HVAC and Building Services Rules of Thumb : A Quick Reference Guide / by Vahid Vakiloroaya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vakiloroaya, Vahid.

Series:

Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering, 2366-2603

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mechanical engineering.

Civil engineering.

Mechanical Engineering.

Civil Engineering.

Local Subjects:

Mechanical Engineering.

Civil Engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (581 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This comprehensive guide to HVAC design and project management covers all critical aspects of the field, from foundational principles to advanced applications. It introduces the use of rules of thumb in HVAC design, outlines key steps in briefing procedures, and provides a clear framework for addressing design challenges. Readers will learn best practices for managing projects and supervising HVAC installations, as well as how to calculate load components and select appropriate systems and equipment. The book includes practical examples, design principles for air and water distribution systems, and planning considerations for plant space. It also features checklists for design specifications, installation, and commissioning, an overview of international HVAC standards, and a discussion on the role of software tools in modern HVAC management. This text serves as an essential reference for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the HVAC industry.

Contents:

Use of Rules of Thumb

HVAC Briefing Procedures

HVAC Design Map

HVAC Project Management and Site Supervision

HVAC Load Components

HVAC System Selection Criteria.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-032-10285-5

9783032102850

OCLC:

1570557389