HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition

W. Larsen Angel, Arthur Bell

ISBN 10: 0071829598 / ISBN 13: 9780071829595

Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, US, 2016

Beschreibung

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product."Tricks of the Trade" For State-of-the-Art HVAC Design on Construction Jobs of Any Size!This fully revised, industry-standard handbook presents a wealth of HVAC design information encompassing all types of facilities-from offices and hospitals to commercial spaces and computer rooms. Written in an outline format for ease of use, this practical reference offers hundreds of field-tested equations and rules of thumb and features all-new coverage of the latest building components and materials. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition, reflects all the latest changes to the codes and standards used in the industry?including ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPA?and clearly shows how to interpret and put them to use. This thoroughly updated third edition covers:. Definitions . Equations . Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment . Cooling and Heating Load Factors . Design Conditions and Energy Conservation . HVAC System Selection Criteria . Air Distribution Systems . Piping Systems, Including Plastic Piping. Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) . Sustainability Guidelines. New Technologies for HVAC. Noise and Vibration Control. Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Considerations. Properties of Air and Water. Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire-Stopping) . Automatic Temperature Controls/Building Automation Systems . Building Construction Business Fundamentals . Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information . Conversion Factors . Designer's Checklist . Professional Societies and Trade Organizations . References and Design Manuals . Cleanroom Criteria and Standards.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9780071829595

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition
• Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, US
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0071829598
• ISBN-13: 9780071829595
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 3. Auflage
• Zustand: New

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
“Tricks of the Trade” For State-of-the-Art HVAC Design on Construction Jobs of Any Size!This fully revised, industry-standard handbook presents a wealth of HVAC design information encompassing all types of facilities―from offices and hospitals to commercial spaces and computer rooms. Written in an outline format for ease of use, this practical reference offers hundreds of field-tested equations and rules of thumb and features all-new coverage of the latest building components and materials. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition, reflects all the latest changes to the codes and standards used in the industry―including ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPA―and clearly shows how to interpret and put them to use. This thoroughly updated third edition covers:
• Definitions
• Equations
• Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment
• Cooling and Heating Load Factors
• Design Conditions and Energy Conservation
• HVAC System Selection Criteria
• Air Distribution Systems
• Piping Systems, Including Plastic Piping
• Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers)
• Sustainability Guidelines
• New Technologies for HVAC
• Noise and Vibration Control
• Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Considerations
• Properties of Air and Water
• Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire-Stopping)
• Automatic Temperature Controls/Building Automation Systems
• Building Construction Business Fundamentals
• Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information
• Conversion Factors
• Designer's Checklist
• Professional Societies and Trade Organizations
• References and Design Manuals
• Cleanroom Criteria and Standards

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Arthur A. Bell, Jr., is a registered professional engineer with more than 18 years' experience designing HVAC systems. Mr. Bell has also been involved in the design of plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and construction field engineering-mechanical systems. He has taught ASHRAE HVAC classes, as well as contractor training courses. A member of ASHRAE, ASPE, NFPA, AEI, and NSPE, he is a resident of Monaca, Pennsylvania.