In this Issue

• HVAC Tools Software for 13 Common HVAC Design Tasks

• Tech Tips - Checking for Updates

• New Videos and Pop Up Help for Rhvac Online Manual J, D and S Calculations

Elite Software offers over 30 programs for all kinds of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design applications. This monthly email newsletter will announce new software, tradeshow events, and tips on using existing software in new ways to address various code related issues. See previous newsletters here.

HVAC Tools is a Windows program that automates 13 design tasks all in one program for just $299. Some of these tasks are wire, duct, pipe, and refrigerant line sizing, psychrometric and U-factor calculations, high and low pressure natural gas piping and more. You can read more about HVAC Tools here and below.

Be sure to check our web site at www.elitesoft.com for even more info. Many programs have received free downloadable updates. Go here to see if there are updates relevant to your software.

Elite's web based Rhvac Online modules for ACCA Manual J, D and S calculations continue to improve with lots of new Pop Up help. Modules are available for as little as $49 per year. Special discounts are available for Rhvac desktop users. Register for a free trial version today at elitesoftapps.com and check out new instructional videos for Rhvac Online Manual J, D and S calculations here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 800-648-9523 or 979-690-9420, or send email to info@elitesoft.com

Sincerely,

Bill Smith
President, Elite Software

Elite Software will be closed for business on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving. We will reopen for business on Monday, Nov. 26. We give thanks for our blessings, for we do have much to be thankful for.

HVAC Tools

The Elite Software HVAC Tools program allows the quick calculation of 13 common HVAC design tasks. These tasks include duct sizing, wire sizing, three way interpolation of coil and performance data, mixed air and state point psychrometrics, fan curve and fan operating cost analysis, U-Factor calculations, natural gas (both high and low pressure) pipe sizing, refrigerant line sizing using ASHRAE tables for all the most popular refrigerants, general pipe sizing, hot/chilled water pipe analysis and the quick look-up of common HVAC formulas and conversion factors.

Each of these calculation tasks can be performed with only one screen of input data, and results are instantly displayed on that same screen. Since used on a Windows computer, the capabilities of HVAC Tools are far beyond what simple phone and web apps can offer. Take for example the refrigerant line sizing application, as shown in the screen below. Since it uses ASHRAE procedures, it can be used across all brands of equipment with all modern refrigerants in any situation you might encounter. Fine control of the line sizing is possible, since you control all the target losses and can thus bias the sizing up or down as best suits your situation.

This same approach is used with all the calculations in HVAC Tools. The duct sizing tool is like an electronic ductulator but with numerous options to factor in velocity, and height and width constraints. The U-factor calculator allows combinations of materials, air spaces, and framing percentages to factor in parallel heat paths. The natural gas pipe sizing tool will save you lots of money because rather than using prescriptive sizing tables that are very conservative, you can use smaller calculated sizes that will work and pass inspection.

There are many, many benefits of HVAC Tools, and at only $299 with no annual fees, it is a great bargain. See more details and download a trial copy of HVAC Tools from here.

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