Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations: Fourth Edition
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering
| Author: | Richard Vaillencourt | ISBN: | 9780881735765 |
| Publisher: | The Fairmont Press | Publication: | March 12, 2013 |
| Imprint: | The Fairmont Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Vaillencourt |
| ISBN: | 9780881735765 |
| Publisher: | The Fairmont Press |
| Publication: | March 12, 2013 |
| Imprint: | The Fairmont Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
