The following values are to be considered in the computation of cooling load of the
exterior: (a) thermal coefficient, (b) thermal resistance, (c) design temperature and (d)
cross-sectional area. The recommended room temperature in a space ranges from 20 to
26 C (ASHRAE, 2010), getting the average value of 23 C is considered for computation.
Also, the recommended ambient temperature in Philippines is 40 C (ASHRAE, 2009).
Table 3.1 shows the design temperatures to be considered for the computation of
cooling loads.
Temperature
Classification
C / F
Design Room Temperature (Ti) 23 / 73.42
A=LxW
Table 3.2 shows the transmission area of walls and windows for the given room.
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Table 3.2: Transmission Areas of Walls and Windows
For each application, the designer can calculate the overall thermal resistance for
each part of the building structure through which heat flows, but fortunately, these
calculations have already been made for many different combinations of building
materials. However, many tables do not list the results as overall resistance, but as
.overall conductance, called the overall heat transfer coefficient (U). For the computation
of overall heat transfer coefficient, the formula is (Pita, 2002):
1
U=
R
Table 3.3 shows the thickness, thermal coefficient and thermal resistance for the
specific materials used in the exterior walls of the building.
Materials Thickness U R
in / mm Btu/hr x ft2 x F hr x ft2 x F/Btu
Concrete Hollow Block (chb) 6 / 152.4 - 0.911
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Figure 3.1 shows the wall composition of the building. The wall is made of 6 inches
concrete hollow blocks, 1.5 inches gypsum plaster and 1.5 inches cement plaster. Air film
is included inside and outside the building.
The total overall heat transfer coefficient of exterior wall is 0.2833 2 . It can
be calculated by getting the reciprocal the total resistance of the inside and outside air
film, cement plaster, concrete hollow block and gypsum plaster shown in Table 3.1. The
computation is shown below:
1
U=
R
1
U=
Roaf +Rchb +Rgb +Rcp +Raif
1
U=
0.68+0.91+0.96+0.30+0.68
Btu
U = 0.2833 2
hr x ft x
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3.2.2 Window
Table 3.4 shows the thickness, thermal coefficient and thermal resistance for the
specific materials used in the window of the building.
Materials Thickness U R
in / mm Btu/hr x ft2 x F hr x ft2 x F/Btu
Glass w/ Storm Window (sw) 1.5 / 38.1 0.541 -
Figure 3.2 shows the window composition of the building. It is a storm window with
1.5 inches glass. Air film is included inside and outside the building
The total overall heat transfer coefficient of the window is 1.2753 . It can
2
be calculated by getting the reciprocal the total resistance of the inside and outside air
film and glass with storm window shown in Table 3.2. The computation is shown below:
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1
U=
R
1
U= +Usw
Roaf +Riaf
1
U= +0.54
0.68+0.68
Btu
U = 1.2753 2
hr x ft x
The ceiling, floor and door, as well as the north and west walls, are not included in
this computation for there is no change in temperature between those components.
Table 3.5 shows the summarized thermal coefficient for the computation of cooling
loads in each component of the building.
Window 1.2753
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3.3 TRANSMISSION HEAT LOAD CALCULATIONS
Q = UAT
Q = UA (To Ti)
Nomenclature:
Btu
Q = Heat Gain, hr
Btu
U = Thermal Coefficient, 2
hr x ft x
The south and east are the only considered parts for the computation of cooling
load through heat transmission. The north and west parts, floor and ceiling of the ground
floor has no change in temperature. As a result there is no transmission load on the said
components. Use Table 3.1 to 3.4 for the computation. The south wall has a transmission
load of 567.159 Watts. The room has two windows on the south part having a total
transmission load of 617.441 Watts. The computation for transmission load is shown
below:
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South Wall (Qws)
Btu 0.293 W
Qws = 1935.697 x
hr btu
1
hr
Qwis = UA (To-Ti)
Qwis = (1.2753) (27) (104-73.4)
btu 0.293 Watts Watts
Qwis = 1053.653 x = 308.720
hr btu Window
1
hr
Watts
Qwit = 308.720 x 2 Windows
Window
Qwit = 617.441 Watts
A portion of the solar energy is reflected and the remainder absorbed. Of the
energy absorbed some is convected and reradiated to the outside. The remainder of the
absorbed solar energy is transmitted to the inside by conduction or temporarily stored. An
image of solar load on opaque surface is shown on Figure 3.6. For the computation of
solar heat gain through opaque surfaces, the formula to be used is shown below
(Stoecker & Jones, 1982):
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Qos = UA (CLTD)
Figure 3.3 shows the heat based on the solar load on opaque surface
Nomenclature:
Btu
Qos = Solar Heat Gain through Opaque Surface, hr
Btu
U = Thermal Coefficient, 2
hr x ft x
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CLTD = CLTDadj
CLTDadj = CLTDMAX + (25 ti) + (tave - 29)
Table 3.6 shows the Maximum Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD MAX)
for the sunlit wall of Wall Type E having a thickness of 200 mm concrete block with interior
and exterior finish (Stoecker and Jones, 1982).
