HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb

by Arthur A. Bell

The Latest Information and Tricks of the Tradefor 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 CodeOver 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systemsASME and ASHRAE code specificationsOver 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and moreNew material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the countryInside 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

Genres: Engineering

811 pages, ebook

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.

[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.