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Book Fundamentals of HVAC Systems

Download or read book Fundamentals of HVAC Systems written by Robert McDowall and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything that new HVAC&R engineers will be expected to learn, from the leading industry body - ASHRAE.

Book Fundamentals of Water System Design

Download or read book Fundamentals of Water System Design written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Water System Design, an ASHRAE Learning Institute Course.

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  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 012372497X
  • Pages : 235 pages

Download or read book written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a thorough introduction to how Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems control temperature, air quality, and air circulation in a conditioned space.

Book Fundamentals of Water Treatment Unit Processes

Download or read book Fundamentals of Water Treatment Unit Processes written by David Hendricks and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully designed to balance coverage of theoretical and practical principles, Fundamentals of Water Treatment Unit Processes delineates the principles that support practice, using the unit processes approach as the organizing concept. The author covers principles common to any kind of water treatment, for example, drinking water, municipal wastew

Book Fundamentals of Water Security

Download or read book Fundamentals of Water Security written by Jim F. Chamberlain and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER SECURITY Understand How to Manage Water Resources to Equitably Meet Both Human and Ecological Needs Burgeoning populations and the ever-higher standards of living for those in emerging countries increase the demand on our water resources. What is not increasing, however, is the supply of water and the total amount of water in earth’s biosphere—water that is integral to all standards of living. Fundamentals of Water Security provides a foundation for understanding and managing the quantity-quality-equity nexus of water security in a changing climate. In a broad sense, this volume explores solutions to water security challenges around the world. It is richly illustrated and pedagogically packed with up-to-date information. The text contains chapter learning objectives, foundation sections reviewing quantitative skills, case studies, and vignettes of people who have made important contributions to water security. To further aid comprehension, end-of-chapter problems are included—both qualitative and quantitative, with solutions available to instructors. Finally, extensive references feature books, journal articles, and government and NGO reports. Sample topics discussed include: How the study of water resources has evolved from a focus on physical availability to include social factors and governance How water security affects multiple disciplines across environmental science and engineering, hydrology, geography, water resources, atmospheric science, chemistry, biology, health science, and social and political science fields How to achieve a sufficient quantity and quality of water to equitably meet both immediate and long-term human and ecological needs Analysis of water security in an integrated manner by underscoring the complex interactions between water quantity, water quality, and society Students taking courses on hydrology, water security, and/or water resource management, along with scientists working in fields where water security is a factor will be able to use Fundamentals of Water Security as a comprehensive textbook to understand and achieve water security.

Book Fundamentals of Air System Design  I P Edition

Download or read book Fundamentals of Air System Design I P Edition written by Robert McDowall (P. Eng.) and published by . This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This course covers the basics of air movement; components of air distribution systems; consideration of human comfort; load and occupancy demands; duct system design; sound and vibration; codes and standards; and air system start-up and diagnosis.What You Will LearnYou will develop an understanding of the basics of air movement; the components of air distribution systems; considerations of human comfort; load and occupancy demand; duct system design; sound and vibration; and how codes and standards affect the design of air systems. After completing the course, you should know:The functions of the components of an air distribution system, including major equipment types and auxiliary components.The principles of air distribution as they relate to human comfort.The principal codes and standards affecting air system design. How to layout and size a simple duct system and calculate pressure losses in the system. Common methods for reducing airborne sounds in systems and How to start an air system and diagnose common problems associated with air system start-up.

Book HVAC Fundamentals

Download or read book HVAC Fundamentals written by Samuel C. Sugarman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-03-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Fundamentals of Steam System Design

Download or read book Fundamentals of Steam System Design written by Ho Sung Lee and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Comprehensive Guide to Chilled Water Systems  Design  Operation  and Maintenance

Download or read book The Comprehensive Guide to Chilled Water Systems Design Operation and Maintenance written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of chilled water systems! In this book, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of chilled water systems, their components, and their applications. Whether you are a student, a professional in the HVAC industry, or simply curious about this fascinating technology, this book will serve as a valuable resource. Chilled water systems play a crucial role in providing cooling for a wide range of applications, from large commercial buildings to industrial facilities and data centers. They are highly efficient, reliable, and versatile, making them an integral part of modern cooling systems. This book is structured to take you on a journey through the fundamentals of chilled water systems. We will start by explaining the basic principles of cooling and the advantages of using chilled water as a medium for heat transfer. We will explore the various components that make up a chilled water system, such as chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air handling units, and discuss their functionalities and interconnections. Throughout the book, we will delve into the design considerations for chilled water systems, including system capacity, pipe sizing, insulation, and control strategies. We will also cover topics such as water treatment, maintenance practices, and energy efficiency measures to optimize the performance of chilled water systems. Additionally, we will address common challenges and troubleshooting techniques, allowing you to diagnose and resolve issues that may arise in chilled water systems. We will discuss strategies for system optimization, load management, and integration with other building systems, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility. As you progress through the chapters, you will find practical examples, case studies, and illustrations to enhance your understanding. The goal is to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge base that empowers you to work with chilled water systems effectively. It is important to note that this book assumes a basic understanding of thermodynamics and HVAC principles. However, we have endeavored to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals. We hope that this book will serve as a valuable reference and inspire you to explore the exciting world of chilled water systems further. So, without further ado, let's dive into the cool world of chilled water systems!

