(Ebook) Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations by Richard Vaillencourt ISBN 9780881733563, 0881733563

(Ebook) Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations by Richard Vaillencourt ISBN 9780881733563, 0881733563

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.