US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

HVAC 4 - Sizing Heating Systems

Wednesday, August 16, 2006  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Everybody says that sizing heating and systems is important, but how many people have a simple system for doing it adequately? Discover easy to use tools such as Manual J in a Weatherization friendly short form. Find out how to estimate the impact of weatherization measures on sizing.
 
By attending this session, participants will
 
  1. Learn how to use a one-page heat load calculation form
  2. Understand the components of whole house load calculations
  3. Discuss how reducing the output of the heating system will impact the existing venting and distribution system
 
KEYWORDS: distribution system, furnace, heat loss, Manual J, new systems, replacement systems, whole house
 
Steve Nall, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: HVAC
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   Ohio Residential Building Inspector   Ohio HVAC   Ohio Hydronics   Ohio Residential Building Officials   Ohio Residential Plan Examiner  

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