Focuses exclusively on central air handling systems, providing detailed practical information on some 25 constant volume, variable volume, and hybrid systems. Gives guidance on critical differences, basic heating and cooling loads and load variations, psychometrics in system design and selection, and energy conservation and system retrofitting. No references. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Air Conditioning System Design summarizes essential theory and then explains how the latest air conditioning technology operates. Load calculations, energy efficiency, and selection of technology are all explained in the context of air conditioning as a system, helping the reader fully consider the implications of design decisions. Whether users need to figure out how to apply their mechanical engineering degree to an air conditioning design task or simply want to find out more about air conditioning technology for a research project, this book provides a perfect guide. Approaches air conditioning as a system, not just a collection of machines Covers the essential theory on fluid flow and the latest in A/C technology in a very readable and easy-to-use style Explains the significance of factors, such as climate and thermal comfort as A/C design considerations Addresses design using a range of air conditioning technologies, such as evaporative cooling, VRF systems, psychromatic software, and dessicant dehumidification
The term Air Handling System' refers to the equipment where air is conditioned to an acceptable level for distribution within the building. An air handling unit often abbreviated as AHU is a very important component of central-air-conditioning system. It is responsible for drawing return air from the indoor spaces, mixing it with outdoor air, conditioning it to the acceptable level for distribution within the building. The modular packaged equipment offered by various manufacturers is pretty standard. HVAC designers can simply spec the performance requirements and pick and choose from a wide array of standard building blocks to assemble a unit that meets their specific project needs. But large majority of air handlers are custom built or tailor made demanding HVAC designer to apply fundament psychrometrics processes to precisely estimate the capacity and airflow requirements, select the fan, coil and other auxiliaries and integrate these properly to the building control system. This 6-hr Quick Book outlines the key design considerations for sizing, selecting and estimating the capacity and airflow rate of air handling systems.At the conclusion of this quick book, the reader will be able to answer: * What is function of Air handling unit and what factors affect its sizing?* How are air-conditioning processes depicted on the psychrometric chart?* What is difference between room sensible and grand sensible heat factor?* How is airflow rate and the cooling coil load determined?* What are the five basic AHU arrangements?* What are the different types and applications of the fans used in air handling applications?* What are the different types of cooling and heating coils?* What are the different types and applications of the filters used in air handling applications?* What are the different types of humidifiers and dehumidifiers?* What are the different types of control valves and their application?* How are the air handling unit controlled and the sequence of operation for critical facility?* What are the energy conservation features in designing air handling systems?
The Air Conditioning Manual assists entry-level engineers in the design of air-conditioning systems. It is also usable - in conjunction with fundamental HVAC&R resource material - as a senior- or graduate-level text for a university course in HVAC system design. The manual was written to fill the void between theory and practice - to bridge the gap between real-world design practices and the theoretical calculations and analytical procedures or on the design of components. This second edition represents an update and revision of the manual. It now features the use of SI units throughout, updated references and the editing of many illustrations. * Helps engineers quickly come up with a design solution to a required air conditioning system. * Includes issues from comfort to cooling load calculations. * New sections on "Green HVAC" systems deal with hot topic of sustainable buildings.
* A classic reference providing the applications, on-the-job insights, codes and specifications, and direction needed to design HVAC systems * Covers residential, commercial, and industrial systems * NEW coverage of Energy Conservation and Digital Control Practice and greater emphasis on indoor air quality
Offres a comprehensive guide for designing an effective system for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and evaporative cooling; in essence, it is an effective practical bridge between theory and actual practices in the field. The book brings together relevant data on the theory, the building envelope and combines it with equipment selection, specific building application, and practical system design data.
The all-in-one book that will help identify new solutions in HVAC systems applications. Table of Contents: HVAC Engineering Fundamentals; Design Procedures; Load Calculations; Design Procedures; General Concepts for Equipment Selection; Air Handling Systems; Fluid Handling Systems; Automatic Controls; Cooling; Heating: Air Handling: Electrical Features of HVAC Systems; Design Documentation and Follow Up; Technical Report Writing; and Specifications Writing. Index. Illustrations.
HVAC Control System Design Diagrams. The Complete Engineer's Solutions Manual. This complete "cookbook" of generic segments and sequences is a most useful reference for designers or specifiers of HVAC control systems. this indispensable book not only gives you a broad array of diagrams but also: PROVIDES everything you need to design controls for an in-place or in-plan HVAC system. OFFERS ready-to-go details for retrofitting, updating, or designing controls for altered systems. ALLOWs clear comparisons among commercial control systems. SHOWS frequently made and useful modifications to controls. DEMONSTRATES how to create controls for peak efficiency, air quality, and energy conservation. COVERS air-handling, terminal, and primary systems. OFFERS sequences and segments for virtually any HVAC system. SHOWS you how standard control algorithms work in particular systems. These hghly useful control diagrams, many of them comparable to commercially available models, let you design or specify needed configurations in the most efficient manner possible. Written by an experienced HVAC control engineer, it's in full compliance with ASHRAE standards and covers both hardware and software applications. This unique volume fills a definite need and should be a part of every HVAC engineer's design library.
Health care HVAC systems serve facilities in which the population is uniquely vulnerable and exposed to an elevated risk of health, fire, and safety hazard. These heavily regulated, high-stakes facilities undergo continuous maintenance, verification, inspection, and recertification, typically operate 24/7, and are owner occupied for long life. The HVAC systems in health care facilities must be carefully designed to be installed, operated and maintained in coordination with specialized buildings services, including emergency and normal power, plumbing and medical gas systems, automatic transport, fire protections and a myriad of IT systems, all within a limited building envelope.
Analysis and Design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems, Second Edition, provides a thorough and modern overview of HVAC for commercial and industrial buildings, emphasizing energy efficiency. This text combines coverage of heating and air conditioning systems design with detailed information on the latest controls technologies. It also addresses the art of HVAC design along with carefully explained scientific and technical content, reflecting the extensive experience of the authors. Modern HVAC topics are addressed, including sustainability, IAQ, water treatment and risk management, vibration and noise mitigation, and maintainability from a practical point of view.
