Practical Controls : A Guide to Mechanical Systems

Title: Practical Controls : A Guide to Mechanical Systems
Author: Steven Calabrese
ISBN: 082474618X / 9780824746186
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 466
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Year: 2003
Availability: 2 to 3 weeks.

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Geared toward the HVAC professional, this book details practical methods of control and defines the role of HVAC controls in easy to understand terms. Electrical, electronic and microprocessor-based controls and control systems are all covered. The prime purposes of this book are to take a concise look at HVAC controls and controls methods, and to explore the various mechanical systems installed in today's facilities to discover how these systems are best controlled, using practical "real world" methods and controls. This book is offered as a practical resource to controls contracting, providing basic rules, equipment guidelines, rules of thumb, pros and cons, and do's and don'ts. It will serve to give the non-controls oriented HVAC professional a solid foundation and well-rounded understanding of the role of controls in mechanical systems design and installation.

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Foreword

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Mechanical Systems and Equipment Overview
Chapter 3 : Introduction to Controls: Methods of Control
Chapter 4 : Sensors and Controllers
Chapter 5 : End Devices
Chapter 6 : Common Control Schemes
Chapter 7 : Intermission
Chapter 8 : Rooftop Units
Chapter 9 : Make Up Air Vents
Chapter 10 : Fan Coil Units
Chapter 11 : Built Up Air Handling Units
Chapter 12 : Zone Dampers
Chapter 13 : VAV and Fan Powered Boxes
Chapter 14 : Reheat Coils
Chapter 15 : Exhause Fans and Systems
Chapter 16 : Pumps and Pumping System
Chapter 17 : Boilers
Chapter 18 : Chillers
Chapter 19 :
Heat Exchangers
Chapter 20 : Humidifiers
Chapter 21 : Unitary Heating Equipment
Chapter 22 : Computer Room A/C Systems
Chapter 23 : Water Cooled Systems
Chapter 24 : Conclusion

Index