Resources

Documents

• EIA Annual Energy Review (pdf 19 MB)
• EIA International Energy Outlook (pdf 2.1 MB)
• DOE Building Energy Data Book 2005 (pdf 800 kB, xls 954 kB)
• Psychrometric Charts (sea level pdf 1.2 MB, 5000 ft pdf 1.4 MB)
• Psychrometric Sample Problem Solutions (pdf 1.9 MB)
• LEED-NC 2.2 Documentation (pdf 437 kB)
• LEED-NC 2.2 Checklist (xls 105 kB)
• Net positive suction head example (pdf 39 kB)
• Examples of past exams (2006 pdf 178 kB, 2001/02 pdf 304 kB)

Links

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
• DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• DOE Energy Information Administration
• DOE EERE Building Tools Directory
• US Green Building Council

Tools

Engineering Equation Solver

The Engineering Equation Solver (EES) is a powerful program for solving engineering problems, especially in thermodynamics. The licensing agreement permits distribution to CEAE students. You must also send an email to me to obtain the necessary license file. The zip file includes instructions. Download (10 MB)

Psychrometric Spreadsheet with PMV Calculations

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet has been developed to assist in psychrometric calculations. The spreadsheet includes VisualBasic routines for common psychrometric property calculations and for predicting thermal comfort using the PMV/PPD method. Download (91 kB)

Duct Calculation Spreadsheet

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet has been developed to assist in duct calculations using equal friction and static regain design methods. Download (91 kB)

Report Templates

Set of Microsoft Word templates for preparation of technical reports. The template includes standard formats, Styles, AutoText entries, shortcut keys, and other features to improve productivity and enhance document consistency. Two of the templates, ReportDuplexMaster.dot and ReportSimpleMaster.dot, also provide descriptions of the features and examples of their use. Download (145 kB)

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