HVAC Systems and Components Handbook

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Quick answers to day-to-day HVAC systems and components questions in one comprehensive volume. With this authoritative reference at hand, engineers and technician's will gain full knowledge of each component in today's complex heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Completely revised and fully updated, this second edition of a widely-used working tool offers: ANALYSES of today's most efficient, most trouble-free systems; DETAILS to today's highly advanced components; WAYS to achieve economy and efficiency in design; CLEAR EXPLANATIONS of the environmental impact of HVAC design; INFORMATION on meeting key codes and standards. Featuring contributions from the top companies in HVAC technology-York, Allied Signal, Honeywell, and Sverdrup--the Handbook provides expert guidance on: Indoor Air Quality; Condensate Control; Absorption versus Mechanical chillers; Heat Pumps; Refrigerants. This detailed reference is the ideal on-the-job tool that engineers, designers, plant managers, and technicians will turn to again and again for reliable and timely information and advice on HVAC systems and components.

About the Author

Niles R. Grimm was section manager for the Sverdrup Corporation in New York City. A registered professional engineer, he is a member of the American Society of Heating, Regrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers. Robert C. Rosaler is a consulting engineer with several decades of experience in HVAC design and plant engineering. He is editor of both the Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering and the Handbook of HVAC Maintenance and Operations, also from McGraw-Hill.