Air Conditioning Principles and Systems: An Energy Approach (4th Edition)

DescriptionThis text explores the fundamental concepts of air conditioning and their application to systems—explaining all concepts in a clear, practical manner, and focusing on problems and examples typically encountered on the job. It covers the latest, yet practical methods of load calculations, psychometrics, system design, and equipment description and performance.Key FeaturesDescribes energy codes and standards, and examines each topic from an energy conservation viewpoint which is essential for all future work in the air conditioning field.Covers indoor air quality; air pollution from combustion; and the environmental requirements on refrigerants.Exhaustive Coverage of HVAC equipment description, performance, selection and specifications.Include example projects which provide students with hands-on learning experiences that require them to analyze how the system functions and is essential for installation, operation, and service as well as design.Table of ContentsAn Air Conditioning FableThe Scope and Uses of Air ConditioningPhysical PrinciplesHeating LoadsFurnaces and BoilersHydronic Piping Systems and Terminal UnitsCooling Load CalculationsPsychrometricFluid Flow in Piping and DuctsPiping, Valves, Ducts, and InsulationFans and Air Distribution DevicesCentrifugal Pumps, Expansion Tanks, and VentingAir Conditioning Systems and EquipmentRefrigeration Systems and EquipmentAutomatic ControlsEnergy Utilization and ConservationInstrumentation, Testing, and BalancingPlanning and Designing the HVAC SystemSolar Heating and Cooling SystemsAuthor DescriptionEdward G. Pita was Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Environmental Control Technology Department at New York City Technical College of the City University of New York. He received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, an M.S. degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Maryland, all in mechanical engineering. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and is a registered professional engineer.