category: architecture and energy conservation

A Builder's Guide to Energy Efficient Homes

Georgia Institute of Technology. Engineering Experiment Station. HEATING , VENTILATING , AND COOLING SYSTEMS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ... size of equipment to be selected . Once the system has been sized , the ... accu- rate data should be used for ...

Residential Manual: For Compliance with the 1998 Energy Efficiency Standards (for Low-rise Residential Buildings).

... ASTM E283-91 . If a vapor barrier functions as an infiltration barrier it ... E - 283-91 requirements . See Chapter 2 , Part 2.2 for more information on ... ASTM E - 283-91 . Energy Code Air - to - Air Heat Exchanger (. Prescriptive ...

Simplified Energy Evaluation Technique

... HVAC theory . Covers basic heat flow theory ; phys- iological principles , characteristics of fuels and refrig- erants ; data ad calculation procedures for HVAC ; duct and pipe sizing ; abundant charts and tables on con- version factors ...

Buildings Energy Conservation

... simplify the maintenance ; 4 ) Protect solar collector's contamination from sand ... Kavanaugh , S.P. Stillwater , OK ; Oklahoma State Univ . ( 1985 ) . 192p ... HVAC , plumbing , and noise - generating machinery such as elevators and ...

Buildings Energy Conservation

... heat exchanger . Bouma , J.W.J .; Koppenol , A.D .; Horst , J.F. van der ... concentric - tube and to a less extent of the parallel - tube type . A ... report making an attempt to answer the following questions regarding the efficiency ...

2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings: Express Terms, 15 Day Language : Commission Proposed Standards

... ( ASTM C1167-96 ) . ASTM C1371 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document entitled " Standard Test ... C272 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document entitled " Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Core ...

Joint Appendices for the 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings: Standards/regulations

... ASTM C55 ASTM C177 ASTM C272 ASTM C335 Definition is the Air - conditioning and Refrigeration Institute document entitled " Standard for Water Chilling Packages Using the Vapor Compression Cycle , ” 1998 ( ARI 550 / 590-98 ) . is the ...

AB 970 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings: Express Terms: Adopted as Emergency Regulations on January 3, 2001 : Commission Adopted Standards

... 210/240 Single Package 8.3 IPLV Split System and 8.5 EER 9.3 EER ARI 340/360 Single Package 7.5 IPLY Split System ... ARI 320 ARIISO - 13256-1 ARI 320 ARIASO - 13256-1 ARI 320 ARIISO - 13256-1 ARI 325 ARIISO - 13256-1 ARIISO - 13256-1 ...

Proposed 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards: Title 24, Part 6, and Associated Administrative Regulations in Part 1

... ASTM D448 , size number between No.6 or No.7 ; and solar reflectance meet ASTM C1549 or ASTME1918 with aggregate passing a No. 4 sieve and is retained by a No. 8 sieve that conforms to ASTM D448 ; and esting conducted by an independent ...

Commercial Instruction Manual

... ( ARI ) , 1501 Wilson Boulevard , Suite 600 , Arlington , Virginia 22209 ... standard rating conditions . National rating programs such as the ARI ... 210 / 240-89 for Unitary Air - conditioners and Air - Source Heat Pump Equipment ...

Proposed Reference Appendices for the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

... Calculations Refrigerant charge , metering device and airflow calculations for determining superheat , subcooling , and temperature split values shall conform to the specifications of this section utilizing the measured parameters data ...

DOE-2 Reference Manual

Henry L. Horak, Don A. York, Bruce D. Hunn, John L. Peterson, Mark A. Roschke, Eva F. Tucker. Heating Electric boiler Steam ... Code - Words Equipment Code - Word ELEC - BOILER BOILER One - stage absorption chiller Two - stage absorption ...

State Energy Conservation Construction Code

New York (State). Division of Conservation. TABLE 4-6c APPLIED HVAC SYSTEM COMPONENTS STANDARD RATING CONDITIONS ... Chiller Condenserless Reciprocating Water- Chiller Leaving Chilled Water Temp . Entering Chilled Water Temp . Leaving ...

AB 970 Low-rise Residential Alternative Calculation Method Approval Manual: Adopted by the Commission January 3, 2001

... storage gas / oil water heaters ( LgStoGas ) and indirect gas / oil water ... heat pump water heaters ( StoHP ) are used in combined hydronic space heating systems ( CombHydro ) . Standby Loss ( fraction ) : The fractional storage tank ...

AB 970 Low-rise Residential Alternative Calculation Method Approval Manual for the 2001 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Buildings: Adopted by Commission April 4, 2001

... Tank Pilot Efficiency Loss ( fraction ) ( kBtu / hr ) R - value Energy ... storage gas / oil water heaters ( LgStoGas ) and indirect gas / oil water ... heat pump water heaters ( StoHP ) are used in combined hydronic space heating systems ...

