Free HVAC & GSHP Programs

GshpCalc
GshpCalc 5.0.5 Now Available FREE as GshpCalc 6.0  which was Expanded from
vertical loops only to also include surface water and ground water heat pump systems.
Updated to metric units, double u-tubes, new heat pumps files, alternative loop pipe
materials, and many other new features.
Download instruction guide for GshpCalc 5
GsphCalc Design Software
GshpCalc, a ground heat pump system design program available since 1993, is now
provided
at no cost upon request. It has previously been expanded from vertical ground heat
exchanger design to also include surface water and ground water heat pump systems. It
was updated to metric units, double u-tubes, alternative loop pipe materials, and many
other features.

GshpCalc is now freeware along with the many other HVAC and GSHP programs on
this website. It no longer
requires registration codes and can be installed on as many computers as you wish.
Upon request to
geokisseis@gmail.com, a LoadGshp zipped file and instructions will be provided. Before
opening the folder and
initiating setup, it is advised that you delete any previous versions of GshpCalc,
including demo versions. If you
have zone (.zon) or ground loop (.glf) files from previous projects that you would like to
retain, move them to a
temporary folder until after you install the attached version. Then you can move them
back to the new GshpCalc
subdirectory.
There is also the possibility that your company firewall may block the email with the
program files. Check your
junk mail first and if it’s not there, please provide a personal email address to which the
folder can be sent.
My only request is that you sign up to receive our newly revised newsletter, Outside the
Loop, along with as
many of your associates as possible by sending names and email addresses
to geokisseis@gmail.com.
 

E-PipeAlator15
E-PipeAlator15 is a program for designing water distribution systems and computing
losses. Program handles water and water-glycol mixtures, (temperature corrected) in
steel, cast iron, polyethylene, PVC and copper (a new feature) piping. Equivalent
lengths for common fittings automatically entered. Heat exchanger, valve, and flow
control valve losses also considered. New GSHP piping example calculations and
figures have been added.

Download E-PipeAlator15
Download the E-PipeAlator user guide

Heating, Water Heating and Cooling Energy, Cost and Carbon

Dioxide Estimator
Heating, cooling, and water heating energy, demand, cost and carbon dioxide calculator
for homes, offices, and schools.

Download Heating, Water Heating and Cooling Energy, Cost and Carbon Dioxide
Estimator
System Cooling KW/Ton, EER, and COP Calculator
This is a simplified cooling mode only version of HVAC System Cooling and Heating
Efficiency Calculator. 

Download System Cooling KW/Ton, EER, and COP Calculator

HVAC System Cooling Efficiency Calculator
This program is essential to determine the actual efficiency of Heating and Cooling
system.  Unlike ASHRAE Standard 90.1, it includes the effects of auxiliary equipment
upon actual system performance.  It is especially critical when designing GSHP systems
since the large amount of fan and pump heat generated by some modern HVAC
systems will require significantly longer ground loops to adequately balance annual
ground heat exchange.  It also alerts designers to the deleterious impact of high static
pressure air handling units, return air fans, and fan power VAV terminals have on
system cooling efficiency. (See Table 14, Chapter 34, 2015 ASHRAE Handbook-HVAC
Applications)

Download HVAC System Cooling Efficiency Calculator

Residential Heating and Cooling Load Calculation
A Residential Heating and Cooling Load Calculation program with an Instruction Manual
that explains program operation and fundamental concepts. Improved humidity
calculations, updated window information and lots of helpful “Read Me” buttons.

Download ResLoad17
Download the ResLoad Instruction Manual
TideLoad Heating & Cooling Load Calculation Program
Eight Zones with condensed CLTD/CLF/SCL tables. Includes traditional sensible load
calculations plus new latent loads, heat recovery unit adjustments, and duct loss/gain
options. New Worksheet for computing ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 ventilation air
requirements. Excel Program is unlocked so user can add more zones and expand
capabilities if adventuresome. Program can create zone files (.zon) for GshpCalc5.0x

Download TideLoadFeb17
Download the TideLoad Instruction Manual
E-Ductulator09
E-Ductulator09 is a program for designing air distribution systems and computing losses
with the Equal Friction/Equivalent Length method. New equivalent length tables for
rectangular and round duct fittings with friction options for metal duct, spiral duct, duct
liners, duct board, and flex duct. Register, diffuser, and filter (for MERV = 4, 6, 8, 11,
and 14) losses also included.

Download E-Ductulator09
PsychProcess18
PsychProcess18 is a program for computing the properties (enthalpy, specific volume,
humidity ratio, relative humidity, specific heat, and dew point). It also calculates resulting
properties for air mixing, cooling, and heat recovery. Total, sensible, and latent
capacities computed for cooling and heat recovery processes.

Download PsychProcess18
UnitsConverter17
A spreadsheet to convert a wide variety of units from English (IP) to International (SI)
and SI to IP.  The program contains many weird (but useful) units specific to HVAC and
GSHPs (i.e. kW/ton, EER, gpm/ton, cfm/ton, fins per inch, ft/ton etc.).

Download UnitsConverter17
WAHPCorrector16
A Program to correct the performance of Water-to-Air heat pumps for water loop
temperatures, return air dry & wet bulb temperatures, air flow rates, indoor fan & motor
types, air filter and duct losses, and pump power.

Download WAHPCorrector16
BoreResistIP-SI14
A Program to estimate the thermal resistance of vertical ground heat exchangers for
various pipe materials, arrangements, and grout/fill conductivity.

Download BoreResistIP-SI14
GroundTemp&ResIP-SI14
A Program to calculate ground temperature at various depths, soil properties and time
of the year.  The program also estimates the heat transfer to/from horizontal pipes of
various diameters and materials.

Download GroundTemp&ResIP-SI14
HVACPowDen08a
HVACPowDen08a.xls is a program for quickly estimating the required capacity and
electrical demand of cooling and heating equipment for 30 different building types in the
10 US climate zones. Results are expressed in cooling tons, Btu/hr-ft2, total kW
demand, and W/ft2. Program is now integrated with HVACSysEff.xls. Developed as part
of an EPA-sponsored Energy Star Buildings project.

Download HVACPowDen08a
Download HVACPowDen08a instruction guide
Free Economics Software
EcoAnal-10-09.xls
Computes the economic value (Present Worth) of an Energy Conservation Opportunity
(ECO) for a 10-year period.

Download EcoAnal-10-09.xls
EcoAnal-20-09.xls
Computes the economic value (Present Worth) of an Energy Conservation Opportunity
(ECO) for a 20-year period.

Download EcoAnal-20-09.xls
EcoLoan-30-09.xls
Computes the economic value of financing an Energy Conservation Opportunity (ECO)
with a 30-year fixed rate loan.

Download EcoLoan-30-09.xls
EcoAnal-Tax-Dpr-5.xls
Computes a discounted 5-Year economic analysis with inflation, taxes, and
depreciation.

Download EcoAnal-Tax-Dpr-5.xls
Mortgage2015.xls
Computes the monthly and annual payments for a fixed rate mortgage.
Download Mortgage2015.xls