Fundamentals of HVAC Systems

Fundamentals of HVAC Systems

Author: Robert McDowall

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0123739985

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Everything that new HVAC&R engineers will be expected to learn, from the leading industry body - ASHRAE.


HVAC Fundamentals

HVAC Fundamentals

Author: Samuel C. Sugarman

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-03-29

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9780849336652

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This master volume covers the full range of HVAC systems used in today's facilities. Comprehensive in scope, the text is intended to provide the reader with a clear understanding of how HVAC systems operate, as well as how to select the right system and system components to achieve optimum performance and efficiency for a particular application. You'll learn the specific ways in which each system, subsystem or component contributes to providing the desired indoor environment, as well as what factors have an impact on energy conservation, indoor air quality and cost. Examined in detail are compressors, water chillers, fans and fan drives, air distribution and variable air volume, pumps and water distribution, controls and their components, heat recovery, and energy conservation strategies. Also covered are heat flow fundamentals, as well as heat flow calculations used in selecting equipment and determining system operating performance and costs.


Fundamentals of HVACR

Fundamentals of HVACR

Author: Carter Stanfield

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132859615

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Created with a clear-cut vision of necessary knowledge, this groundbreaking text provides comprehensive coverage of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Lauded as a reader-friendly text that delivers fundamental concepts, the most current trends, and practical applications with simple language and skillfully presented concepts, F undamentals of HVACR, 2nd edition boasts carefully selected artwork and the right amount of detail. This book is everything readers need to know to install, service, and maintain HVACR systems.


Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Author: Robert McDowall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2009-04-03

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 0080569927

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A hard copy companion to the eLearning course that serves as a practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of controls systems.


Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 1

Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 1

Author: James E. Brumbaugh

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-02

Total Pages: 726

ISBN-13: 1118429281

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A reference you'll warm up to From the background and basics of heating systems to the newest chip-based technology, this first volume of Audel's HVAC Library gives you comprehensive information you need on the job. Whether you're installing, servicing, repairing, or troubleshooting an old or new heating system, you'll find what you're looking for, from wood and coal furnace maintenance to new calculations and the latest environmental technologies and regulations. * Review the basics of installation, wiring, and troubleshooting for different HVAC systems * Choose the correct system for the space, climate, and needs * Compare the economy and efficiency of various fuel types * Install, maintain, and troubleshoot conversion units * Find formula cross references, data tables with conversions, and listings of trade organizations and equipment manufacturers


Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 3

Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 3

Author: James E. Brumbaugh

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-31

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 1118046498

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Keep it cool or heat things up This third volume of Audel's HVAC Library gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. You'll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units-radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more. It's what you need to complete your HVAC reference library. * Make accurate calculations for AC system output * Tailor AC systems for older construction * Learn to install and service today's popular electronic air cleaners and filters * Service less common heating systems such as coal-fired furnaces * Install, maintain, and repair humidifiers and dehumidifers * Handle radiators, convectors, and baseboard heating units


Principles of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning in Buildings

Principles of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning in Buildings

Author: John W. Mitchell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 0470624574

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Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning by J. W. Mitchell and J. E. Braun provides foundational knowledge for the behavior and analysis of HVAC systems and related devices. The emphasis of this text is on the application of engineering principles that features tight integration of physical descriptions with a software program that allows performance to be directly calculated, with results that provide insight into actual behavior. Furthermore, the text offers more examples, end-of-chapter problems, and design projects that represent situations an engineer might face in practice and are selected to illustrate the complex and integrated nature of an HVAC system or piece of equipment.


Electrical Fundamentals and Systems for HVAC/R

Electrical Fundamentals and Systems for HVAC/R

Author: Thomas F. Horan

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780137535187

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This book provides comprehensive, single-source, easily-accessible coverage of ALL the information necessary to become a top-notch HVAC/R electrical troubleshooter. It contains easily- understood, non-mathematical explanations and examples of the fundamentals of electricity, followed by a step-by-step explanation of the analytical process used to evaluate HVAC/R equipment. It features realistic electrical problems encountered by service technicians--each accompanied by a troubleshooting flow chart, step-by-stem circuit analysis, illustrations of meter positions, and a solution to the problem. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS. Introduction to Electricity. Electrical Terminology and Circuit Characteristics. Electrical Meters and Safety. Electrical Circuit Configurations. Circuit Analysis. Magnetism and Alternating Current. Impedance. HVAC/R CIRCUIT COMPONENTS. Electric Switches and Controls. AC Single Phase Transformers. AC Induction Motors. Motor Currents and Power Factor. Types of Induction Motors and Their Operation. Hermetic Motors and Troubleshooting. Three Phase Transformers and Motors. USING WIRING DIAGRAMS TO TROUBLESHOOT CIRCUITS. Wiring Diagrams. Residential Refrigeration Systems. Commercial Refrigeration Systems. Heating and Cooling Thermostats. Residential Oil Heating and Cooling Systems. Residential High Efficiency Gas Heating and Cooling Systems. Commercial Rooftop Units. For HVAC/R technicians.


Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Author: Steven T. Taylor, Ross Montgomery, Robert McDowall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published:

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 008055234X

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Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)control systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems. The book explains: *Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control *The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings *The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation *Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices *Self-powered and system-powered controls *Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic *The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams *Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications *The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate *Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines *DDC Networks and Protocols *DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning After completing this course, you will understand: *Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control *The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings *The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation *Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices *Self-powered and system-powered controls Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic *The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams *Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications *The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate *Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines *DDC Networks and Protocols *DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning