This practical book describes the design of air conditioning systems. This edition takes account of the latest building codes and pays greater attention to energy conservation. The section on systems characteristics is expanded and extensively revised to take account of developments in the technology of air conditioning since publication of the previous edition. There are expanded sections on specialist applications such as systems for hospitals and the semiconductor industry. Thoroughly updated to take into account new standards and developments. Includes expanded sections on fan coil, variable air volume and chilled ceiling systems. A section on combined heat and power installations has been added, together with and essential section on the atrium in buildings. The increasing importance of energy conservation and the impact that engineering activitites have on the environment is addressed in this new edition.
- ISBN10 0470235950
- ISBN13 9780470235959
- Publish Date 30 November 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 416
- Language English