Book Water and Wastewater Engineering

Download or read book Water and Wastewater Engineering written by Mackenzie L. Davis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 1301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An In-Depth Guide to Water and Wastewater Engineering This authoritative volume offers comprehensive coverage of the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities. The book addresses water treatment in detail, following the flow of water through the unit processes and coagulation, flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and residuals management. Each stage of wastewater treatment--preliminary, secondary, and tertiary--is examined along with residuals management. Water and Wastewater Engineering contains more than 100 example problems, 500 end-of-chapter problems, and 300 illustrations. Safety issues and operation and maintenance procedures are also discussed in this definitive resource. Coverage includes: Intake structures and wells Chemical handling and storage Coagulation and flocculation Lime-soda and ion exchange softening Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration Sedimentation Granular and membrane filtration Disinfection and fluoridation Removal of specific constituents Drinking water plant residuals management, process selection, and integration Storage and distribution systems Wastewater collection and treatment design considerations Sanitary sewer design Headworks and preliminary treatment Primary treatment Wastewater microbiology Secondary treatment by suspended and attached growth biological processes Secondary settling, disinfection, and postaeration Tertiary treatment Wastewater plant residuals management Clean water plant process selection and integration

Book Thermal System Design and Simulation

Download or read book Thermal System Design and Simulation written by P.L. Dhar and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermal System Design and Simulation covers the fundamental analyses of thermal energy systems that enable users to effectively formulate their own simulation and optimal design procedures. This reference provides thorough guidance on how to formulate optimal design constraints and develop strategies to solve them with minimal computational effort. The book uniquely illustrates the methodology of combining information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures needed in optimal design. It also includes a comprehensive presentation on dynamics of thermal systems and the control systems needed to ensure safe operation at varying loads. Designed to give readers the skills to develop their own customized software for simulating and designing thermal systems, this book is relevant for anyone interested in obtaining an advanced knowledge of thermal system analysis and design. - Contains detailed models of simulation for equipment in the most commonly used thermal engineering systems - Features illustrations for the methodology of using information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures - Includes comprehensive global case studies of simulation and optimization of thermal systems

Book HVAC Water Chillers and Cooling Towers

Download or read book HVAC Water Chillers and Cooling Towers written by Herbert W. Stanford III and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-04-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HVAC Water Chillers and Cooling Towers provides fundamental principles and practical techniques for the design, application, purchase, operation, and maintenance of water chillers and cooling towers. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book analyzes topics such as piping, water treatment, noise control, electrical service, and energy effi

Book Water and Wastewater Engineering  Design Principles and Practice  Second Edition

Download or read book Water and Wastewater Engineering Design Principles and Practice Second Edition written by Mackenzie L. Davis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 1349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A Fully Updated, In-Depth Guide to Water and Wastewater Engineering Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances, procedures, and regulations, this authoritative resource contains comprehensive coverage of the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities. Written by an environmental engineering expert and seasoned academic, Water and Wastewater Engineering: Design Principles and Practice, Second Edition, offers detailed explanations, practical strategies, and design techniques as well as hands-on safety protocols and operation and maintenance procedures. You will get cutting-edge information on water quality standards, corrosion control, piping materials, energy efficiency, direct and indirect potable reuse, and more. Coverage includes: • The design and construction processes • General water supply design considerations • Intake structures and wells • Chemical handling and storage • Coagulation and flocculation • Lime-soda and ion exchange softening • Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration • Sedimentation • Granular and membrane filtration • Disinfection and fluoridation • Removal of specific constituents • Water plant residuals management, process selection, and integration • Storage and distribution systems • Wastewater collection and treatment design considerations • Sanitary sewer design • Headworks and preliminary treatment • Primary treatment • Wastewater microbiology • Secondary treatment by suspended growth biological processes • Secondary treatment by attached growth and hybrid biological processes • Tertiary treatment • Advanced oxidation processes • Direct and indirect potable reuse

Book Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment and Engineering

Download or read book Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment and Engineering written by Rumana Riffat and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2nd edition of Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment and Design introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of wastewater treatment, followed by engineering design of unit processes for sustainable treatment of municipal wastewater and resource recovery. It has been completely updated with new chapters to reflect current advances in design, resource recovery practices and research. Another highlight is the addition of the last chapter, which provides a culminating design experience of both urban and rural wastewater treatment systems. Filling the need for a textbook focused on wastewater, it covers history, current practices, emerging concerns, future directions and pertinent regulations that have shaped the objectives of this important area of engineering. Basic principles of reaction kinetics, reactor design and environmental microbiology are introduced along with natural purification processes. It also details the design of unit processes for primary, secondary and advanced treatment, as well as solids processing and removal. Recovery of water, energy and nutrients are explained with the help of process concepts and design applications. This textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who have some knowledge of environmental chemistry and fluid mechanics. Professionals in the wastewater industry will also find this a handy reference.

Book Air Conditioning System Design

Download or read book Air Conditioning System Design written by Roger Legg and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Conditioning System Design summarizes essential theory and then explains how the latest air conditioning technology operates. Load calculations, energy efficiency, and selection of technology are all explained in the context of air conditioning as a system, helping the reader fully consider the implications of design decisions. Whether users need to figure out how to apply their mechanical engineering degree to an air conditioning design task or simply want to find out more about air conditioning technology for a research project, this book provides a perfect guide. - Approaches air conditioning as a system, not just a collection of machines - Covers the essential theory on fluid flow and the latest in A/C technology in a very readable and easy-to-use style - Explains the significance of factors, such as climate and thermal comfort as A/C design considerations - Addresses design using a range of air conditioning technologies, such as evaporative cooling, VRF systems, psychromatic software, and dessicant dehumidification