HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb

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"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