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HVAC Abbreviations

Common shorthand used by HVAC contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and service technicians.

AC

Air Conditioning

ACH

Air Changes per Hour

AFUE

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

AHRI

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

AHU

Air-Handling Unit

BTU

British Thermal Unit

BTUH

British Thermal Units per Hour

CFM

Cubic Feet per Minute

COP

Coefficient of Performance

ECM

Electronically Commutated Motor

EER2

Energy Efficiency Ratio 2

ERV

Energy Recovery Ventilator

ESP

External Static Pressure

FLA

Full Load Amps

FPM

Feet per Minute

HP

Horsepower

HRV

Heat Recovery Ventilator

HSPF2

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2

HVAC

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

IAQ

Indoor Air Quality

ID

Inside Diameter

LRA

Locked Rotor Amps

MCA

Minimum Circuit Ampacity

MERV

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

MOCP

Maximum Overcurrent Protection

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

OD

Outside Diameter

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

PSI

Pounds per Square Inch

RLA

Rated Load Amps

RH

Relative Humidity

RPM

Revolutions per Minute

SEER2

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2

SHR

Sensible Heat Ratio

SP

Static Pressure

TD

Temperature Difference

TESP

Total External Static Pressure

TXV

Thermostatic Expansion Valve

VAC

Volts Alternating Current

VDC

Volts Direct Current

VFD

Variable Frequency Drive

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