A Thermal Performance Design Optimization Study for Small Alaskan Rural Schools

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Zarling, John
Strandberg, James S.
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Energy Conservation
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Table of Contents
1.0 Summary - 1 2.0 Introduction - 2 2.1 Purpose - 3 2.2 Scope - 4 3.0 A Discussion of Thermal Standards - 5 3.1 Recent Federal Government Studies - 5 3.2 Requirements for Standards in Alaska - 15 4.0 Life Cycle Cost Evaluation Technique - 17 4.1 - Prototype Building - 20 4.2 Envelope Design Alternatives - 27 4.3 Mechanical System Design Alternatives - 32 4.4 Electrical System Design Alternatives - 46 4.5 Cost Estimating - 49 4.5.1 Construction Costs for Thermal Envelopes - 49 4.5.2 Construction Costs for Mechanical and Electrical Systems - 52 4.5.3 Analysis of Maintenance Costs - 57 4.6 Statewide Climate and Costs Regions - 59 4.7 Thermal Modeling Techniques - 62 4.8 Methods of Economic Analysis - 66 4.8.1 Analysis of First Costs and Renovation Costs - 68 4.8.2 - Analysis of Maintenance and Operations Costs - 70 4.8.3 Analysis of Annual Energy Consumption - 72 4.9 LCC Computer Model "MAIN" - 74 5.0 Analysis of Results - 77 5.1 Description of Life Cycle Cost Model Results - 77 5.2 Selection of Least Life Cycle Cost Design Alternatives - 112 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations - 117 6.1 Conclusions - 117 6.2 Recommendations - 119 7.0 References - 120 8.0 Appendices Appendix 1: Electrical Systems Design Appendix 2: Climate Data Appendix 3: Listing of Analysis Program Appendix 4: Listing of Program Variables Appendix 5: Energy Use Summary Appendix 6: Life Cycle Cost Summary
Date
1981-05
Type
Technical Report
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