The Latest Information and "Tricks of the Trade" for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job! HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment. This popular reference has now been fully updated to reflect the construction industry's new single body of codes and standards.Featuring an outline format for ease of use, the Second Edition of this all-in-one sourcebook contains: Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems ASME and ASHRAE code specifications Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more New material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the country Inside This Updated HVAC Design Guide bull; Definitions bull; Equations bull; Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment bull; Cooling Load Factors bull; Heating Load Factors bull; Design Conditions and Energy Conservation bull; HVAC System Selection Criteria bull; Air Distribution Systems bull; Piping Systems (General, Hydronic, Glycol, Steam, Steam Condensate, AC Condensate, Refrigerant) bull; Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) bull; Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire Stopping) bull; Automatic Controls/Building Automation Systems bull; Equipment Schedules bull; Equipment Manufacturers bull; Building Construction Business Fundamentals bull; Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information bull; Conversion Factors bull; Properties of Air and Water bull; Designer's Checklist bull; Professional Societies and Trade Organizations bull; References and Design Manuals bull; Cleanroom Criteria and Standards