QUEBEC CITY - The great divide between HVAC contractors and engineers is probably at its widest point where residential load calculations are concerned. Contractors don't see a practical way to do ...

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 ...

Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. Article 220 of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains the requirements for calculating demand loads for branch circuits, feeders, and services.

Note: This article is based on the 2002 NEC. Even if you work with stamped drawings, you'll eventually need to do commercial load calculations in the field or on a licensing exam. The National ...

Most homeowners shopping for a new heating system assume bigger means better. A larger furnace or heat pump sounds like it should heat a home faster and keep it comfortable in every season. The ...

Electrical load calculator estimates power demand, ampacity, and panel capacity, guiding circuit sizing, load balancing, voltage drop checks, and NEC-compliant design for residential, commercial, and ...