Simple Solutions To Energy Calculations Fourth Edition

Download or read book Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations: Fourth Edition written by Richard Vaillencourt and published by The Fairmont Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with new material on thermodynamics that provides a blueprint on controlling energy use in buildings, this reference will save countless hours doing energy feasibility studies and associated calculations. The author, a practicing engineer, will share with you his secrets for simplifying complex energy calculations, and show you how to use his unique, time-saving methods. You'll learn how to cut through the maze of detail using concise, innovative decision-making tools to determine whether you should invest real time and money into developing details of a project under consideration. Key topics covered include "energy myths and magic," the walk-through audit, lighting, pumps, fans, motors, insulation, fuel switching, heat recovery, HVAC and a summary of energy calculations.