Based on the most recent standards from ASHRAE, the sixth edition provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The latest load calculation procedures, indoor air quality procedures, and issues related to ozone depletion are covered. New to this edition is the inclusion of additional realistic, interactive and in-depth examples available on the book website (www.wiley.com/college/mcquiston) that enable students to simulate various scenarios to apply concepts from the text. Also integrated throughout the text are numerous worked examples that clearly show students how to apply the concepts in realistic scenarios. The sixth edition has also been revised to be more accessible to students for easier comprehension. Suitable for one or two semester, Junior/Senior/Graduate course in HVAC taught in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Technology departments.
Designers of new systems will find the fundamentals described in this book to be a useful starting point, and they will also benefit from descriptions of new digital technologies and energy management systems.
The term H in equation 8.9 is the temperature difference between the ... EXAMPLE 8.3 Determine the number of monthly and annual heating degree-days for Madison, WI, for base temperatures of 18.3 and 13 C. The number of days for each ...
HVAC: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
This text combines coverage of heating and air conditioning systems design with detailed information on the latest controls technologies.
This book presents the most current design procedures in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), available in handbooks, like the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) Handbook-2013 ...
Modern Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
The "rules of thumb" used by designers in the1970s are no longer viable. Today, building systems engineers must
An introductory book covering concepts and service procedures for heating and cooling equipment. This book will provide students with the knowledge and skills they will need to obtain entry-level positions in the air-conditioning industry.
With over 1,000 pages covering all fundamental and practical HVAC design procedures and methods, this classic reference is packed with details and contains a wealth of information that is of...
The 2017 ASHRAE Handbook's Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry.