Simple Solutions to Energy Calculations

Richard R. Vaillencourt, PE, LEED AP, is the owner of Canterbury Energy Engineering, LLC. Mr. Vaillencourt has degrees in both mechanical and electrical engineering, combined with over thirty years of practical experience starting as a designer and project manager in electrical construction, then as an industrial plant engineer, followed by work as an industrial corporate energy manager, and finally working for several ESCOs before becoming an independent energy engineer in 1994. Richard has presented several papers at the World Energy Engineering Congress over the years and has also been published in Energy Engineering, Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, and Energy User News. Mr. Vaillencourt can be reached at RVaillencourt@canterburyenergy.com.

Introduction 1. The Walk Through Audit 2. Simple Thermodynamics 3. Lighting 4. Pumps 5. Fans 6. Motors 7. Insulation 8. Fuel Switching 9. Heat Recovery 10. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning 11. Summary of Calculations 12. Energy Myths and Magic 13. Simple Guide to Energy Guarantees; Richard’s Retrofit Rules