Download or read book An Introduction to Air Distribution System Upgrades for Buildings for Energy Efficiency written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers interested in energy efficiency upgrades for air distribution systems in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW OF AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 2. AIR HANDLING SYSTEM TYPES 3. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FANS 4. FILTERS 5. INSTALL VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVES 6. MODIFY CONTROLS 7. PICK PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS 8. USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELT DRIVES 9. CONSIDER A TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING CONTRACTOR 10. SUMMARY 11. BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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Download or read book An Introduction to Energy Efficiency for Buildings written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and others interested in energy efficient design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADES 2. HVAC CONTROLS 3. LIGHTING UPGRADES 4. AIR DISTRIBUTION UPGRADES 5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR DATA CENTERS 6. SOLAR COLLECTORS 7. PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING 8. SOLAR WATER HEATING FUNDAMENTALS 9. SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS

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