A compact (5x8.25") data sourcebook for engineers and designers, providing basic, authoritative answers on general HVAC questions in an easy access format. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGN This practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for different types of HVAC components and systems. Photographs of HVAC components in their installed condition illustrate actual size and proper configuration. Graphical representations of the components as they should appear on construction drawings are also included. Learn how to design HVAC systems accurately and efficiently from this detailed resource. HVAC DESIGN SOURCEBOOK COVERS: The design process HVAC load calculations Codes and standards Coordination with other design disciplines Piping, valves, and specialties Central plant equipment and design Air system equipment and design Piping and ductwork distribution systems Terminal equipment Noise and vibration control Automatic temperature controls Construction drawings

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide to HVAC design--thoroughly revised for the latest technologies 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. Coverage includes: *The design process *Piping, valves, and specialties *Central plant and air systems *Piping and ductwork distribution systems *Terminal equipment *Variable refrigerant flow systems *Humidity control *Noise and vibration control *Automatic temperature controls *Sustainability *Construction drawings *Central plant optimization *Construction administration *The commissioning process

The ultimate reference book on the most frequently used HVAC data, chock-full of equations, data, and rules of thumb--a necessary addition to any library for mechanical, architectural, and electrical engineers, HVAC contractors and technicians, and others. Features over 216 equations for everything from air change rates to swimming pools to steel pipes. Includes both ASME and ASHRAE code information, and follows the CSI MasterFormat "TM."

PUT A WEALTH OF INFORMATIVE ENGINEERING INFO RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS—ALL IN A SINGLE, HANDY VOLUME! When it comes to civil engineering, handy access to the right schematics and plans can mean the difference between a winning idea—and a concept that dies on the drawing board. That’s why if adding efficiencies to your work as an engineer is essential, McGraw-Hill’s Civil Engineer’s Illustrated Sourcebook is the one volume you shouldn't be without. Written by a noted engineering expert with lengthy consultative experience, Civil Engineer’s Illustrated Sourcebook provides practical, step-by-step information on a broad array of engineering processes. From planning, materials, and design to bidding, construction, and more, this book will show how using a consistent organizational methodology will add power and quality to your work. Plus, the book also delivers: * Practical charts, tables, plans, and other data encountered in everyday practice * Plan layouts from actual engineering projects * Source material from a wide variety of engineering projects * And much, much more! Robust enough for civil engineers, contractors, technicians, and architects—and still relevant for students pursing engineering degrees and certifications—Civil Engineer’s Illustrated Sourcebook will add a world of invaluable insight to how you do your work! Packed with 900 informative illustrations!: PLANNING Technical Reports Project Scheduling Field Reconnaissance Surveying and Mapping Public Meetings Regulatory Approvals Cost Estimating DESIGN Title Sheet organization Buildings Water Supply and Distribution Fire Protection Wastewater Collection and Treatment Storm Water Systems Dams and Reservoirs Streets, Roads, and Highways Bridges Airports Athletic Facilities Trailer Courts and Campgrounds Retrofitting and Rehabilitation Specialized Projects Standard Details and Specifications BIDDING PROCESS Bidding Documents Advertising and Bid Openings Construction Contracts CONSTRUCTION Preconstruction Conferences Shop Drawings Safety, Inspection, and Testing Construction Staking Close-Out SUPPLEMENTAL Technical Reference

Winner of Choice Magazine - Outstanding Academic Titles for 2007 Buildings account for over one third of global energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Reducing energy use by buildings is therefore an essential part of any strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and thereby lessen the likelihood of potentially catastrophic climate change. Bringing together a wealth of hard-to-obtain information on energy use and energy efficiency in buildings at a level which can be easily digested and applied, Danny Harvey offers a comprehensive, objective and critical sourcebook on low-energy buildings. Topics covered include: thermal envelopes, heating, cooling, heat pumps, HVAC systems, hot water, lighting, solar energy, appliances and office equipment, embodied energy, buildings as systems and community-integrated energy systems (cogeneration, district heating, and district cooling). The book includes exemplary buildings and techniques from North America, Europe and Asia, and combines a broad, holistic perspective with technical detail in an accessible and insightful manner.

With illustrations, this book offers a compendium of the most frequently used mechanical components, represented graphically. It provides the most commonly used design formulas as well as additional structural data, and is useful for an engineer.