Performing Heat Loss Calculations - Slant/Fin Hydronic Explorer 2 User Manual

Heat Loss Express

Performing Heat Loss Calculations

When working on a new project, the first step is to create a new job as follows:
1. In the Heat Loss Express toolbar, click on the plus (+) icon in
Jobs. The Units of Measure dialog box is displayed. U.S.
Standard is automatically selected.
2. Keep U.S. Standard or click on S.I. Metric. Click OK. The
Create New Job screen is displayed.
Note the following:
Indoor Temp.is the minimum indoor temperature (
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You must determine the correct Outdoor Temp. (
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for the job's geographical location. Outdoor design temperature data is available from the
Hydronic Institute Division of GAMA in their H-22 Heat Loss Guide. Visit the I=B=R
publications page on their website at
copy of H-22.
The system will automatically enter 180 (
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Temp. This can be changed if required.
3. Enter all of the required data then click OK. The New Room
screen is displayed.
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Create New Job Screen
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F) to be maintained by the heating system.
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F) and Altitude (Ft.) for use in boiler selection
http://www.gamanet.org/publist/hydroordr.htm
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F) as the default value for System Design Water
Units of Measure
to order a
New Room Screen
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