 1.0 (0.082)
e-mail mowen@ashrae.org. 600, R-600a, R-764
R-12, R-22, R-114, R-124, R-134a, R-401A, R-401B, (0.131)
R-401C, R-405A, R-406A, R-407C, R-407D, R-407E,
2010 Refrigeration R-409A, R-409B, R-411A, R-411B, R-411C, R-412A,
R-414A, R-414B, R-500, R-1270
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Ch. 1. All existing references to Table 19 should be to Table 20. All R-115, R-402A, R-403B, R-404A, R-407B, R-410A, 2.5 (0.203)
existing references to Table 20 should be to Table 19. R-410B, R-502, R-507A, R-509A
R-143a, R-402B, R-403A, R-407A, R-408A, R-413A 2.0 (0.163)
p. 10.4, Table 3. Replace the table with the following. R-717 0.5 (0.041)
Table 3 Cellular Glass Insulation Thickness for R-718 0.2 (0.016)
Indoor Design Conditions
(90F Ambient Temperature, 80% Relative Humidity, 0.9 Emittance, p. 50.4, Horsepower entry. The value for horsepower should be
0 mph Wind Velocity) 550 ftlbf /s2, not 500.
(2010 Refrigeration, Chapter 10, p. 4)

Nominal
2011 HVAC Applications
Pipe Operating Temperature, F
Pipe Size, (CD only) Table of Contents, p. 2. Replace the second instance of
in. 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Building Operations and Management with General Applica-
0.50 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 tions.
0.75 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 Contributors List. For Chapter 4, add Dennis Wessel, Karpinski
1.00 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5
Engineering.
1.50 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
2.00 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 p. 28.8, 1st col. Under U.S. Evolutionary Power Reactor (USEPR),
2.50 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 delete (30 Pa).
3.00 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0
4.00 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 p. 35.4, end of 2nd para. It should be = for all conditions.
5.00 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5
p. 35.5, Eq. (17). The equation should be Fsg = (1 cos ) /2.
6.00 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.5
8.00 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.5 p. 35.10, 2nd col., 3rd para. from bottom. The slope should be
10.00 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 0.82 /0.69 = 1.19.
12.00 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0
14.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0 p. 35.22, Example 7, Solution. The load collector ratio should use
16.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 Eq. (41).
18.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.5
p. 35.23, 2nd col., last para. The average wind load on a tilted
20.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.5
24.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.5
roof should be 25 lb/ft2.
28.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.5 p. 35.27, Symbols. Delete the second definition for Aap .
30.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.5
36.00 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 4.5 p. 36.9, Table 4. Replace the table with the one on p. A.3.
Notes:
1. Insulation thickness is chosen either to prevent or minimize condensation on outside
p. 48.20, 2nd col. For frequency range #1, consult Table 13 for A f.
jacket surface or to limit heat gain to 8 Btu/hft2, whichever thickness is greater. In definitions for Eq. (10), refer to Table 12 for a .
2. All thicknesses are in inches.
3. Values do not include safety or aging factor. Actual operating conditions may vary. p. 48.45, Table 47. Deflection values for cooling towers should be
Consult a design engineer for appropriate recommendation for your specific system.
4. Data calculated using NAIMA 3E Plus program.
Floor Span

Slab on
p. 11.23, Table 2. Amend the table values as shown above right. Equipment Type Grade Up to 20 ft 20 to 30 ft 30 to 40 ft

p. 19.2, Eq. (4). Change two to xwo. Cooling Towers 0.25 3.5 3.5 3.5
0.25 2.5 2.5 2.5
p. 19.7, Eq. (10). Change to t to (to t) 2. 0.25 0.75 0.75 1.5

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Fig. 3 Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) Heat Exchanger

(Courtesy Munters/Des Champs)
(2012 HVAC Systems and Equipment, Ch. 41, p. 3.
Replaces only parts B and C of Fig. 3.)
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Fig. 9 Typical Layout of UVGI Fixtures for Patient Isolation

Room
(First et al. 1999)
(2011 HVAC Applications, Ch. 60, p. 9)
2012 HVAC Systems and Equipment
p. 26.12, Example 2. Flow rate for ethylene glycol should be in
p. 51.2, Eq. (10). Change Ta to Ta. gpm.

pp. 55.12-13, Eqs. (27), (28), (30), and (31). For all four equations,
the denominators of the last two terms should be b and a, not 2b and
2a. Also, for Eq. (31), change the first + sign to a sign.
p. 60.9, Fig. 9. Replace the figure with the one above left.
p. 41.3, Fig. 3. Replace parts B and C of the graphic with the hori-
zontal polymer tube shown above right.
p. 44.8, Table 1. In both equations for flow and head, change the
minuses to equals signs.
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Table 4 Energy Cost Percentiles from 2003 Commercial Survey

