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Author Angel, W. Larsen, author

Title HVAC design sourcebook / W. Larsen Angel
Edition Second edition
Published New York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]

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Contents About the Author -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 What Is HVAC? -- 2 The Design Process -- HVAC Load Calculations -- Codes and Standards -- System Selection -- Design Team Members -- Design Submissions -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 3 Piping, Valves, and Specialties -- Pipe, Fittings, and Joints -- Valves -- Specialties -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 4 Central Plant -- Heating Equipment -- Cooling Equipment -- Auxiliary Hydronic Equipment -- 4-Pipe and 2-Pipe Heating and Cooling Plants -- Water-Source Heat Pump Plant -- Equipment Room Design -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 5 Air Systems -- Air System Types -- Air Pressurization Calculations -- Air System Equipment -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 6 Piping and Ductwork Distribution Systems -- Equations and Conversion Factors -- Piping Systems -- Duct Systems -- Air Devices -- Coordination with Other Disciplines -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 7 Terminal Equipment -- Heating-Only Equipment -- Heating and Cooling Equipment -- Variable Air Volume Terminal Units -- Coordination with Other Disciplines -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 8 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems -- Introduction -- System Configurations -- Application of Heat Recovery Systems -- Capacities -- Outdoor Air Ventilation -- System Efficiency -- Annual Maintenance Cost -- Questions -- 9 Humidity Control -- Introduction -- Psychrometrics -- Constant Air Volume Systems -- Variable Air Volume Reheat Systems -- Energy Code Requirement -- Example -- Other Systems -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 10 Noise and Vibration Control -- Noise Control -- Vibration Control -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 11 Automatic Temperature Controls -- Components -- Connections -- Systems -- Building Automation Systems -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 12 Sustainability -- Introduction -- LEED -- HVAC System Design -- Questions -- 13 Construction Drawings -- Legend and Abbreviations -- Terminology -- Notes on Drawings -- Linework -- Computer-Aided Design Considerations -- Demolition Plans -- New Work Plans -- Section Drawings -- Large-Scale Plans -- Details -- Schedules -- Diagrams -- Questions -- Endnotes -- 14 Example Design Project and Design Guide -- Introduction -- Proposal Phase -- Scope of HVAC System Design -- Schematic Design Phase?Example of How to Choose an Appropriate HVAC System Type -- HVAC Load Calculations -- Design Development Phase -- Construction Documents Phase -- 15 Central Plant Optimization -- Introduction -- Cataloged Energy Efficiencies of Central Plant Equipment -- Energy Metering -- Predictive Energy Efficiency -- Input to the Optimization Program -- Output from the Optimization Program -- Waterside Economizer -- Conclusion -- Questions -- 16 Construction Administration -- Introduction -- Bidding Phase -- Construction Phase -- Questions -- Endnote -- 17 The Commissioning Process -- Introduction -- Pre-Design Phase -- Design Phase -- Construction Phase -- Occupancy and Operations Phase -- Questions -- Endnote -- Index
Summary "This fully updated guide covers the entire HVAC system design process from concept to commissioned systems. Written by a recognized HVAC expert, the book illustrates each step through photographs, drawings, and comprehensive discussions. This new edition has been completely refreshed to align with current industry standards and includes several brand-new chapters. HVAC Design Sourcebook, Second Edition contains a chapter-long case study that provides a step-by-step look at the design of a real-world HVAC project"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Heating -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
Ventilation -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
Air conditioning -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning.
Air conditioning -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
Heating -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
Ventilation -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781260457254
1260457257