HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition

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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 facilitiesfrom 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 industryincluding ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPAand 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