Question: roblem # 2 [ 2 0 Points ] n energy audit of the roof indicates the following: Area Present R value 5 (

roblem #2
[20 Points]
n energy audit of the roof indicates the following:
Area
Present "R" value 5
(Estimation based on insulation thickness and type)
Degree-Days (winter)4,000
Occupied hrs/week 40
D.B. Degree-Hours above 78F,10,000
Fuel cost $6106 Btu
Boiler efficiency 0.65
Electric rate
6 per kWh
Air-condition requirement
0.8kWh? Ton-Hr
Roof Absorption 0.3
Solar radiation 300 Langleys
f it is proposed that additional insulation of R=5 should be installed, Estimate the ossible annual energy savings (winter and summer).
roblem # 2 [ 2 0 Points ] n energy audit of the

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