Heating, ventilation & air conditioning 5° ed 2000 + CD-ROM

Based on the most recent standards from ASHRAE, the fifth edition provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The reader will find the latest load calculation procedures, indoor air quality procedures, and issues related to ozone depletion. A CD-ROM containing five computer programs is included to help him to perform calculations and simulations.

Introduction. Air-conditioning systems. Moist air properties and conditioning processes. Comfort and health-indoor environmental quality. Heat transmission in building structures. Solar radiation. Space heating load. The cooling load. Energy calculations. Flow, pumps, and piping design. Space air diffusion. Fans and building air distribution. Direct contact heat and mass transfer. Extended surface heat exchangers. Refrigeration.