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Tutorials

Here is a collection of HeatWise tutorials, made by us, to help you get started. Many users get started without any tutorials, but they're here if you want some extra help.

Commercial Project Tutorial

Commercial Project Tutorial

This video tutorial walks you through calculating loads for a commercial project, start to finish.

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Residential Project Tutorial

Residential Project Tutorial

This video tutorial walks you through calculating loads for a residential/house project, start to finish.

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Window Details - Inputs and Outputs

Window Details - Inputs and Outputs

This video tutorial digs deep into HeatWise's window inputs and outputs.

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More Resources

Load calculation references

  • Residential load calculations - see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 17
  • Ontario residential load calculation standard - see CSA F280-12
  • Commercial load calculations - see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 18
  • Psychrometrics calculations - see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 1
  • Solar calculations & weather data - see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 14
  • Glass calculations and data - see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 15
  • Load calculation procedure - see ASHRAE Heating and Cooling Load Calculation Manual
  • Infiltration calculations - see Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Guide, Chapter 6. Also see ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 16
  • Stack effect reference - see ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, Chapter 4
  • History of load calculations procedures
  • Psychrometrics charts guide

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