PsychroShop

ver 1.0.3 (stable release)

Copyright(C) thePetroStreet
http://www.thepetrostreet.com
support@thepetrostreet.com

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
PsychroShop is a very helpful and amazing utility for engineers that can easily calculate
humid air conditions based on your selected inputs. This software is based on ASHRAE
Handbook (2001 Edition) and GPSA Engineering Data book (2004 Edition). This handy
software can evaluate Dew-point Temperature, Relative Humidity, Humidity Ratio (Absolute
Humidity) and Wet Bulb Temperature, based on user input of any one of these values along
Dry Bulb Temperature and Barometric Pressure (or Altitude).

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Operating System
Disk Space

: Windows 98/2000/XP or later compatible version

: Approx 0.5 MB

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This program is distributed as a single zipped file with the name psychroshop.zip (or
psychroshop_thepetrostreet.zip). Download the ZIP file and unzip it to some temporary
folder. This will produce two files
- readme.rtf
- Psychroshop_Setup.exe
Run the Setup.exe file. This will install the program into the \Program Files\thePetroStreet
directory, although you can select where you want to install it to. After installation the
program will appear in your menu structure as
Start >> Programs >> thePetroStreet >> PsychroShop

OPERATING INSTRUCTION:
The program is virtually self evident to use, but general instructions are available as below.

Dry Bulb temperature:

The dry-bulb temperature is the temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely
exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture. Dry bulb temperature is the
temperature that is usually thought of as air temperature, and it is the true thermodynamic
temperature. It is the temperature measured by a regular thermometer exposed to the
airstream.
Barometric Pressure:
It is the pressure caused by the weight of air above any area in the Earth's atmosphere. Air
masses are affected by the general atmospheric pressure within the mass, creating areas of
high and low pressure. As elevation increases, fewer air molecules are above. Therefore,
atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in height above sea level.
Altitude:
Above Sea Level: In case you don't know barometric pressure you can provide altitude of
your location above or below sea level. In case your height is below sea level you have to
provide height with negative sign.
Wet Bulb temperature:
Wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be reached by the evaporation of
water only. It is the temperature you feel when your skin is wet and is exposed to moving
air. Unlike dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature is an indication of the amount of
moisture in the air. Wet-bulb temperature can have several technical meanings:
Thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature: the temperature a volume of air would have if
cooled adiabatically to saturation at constant pressure by evaporation of water into it, all
latent heat being supplied by the volume of air.
The temperature read from a wet bulb thermometer
Adiabatic wet-bulb temperature: the temperature a volume of air would have if cooled
adiabatically to saturation and then compressed adiabatically to the original pressure in a
moist-adiabatic process
Dew point Temperature:
The dew point is the temperature to which a given parcel of humid air must be cooled, at
constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to condense into water. The condensed water
is called dew. The dew point is a saturation point. The dew point is associated with relative
humidity. A high relative humidity indicates that the dew point is closer to the current air
temperature. Relative humidity of 100% indicates the dew point is equal to the current
temperature and the air is maximally saturated with water. When the dew point remains
constant and temperature increases, relative humidity will decrease
Relative Humidity: The relative humidity of an air-water mixture is defined as the ratio of
the partial pressure of water vapor in the mixture to the saturated vapor pressure of water
at a prescribed temperature. Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage.
Absolute Humidity: Absolute Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Relative
humidity is defined as the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor in a parcel of air to the
saturated vapor pressure of water vapor at a prescribed temperature. Humidity may also be
expressed as specific humidity.
Limitations:
Dry-Bulb Temperature: 0 ~ 50 C
Wet-bulb Temperature: 0 ~ 50 C (as an input)
Dew point Temperature: 0 ~ 50 C (as an input)
Relative humidity: 0 ~ 100%
Absolute humidity: 0 ~ 0.5 mass ratio

Barometric Pressure: 8 ~ 108 KPa

Altitude above sea level: 0 ~ 5000 meters

LICENSE CONDITIONS:
This is a copyrighted program and intellectual property of thePetroStreet. However, it can be
used and distributed free of cost. thePetroStreet does not certify any of its evaluations/
results so use it entirely at your own risk. The program authors give no guarantee that the
program is fit for any purpose, and disclaim all liabilities, whether direct or consequential.
There is no guarantee of backup or support, but where possible we will help with any
problems arising in the installation or use of the program.
Please direct queries to support@thepetrostreet.com

DISTRIBUTION:
This program may be distributed via floppy disk, CD, web site or any other medium. No
charge may be made for the supply of this program to anyone. If you were charged for your
copy, please let us know.
When distributing this program, please distribute it as the single ZIP file containing the
Psychroshop_Setup.exe and ReadMe.rtf files. Give your feedback and support at any of the
following means;
1. Visit us at http://www.thepetrostreet.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=23 (Our
technical n support forums)
2. Email your feedback and suggestion at feedback@thepetrostreet.com or
support@thepetrostreet.com