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Evgenii Konkin

Software engineer & founder of CalcEngineer.com. Building tools that make engineering math fast and accessible. HVAC, electrical, structural calculators.

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Software engineer & founder of CalcEngineer.com

Why Most Ventilation Systems Are Wrong Before They’re Even Built

Why Most Ventilation Systems Are Wrong Before They’re Even Built

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The Engineering Math Behind Grease Duct Sizing: From Airflow to Duct Diameter

The Engineering Math Behind Grease Duct Sizing: From Airflow to Duct Diameter

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The Engineering Math Behind Grain Dryer Airflow: From CFM/bu to Fan Selection

The Engineering Math Behind Grain Dryer Airflow: From CFM/bu to Fan Selection

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The Engineering Math Behind Glycol Concentration: Formulas, Worked Examples, and Common Pitfalls

The Engineering Math Behind Glycol Concentration: Formulas, Worked Examples, and Common Pitfalls

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The Engineering Math Behind GFCI Protection Classification: A Rule-Based Approach for NEC Compliance

The Engineering Math Behind GFCI Protection Classification: A Rule-Based Approach for NEC Compliance

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The Engineering Math Behind Geothermal Loop Length: From Load to Loop Field

The Engineering Math Behind Geothermal Loop Length: From Load to Loop Field

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The Engineering Math Behind Generator Sizing: Screening Running Load with Sizing Factor

The Engineering Math Behind Generator Sizing: Screening Running Load with Sizing Factor

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The Engineering Math Behind Generator Fuel Consumption: Screening Hourly Fuel-Use Rate for Preliminary Planning

The Engineering Math Behind Generator Fuel Consumption: Screening Hourly Fuel-Use Rate for Preliminary Planning

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The Engineering Math Behind Fume Hood Face Velocity: Calculating Laboratory Hood Performance with Airflow and Sash Opening

The Engineering Math Behind Fume Hood Face Velocity: Calculating Laboratory Hood Performance with Airflow and Sash Opening

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The Engineering Math Behind Fuel Oil Tank Sizing: Consumption-Based Storage for Oil-Fired HVAC Systems

The Engineering Math Behind Fuel Oil Tank Sizing: Consumption-Based Storage for Oil-Fired HVAC Systems

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The Engineering Math Behind Flash Tank Sizing: Vapor Volumetric Flow Method

The Engineering Math Behind Flash Tank Sizing: Vapor Volumetric Flow Method

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The Engineering Math Behind CT Burden: How Secondary Circuit Resistance Squared Affects Protection Accuracy

The Engineering Math Behind CT Burden: How Secondary Circuit Resistance Squared Affects Protection Accuracy

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The Engineering Math Behind Cogeneration CHP Sizing: From Thermal and Electrical Loads to System Capacity

The Engineering Math Behind Cogeneration CHP Sizing: From Thermal and Electrical Loads to System Capacity

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The Engineering Math Behind Capacitor Sizing for Power Factor Correction: Deriving the kVAR Formula Step by Step

The Engineering Math Behind Capacitor Sizing for Power Factor Correction: Deriving the kVAR Formula Step by Step

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The Engineering Math Behind Capacitor RC Timing: From Natural Logs to Circuit Design

The Engineering Math Behind Capacitor RC Timing: From Natural Logs to Circuit Design

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The Engineering Math Behind Power Factor Correction: Capacitor Bank Sizing

The Engineering Math Behind Power Factor Correction: Capacitor Bank Sizing

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The Engineering Math Behind Cable Tray Ventilation Ratio: Open-Area Screening for Thermal Design

The Engineering Math Behind Cable Tray Ventilation Ratio: Open-Area Screening for Thermal Design

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The Engineering Math Behind Cable Ampacity: Applying Correction and Adjustment Factors for Conductor Screening

The Engineering Math Behind Cable Ampacity: Applying Correction and Adjustment Factors for Conductor Screening

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The Engineering Math Behind Cable Tray Fill: Area Screening for NEC Compliance

The Engineering Math Behind Cable Tray Fill: Area Screening for NEC Compliance

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The Engineering Math Behind Cable Pulling Tension: Straight-Run Screening for Conduit Installation

