This publication has been conceived from the author’s active career in a demanding but rewarding working genre. The day to day situation where advice and clear guidance of other more experienced engineers sometimes becomes a limiting factor has been the catalyst for the production of this publication. It is trusted I will be found to guide in many of the areas of HVAC that can cause shortcomings and disappointment in successful delivery. From initials stages of employment it was found that fundamental advice and directives were in “short supply” and given by default. Study and investigative enquiries were generally found to be most beneficial. Much learnt and proven can be valuably passed on to those who take up a career with the intentions of become an accomplished and asset to a major sector of the construction industry. It is honestly hoped this publication has or will go some way to aiding both individuals and the industry as a whole.

Introduction to psychrometry and the use of the psychrometric chart as a design tool. Covers the properties of atmospheric air; the basis for and construction of the psychrometric chart; psychrometric processes - heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification, and the equipment used during the psychrometric process.

Understanding Psychrometrics serves as a lifetime reference manual and basic refresher course for those who use psychrometrics on a recurring basis and provides a four- to six-hour psychrometrics learning module to students; air-conditioning designers; agricultural, food process, and industrial process engineers; meteorologists and others.

The only source that focuses exclusively on engineering and technology, this important guide maps the dynamic and changing field of information sources published for engineers in recent years. Lord highlights basic perspectives, access tools, and English-language resources—directories, encyclopedias, yearbooks, dictionaries, databases, indexes, libraries, buyer's guides, Internet resources, and more. Substantial emphasis is placed on digital resources. The author also discusses how engineers and scientists use information, the culture and generation of scientific information, different types of engineering information, and the tools and resources you need to locate and access that material. Other sections describe regulations, standards and specifications, government resources, professional and trade associations, and education and career resources. Engineers, scientists, librarians, and other information professionals working with engineering and technology information will welcome this research

This guide examines practical applications and presents examples for conserving energy and reducing energy costs in commercial, institutional, and industrial plants and facilities. Registered Mechanical Engineer Mull provides an introduction to the basic scientific principles and economics of energy management. Then commonly-used energy-consuming equipment and systems are profiled. Some of the topics covered include steam and hydronic boilers, and pumping, chilled water, air distribution, HVAC, electrical, lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, heat recovery, cogeneration, energy management, and thermal storage systems. c. Book News Inc.