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Heat Loss Calculation Worksheet

This document compares the heat loss of a single pane window to exterior walls. It calculates that a 6 square foot single pane window loses 264 BTU/hr due to its low R-value of 0.9, while a similarly sized wall with an R-value of 14 only loses 16.8 BTU/hr. Replacing single pane windows with ones that have 2-3 times the thermal performance could save more energy than adding blown-in wall insulation, as windows have a higher heat loss due to their lower R-values. The calculations show replacing old windows is an effective energy savings measure.

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Heat Loss Calculation Worksheet

This document compares the heat loss of a single pane window to exterior walls. It calculates that a 6 square foot single pane window loses 264 BTU/hr due to its low R-value of 0.9, while a similarly sized wall with an R-value of 14 only loses 16.8 BTU/hr. Replacing single pane windows with ones that have 2-3 times the thermal performance could save more energy than adding blown-in wall insulation, as windows have a higher heat loss due to their lower R-values. The calculations show replacing old windows is an effective energy savings measure.

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Comparison of Heat Loss by Sample Building Component

Windows vs. Walls


Formula: Heat Loss (BTU/hr) = UA
Where U = Thermal transmittance
Where A = Area
Where
= Delta T (temperature difference)
Use the formula for calculating heat loss to discuss window replacement as an energy
savings measure. Use the sample numbers provided (or real numbers from local audits),
standard existing conditions, and replacement materials.
Compare effectiveness of window replacement that doubles or triples thermal
performance of a single pane window to blown-in insulation that increases thermal
performance of walls and attics.
Window Section
Window assumptions:

Window area = 6 ft2


Single pane glass R value = .90
Outside temperature = 30F
Inside temperature = 70F

Process
Convert R value to U value:
U=1/R
1/.90 = 1.1
U = 1.1
Calculate the Delta T
Delta T = inside temperature outside temperature
70 -30 = 40
Delta T = 40
Calculate heat loss (BTU/hr.)
BTU/hr = UA
1.1 x 6 x 40 = 264
Window section = 264 BTU/hr

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Wall Section
Wall assumptions:

Wall area = 6 ft2


Wall R value = 14
Outside temperature = 30F
Inside temperature = 70F

Process
Convert R value to U value:
U=1/R
U=1/14
U = .07
Calculate the Delta T
Delta T = inside temperature outside temperature
70 -30 = 40
Delta T = 40
Calculate heat loss (BTU/hr.)
UA =Heat loss (BTU/hr)
.07 x 6 x 40 = 16.8
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