CLTD = CLTDadj
CLTD = 21+(25-23)+(40-29)
CLTD = 34 = 93.2
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For the values of A and U, refer to Table 3.2 and 3.5 respectively. The solar load
of the room is 1 148.832 Watts. The computation is shown below:
Qos = UA(CLTD)
Btu 2
Qos = (0.2833 2
) (148.5 ft )(93.2 )
hr ft
0.293 Watts
Qos = 3 920.929 Btu
btu
1
hr
Radiant energy from the sun passes through transparent materials such as glass
and becomes a heat gain to the room. Its value varies with time, orientation, shading, and
storage effect. The solar cooling load can be found from the following equation (Pita,
2002).
Btu
Qts = Solar Heat Gain through Transparent Surface, hr
Btu
SHGFMAX = Maximum Solar Heat Gain Factor, 2
hr x ft
SC = Shading Coefficient
CLF = Cooling Load Factor
As = Sunlit Area, ft2
Table 3.7 shows the solar heat gain factor for 20 north latitude with the
corresponding orientation and month. The month of April provides the maximum value of
Btu
SHGF on the east part, the value is 228 2 .
hr ft
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Table 3.7: Solar Heat Gain Factor for 20 North Latitude
Table 3.8 shows the shading coefficient (SC) for specific type of glass with the
corresponding thickness and blinds. Taking the type of glass as heat-absorbing with a
thickness of 6 mm and with an additional light venetian blinds, the value of SC is 0.53.
Table 3.9 show the Cooling Load Factor (CLF) for a corresponding solar time and
orientation. Taking the time of 10:00 am on the east, the value of CLF is 0.62.
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Table 3.9: Cooling Load Factor
For the computation of sunlit area (As), the formula to be used is shown below
(Carrier, 2015):
As = Aw Ash
Nomenclature:
d = Depth, ft
Table 3.10 shows the value for solar altitude and azimuth angle given for a
corresponding month and latitude. Taking the month of April on 20 Latitude, the values
of solar altitude and azimuth are 59 and 102 respectively.
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Table 3.10: Solar Altitude and Azimuth Angles
Figure 3.4 shows the shading from top and shading from side for a given solar
altitude and azimuth. Provided by the solar altitude and azimuth from Table 3.10 on the
east part, the intersection of the lines, the shading from side and top are 0.2 and 1.7
respectively.
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Source: Carrier Handbook of Air Conditioning System Design
Figure 3.4: Shading from Reveals, Overhangs, Fins and Adjacent Buildings
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Table 3.11 shows the summary of parameters needed for the computation of solar
heat load trough transparent surfaces.
Table 3.11: Summary of Parameters for Solar Heat Load through Transparent
Surfaces
Figure 3.5 shows the dimensions of the glass panel, as well as the sunlit and
shaded area.
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The sunlit area for each window is 26.955 ft2. And the solar heat load through
transparent surface is 591. 711 watts. The computations are shown below:
Ash = (0.20.365)(1.70.365)
2
Ash = 0.045 ft
And
As = 27 - 0.045
2
As = 26.955 ft
Finally,
Btu 2
Qts = (228 2
) (0.53)(0.62)(26.955 ft )
hr x ft
Infiltration occurs when outdoor air enters through building openings, due to wind
pressure. The openings of most concern to us are cracks around window sashes and
door edges, and open doors (Pita, 2002).
