Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes: An Engineering Approach

ISBN-13: 9781439851289 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 434 str.

Moncef Krarti

Opis

Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes.

Spis treści

Overview of Energy Audit Procedures. Economic Analysis Methods. Energy Analysis of Homes. Energy Screening of Existing Homes. Building Envelope Retrofit. Electrical Systems Retrofit. Heating and Cooling Systems Retorfit. Domestic Hot Water Systems Retrofit. Zero-Energy Retrofit. Energy Savings Verification. Energy Audit Reporting. Case Studies. Appendices.