HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition (Mechanical Engineering)

“Tricks of the Trade” For State-of-the-Art HVAC Design on Construction Jobs of Any Size!

This fully revised, industry-standard handbook presents a wealth of HVAC design information encompassing all types of facilities?from offices and hospitals to commercial spaces and computer rooms. Written in an outline format for ease of use, this practical reference offers hundreds of field-tested equations and rules of thumb and features all-new coverage of the latest building components and materials. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition, reflects all the latest changes to the codes and standards used in the industry?including ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPA?and clearly shows how to interpret and put them to use.

This thoroughly updated third edition covers:
• Definitions
• Equations
• Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment
• Cooling and Heating Load Factors
• Design Conditions and Energy Conservation
• HVAC System Selection Criteria
• Air Distribution Systems
• Piping Systems, Including Plastic Piping
• Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers)
• Sustainability Guidelines
• New Technologies for HVAC
• Noise and Vibration Control
• Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Considerations
• Properties of Air and Water
• Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire-Stopping)
• Automatic Temperature Controls/Building Automation Systems
• Building Construction Business Fundamentals
• Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information
• Conversion Factors
• Designer's Checklist
• Professional Societies and Trade Organizations
• References and Design Manuals
• Cleanroom Criteria and Standards

The indispensable resource for all HVAC professionals—fully updated for the latest advances in the field

Featuring approximately 30% new or revised material, HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition offers the most comprehensive collection of mechanical design information available. This new edition reflects changes to ASHRAE standards and codes, and includes updated information on and photos of new pumps, chillers, air handling units, cooling equipment, boilers, and pipe materials. It also lists the most common manufacturers for the types of equipment featured and covers LEED, USGBC, Energy Star, and other sustainability organizations.

• New chapter on sound, vibration, and acoustics
• Discusses temperature limitations of new materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, and PEX
• Includes conversion equations for global use
• Ideal study tool for the HVAC material on the Mechanical PE exam

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