Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations
eBook - ePub

Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations

  1. 220 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations

About this book

Updated with new material, this book shares the author's secrets for simplifying complex energy calculations, and shows you how to use these time-saving methods. It shows you how to cut through the maze using innovative decision-making tools to determine whether you should invest real time and money for developing details of a project being considered. There is information covered on simplified thermodynamics that gives you a blueprint for controlling the building's energy consumption. Key topics covered include the walk-through audit, pumps & fans VFD, high efficiency motors, insulation, fuel switching, heat recovery, HVAC, air compressor, "energy myths and magic". Each chapter has "Richard's Retrofit Rules" and anecdotal experience in the retrofit. There is a summary of energy calculations given by category, plus a discussion of performance guarantees that helps a building manager decide which ESCO can best deliver on their promises of energy savings.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1—The Walk Through Audit
  9. Chapter 2—Simple Thermodynamics
  10. Chapter 3—Air Compressors
  11. Chapter 4—Pumps
  12. Chapter 5—Fans
  13. Chapter 6—High Efficiency Motors
  14. Chapter 7—Insulation
  15. Chapter 8—Fuel Switching
  16. Chapter 9—Heat Recovery
  17. Chapter 10—Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
  18. Chapter 11—Summary of Calculations
  19. Chapter 12—Energy Myths and Magic
  20. Chapter 13—Simple Guide to Energy Guarantees
  21. Richard’s Retrofit Rules
  22. Index
  23. Biography