Heating and cooling losses from forced-air ducts can result in high energy costs, lead to thermal comfort problems, and -- in some extreme situations -- result in serious health and safety concerns. Reducing air leakage and conductive losses from ducts can be a straight-forward way to reduce energy use and improve comfort in homes. This book discusses the basics of air distribution and duct design; strategies to seal and insulate ducts in existing homes; accurate heating and cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment sizing.
| ISBN: | 9781620814437 |
| Publication date: | 9th October 2012 |
| Author: | Lane M Collins, Danielle E Martinez |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 181 pages |
| Series: | Energy Science, Engineering and Technology |
| Genres: |
Energy technology and engineering |