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.

Units of Measure

Create New Job Screen

Note the following:

•Indoor Temp.is the minimum indoor temperature (oF) to be maintained by the heating system.

•You must determine the correct Outdoor Temp. (oF) and Altitude (Ft.) for use in boiler selection 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 http://www.gamanet.org/publist/hydroordr.htm to order a copy of H-22.

•The system will automatically enter 180 (oF) as the default value for System Design Water Temp. This can be changed if required.

3.Enter all of the required data then click OK. The New Room screen is displayed.

New Room Screen

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Hydronic Explorer 2 specifications

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