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| Introduction to HVAC Systems | |
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| Systems and Definitions | |
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| History of Air Conditioning | |
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| Trends in Energy Use and Impact | |
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| HVAC System Design and Operation | |
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| Energy Costs | |
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| Book Philosophy and Organization | |
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| Units | |
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| Summary | |
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| System Analysis Techniques and the Use of EES | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Introduction to EES | |
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| Common Problems Encountered when Using EES | |
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| Curve Fitting Using EES | |
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| Optimization Using EES | |
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| Successful Problem Solving Using EES | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow in HVAC Applications | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Conservation of Mass | |
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| Conservation of Energy | |
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| Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Substances | |
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| Thermodynamic Limits on Performance | |
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| Thermodynamic Work Relations for Pure Substances | |
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| Thermodynamic Relations for Fluid Flow | |
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| Energy Loss Mechanisms in Fluid Flow | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Heat Transfer in HVAC Applications | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Conduction Heat Transfer | |
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| Convection Heat Transfer | |
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| Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer | |
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| Transient Heat Transfer | |
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| Combined-Mode Heat Transfer | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Psychrometries for HVAC Applications | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Moist Air Properties | |
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| The Psychrometric Chart | |
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| The Standard Atmosphere | |
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| Determining Psychrometric Properties Using EES | |
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| Psychrometric Applications | |
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| Heat and Mass Transfer for Air-Water Vapor Mixtures | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Overview of HVAC Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Overview of HVAC Systems and Components | |
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| Energy Comparison Between CAV and VAV Systems | |
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| HVAC System Performance Calculations | |
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| ASHRAE Load Calculation Equations | |
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| HVAC System Improvements and Alternatives | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Thermal Comfort and Air Quality | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Criteria for Occupant Comfort Inside Buildings | |
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| Criteria for Indoor Air Quality | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Weather Data, Statistics, and Processing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Design Temperature Parameters for HVAC Systems | |
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| Ambient Temperature and Humidity Correlations | |
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| Degree-Day Data and Correlations | |
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| Bin Method Data | |
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| Ground Temperature Correlations | |
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| Solar Radiation Fundamentals | |
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| Clear-Sky Solar Radiation | |
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| Weather Records | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Components of Building Heat Loss and Gain | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Thermal Resistance and Conductance of Building Elements | |
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| Heat Flow Through Opaque Exterior Surfaces | |
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| Liquid Distribution Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Head Loss and Pressure Drop in Liquid Distribution Systems | |
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| Water Distribution Systems | |
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| Steam Distribution Systems | |
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| Pump Characteristics | |
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| Heat Loss and Gain for Pipes | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Heat Exchangers for Heating and Cooling Applications | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Overall Heat Transfer Conductance | |
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| Heat Exchanger Thermal Performance | |
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| Heating Coil Selection Process | |
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| Cooling Coil Processes | |
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| Cooling Coil Performance Using a Heat Transfer Analogy | |
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| Cooling Coil Selection Procedure | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Cooling Towers and Desiccant Dehumidification Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Cooling Towers | |
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| Cooling Tower Performance using an Analogy to Heat Transfer | |
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| Cooling Tower Selection Procedure | |
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| Desiccant Dehumidifiers | |
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| Desiccant Dehumidification Systems | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Vapor Compression Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Vapor Compression System | |
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| Refrigerants | |
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| Vapor Compression System Compressors | |
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| Vapor Compression System Performance | |
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| Alternative Vapor Compression System Concepts | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Heat Pump Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Air Source Heat Pumps | |
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| Ground Source Heat Pumps | |
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| Water Loop Heat Pump Systems | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Thermal Storage Systems | |
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| troduction | |
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| Ice Storage Systems | |
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| Chilled Water Storage Systems | |
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| Cold Air Distribution Systems | |
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| Building Thermal Storage | |
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| Thermal Storage Control Strategies | |
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| Performance Characteristics of Ice Storage Tanks | |
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| Selection of Ice Storage Capacity | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Introduction to Optimal Operation of HVAC Systems | |
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| Optimization Statement for All-Electric Cooling Plants Without Storage | |
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| Model-based Optimization Procedure | |
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| Quadratic Optimization Procedure | |
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| Simplified Control Strategies for System Components | |
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| Optimization Statement for All-Electric Cooling Plants with Storage | |
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| Simplified Control Strategies for Systems with Storage | |
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| Methods for Forecasting Building Loads | |
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| Summary | |
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| Problems | |
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| Designing HVAC Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Design Methodology | |
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| Life-Cycle Cost | |
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| Rules of Thumb | |
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| Design Problems for the Students | |
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| Problems | |
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| Thermal Property Values | |
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| Psychrometric Charts for Sea-Level Conditions | |
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| Wall and Roof Property Data | |
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| Nomenclature | |
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| Index | |