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Description Back to topThe perfect on-the-job guide for beginning engineers, HVAC Principles and Applications Manual offers professionals a clear introduction to HVAC that bypasses hard-to-understand theory and complex mathematics. Based on methods approved by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, the book provides expert coverage of HVAC fundamentals as well as step-by-step design and application methods. Filled with examples, the manual is meant to simplify such tasks as calculating the heat loss rate of a building and choosing the right system controls. This practical and concise manual is a must for HVAC designers and engineers, engineers without HVAC experience, technicians, contractors, and other engineering professionals. Back Cover Back to topUnderstand HVAC Principles! Master HVAC applications! With this comprehensive reference nearby, youll always have reliable answers to HVAC design and applications questions. The perfect on-the-job guide for beginning as well as seasoned engineers, the HVAC Principles and Applications Manual offers a clear survey of HVAC technology that bypasses hard-to-understand theory and complete mathematics. Thoroughly grounded in methods approved by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, the Manual provides expert coverage of HVAC fundamentals as well as step-by-step design and application methods. Filled with helpful examples, tables, charts, and data, it is meant to simplify such tasks as calculating the heat loss rate of a building and choosing the right system controls. Taken together, this practical and concise guide to HVAC design, applications, and code compliance is required reading for: HVAC designers; HVAC engineers; Engineers without HVAC experience; Technicians; Contractors; And other engineering professionals. Contents Back to topIntroduction to HVAC Design.Basic Scientific Principles.Climatic Conditions.Building Heat Transmission Surfaces.Infiltration and Ventilation.Heating Loads.External Heat Gains and Cooling Loads.Internal Heat Gains and Cooling Loads.HVAC Psychometrics.Overview of HVAC Systems.Codes and Standards for HVAC Systems Design.Acoustics and Vibration.Human Comfort.Air Distribution.Duct System Design.Fans and Central Air Systems.Air System Heating and Cooling.Air Cleaning and Filtration.Introduction to Electrical Systems.Controls for Air Distribution Systems.Author Biography Back to topThomas Mull has over 20 years experience as a mechanical engineer. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Energy Engineers, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers.
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