September 23, 2005—The ASHRAE HandbookCD+ 2002-2005 is the Societys first four-volume HandbookCD with electronic enhancements, says ASHRAE.
The CD provides users with the most complete and useful HVAC&R reference available, Mark Owen, ASHRAE Handbook editor, said. The CD+ contains all Handbook chapters with the latest updates in a searchable electronic format, featuring interactive and supplemental tools.
These tools include: Spreadsheets demonstrating the radiant time series (RTS) method of load calculation; greatly expanded climatic design data tables from the 2005 Handbook, Fundamentals; NAIMA 3E Plus software for calculating insulation thickness; interactive charts and spreadsheets, and equipment animations.
The cost of the Handbook CD+ is $499 ($249, ASHRAE members). Prices are for a single user. A multi-user network license and a network HandbookCD+ also are available.
To order, visit the ASHRAE book store online.
