HVAC Simplified

by American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

This text gives an understanding of fundamental HVAC concepts and extends these principles to explain simple design tools for building efficient systems providing comfortable and healthy environments. A wonderful tool for developing HVAC knowledge, its topics - Equipment selection and specification
- Building assemblies
- Heating and cooling loads
- Air and water distribution system design
- Electrical and control systems
- Design for energy efficiency and economy
- ASHRAE Standards and manufacturer data
- Design features commonly ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education. The ASHRAE Handbooks are the design standard for control of built environments with volumes on Systems and Equipment, HVAC Applications, Refrigeration and Fundamentals. Each is updated every four years. In addition to publishing design guidance for engineers, architects, and facility managers, we also publish a series of texts for classroom use. Some of the areas we publish in
-Energy Modeling and Auditing
-High Performance Building Design
-Psychrometrics
-Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Quality
-Data Center Energy Efficiency
-Noise & Vibration Control
-Humidity Control
-HVAC for Healthcare Facilities

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Known today as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), it went through mergers and name changes to become what it is today.

In 1894, it the organization was found by a group of engineering during a meeting in New York, USA and was known as the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers (ASHVE).

In 1954, the name was changed to American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE).

In 1959, ASHAE merged with American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) to become ASHRAE.

Reference:
https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history

Reviews

[Katey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had me on the edge of my seat!

[Avdhesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

"HVAC Simplified" by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) is a practical resource tailored for those looking to grasp the fundamentals of HVAC systems without delving into overly technical details. The book offers straightforward explanations, clear examples, and practical approaches, making it accessible for beginners or professionals in related fields. It’s particularly valued for bridging the gap between theory and practical application in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

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