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Underfloor/Radiant Heating: A Step-by-Step Design Guide
Read our underfloor heating design guide, offering a step-by-step approach to planning radiant systems, including tips, calculations, and more.
What is a U-Value? A Quick Guide for Mechanical Engineers
What is a U-value and why does it matter in building design? Learn how to calculate U-value and R-value with formulas in this guide for mechanical engineers.
MVHR Design: Mastering Calculations For Efficient Ventilation
Master MVHR design and calculations for efficient ventilation, reduce energy use, improve air quality, and enhance system performance.
Latest Charts
A Guide To Air Duct Pressure Drop Calculation For Optimal HVAC Performance
Discover the science behind efficient HVAC systems! Explore h2x Engineering’s insightful blog on Air Duct Pressure Drop Calculation for optimal airflow design.
Selecting The Right Radiator Size (Chart Included)
Discover the perfect radiator size for your space with our comprehensive radiator size chart. Achieve optimal heating efficiency today.
Understanding Flow Coefficient: A Guide for Valve Sizing
Learn how flow coefficient (Cv) impacts valve sizing. Explore their calculation, importance in fluid dynamics, applications, and more in our guide today!
Latest Formulas
Underfloor/Radiant Heating: A Step-by-Step Design Guide
Read our underfloor heating design guide, offering a step-by-step approach to planning radiant systems, including tips, calculations, and more.
What is a U-Value? A Quick Guide for Mechanical Engineers
What is a U-value and why does it matter in building design? Learn how to calculate U-value and R-value with formulas in this guide for mechanical engineers.
Exploring Hydronic Design Software with h2x Engineering
Dive into hydronic design software with h2x! Understand the formula, optimise performance, revolutionise HVAC design, and more.
Latest Spreadsheets
FREE Pipe Volume Spreadsheet
Access h2x’s free pipe volume spreadsheet to streamline calculations, optimise design, and enhance efficiency in piping projects.
H2X vs Spreadsheets
Since its launch back in 1985, Microsoft’s spreadsheet application Excel has gone on to become recognised as the leading program for the organisation and calculation of data.
Hardy Cross Method – Sizing a Ring Main (FREE Spreadsheet)
Flow rate and friction loss in a pipe network system can be difficult to calculate. When the pipe network is in a ring main (also known as a closed-loop) formation, the calculations are extra difficult.
This difficult calculation is very common for fire hydrant ring main size designs and the ring main design calculations.
Latest Calculators
FREE R-Value Calculator
h2x Tools R-Value Calculator Calculate the R-values and U-values of various materials based on your input for thermal…
FREE Ductulator
h2x Tools Ductulator Easily calculate duct sizes, pressure drops and velocities with our free online Ductulator. Get accurate…
FREE Duct Size Calculator
h2x Tools Duct Size Calculator Calculate ductwork accurately and easily using our free Duct Size Calculator to ensure…
Resources
Underfloor/Radiant Heating: A Step-by-Step Design Guide
Read our underfloor heating design guide, offering a step-by-step approach to planning radiant systems, including tips, calculations, and more.
Heat Loss Training
Heat Loss Training Webinar Join Our Training Webinar on Heat Loss! Monday, 16th December 2:00 PM (GMT)…
Heating Design Training
Heating Design Training Webinar Join Our Training Webinar on Heating Design! Tuesday, 17th December 4:00 PM (GMT)…
FREE R-Value Calculator
h2x Tools R-Value Calculator Calculate the R-values and U-values of various materials based on your input for thermal…
What is a U-Value? A Quick Guide for Mechanical Engineers
What is a U-value and why does it matter in building design? Learn how to calculate U-value and R-value with formulas in this guide for mechanical engineers.
MVHR Design: Mastering Calculations For Efficient Ventilation
Master MVHR design and calculations for efficient ventilation, reduce energy use, improve air quality, and enhance system performance.
MVHR Explained: What It Is, How It Works & Is It Worth The Investment?
Learn what a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system is, how it works, the energy-saving and air quality benefits, key components, and more.
FREE Ductulator
h2x Tools Ductulator Easily calculate duct sizes, pressure drops and velocities with our free online Ductulator. Get accurate…
How to Balance Radiators: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to balance radiators for even heat distribution, improving comfort and energy efficiency. Modern technology makes this process easier and more precise.
Buffer Tanks 101: What They Are, How They Work, How To Size Them & Do You Even Need One?
Learn all about buffer tanks: what they are, how they work, worked examples, sizing tips, installation, maintenance, and more for optimal HVAC system efficiency. Most importantly, we’ll explain why you likely don’t need one.
How Does A Hot Water Recirculating Pump Work?
Learn how a hot water recirculating pump works, their benefits, types, installation tips, energy savings, and maintenance for increased home comfort!
How Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work?
Find out how air source heat pumps work, their costs, benefits, and much more. Learn if they are the right heating and cooling solution for your home today!
