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HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb
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"Tricks of the Trade" for Cutting-Edge HVAC Design on Any Sized Construction Job! This fully revised, industry-standard handbook provides a wealth of HVAC design information for all types of facilities, including offices, hospitals, commercial spaces, and computer rooms. This practical reference, written in an outline format for ease of use, contains hundreds of field-tested equations and rules of thumb, as well as all-new coverage of the most recent building components and materials. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition, reflects all of the most recent changes to the industry's codes and standards, including ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPA, and clearly shows how to interpret and apply them.
Contents in HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb
• Definitions • Equations
• General Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment Guidelines
• Load Factors for Cooling and Heating
• Energy Conservation and Design Conditions
• Criteria for HVAC System Selection
• Air Distribution Techniques
• Plastic Piping and Piping Systems
• Central Plant Machinery (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers)
• Sustainability Principles
• New HVAC Technologies
• Noise and vibration reduction
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• Architectural, structural, and electrical aspects to consider
• Air and water properties
• Supplementary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire-Stopping)
• Building Automation Systems/Automatic Temperature Controls
• Fundamentals of the Building Construction Industry
• Information on architectural, structural, and electrical systems
• Conversion Elements
• Checklist for Designers
• Professional organizations and trade associations
• Design manuals and references
• Criteria and Standards for Cleanrooms
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