Heating & Cooling Loads

Step 1: Gather & Read your Resources

  • Heating & Cooling Loads Chapter in Engineering Pro Guides HVAC PE Technical Study Guide

  • Section 9.1 Heating and Cooling Loads in NCEES Mechanical PE Reference Handbook

  • Supplemental References (optional) in ASHRAE Handbook: Fundamentals

    • Non-Residential Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Chapter
    • Ventilation and Infiltration Chapter
    • Fenestration Chapter

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Step 2B: Watch Practice Problem Videos 

Download and attempt the problems in the "Lecture Problems PDF" file on your own. Then, watch the videos for step-by-step solutions. The term "Pr" indicates a practice exam problem.

Watch recorded live videos to get more practice using the NCEES® Handbook 

Find unique problems under the live recordings tab. Watch the videos for solutions using the NCEES® Handbook.

STEP 3: Complete Practice Problems

  • Practice problems are located at the end of each section of the textbook, (Technical Study Guide).

  • These problems are designed to be easier than actual exam type problems. Some problems may be equal to the easy-level difficulty problems on the actual exam.

  • Solutions are included in the book after the problems.

STEP 4: Complete Practice Exams

  • 1st Heating/Cooling Loads Practice Exam (8 Problems: Difficulty Level - Easy to Medium):


  • 2nd Heating/Cooling Loads Practice Exam (10 Problems: Difficulty Level - Medium to Hard):

STEP 5: REVIEW

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