BPI CEUs: 4.0
Prerequisites: None
Training Type: Specific
Intended Audience: Students intending to take an Energy Auditor course or those who are preparing to challenge the BPI Online Energy Auditor exam.
Description:
This half-day virtual course offers an in-depth look at the math skills needed for Building Analyst Professionals and Energy Auditors. Participants will learn key calculations, formulas, and techniques for evaluating building performance, energy efficiency, and diagnostics. The session emphasizes practical, real-world applications to prepare attendees for certification and professional practice.
Students should bring a basic calculator and a notepad.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Calculate surface area of walls, floors, windows, doors, and other 3D forms; determine area of triangles and volume of rectangular/triangular spaces
- Use Pythagorean Theorem and compute rise height based on slope and run
- Calculate insulation needs by density and understand R-Value, U-Value, and Total R-Value
- Determine heat load for equipment sizing and calculate seasonal heat loss for energy/cost savings
- Complete BTU conversions, calculate Heating Degree Days, and compute kWh usage with baseload formulas for various fuels
- Calculate Simple Payback and Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR) for energy improvements
- Apply ASHRAE 62.2-2016 ventilation requirements
- Calculate water fixture flow rates (GPM)