ABSTRACT

Over the past 20 years, energy conservation imperatives, the use of computer based design aids, and major advances in intelligent management systems for buildings have transformed the design and operation of comfort systems for buildings. The "rules of thumb" used by designers in the1970s are no longer viable. Today, building systems engineers must

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction to the Buildings Sector

chapter 2|106 pages

Fundamentals

chapter 3|64 pages

Economic Aspects of Buildings

chapter 4|140 pages

HVAC Equipment and Systems

chapter 5|60 pages

Controls

chapter 6|156 pages

HVAC Design Calculations

chapter 7|86 pages

Operation and Maintenance

chapter 8|26 pages

Appendices