TY - BOOK AU - Rosaler,Robert C. AU - Rosaler,Robert C. TI - The HVAC handbook SN - 9780071402026 (hbk.) : AV - TH7011 U1 - 697 ROS PY - 2004/// CY - New York, London PB - McGraw-Hill Professional, McGraw-Hill [distributor] KW - Heating KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Ventilation KW - Air conditioning KW - House and Home KW - ukslc KW - Mechanical engineering KW - thema KW - Heating, lighting, ventilation N1 - Includes index; CONTRIBUTORSPREFACEPart A: IntroductionChapter 1. History, Perspective and Trends in HVAC Design and UsagePart B: System Design and APplicationsChapter 2. BasicsChapter 3. Design SoftwareChapter 4. HVAC ApplicationsChapter 5. Cogeneration SystemsPart C: HVAC OperationsChapter 6. Mechanical Systems CommissioningChapter 7. System Control EquipmentChapter 8. Water TreatmentChapter 9. Energy ConservationChapter 10. Noise ControlPart D: Managing Maintenance for HVACChapter 11. Strategic PlanningChapter 12. Types of MaintenanceChapter 13. Managing Maintenance: In-House Versus OutscorcingChapter 14. Computerized Maintenance ManagementChapter 15. The Handheld ComputerPart E: HVAC Components -- Selection and MaintenanceChapter 16. Heat Generation EquipmentChapter 17. Heat Distribution EquipmentChapter 18. Refrigeration EquipmentChapter 19. Cooling Distribution SystemsPart F: Air Distribution Management and MaintenanceChapter 20. Air Filtration and Air Pollution Control EquipmentChapter 21. Indoor Air QualityChapter 22. Aerobiological ControlsChapter 23. Fans and BlowersChapter 24. Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) SystemsPart G: Piping and Ductwork -- Selection and MaintenanceChapter 25. Pipe SystemsChapter 26. DuctworkAPPENDIX A: ENGINEERING GUIDE TO ALTITUDE CORRECTIONSAPPENDIX B: METRIC CONVERSION TABLESAPPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF HVAC TERMSINDEX N2 - Detailing up-to-the-minute design methods, operation and maintenance procedures and energy conservation and efficiency tools, this reference guide provides a solution to the myriad of HVAC design needs ER -