Faber and Kell's Heating and air-conditioning of buildings. 11th edition

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Acts as a reference text for heating and air-conditioning in buildings. Explains the role of the building services engineer in the construction process and coverage also includes comfort, building in winter and summer, modelling buildings, noise control, sustainability, Building Regulations, renewable energy, combined heat and power. Also covers: heating of buildings; energy sources; heat generators, combustion and chimneys; hydronic heating systems; steam systems; unitary (direct) systems; hot water supply; air-conditioning systems; air distribution; air treatment equipment; calculations for air-conditioning design; refrigeration and heat rejection; ventilation systems; pipework design for indirect systems; pumps and auxiliary equipment; ductwork design; fans; health and safety; controls and building management systems; motor drives, starting methods and controls; commissioning and handover; operation and maintenance.

Document History

Supersedes the 10th edition. Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Oughton, D. and Wilson, A.

ISBN

9780415522656

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