ASHRAE Journal - February 2009 - (Page A5) Essential Texts Principles of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Howell, Sauer, Coad HVAC Simplified, Kavanaugh Air-Conditioning System Design Manual, 2nd ed., Grondzik This text gives an understanding of fundamental HVAC concepts and extends these principles to explain simple design tools for building efficient systems providing comfortable and healthy environments. A wonderful tool for developing HVAC knowledge, its topics include: • Equipment selection and specification • Building assemblies • Heating and cooling loads • Air and water distribution system design • Electrical and control systems • Design for energy efficiency and economy • ASHRAE Standards and manufacturer data • Design features commonly used by professional engineers I-P units; Soft cover, 8.5 x 11 in; 248 pp; 2006; ASHRAE Price: $79 (ASHRAE Member: $67; Student Member: $29) Product Code: 90439 ISBN: 1-931862-97-4 Related Resources Providing a broad coverage of the HVAC fields, this text: • Explains Radiant Time Series (RTS) methodology • Offers enhanced treatment of RTS procedures for non-residential cooling and heating loads • In-depth coverage of sustainability and “green” building design • An excellent textbook and reference • Great for self-instruction by engineers • Includes a CD-ROM with RTS Method Load Calculation Spreadsheets I-P units; Hardcover (with CD); 8 ½ x 11 in; 506 pp; 2005; ASHRAE Price: $84 (ASHRAE Member: $71; Student Member: $54) Product Code: 90422 ISBN: 1-931862-92-3 Related Resources This manual fills the void between theory and practice found in the typical academic course or textbook. It’s an excellent resource for entry-level engineers to get up to speed fast on the most commonly found HVAC applications. Features include: • A strong applications focus • Extensive material dealing with the design process, indoor air quality, and green design • Appropriate for use as a senior or graduate level HVAC design text Dual units; Hardcover; 6 x 9 in; 410 pp; 2007; ASHRAE/Butterfield/Elsevier Price: $89.95 (ASHRAE Member: $76; Student Member: $45) Product Code: 90338 ISBN: 978-1-933742-13-7 Related Resources Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 4th ed. Provides an overview of the principles and applications of all basic mechanical and electrical systems. Hardcover; 2001; Prentice-Hall Price: $113 (ASHRAE Member: $113) Product Code: 96817 ISBN: 0-13-011545-2 Principles of HVAC Solutions Manual Provides solutions to the problems presented in Principles of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. Soft Cover; 2005; ASHRAE Price: $57 (ASHRAE Member: $48) Product Code: 90424 ISBN: 1-931862-93-1 HVAC Simplified Solutions Manual Provides solutions to the problems presented in HVAC Simplified. I-P units; Soft cover, 8.5 x 11 in; 76 pp; 2007; ASHRAE Price: $49 (ASHRAE Member: $42) Product Code: 90440 ISBN: 1-933742-09-0 VISIT WWW.ASHRAE.ORG/BOOKSTORE. Prices subject to change without notice. 5 http://WWW.ASHRAE.ORG/BOOKSTORE
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