
- 220 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1âThe Walk Through Audit
- Chapter 2âSimple Thermodynamics
- Chapter 3âAir Compressors
- Chapter 4âPumps
- Chapter 5âFans
- Chapter 6âHigh Efficiency Motors
- Chapter 7âInsulation
- Chapter 8âFuel Switching
- Chapter 9âHeat Recovery
- Chapter 10âHeating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
- Chapter 11âSummary of Calculations
- Chapter 12âEnergy Myths and Magic
- Chapter 13âSimple Guide to Energy Guarantees
- Richardâs Retrofit Rules
- Index
- Biography