Energy Analysis

Direct Application of the Wall CLTD Table Without Adjustments : Values in the table were calculated using the same conditions for walls as outlined for the roof CLTD table . These values can be used for all normal airconditioning ...

The Energy Design Handbook

Donald Watson. Direct Application of the Wall CLTD Table Without Adjustments : Values in the table were calculated using the same conditions for walls as outlined for the roof CLTD table . These values can be used for all normal ...

LeedVisual GA

The book is intended as a comprehensive study guide for USGBC's LEED® Green Associate Exam (v 3.0), a visual explanation of sustainable and high performance buildings and their benefits, and a handy reference guide for building owners, ...

Energy Characteristics, Code Compliance and Occupancy of California 1993 Title 24 Houses

... 24 Listed Furnace 21 AFUE 21 Pilot Light 22 332 Listed A / C unit 24 SEER 24 Duct R - value 15 4 5 Table 4-46 Mandatory HVAC Requirements Comparison : Climate Zone 13 Measure Complies Does Not Not Not Comply Accessible Applicable ...

The Survival Home Manual: Architectural Design, Construction, and Remodeling of Self-sufficient Residences and Retreats

... CRAFTSMAN still is a high quality brand of hand tools , especially with ... inch chuck , portable DRILL ; 2 horsepower portable CIRCULAR SAW ; Portable RECIPROCATING SAW ( better and more useful than small sabre saw ) ; and 4. RADIAL ARM SAW ...

LEED AP Building Design + Construction Exam Secrets Study Guide: LEED Test Review for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Exam

Our comprehensive LEED AP Building Design + Construction Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.

LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Exam Secrets Study Guide: LEED Test Review for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Exam

Our comprehensive LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.

2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards : Nonresidential Compliance Manual: Commission Manual

... ( SRI = 100 ) and standard black ( SRI = 0 ) under the standard solar and ambient condition . A calculator has been produced by the staff at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that calculates the SRI by designating the Solar ...

2019 Residential Compliance Manual: For the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Title 24, Part 6, and Associated Administrative Regulations in Part 1

... measured subcooling and the target subcooling for a system to pass . The temperature at which a refrigerant condenses or evaporates is called the saturation temperature . Above the saturation temperature , a refrigerant is always a gas ...

Architecture: Earth-sheltered Buildings

... sand cushion as well as the adjacent pavers . The A filter fabric must be installed between the sand cushion and the drainage layer to prevent the washout of sand into the drainage layer . drainage layer will carry more water than the ...

Integrating Building Commissioning Into State Building Construction: Final Project Report

... Siemens Tab 5 4. 5. 6 & 7 B 1 Lighting Control System Submittal Helix ... wiring diagram indicate a solenoid type valves set to ' fail ' in heating ... schematic diagram on SUBMITTAL REVIEW SHEET.

AB 970 Nonresidential Alternative Calculation Method Approval Manual: Appendices to AB 970 nonresidential alternative calculation method approval manual

... 3.5 in . mineral fiber batt insula- tion ( R - 13 ) in the stud space . The ... Handbook " Cavity is framed with 0.75 in . wood furring strips . Caution ... planes method , the U - factor of the wall is determined using Equations ( 2 ) ...

Off Grid and Mobile Solar Power for Everyone: Your Smart Solar Guide

This book will help you get fast and easy your efficient and cost-effective off-grid residential or mobile solar power system.

2019 Residential Alternative Calculation Method Reference Manual: For the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Title 24, Part 6, and Associated Administrative Regulations in Part 1

... pipes located on the middle floor . Pipe sizes are determined based on the number of dwelling units served by the loop , following the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code ( UPC ) pipe sizing guidelines . The detailed recirculation loop ...

Residential Alternative Calculation Method Reference Manual: For the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Title 24, Part 6, and Associated Administrative Regulations in Part 1

... pipes located on the middle floor . Pipe sizes are determined based on the number of dwelling units served by the loop , following the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code ( UPC ) pipe sizing guidelines . The detailed recirculation loop ...

Buildings Energy Conservation

... installation costs , and energy costs . Thus , a compari- son of gas versus electric systems is possible which includes these effects . The manual ... ( Kill - A - Watt Energy Management , San Francisco , CA ) . Energy Management Technology ; ...

Proposed Residential Alternative Calculation Manual (ACM) Approval Method for the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

... R4 1 through Figure R4 4. In these diagrams , the base case building is represented by point " A " . The vertical axis represents the compliance margin with a positive compliance margin ( building or system passes ) above the horizontal ...

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