2006-08-20 06:49:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Get a form for this, energy advice office or web. You need to know what materials are used, compositions and areas of them - in order to work through the calculation form. Also need to know details for the site - exposure and location.
2006-08-20 06:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chris cc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to college for four years and learnt how to do this in year four. Mind you, that was 36 years ago and computers were the realm of universities and the like.
There are now many programmes that you can use to calculate your heat losses, www.tardemate.co.uk is the City Plumbing site, or try www.diydata.com. The DIY site does go into a lot more detail as to how the losses are calculated, the City Plumbing site just requires the input of data. Whichever site you use, don't forget to add on 8,000 Btu/hr to accommodate your hot water cylinder.
2006-08-20 08:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many softwares on the market that caluclate heat gains and losses for furnace and air conditioning sizing. Elite software even has a package that cost $99 last time aI checked.
Calculating heat gain for air conditioning in residential situations is usually done by what is called 'Manual J'. So you may hear air people say you need a j-load. That is what they are speaking of.
Many air conditioning companies will do this for you for about a hundred bucks. Much easier than buying the SW and trying to figure it out! Call them and ask them.
2006-08-20 08:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by Frust Parent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the software or buy the ACCA manual for either residential or commercial heat load calculations. Mrhvac.com has a free calculator you use online. Bottom of page. It is very basic but may work for you. They have a full version but is $200. The site has good links too.
2006-08-20 07:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Obsean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question brings back memories from University many years ago.
Rather than me explain it there's a website here which tells you (in simple terms) exactly what you need to know and how to calculate heat loss.
http://www.diydata.com/planning/ch_design/sizing.htm
2006-08-20 07:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is nothing a average homeowner can do u need to be in the Hvac,Plum or be a Lisc. General Con. i say this because thers to many variables to accont for my answer is to get a PRO. ENERGY AUDIT and if any mistakes are made they are held accountable
2006-08-21 06:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by SEAN P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The building would warm up until the thermostat clicked and turned off the heater. You need a higher heat capacity otherwise the building would never warm up to the proper temperature. That is why they have thermostats.
2016-03-26 23:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really wan to tknow, then switch to Scottish Power Manweb. They will give you loads of questrions to answer about your home in a detailed questionnaire. They will then give you feedback in how energy-efficient your home is, and give you a score out of 500. It is very enlightening, and the best part= it's free!
2006-08-20 06:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by TotalBitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try this free calculator, courtesy of City Plumbing.
2006-08-20 07:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat seeking camera equipment
2006-08-20 06:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