HONOLULU, HI — In commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional HVAC design, it is critical for design contractors and engineers to perform a load calculation. Not only is it important for ...

When designing power distribution for a facility, you must assume a lighting load no less than that in Table 220.12 [220.12] if the table specifies your occupancy. Should you use this table for work ...

The Right-Suite™ Universal software package offers the ability to produce load calculations and designs. It also provides a way to easily switch between the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating ...

Not long ago a residential load calculation — also known as a heat loss calculation or a load calc — was something you had the luxury of skipping. There was a good reason for avoiding it. It was ...

Note: This article is based on the 2008 NEC. A dwelling unit is a single structure that provides complete and independent living facilities, according to the NEC definition found in Art. 100 (Fig. 1).

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...