(2011 HVAC Applications, Chapter 36, p. 9)
Weighted Energy Cost Values, $/yr per gross square foot
Percentiles
Building Use 10th 25th 50th 75th 90th Mean
Administrative/professional office 0.50 0.82 1.36 1.92 2.58 1.55
Bank/other financial 1.09 1.37 2.00 2.93 4.47 2.41
Clinic/other outpatient health 0.61 0.87 1.53 2.03 4.13 1.74
College/university 0.44 1.20 1.37 2.27 $3.01 1.82
Convenience store 2.48 3.75 5.26 8.02 10.12 6.17
Convenience store with gas station 1.99 2.75 4.61 6.83 8.74 5.12
Distribution/shipping center 0.24 0.33 0.54 0.88 1.37 0.74
Dormitory/fraternity/sorority 0.58 0.69 0.87 1.29 2.13 1.07
Elementary/middle school 0.54 0.78 1.09 1.57 2.60 1.48
Entertainment/culture 0.14 0.42 0.56 2.25 17.82 2.83
Fast food 2.93 4.98 8.87 12.29 14.14 8.92
Fire station/police station 0.10 0.53 1.15 1.73 2.83 1.31
Government office 0.52 0.90 1.40 1.88 2.66 1.52
Grocery store/food market 2.60 3.07 4.31 5.27 6.85 4.84
High school 0.60 0.87 1.02 1.60 2.19 1.30
Hospital/inpatient health 1.37 2.16 2.46 3.17 3.55 2.70
Hotel 0.74 1.05 1.33 1.76 2.52 1.58
Laboratory 1.34 3.09 4.52 7.64 10.81 5.18
Library 0.78 1.06 1.37 2.41 2.92 1.68
Medical office (diagnostic) 0.33 0.68 1.02 2.13 2.53 1.33
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Medical office (nondiagnostic) 0.58 0.79 1.06 1.44 1.92 1.15

Mixed-use office 0.46 0.85 1.30 1.96 2.90 1.78
Motel or inn 0.49 0.83 1.21 1.82 2.67 1.48
Nonrefrigerated warehouse 0.06 0.17 0.38 0.80 1.43 0.61
Nursing home/assisted living 0.73 1.12 1.52 2.47 2.99 1.78
Other 0.15 0.51 0.93 1.81 2.41 1.35
Other classroom education 0.21 0.50 0.92 1.26 2.14 0.96
Other food sales 0.60 0.72 0.95 2.35 6.02 2.20
Other food service 0.79 1.60 2.44 6.50 11.56 4.72
Other lodging 0.55 0.56 1.13 1.71 2.76 1.30
Other office 0.37 0.71 1.19 2.16 2.56 1.47
Other public assembly 0.35 0.50 0.81 1.56 2.06 1.15
Other public order and safety 1.00 1.13 1.56 3.38 4.74 2.06
Other retail 0.97 1.19 1.59 2.98 5.60 2.43
Other service 0.76 1.13 1.58 2.92 7.29 2.71
Post office/postal center 0.32 0.78 1.09 1.44 1.89 1.07
Preschool/daycare 0.46 0.77 1.09 1.57 2.63 1.30
Recreation 0.30 0.53 0.87 1.38 2.33 1.14
Refrigerated warehouse 0.38 0.38 2.21 4.00 5.25 2.45
Religious worship 0.25 0.37 0.60 0.84 1.32 0.72
Repair shop 0.20 0.35 0.61 1.15 1.47 0.75
Restaurant/cafeteria 1.12 1.86 3.33 7.44 10.48 4.80
Retail store 0.36 0.53 0.98 1.77 2.90 1.38
Self-storage 0.05 0.10 0.20 0.27 0.52 0.23
Social/meeting 0.19 0.33 0.66 1.02 2.27 0.89
Vacant 0.04 0.08 0.27 0.70 1.19 0.48
Vehicle dealership/showroom 0.67 0.89 1.37 2.97 3.98 2.07
Vehicle service/repair shop 0.29 0.50 0.77 1.38 2.07 1.10
Vehicle storage/maintenance 0.04 0.16 0.48 1.12 1.96 0.83
SUM or Mean for sector 0.26 0.54 1.06 2.00 3.93 1.80
Source: Calculated based on DOE/EIA preliminary 2003 CBECS microdata.