HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb

by Arthur A. Bell

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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

Genres: Engineering

656 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2000

Reviews

[Makh Co · Rating 5 out of 5]

Air conditioning system thumb calculations are very useful in sales and are highly recommended to air conditioning system sellers.

[Daniel Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains just about everything I'd need to design any mechanical system. Passed down to me by an engineer wiser than I.

[Doug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arthur Bell deliveres a tintilating acount of the dark secrets of the mechanical engineering world. Between equations for net positive suction head, laplace theorems, and psychrometric charts you'll laugh and cry as you discover not only more about the world around you but more about yourself.