英语翻译LIGHT RENOVATIONSMany interior upgrades and small renova

英语翻译
LIGHT RENOVATIONS
Many interior upgrades and small renovation projects are not essential
or required.For example,most of the profit for a small town paint store is not from people
painting because they need to paint to protect a structure.most of the profit
is generated from people wanting to change the color or look of a space.
Real-world operations budgets need to include funds for light
renovations of spaces.Sometimes these renovations are driven by efficiency,so
here are some things that can be done to reduce water and energy usage in light
renovations.
-upgrade to a low-flow showerhead or shower system.1.5gallons per
minute is usually the least amount of water you need to use.
-replace the flush valves in water closets with dual-flush valves.
-install a rain barrel or other type of rainwater harvesting system
-enlist a Water Sense-certified contractor to upgrade the irrigation
system.
-install a graywater system to collect water from showers and washing
machines.
-install a continuous energy and water monitor that records and displays
energy and water use in real time.Studies have shown that having such a device
helps reduce energy consumption.
SMART METERS
Smart meters can help reduce energy and water use in existing buildings
and homes.Two types of energy meters are available.One type records the
amount of energy used for a particular amount of time,usually a month.Another
type is a demand meter ,which monitors the amount of energy used during a peak
time,usually within a 15-minute window.It can report the time of day when
demand is the highest.
Let’s look at how that saves energy and water.As stated earlier,peak
demands on the power grid may force utilities to buy power from other systems
or use a less environmentally friendly generation method such as coal.Smart
meters can monitor the power grid to determine when the grid is at peak-load
operations.These meters then communicate with the major appliances in a
building and delay when they turn on to reduce the load on the power grid.
As a plumbing engineer,business owner,or homeowner,you need to learn
about these systems and find ways to reduce energy consumption in your house or
facility.
Develop plans,and know what equipment you will purchase when the time
comes for replacement.Better yet,know the life expectancy of your equipment
and set up a replacement plan and budget before a failure on a holiday weekend
causes a major disaster.

轻装修
很多的内部更新和小型装修项目都不是急需或至关重要的.比如说,一个小镇中的油漆店,它大部分的获利不是来自那些因需要保护建筑结构而涂漆的人,而是那些想要改变内部空间的颜色或样子的人.现实生活中的运行预算需要将家居空间轻装修考虑在内.有时这些装修是由效率来推动的,所以这里有一些轻装修中可以用来节水节电的做法：
-改装一个低流量的花洒或淋浴系统.每分钟1.5加仑通常是你需要使用的最小水流量
-用双档冲洗阀代替马桶水箱上的传统冲洗阀.
-安装雨水桶或其它的获取雨水的设备
-找一个WaterSense（美国节水计划）认证的承包人来升级你的灌溉系统
-安装一个循环利用水的系统来收集淋浴和洗衣机使用的水.
-安装一个连续的电力和水力监控器,能够记录及显示实时的水电用量.有研究表明此种设备有助于减少能耗.

智能仪表
智能仪表有助于减少现有的建筑物和家庭的用水用电.现有两种可用的仪表.一种记录一段特定时间内的电力用量,通常是一个月.另一种是需求表,它监视高峰时段的电力用量,通常是15分钟的时限.它可以告诉我们一天当中何时用电需求最大.
让我们看看它是如何节能节水的.如同先前说明的,在高峰期对电网的需求可能会迫使电力公司购买其它系统的电能,或是由不够环保的方式产生的电能,比如说煤矿.智能仪表可以监视电网,并决定何时网路达到最大运行负荷.这些仪表和建筑物中的大型设备通讯并延迟它们启动的时间,以减轻电网的负荷.作为一个管道工程师、企业主或是房主,你需要了解这些系统并找到降低你的房屋或设备电力消耗的方法.
当需要更新设备时,制定个计划并对你将要购买的设备有所了解.如果你知道设备的预期寿命并安排相应的替换计划和预算的话就更好了,免得它在假日的长周末出故障,造成重大事故.