kW Psychrometric Functions

SI Version
version 2.10

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This sheet and the accompanying add-in allow you to do psychrometric calculations in Excel
and plot your results on a psych chart. The spreadsheet formulas are based on ASHRAE
correlations.

Overview
The Excel Psychrometric Function Library includes two basic parts:

1) The Add-In (PSYCH.XLA)

The add-in allows you to do psychrometric calculations in any Excel spreadsheet (not just
this one). 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.XLTM & PSYCH_SI.XLTM)

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.XLTM) and metric (SI) units (PSYCH_SI.XLTM).

These are the properties that you can calculate with the Excel Psychrometric
Function Library:

Enthalpy [kJ/kg]
Dewpoint Temperature [°C]
Relative Humidity [%]
Humidity Ratio [kg H2O per kg dry air]
Specific Volume [m3 per kg]
Wet Bulb Temperature [°C]

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TERMS OF USE
This spreadsheet and the accompanying psychrometric function library are provided as freeware.

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.
TERMS OF USE
This spreadsheet and the accompanying psychrometric function library are provided as freeware.

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.

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Sheet Template
You can use this sheet as a starting point for your worksheet.

It is important that 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 this page (including this text box). You can also rename
this sheet.

Altitude 0m
Atmospheric Pressure 101.3 kPa

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.
Examples
This sheet shows how to use the psychrometric functions in calculations.

Situation 1. (wet bulb is known)

Given: Dry-bulb temperature t 20.0 C User Tip:
Wet-bulb temperature wb 12.0 C Use the "Paste Function" button
Pressure p 101.325 kPa to create formulas using the psych
functions. Choose the "User Defined"
Find: Relative humidity phi #NAME? category and then double click on the
Dew-point temperature dp #NAME? C function that you want to use.
Humidity ratio W #NAME? kg/kg
Enthalpy h #NAME? kJ/kg
Volume v #NAME? m³/kg

Situation 2. (dew point is known)

Given: Dry-bulb temperature t 20.0 C
Dew-point temperature dp 5.2 C
Pressure p 101.325 kPa

Find: Wet-bulb temperature wb #NAME? C

Relative humidity phi #NAME?
Humidity ratio W #NAME? kg/kg
Enthalpy h #NAME? kJ/kg
Volume v #NAME? m³/kg

Situation 3. (relative humidity is known)

Given: Dry-bulb temperature t 20.0 C
Relative humidity phi 37.7%
Pressure p 101.325 kPa

Find: Wet-bulb temperature wb #NAME? C

Dew-point temperature dp #NAME? C
Humidity ratio W #NAME? kg/kg
Enthalpy h #NAME? kJ/kg
Volume v #NAME? m³/kg

Situation 4. (humidity ratio is known)

Given: Dry-bulb temperature t 20.0 C
Humidity ratio W 0.00546 kg/kg
Pressure p 101.325 kPa

Find: Wet-bulb temperature wb #NAME? C

Dew-point temperature dp #NAME? C
Relative humidity phi #NAME?
Enthalpy h #NAME? kJ/kg
Volume v #NAME? m³/kg
"User Defined"
ble click on the
Use this page to add a series to plot on the psych chart
Altitude 0m Add your values in the lightly colored cells
Atmospheric Pressure 101.325 kPa
Instructions:
Situation 1. (wet bulb is known) Add the points that you want to plot to any of
Dry-bulb Wet-bulb Humidity
four tables. Choose which table to use based
Given: Temperature Temperature Ratio the variables that you know. The tables
1 20 12.55 #NAME? correspond to the four situations listed in the
examples. Clear the data in the other tables s
2 15 12.55 #NAME?
that only your data is displayed.
3
4 You can insert rows as needed if you need to
5 more points.
6
7 Note that you need at least 2 points for the pl
8 appear on the graph. You can list the same p
9 twice if you only want to show one point.
10
If you would rather display points instead of a
Situation 2. (dew point is known) right click the series on the graph and select
"Format Data Series". From the pop-up windo
Dry-bulb Dew Point Humidity you can edit the line and marker options.
Given: Temperature Temperature Ratio
1 20 6.53 #NAME?
2 15 6.53 #NAME?
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Situation 3. (relative humidity is known)

Dry-bulb Humidity
Given: Temperature Relative Humidity Ratio
1 20 41.5% #NAME?
2 26 41.5% #NAME?
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10

Situation 4. (humidity ratio is known)

Dry-bulb Humidity
Given: Temperature Ratio
1 20 0.00602
2 27 0.00700
3
4
5
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you want to plot to any of the

which table to use based on
ou know. The tables
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data in the other tables so
s displayed.

as needed if you need to plot

at least 2 points for the plot to

h. You can list the same point
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display points instead of a line,

on the graph and select
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and marker options.
 Psychrometric Chart at 101.3 kPa
0.0200

0.0180

0.0160

0.0140

0.0120
Humidity Ratio (kgw/kgda)

0.0100

0.0080

0.0060

0.0040

0.0020

0.0000
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Dry Bulb Temperature (°C)