HVAC design sourcebook / W. Larsen Angel.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: 1.What is HVAC? -- 2.The Design Process -- HVAC Load Calculations -- Terms -- Geographical Location -- Building Materials -- Unconditioned Spaces -- Conditioned Spaces -- Zones -- Air Systems -- Central Plant -- Codes and Standards -- Codes -- Standards -- System Selection -- Design Team Members -- Design Submissions -- Schematic Design -- Design Development -- Construction Documents -- Endnotes -- 3.Piping, Valves, and Specialties -- Pipe, Fittings, and Joints -- Steel Pipe -- Steel Pipe Fittings and Joints -- Specification for Steel Pipe, Fittings, and Joints -- Copper Tube -- Copper Fittings and Joints -- Specification for Copper Tube, Fittings, and Joints -- Valves -- Functions -- Types -- Operating Conditions -- Materials -- Ends -- Specialties -- Meters -- Pressure Gauges -- Test Plugs -- Strainers -- Suction Diffusers -- Flexible Pipe Connectors -- Air Vents and Drains -- Endnotes -- 4.Central Plant -- Heating Equipment -- Boilers -- Heat Exchangers -- Cooling Equipment -- Chillers -- Cooling Towers -- Auxiliary Hydronic Equipment -- Air Separator -- Chemical Treatment -- Expansion Tank -- Makeup Water Assembly -- Pumps -- 4-Pipe and 2-Pipe Heating and Cooling Plants -- Design Considerations -- Water-Source Heat Pump Plant -- Design Considerations -- Equipment Room Design -- Endnotes -- 5.Air Systems -- Air System Types -- HVAC Air Systems -- Ventilation Air Systems -- Air Pressurization Calculations -- Air System Equipment -- Physical Characteristics -- Connections -- Design Considerations -- Endnotes -- 6.Piping and Ductwork Distribution Systems -- Equations and Conversion Factors -- Piping Systems -- General Design Guidelines -- Hydronic System Design Fundamentals -- Low-Pressure Steam System Design Fundamentals -- Insulation -- Duct Systems -- Construction -- General Design Guidelines -- Air Devices -- Coordination With Other Disciplines -- Endnotes -- 7.Terminal Equipment -- Heating-Only Equipment -- Finned-Tube Radiators -- Electric Radiators -- Duct Heating Coils -- Unit Heaters -- Cabinet Unit Heaters -- Heating and Cooling Equipment -- Fan-Coil Units -- Ductless Split-System Units -- Variable Air Volume Terminal Units -- Similarities of Single-Duct and Fan-Powered VAV Terminal Units -- Single-Duct VAV Terminal Units -- Fan-Powered VAV Terminal Units -- Comparison -- Coordination With Other Disciplines -- Endnotes -- 8.Noise and Vibration Control -- Noise Control -- Sound Power and Sound Pressure -- Tonal Qualities of Sound -- Balanced and Unbalanced Sound -- A-Weighted Sound Pressure Level -- Outdoor Noise -- Indoor Noise -- Vibration Control -- Equipment Hangers and Supports -- Flexible Pipe and Duct Connectors -- Additional Resources -- Endnotes -- 9.Automatic Temperature Controls -- Components -- Input -- Output -- Connections -- Systems -- Hot Water Cabinet Unit Heater -- Parallel Fan-Powered Variable Air Volume Terminal Unit -- VAV Air Handling Unit -- Building Automation Systems -- BAS Architecture -- Communication -- Interoperability -- Endnotes -- 10.Construction Drawings -- Legend and Abbreviations -- Terminology -- Notes on Drawings -- General Notes -- Drawing Notes -- Key Notes -- Linework -- Computer-Aided Design Considerations -- CAD Standard -- Model Files -- Sheet Files -- Other Conventions -- Demolition Plans -- New Work Plans -- Section Drawings -- Large-Scale Plans -- Details -- Schedules -- Diagrams -- Flow Diagrams -- Riser Diagrams -- ATC Diagrams.

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.