1.  Review of Basic Psychrometry (for those who have no knowledge about this before)

• Introduction to Psychrometry [http://www.denco.co.uk/DencoCH1.pdf]
• Basics
• Psychrometric Chart (Theory)
• The Psychrometric Equation
• Appendix - Thermodynamic Basics [http://www.denco.co.uk/DAppend.pdf]
• Psychrometric Processes [http://www.denco.co.uk/DencoCH2.pdf]
• Common Processes
• Typical Devices
• [Suggested solution to the quick revision exercise: http://www.denco.co.uk/DencoAnswers.pdf]

• Characteristics and use of psychrometric charts

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• Software for psychrometric analysis
• ASHRAE Psychrometric Analysis CD-ROM (2002) [AV 697 P97]
• ArchiSci Software - PSYCHWIN (an evaluation version can be downloaded here)
• Psychrometric Chart (PSY) software http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/win95/business/se288946.html

• Psychrometric analysis (example) [University of Arizona]
• Collection of climatic data
• Plotting the comfort zone
• Making the monthly "noodle"
• Understanding the monthly plots
• Thermal comfort strategies for bioclimatic design
• Psychrometrics and Bioclimatic Analysis for Hong Kong [HKU] http://arch.hku.hk/~cmhui/teach/65156-7e.htm
• Cooling strategies
• Thermal comfort zones
• Frequency distribution on psychrometric charts

• ASHRAE, 2002. Psychrometric Analysis [CD-ROM],  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, GA. [AV 697 P97]
• ASHRAE, 1996. Psychrometrics: Theory and Practice, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, GA. [551.5710287 P9]
• Gatley, D. P., 2002. Understanding Psychrometrics, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., Atlanta, GA. [CityU: TH7231 .G38 2002]
• Wang, S. K., Lavan, Z. and Norton, P., 2000. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering, Chp. 2, CRC Press, Boca Raton. [697.93 W246 a]