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Introduction and Overview | |
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The Scope of Building M/E Systems | |
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The Impact on Space Planning | |
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The Impact on Architectural Design | |
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The Impact on Construction Cost | |
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The Impact on High-Rise Building Design | |
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Energy and Energy Conversion | |
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The Impact of Buildings on Global Environment | |
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Environmentally Responsive and Integrated Designs | |
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System Interfacing | |
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Checklist of Building and M/E Requirements | |
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Questions | |
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References | |
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HVAC Fundamentals | |
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Environmental Comfort | |
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Properties of Air-Water Mixtures | |
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Energy Transport in HVAC Systems | |
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HVAC Load Estimation | |
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Calculating Heating Loads | |
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Calculating Cooling Loads | |
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Reference Tables and Figures | |
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Wind Chill Factor (WCF) | |
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Questions | |
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HVAC Delivery Systems | |
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Control of Heating and Cooling | |
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Zoning | |
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Controls and Automation | |
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Commonly Used Systems for Zone Control | |
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Questions | |
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Cooling Production Equipment and Systems | |
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Refrigeration Cycles | |
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Cooling Production Equipment | |
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Direct Expansion (DX) Systems | |
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Chilled-Water Systems | |
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Heat Rejection from Cooling Systems to the Environment | |
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Chilled-Water Plant Design | |
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Questions | |
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Heating Production Equipment and Systems | |
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Types of Heating Systems | |
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Heating Energy Sources | |
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Furnaces and Air Heaters | |
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Boilers | |
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Selection of Medium and Equipment | |
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Auxiliary Systems | |
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Operating and Safety Controls | |
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Heating Plant Design | |
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Questions | |
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Air-Handling Equipment and Systems | |
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Air Handling Equipment | |
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Heat Transfer | |
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Air Cleaning | |
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Air Mixing | |
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Fans | |
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Duct Systems | |
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Air Devices | |
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General Guidelines for Duct System Design | |
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Questions and Exercises | |
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Piping Equipment and Systems | |
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Piping Systems and Components | |
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Pumps | |
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Heat Exchangers | |
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Piping | |
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Questions | |
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Plumbing Equipment and Systems | |
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Water Supply and Treatment | |
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Domestic Water Distribution Systems | |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Components | |
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Planning Plumbing Facilities | |
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Sanitary Drainage Systems | |
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Sewage Treatment and Disposal | |
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Storm Drainage System | |
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Plumbing Services for Other Building Equipment | |
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Questions | |
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References | |
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Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | |
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Classification of Fire and Construction Hazards | |
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Planning for Fire Protection | |
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Fire Safety Design | |
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Fire Detection and Signaling Devices | |
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Fire Alarm Systems | |
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Fire Suppression Systems | |
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Automatic Sprinkler Systems | |
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Smoke Controls | |
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Summary | |
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Questions | |
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References | |
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Introduction to Electricity | |
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Direct Current (DC) | |
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Direct Current Generation | |
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Alternating Current (AC) | |
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Advantages of AC over DC Systems | |
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AC-to-DC Conversion | |
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Single-Phase versus Three-Phase Alternator | |
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Power and Power Factor | |
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Voltage and Voltage Drop | |
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Summary of Properties | |
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Questions | |
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Power Systems and Equipment | |
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Power Distribution Systems | |
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Voltage Spread and Profile | |
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Grounding | |
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Short-Circuit and Interrupting | |