Psychrometric Worksheet
ver 2.0
focus on energy
This sheet will allow you to do psychrometric calculations in Excel and plot your
results on a psych chart. The spreadsheet formulas are based on ASHRAE
correlations and are accurate to more decimal places than you can read off a psych
chart.
Overview
The Get Psyched software includes two basic parts:
1) The Add-In (PSYCH.XLA)
The add-in allows you to do psychrometric calculations in any Excel spreadsheet.
After you have installed the add-in you can use psychrometric functions in
calculations just like you use other functions in Excel. For more information on how
to use the functions, see the help file.
2) The Spreadsheet Template (PSYCH.XLT & PSYCH_SI.XLT)
The spreadsheet template (this file) uses the add-in functions to create a
psychrometric chart. The chart can be easily customized for any altitude. The
template also includes some example calculations and an easy method for adding
your own data to the psych chart. You can use the spreadsheet template as a
starting point for your own spreadsheets. For more information on how to use the
template, see the help file. The template is available in IP units (PSYCH.XLT) and
metric (SI) units (PSYCH_SI.XLT).
These are the properties that you can calculate with the
Psychrometric Function Library:
Enthalpy [Btu/lb]
Dewpoint Temperature [F]
Relative Humidity [%]
Humidity Ratio [lbs H2O per lb dry air or grains]
Specific Volume [ft^3 per lb]
Wet Bulb Temperature [F]
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2002 kW Engineering. All Rights Reserved.
TERMS OF USE
This spreadsheet and the accompanying psychrometric function library are provided as shareware for a
trial use period of 60 days. After the trial period has expired, you will need to obtain a licensed version. See
our website at www.kw-engineering.com to obtain a licensed version.
using this 1998.
spreadsheet
you agree
to indemnify
kWEnergy
Engineering
from any liability that might arise from its
(C) By
Copyright
All rights
reserved
by KW
Engineering.
use.
Selling the code for this spreadsheet without prior written consent is expressly forbidden.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2002 kW Engineering. All Rights Reserved.
TERMS OF USE
This spreadsheet and the accompanying psychrometric function library are provided as shareware for a
trial use period of 60 days. After the trial period has expired, you will need to obtain a licensed version. See
our website at www.kw-engineering.com to obtain a licensed version.
By using this spreadsheet you agree to indemnify kW Engineering from any liability that might arise from its
use.
Selling the code for this spreadsheet without prior written consent is expressly forbidden.
Obtain written permission from kW Engineering before redistributing this software over the internet or in
any other medium.
Sheet Template
You can use this sheet as a starting point for your worksheet.
It is important that you you do not delete the cell named "Pressure" (in grey).
This is a named variable that is used throughout the workbook.You can move it if you like and
delete any other elements on the page (including this text box). You can also rename this sheet.
There is also a table below that is used to look up the atmospheric pressure based on the
altitude. You can delete it if you override the lookup function and enter the pressure yourself.
Altitude
Atmospheric Pressure
0 ft
Err:511 psi
Note that if you change the altitude, the relative humidity labels may need to be repositioned on
the graph. You can see correct labels for the lines by holding the pointer over them.
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DON'T DELETE
THIS SHEET!
(you can delete
anything except the cell
holding the pressure
value)
DON'T DELETE
THIS SHEET!
(you can delete
anything except the cell
holding the pressure
value)
Examples
Examples
This sheet shows how to use the psychrometric functions in calculations.
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wb
p
70.0 F
55.0 F
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F
lbs/lbs
Btu/lb
cf/lb
t
dp
p
65.0 F
65.0 F
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wb
phi
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h
v
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lbs/lbs
Btu/lb
cf/lb
t
phi
p
45.0 F
50.0%
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wb
dp
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h
v
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lbs/lbs
Btu/lb
cf/lb
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User Tip:
Use the "Paste Function" button
to create formulas using the psych
functions. Choose the "User Defined"
category and then double click on the
function that you want to use.
Examples
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Dry-bulb
Temperature
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Temperature
Humidity
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#NAME?
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Dry-bulb
Temperature
Dew-point
Temperature
Humidity
Ratio
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Dry-bulb
Temperature
Relative
Humidity
Humidity
Ratio
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41.5%
41.5%
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Psychrometric Chart
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