Psychrometric Basics

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs · Apr 30, 2020 · 42m

In this psychrometric basics podcast, Bryan and Kaleb talk about the properties of air. They also discuss dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew point, and relative humidity. Psychrometrics is the study of the relationship between air and its properties.

The psychrometric chart can be a bit intimidating, but you can use it in a variety of ways. A technician should care about this chart because it helps with whole-home diagnosis. You can't see the whole picture of someone's comfort unless you know the properties of the air. The left side of the chart is centered on wet-bulb and enthalpy, and the right side…