Fundamentals of HVAC systems : SI edition /

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems. The book explains: The objectives to be achieved by a s...

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Main Authors: McDowall, Robert
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology
Published: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers eLearning ; Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Atlanta, Ga : Amsterdam ; Boston :
Publication Dates: 2007.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123739988
Summary: Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems. The book explains: The objectives to be achieved by a system in terms of environmental control. The description of a system - including primary equipment, means of distribution, space and load determination, and operating strategy. The basic function of components that form HVAC systems. The layout and functioning of common HVAC systems, including all
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (viii, 230 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780123739988
0123739985
9780080467795
0080467792
Index Number: TH7011
CLC: TU83
Contents: Introduction to HVAC, Introduction to HVAC Systems, Thermal Comfort, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality, Zones, Single Zone Air Handlers and Unitary Equipment, Multiple Zone Air Systems, Hydronic Systems, Hydronic System Architecture, Central Plants, Controls, Energy Conservation Measures, Special Applications.