R 454B Start Up/Commissioning Calculator

* This calculator is a training aid and is not intended to be a substitute for OEM Manuals or journeyman level experience. 

R-454B • TXV/EXV • Start-Up Trainer
Note: Verify airflow first, then let the system run ≥15 min or until pressures stabilize before using readings (R-454B stabilizes slower than R-410A).
Target Airflow (CFM):
Actual Airflow (CFM):
CFM per nameplate ton:
Subcooling (SC):
Target SC:
Superheat (SH):
Evap Sat (°F):
Cond Sat (°F):
BTUh (sensible est):
Estimated tons:
CFM per estimated ton:
CTOA (Cond Sat − OAT):
Capacity Summary
Total
BTUs:
BTU ton (total):
CFM per total ton:
Sensible
BTUs sensible est.:
BTU ton sensible:
CFM per sensible ton:
CFM apportioned to sensible:
Latent
BTUs latent est.:
BTU ton latent:
CFM per total ton:
CFM apportioned to latent:
Suggestions
  • Enter values and press Calculate.
Airflow guidance is from ΔT. Charge guidance is by Subcooling to target. Superheat is safety/trim and can rise on heavier loads.