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Modern Geothermal HVAC Engineering and Control Applications

Title: Modern Geothermal HVAC Engineering and Control Applications
Author: Carl D. Orio, Greg Cunniff, Jay Egg
ISBN: 0071792686 / 9780071792684
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 448
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2013
Availability: 45-60 days

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Best practices for the design and engineering of geothermal HVAC systems

With a focus on market needs and customer goals, this practical guide explains how to realize the full potential of geothermal HVAC by integrating hydronic systems and controls at maximum capacity. Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Control Applications explains how to engineer and specify geothermal HVAC for building projects in varying geographic regions. Typical details on control parameters are provided. By using the proven methods in this innovative resource, you will be able to develop highly efficient, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing geothermal HVAC systems.

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Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Low-Temperature Geothermal or Earth Coupling
Chapter 2 : Geothermal Heat-Pump Equipment
Chapter 3 : Variations in Earth Coupling
Chapter 4 : Application of Earth Coupling with Regard to Site Conditions
Chapter 5 : Closed-Loop Earth Coupling and Fusion
Chapter 6 : Plate-Frame Heat Exchanger : When Is It Needed?
Chapter 7 : Standing Column and Open Geothermal Systems
Chapter 8 : Fundamentals of Comfort, Psychrometrics, and Thermodynamics
Chapter 9 : Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning System Basics
Chapter 10 : Hydronic Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning System Equipment
Chapter 11 : Variations and Improvements to Hydronic Systems
Chapter 12 : Control Systems
Chapter 13 : Load Sharing and Energy Recovery
Chapter 14 : Calculating System Efficiencies
Chapter 15 : Geothermal Rebates, Incentives, and Renewables Legislation

Appendix A : Geothermal HVAC Resources
Appendix B : Answers to Review Questions
Index

 

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