Roadmap to Temporary HVAC: Cooling Job Sizing Guidance and Calculations

Get expert guidance on how to select and properly size temporary cooling applications with the Roadmap to Temporary HVAC: Cooling Job Sizing Guidance and Calculations.
July 16, 2025

Planning and know-how are critical when selecting and sizing a temporary cooling solution. While it may seem as simple as setting up a temporary air conditioning unit and cooling down a room, many factors and calculations must be considered to get the optimum results. The Roadmap to Temporary HVAC will provide expert job sizing guidance on topics like:

  • Portable cooling equipment selection factors by application
  • Calculating heat gain based on insulation values
  • Adjusting calculations based on site-specific contributing factors like ceiling height, solar loading, internal heat load, and humidity
  • Factoring BTUs based on the kW rating of UPS systems to determine electronic heat loads
  • Hidden costs to take into consideration when sizing a cooling application