For the computation of sensible air infiltration, the formula to be used is shown
below (ASHRAE, 2009):
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Qsa = 1.1(cfm) (T)
Qsa = 1.1(cfm) (To - Ti)
cfm = IR x Ae
Nomenclature:
Btu
Qsa = Sensible Heat Gain through Air Infiltration, hr
T = Change in Temperature, F
cfm
IR = Infiltration Rate, 2
ft
Table 3.12 shows the infiltration rate of common building components. Having a
penetration element as windows and a baseline infiltration rate, the infiltration rate is
cfm
0.4 2 .
ft
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3
ft
The cfm for the infiltration is 32. 4min and the sensible heat gain through infiltration
cfm = IR3Ae
cfm 2
cfm = (0.4 2
) (3)(27 ft )
ft
3
ft
cfm = 32.4
min
And
Infiltration air is often less humid than the room air, the room air humidity may fall
to an unacceptable level for comfort. If the room air humidity is to be maintained, water
vapor must be added. The addition of this moisture requires heat (latent heat of
vaporization of water). For the computation of latent air infiltration, the formula to be used
is shown below (ASHRAE, 2009):
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Nomenclature:
Btu
Qla = Latent Heat Gain through Air Infiltration, hr
T = Change in Temperature, F
cfm
IR = Infiltration Rate, 2
ft
The latent heat gain through infiltration is 524.025 watts. The computation is shown
below:
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3.6 INTERNAL HEAT LOAD
3.5.1 Occupants
The heat gain from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and the latent
heat resulting from perspiration. Some of the sensible heat may be absorbed by the
heat storage effect, but not the latent heat. The human body generates sensible and
latent heat component depending on the level of activity. The human heat is necessarily
included for the computation of heat gain by the system (Stoecker and Jones, 1982).
The formula use for the computation of heat through occupants is shown below
(Stoecker and Jones, 1982):
Table 3.14 shows the cooling load factor. Having three hours for each entry into
space and a total of ten hours in space, the cooling load factor is 0.69.
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Table 3.15 shows the sensible rate of heat and Table 3.16 shows the latent rate
of heat.
The total sensible heat gain for occupants is 544.848 watts. The computation is
shown below:
Btu
Qos = (245 ) (11)(0.69)
hr
The total latent heat gain for occupants is 344.7 watts. The computation is shown
below:
Btu
Qol = (155 ) (11)(0.69)
hr
= .
Nomenclature:
Table 3.17 shows the lighting parameters used for the building.
The total heat gain for lightings is 178.368 watts. The computation is shown below:
A
Qlights =0.0929(Ev ) ( )
n
2
288 ft
Qlights =0.0929(400 lux) ( )
Lumens
60
W
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3.5.3 Equipment
The equipment also emits heat energy when it operates. This heat gain generated
also contributes to the total heat load in a specific area. Each room have different kind of
equipment used for a span of time. These heat loads are also considered when
calculating the total cooling load. The equation below will be used for the calculations
(ASHRAE, 2009).
Qe = (We) (n)
Nomenclature:
Table 3.18 shows the summary of heat gain from common equipment used in
computer laboratory
The heat gain produce by the computers is 715 watts and for the projector is 200
watts. The computations are shown below:
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Qec =(We )(n)
Table 3.19 shows the total cooling load of each components for the computer
laboratory 1. The total cooling load of computer laboratory 1 is 5 751.625 Watts, with an
equivalent refrigerating effect of 1.64 TOR. The computation is show below:
1 TOR
Refrigerating Effect = Cooling Load
3.5167 kilowatts
1 TOR
Refrigerating Effect = 5.751625 kilowatts
3.5167 kilowatts
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Table 3.19: Total Cooling Load of Computer Laboratory 1
Types Cooling Load, Watts
Thermal Transmission
Wall 567.159
Window 617.441
Solar Load:
Opaque Surface 1148.832
Transparent Surface 591.711
Infiltration
Sensible 319.541
Latent 524.025
Interior Loads:
Occupants:
Sensible 544.848
Latent 344.700
Lightings 178.368
Equipment
Desktop Computer 715
Projector 200
Total 5751.625
Equivalent Kilowatts 5.751625
Equivalent TOR 1.64
Table 3.20 to 3.25 shows the total cooling load for each floor of the building. Each
table shows the transmission load, solar load, infiltration, occupants and equipment of
each room. The last two columns of each table indicates the total cooling load and its
equivalent TOR of each room. The last two rows of each table indicates the cooling load
and equivalent TOR for each component.
