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| Introduction to HVAC Systems | p. 1 |
| Systems and Definitions | p. 1 |
| History of Air Conditioning | p. 3 |
| Trends in Energy Use and Impact | p. 5 |
| HVAC System Design and Operation | p. 7 |
| Energy Costs | p. 11 |
| Book Philosophy and Organization | p. 11 |
| Units | p. 13 |
| Summary | p. 14 |
| p. 14 | |
| System Analysis Techniq... MORE | p. 15 |
| Introduction | p. 15 |
| Introduction to EES | p. 19 |
| Common Problems Encountered when Using EES | p. 22 |
| Curve Fitting Using EES | p. 26 |
| Optimization Using EES | p. 29 |
| Successful Problem Solving Using EES | p. 31 |
| Summary | p. 34 |
| Problems | p. 35 |
| Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow in HVAC Applications | p. 39 |
| Introduction | p. 39 |
| Conservation of Mass | p. 39 |
| Conservation of Energy | p. 41 |
| Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Substances | p. 43 |
| Thermodynamic Limits on Performance | p. 45 |
| Thermodynamic Work Relations for Pure Substances | p. 47 |
| Thermodynamic Relations for Fluid Flow | p. 48 |
| Energy Loss Mechanisms in Fluid Flow | p. 54 |
| Summary | p. 59 |
| Problems | p. 59 |
| Heat Transfer in HVAC Applications | p. 61 |
| Introduction | p. 61 |
| Conduction Heat Transfer | p. 61 |
| Convection Heat Transfer | p. 67 |
| Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer | p. 76 |
| Transient Heat Transfer | p. 83 |
| Combined-Mode Heat Transfer | p. 87 |
| Summary | p. 923 |
| Problems | p. 92 |
| Psychrometries for HVAC Applications | p. 95 |
| Introduction | p. 95 |
| Moist Air Properties | p. 95 |
| The Psychrometric Chart | p. 102 |
| The Standard Atmosphere | p. 103 |
| Determining Psychrometric Properties Using EES | p. 105 |
| Psychrometric Applications | p. 109 |
| Heat and Mass Transfer for Air-Water Vapor Mixtures | p. 126 |
| Summary | p. 132 |
| Problems | p. 133 |
| Overview of HVAC Systems | p. 137 |
| Introduction | p. 137 |
| Overview of HVAC Systems and Components | p. 137 |
| Energy Comparison Between CAV and VAV Systems | p. 144 |
| HVAC System Performance Calculations | p. 145 |
| ASHRAE Load Calculation Equations | p. 153 |
| HVAC System Improvements and Alternatives | p. 156 |
| Summary | p. 167 |
| Problems | p. 167 |
| Thermal Comfort and Air Quality | p. 171 |
| Introduction | p. 171 |
| Criteria for Occupant Comfort Inside Buildings | p. 171 |
| Criteria for Indoor Air Quality | p. 179 |
| Summary | p. 182 |
| Problems | p. 183 |
| Weather Data, Statistics, and Processing | p. 185 |
| Introduction | p. 185 |
| Design Temperature Parameters for HVAC Systems | p. 186 |
| Ambient Temperature and Humidity Correlations | p. 190 |
| Degree-Day Data and Correlations | p. 195 |
| Bin Method Data | p. 200 |
| Ground Temperature Correlations | p. 202 |
| Solar Radiation Fundamentals | p. 205 |
| Clear-Sky Solar Radiation | p. 213 |
| Weather Records | p. 216 |
| Summary | p. 219 |
| Problems | p. 219 |
| Components of Building Heat Loss and Gain | p. 221 |
| Introduction | p. 221 |
| Thermal Resistance and Conductance of Building Elements | p. 222 |
| Heat Flow Through Opaque Exterior Surfaces | p. 225 |
| Liquid Distribution Systems | p. 329 |
| Introduction | p. 329 |
| Head Loss and Pressure Drop in Liquid Distribution Systems | p. 329 |
| Water Distribution Systems | p. 332 |
| Steam Distribution Systems | p. 335 |
| Pump Characteristics | p. 338 |
| Heat Loss and Gain for Pipes | p. 340 |
| Summary | p. 342 |
| Problems | p. 342 |
| Heat Exchangers for Heating and Cooling Applications | p. 345 |
| Introduction | p. 345 |
| Overall Heat Transfer Conductance | p. 347 |
| Heat Exchanger Thermal Performance | p. 349 |
| Heating Coil Selection Process | p. 355 |
| Cooling Coil Processes | p. 361 |
| Cooling Coil Performance Using a Heat Transfer Analogy | p. 362 |
| Cooling Coil Selection Procedure | p. 368 |
| Summary | p. 376 |
| Problems | p. 376 |
| Cooling Towers and Desiccant Dehumidification Systems | p. 379 |
| Introduction | p. 379 |
| Cooling Towers | p. 379 |
| Cooling Tower Performance using an Analogy to Heat Transfer | p. 381 |
| Cooling Tower Selection Procedure | p. 385 |
| Desiccant Dehumidifiers | p. 388 |
| Desiccant Dehumidification Systems | p. 393 |
| Summary | p. 397 |
| Problems | p. 398 |
| Vapor Compression Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems | p. 401 |
| Introduction | p. 401 |
| Vapor Compression System | p. 401 |
| Refrigerants | p. 407 |
| Vapor Compression System Compressors | p. 412 |
| Vapor Compression System Performance | p. 416 |
| Alternative Vapor Compression System Concepts | p. 421 |
| Summary | p. 429 |
| Problems | p. 429 |
| Heat Pump Systems | p. 433 |
| Introduction | p. 433 |
| Air Source Heat Pumps | p. 435 |
| Ground Source Heat Pumps | p. 441 |
| Water Loop Heat Pump Systems | p. 443 |
| Summary | p. 444 |
| Problems | p. 444 |
| Thermal Storage Systems | p. 447 |
| troduction | p. 447 |
| Ice Storage Systems | p. 451 |
| Chilled Water Storage Systems | p. 452 |
| Cold Air Distribution Systems | p. 453 |
| Building Thermal Storage | p. 454 |
| Thermal Storage Control Strategies | p. 456 |
| Performance Characteristics of Ice Storage Tanks | p. 460 |
| Selection of Ice Storage Capacity | p. 466 |
| Summary | p. 471 |
| Problems | p. 471 |
| Introduction | p. 523 |
| Introduction to Optimal Operation of HVAC Systems | p. 525 |
| Optimization Statement for All-Electric Cooling Plants Without Storage | p. 531 |
| Model-based Optimization Procedure | p. 531 |
| Quadratic Optimization Procedure | p. 533 |
| Simplified Control Strategies for System Components | p. 536 |
| Optimization Statement for All-Electric Cooling Plants with Storage | p. 544 |
| Simplified Control Strategies for Systems with Storage | p. 545 |
| Methods for Forecasting Building Loads | p. 548 |
| Summary | p. 550 |
| Problems | p. 551 |
| Designing HVAC Systems | p. 555 |
| Introduction | p. 555 |
| Design Methodology | p. 555 |
| Life-Cycle Cost | p. 562 |
| Rules of Thumb | p. 564 |
| Design Problems for the Students | p. 565 |
| Problems | p. 566 |
| Thermal Property Values | p. 573 |
| Psychrometric Charts for Sea-Level Conditions | p. 575 |
| Wall and Roof Property Data | p. 577 |
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| Nomenclature | p. 589 |
| Index | p. 595 |
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