4th ed. — Wiley Publishing, 2004. 686 p. — ISBN: 0-7645-4208-7.Keep it cool or heat things up. This third volume of "Audel's HVAC Library" gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. You'll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units - radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more. It's what you need to complete your HVAC reference library. Make accurate calculations for AC system output; tailor AC systems for older construction; learn to install and service today's popular electronic air cleaners and filters; service less common heating systems such as coal-fired furnaces; install, maintain, and repair humidifiers and dehumidifers; and, handle radiators, convectors, and baseboard heating units.
Contents
Introduction.
About the Author.
Radiant Heating.
Radiators, Convectors, and Unit Heaters.
Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys.
Water Heaters.
Heating Swimming Pools.
Ventilation Principles.
Ventilation and Exhaust Fans.
Air-Conditioning.
Air-Conditioning Equipment.
Heat Pumps.
Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers.
Air Cleaners and Filters.
Appendix: Professional and Trade Associations.
Appendix: Manufacturers.
Appendix: HVAC/R Education, Training, Certification, andLicensing.
Appendix: Data Tables.
Appendix: Psychrometric Charts.
Index.