The Engineering Math Behind Cable Pulling Tension: Straight-Run Screening for Conduit Installation

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The Engineering Math Behind Fan Power: From CFM to Horsepower

The Engineering Math Behind Fan Power: From CFM to Horsepower

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The Engineering Math Behind Fan Laws: Decoding the Affinity Laws for HVAC System Analysis

The Engineering Math Behind Fan Laws: Decoding the Affinity Laws for HVAC System Analysis

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The Engineering Math Behind Fan Efficiency: Decoding the Power Conversion Formula for HVAC Systems

The Engineering Math Behind Fan Efficiency: Decoding the Power Conversion Formula for HVAC Systems

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The Engineering Math Behind Enthalpy Calculations: From Psychrometric Formulas to Coil Load Determination

The Engineering Math Behind Enthalpy Calculations: From Psychrometric Formulas to Coil Load Determination

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The Engineering Math Behind Battery Runtime: Decoding the DC Load Duration Formula

The Engineering Math Behind Battery Runtime: Decoding the DC Load Duration Formula

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How to Calculate Raised Floor Pressure Drop: A Guide for HVAC Engineers

How to Calculate Raised Floor Pressure Drop: A Guide for HVAC Engineers

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The Engineering Math Behind Battery Sizing: Deconstructing the Amp-Hour Calculation

The Engineering Math Behind Battery Sizing: Deconstructing the Amp-Hour Calculation

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The Engineering Math Behind Energy Recovery Wheels: Decoding ASHRAE Effectiveness Formulas

The Engineering Math Behind Energy Recovery Wheels: Decoding ASHRAE Effectiveness Formulas

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How to Size a Dust Collection System: Airflow Requirements & Design

How to Size a Dust Collection System: Airflow Requirements & Design

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The Engineering Math Behind Elevator Machine Room Cooling: Deconstructing Sensible Heat Load Calculations with Safety Margins

The Engineering Math Behind Elevator Machine Room Cooling: Deconstructing Sensible Heat Load Calculations with Safety Margins

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How to Calculate District Heating Pipe Loss: A Professional Guide

How to Calculate District Heating Pipe Loss: A Professional Guide

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The Engineering Math Behind Dust Collection Sizing: Airflow Summation with Fixed Margin

The Engineering Math Behind Dust Collection Sizing: Airflow Summation with Fixed Margin

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The Engineering Math Behind Duct Velocity: From Airflow to Airspeed in HVAC Systems

The Engineering Math Behind Duct Velocity: From Airflow to Airspeed in HVAC Systems

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How to Calculate Specific Volume of Air for HVAC System Design

How to Calculate Specific Volume of Air for HVAC System Design

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The Engineering Math Behind HVAC Duct Sizing: Decoding the Airflow-Velocity Relationship

The Engineering Math Behind HVAC Duct Sizing: Decoding the Airflow-Velocity Relationship

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How to Calculate Makeup Air Unit Heating Load: HVAC Engineering Guide

How to Calculate Makeup Air Unit Heating Load: HVAC Engineering Guide

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The Engineering Math Behind Duct Pressure Drop: Decoding Darcy-Weisbach with Swamee-Jain for HVAC Systems

The Engineering Math Behind Duct Pressure Drop: Decoding Darcy-Weisbach with Swamee-Jain for HVAC Systems

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The Engineering Math Behind Duct Insulation Loss: Cylindrical Conduction for HVAC Systems

The Engineering Math Behind Duct Insulation Loss: Cylindrical Conduction for HVAC Systems

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The Engineering Math Behind Duct Friction Loss: Deconstructing the Darcy–Weisbach Equation with Swamee–Jain

The Engineering Math Behind Duct Friction Loss: Deconstructing the Darcy–Weisbach Equation with Swamee–Jain

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How to Calculate Cool Roof Energy Savings: An HVAC Engineer's Guide

How to Calculate Cool Roof Energy Savings: An HVAC Engineer's Guide

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The Engineering Math Behind District Heating Pipe Loss: Decoding Cylindrical Thermal Resistance for Distribution Efficiency

