Definitions: B - HVAC
British Thermal Unit
A British Thermal Unit is the amount of heat required to heat 1 pound (mass) of water exactly 1 degree Fahrenheight.
References - British Thermal Unit
See the following for additional British Thermal Unit information:
- HVAC: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Handbook for Design & Implementation Industrial Press, February 2007, , ISBN 831131632
- How to Size HVAC Systems Correctly Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Heating and Cooling Equipment Efficiency Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Space Heating and Cooling United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Radiant Heating United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
Service Professionals that can help with British Thermal Unit issues
- HVAC Contractor
- Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor
- Air Conditioning Installer
- Furnace Maintenance
Common projects involving British Thermal Unit
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