A building has a heat loss of 100 MBtu/hr at design conditions at the geographical location where
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A building has a heat loss of 100 MBtu/hr at design conditions at the geographical location where you reside.
Calculate fuel consumed over the heating season at the geographical location where you reside. Base your analysis on the following fuels and efficiencies:
a. Natural gas (80% efficiency)
b. Natural gas (92% efficiency)
c. Liquid petroleum gas/propane (80% efficiency)
d. Fuel oil number 2 (78% efficiency)
e. Electricity, resistance heating (100% efficiency)
f. Wood (pine) (50% efficiency)
g. Coal (60% efficiency)
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Mechanical And Electrical Systems In Architecture Engineering And Construction
ISBN: 9780135000045
5th Edition
Authors: Frank R Dagostino, Joseph B Wujek
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