HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed. - Softcover

Bell, Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071482423 ISBN 13: 9780071482424

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007

Synopsis

The Latest Information and "Tricks of the Trade" for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job! HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment. This popular reference has now been fully updated to reflect the construction industry's new single body of codes and standards. Featuring an outline format for ease of use, the Second Edition of this all-in-one sourcebook contains: Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems ASME and ASHRAE code specifications Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more New material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the country Inside This Updated HVAC Design Guide / Definitions / Equations / Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment / Cooling Load Factors / Heating Load Factors / Design Conditions and Energy Conservation / HVAC System Selection Criteria / Air Distribution Systems / Piping Systems (General, Hydronic, Glycol, Steam, Steam Condensate, AC Condensate, Refrigerant) / Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) / Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire Stopping) / Automatic Controls/Building Automation Systems / Equipment Schedules / Equipment Manufacturers / Building Construction Business Fundamentals / Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information / Conversion Factors / Properties of Air and Water / Designer's Checklist / Professional Societies and Trade Organizations / References and Design Manuals / Cleanroom Criteria and Standards

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Synopsis:

This book features fast solutions to specific problems HVAC personnel face every day. Written by a veteran HVAC designer, this task-simplifying guide puts essential HVAC answers at your fingertips. Featuring 200-plus equations, completely updated codes and standards, more than 350 rules of thumb, and other essential data, this is the most complete HVAC reference available.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071482423
• ISBN 13: 9780071482424
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 816