The Engineering Math Behind District Heating Pipe Loss: Decoding Cylindrical Thermal Resistance for Distribution Efficiency

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How to Calculate Arc Flash Energy: Applying the Lee Method for Electrical Safety Screening

How to Calculate Arc Flash Energy: Applying the Lee Method for Electrical Safety Screening

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The Engineering Math Behind Dew Point Temperature: From Vapor Pressure to Condensation Threshold

The Engineering Math Behind Dew Point Temperature: From Vapor Pressure to Condensation Threshold

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How to Calculate Kitchen Hood Exhaust CFM: A Professional HVAC Guide

How to Calculate Kitchen Hood Exhaust CFM: A Professional HVAC Guide

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The Engineering Math Behind Deaerator Venting: Calculating Steam Loss and Oxygen Removal Balance

The Engineering Math Behind Deaerator Venting: Calculating Steam Loss and Oxygen Removal Balance

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How to Calculate Antenna Gain: Applying Directivity and Efficiency for RF System Design

How to Calculate Antenna Gain: Applying Directivity and Efficiency for RF System Design

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The Engineering Math Behind Daylight Factor Calculations: From Lux Ratios to Building Performance

The Engineering Math Behind Daylight Factor Calculations: From Lux Ratios to Building Performance

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The Engineering Math Behind Data Center Cooling Redundancy: Post-Failure Capacity Analysis

The Engineering Math Behind Data Center Cooling Redundancy: Post-Failure Capacity Analysis

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The Engineering Math Behind Dairy Barn Cooling: Decoding ASHRAE's Animal Heat Production Models

The Engineering Math Behind Dairy Barn Cooling: Decoding ASHRAE's Animal Heat Production Models

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How to Calculate Aircraft Hangar Heating Load: A Practical Guide for High-Bay Space HVAC Design

How to Calculate Aircraft Hangar Heating Load: A Practical Guide for High-Bay Space HVAC Design

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How to Calculate Air Velocity: Practical Methods for HVAC Duct Design and Performance Analysis

How to Calculate Air Velocity: Practical Methods for HVAC Duct Design and Performance Analysis

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The Engineering Math Behind CRAC Unit Sizing: Load Summation and Margin Analysis for Data Center Cooling

The Engineering Math Behind CRAC Unit Sizing: Load Summation and Margin Analysis for Data Center Cooling

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The Engineering Math Behind Cooling Tower Efficiency: Wet-Bulb Limited Thermal Performance Analysis

The Engineering Math Behind Cooling Tower Efficiency: Wet-Bulb Limited Thermal Performance Analysis

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The Engineering Math Behind Cooling Tower Performance: Decoding Approach vs. Range

The Engineering Math Behind Cooling Tower Performance: Decoding Approach vs. Range

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How to Calculate Air Density: Essential Methods for HVAC System Design and Performance Analysis

How to Calculate Air Density: Essential Methods for HVAC System Design and Performance Analysis

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How to Determine AFCI Protection Requirements: A Rule-Based Classification Approach for Electrical Design

How to Determine AFCI Protection Requirements: A Rule-Based Classification Approach for Electrical Design

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The Engineering Math Behind HVAC Sizing: Deconstructing the Cooling Load Formula

The Engineering Math Behind HVAC Sizing: Deconstructing the Cooling Load Formula

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The Engineering Math Behind Cool Roof Energy Savings: Breaking Down the Reflectance Difference Formula

The Engineering Math Behind Cool Roof Energy Savings: Breaking Down the Reflectance Difference Formula

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The Engineering Math Behind Commercial Kitchen Energy Recovery: Applying Sensible Heat Transfer Analysis for Feasibility Screening

The Engineering Math Behind Commercial Kitchen Energy Recovery: Applying Sensible Heat Transfer Analysis for Feasibility Screening

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How to Calculate Air Changes per Hour: A Practical Guide for HVAC Ventilation Design and Code Compliance

How to Calculate Air Changes per Hour: A Practical Guide for HVAC Ventilation Design and Code Compliance

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