Wine Cellar Thermal BTU Cooling & Humidity Sizing Solver

Model commercial self-storage wine vault thermodynamic heat gain: closed-cell polyurethane spray foam envelope conduction (R-30), internal infiltration loads, Tons of Refrigeration (TR), and 65% RH ultrasonic humidification water requirements.

⚙️ Vault Volume & Environmental Conditions

Vault Volume (Cu Ft)

Insulation (R-Value)

Ambient Temp (°F)

Target Cellar (°F)

Target Humidity (% RH)

📊 Thermal Cooling & Water Vapor Loads

Required Chiller Capacity

119,424 BTU/hr

Refrigeration 9.95 TR

Humidifier Water 1.9 Gal/Day

Vapor Barrier R-30 + 6-Mil

Refrigeration Sizing 119,424 BTU/hr total heat load (9.95 TR for 36,000 cu ft @ 30°F delta)

Envelope Conduction 9,600 BTU/hr conduction through R-30 closed-cell foam envelope

Ultrasonic Humidification 1.9 gallons/day demineralized pure water for ultrasonic humidifiers (65% RH)