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Table 3.20: Total Cooling Load of First Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Library Room 1 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 889.55 178.34 195.00 5 260.98 1.50
Class Room 1 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 2 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 3 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 4 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 5 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Computer Laboratory 2 1 184.60 1 740.54 843.57 889.55 178.34 915.00 5 751.60 1.64
Principal's Office 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 404.34 178.34 1 390.00 5 970.77 1.70
Class Room 7 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 8 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 9 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 10 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Class Room 11 578.60 0.00 281.19 889.55 85.70 200.00 2 035.03 0.58
Computer Laboratory 1 1 184.60 1 740.54 843.57 889.55 178.34 915.00 5 751.60 1.64
Total per Component
10 524.36 7 420.93 6 186.15 11 968.46 1 570.36 5 415.00 43 085.27 12.25
(Watts)
Total per Component
2.99 2.11 1.76 3.40 0.45 1.54 12.25
(TOR)
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Table 3.21: Total Cooling of Second Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Library Room 2 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 889.55 178.34 195.00 5 260.98 1.50
Science Laboratory 2 1 184.60 1 740.54 843.57 889.55 178.34 200.00 5 036.60 1.43
Faculty Room 1 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 808.68 178.34 290.00 5 275.11 1.50
Science Laboratory 1 1 184.60 1 740.54 843.57 889.55 178.34 200.00 5 036.60 1.43
Total per Component
10 524.36 7 420.93 6 186.15 12 372.80 1 570.36 2 885.00 40 959.61 11.65
(Watts)
Total per Component
2.99 2.11 1.76 3.52 0.45 0.82 11.65
(TOR)
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Table 3.22: Total Cooling of Third Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Library Room 3 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 889.55 178.34 195.00 5260.98 1.50
Faculty Room 2 1 184.60 1 969.92 843.57 808.68 178.34 290.00 5275.11 1.50
Audio Visual Room 1 184.60 1 740.54 843.57 889.55 178.34 200.00 5036.60 1.43
Total per Component
10 524.36 7 420.93 6 186.15 12 372.80 1 570.36 2 885.00 40 959.61 11.65
(Watts)
Total per Component
2.99 2.11 1.76 3.52 0.45 0.82 11.65
(TOR)
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Table 3.23: Total Cooling of Fourth Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Teachers Room 1 584.21 1 969.92 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 012.31 1.14
Student Room 1 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 2 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 3 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 4 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 5 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 6 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 7 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Teachers Room 2 584.21 1 740.54 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 3 782.93 1.08
Teachers Room 3 584.21 1 969.92 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 012.31 1.14
Student Room 8 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 9 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 10 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 11 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 12 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 13 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 14 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Teachers Room 4 584.21 1 740.54 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 3 782.93 1.08
Total per Component
10 437.19 7 420.93 6 186.15 14 556.24 1 548.29 0.00 40 148.80 11.42
(Watts)
Total per Component
2.97 2.11 1.76 4.14 0.44 0.00 11.42
(TOR)
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Table 3.24: Total Cooling of Fifth Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Teachers Room 5 584.21 1969.92 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 012.31 1.14
Student Room 15 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 16 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 17 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 18 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 19 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 20 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 21 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Teachers Room 6 584.21 1 740.54 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 3 782.93 1.08
Teachers Room 7 584.21 1 969.92 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 012.31 1.14
Student Room 22 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 23 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 24 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 25 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 26 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 27 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Student Room 28 578.60 0.00 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 1 754.17 0.50
Teachers Room 8 584.21 1 740.54 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 3 782.93 1.08
Total per Component
10 437.19 7 420.93 6 186.15 14 556.24 1 548.29 0.00 40 148.80 11.42
(Watts)
Total per Component
2.97 2.11 1.76 4.14 0.44 0.00 11.42
(TOR)
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Table 3.25: Total Cooling Load of Sixth Floor
Transmission Solar Load Infiltration Occupants Electric Lights Equipment Total per Total per
Purpose
Load (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) Room (Watts) Room (TOR)
Teachers Room 9 877.57 2 263.28 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 599.03 1.31
Student Room 29 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 30 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 31 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 32 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 33 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 34 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 35 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Teachers Room 10 877.57 2 033.90 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 369.65 1.24
Teachers Room 11 877.57 2 263.28 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 599.03 1.31
Student Room 36 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 37 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 38 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 39 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 40 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 41 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Student Room 42 867.17 288.57 281.19 808.68 85.70 0.00 2 331.31 0.66
Teachers Room 12 877.57 2 033.90 562.38 808.68 87.12 0.00 4 369.65 1.24
Total per Component
15 650.66 12 634.40 6 186.15 14 556.24 1 548.29 0.00 50 575.73 14.38
(Watts)
Total per Component
4.45 3.59 1.76 4.14 0.44 0.00 14.38
(TOR)
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