"HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb "

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 facilitiesfrom 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 industryincluding ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPAand 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