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4 books on HVAC [PDF]
October 26, 2024 | 19 |
These books are covering HVAC system design, energy efficiency in heating and cooling, indoor air quality management, refrigeration technologies, control systems and automation, sustainable practices in HVAC, etc.
1. HVAC A to Z - A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
2023 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
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2. HVAC Operation & Maintenance
2022 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
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3. HVAC Principles and Systems
2019 by Dr. Ilango Sivaraman
In the grand and often bewildering saga of human existence, few inventions have so thoroughly captured the imagination as HVAC systems — those unsung heroes of modern comfort, quietly orchestrating the delicate dance of hot and cold, stale and fresh. In HVAC Principles and Systems, Dr. Ilango Sivaraman embarks on an odyssey of ductwork and thermostats that began in sunny San Diego with Superior Air, an HVAC subcontractor of legendary, if not intergalactic, competence. What follows is a tale of meticulous site visits, puzzling over blueprints with the fervor of someone deciphering an alien message and engaging in the timeless tradition of pestering experts for answers. This book brims with illustrative diagrams and the sort of enthusiasm for air handling units that might make even a Vogon reconsider their poetic endeavors. Readers are warmly (and coolly) invited to share feedback, ensuring this tome evolves with the same precision as a perfectly balanced ventilation system.
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4. Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: SI Edition
2007 by Robert McDowall
Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: SI Edition is not just a book—it’s a whirlwind adventure into the curious and often-overlooked universe of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, where air doesn’t just hang about lazily but is meticulously manipulated to obey the whims of humanity’s obsession with comfort. Imagine a world where invisible systems hum quietly in the background, heroically battling the chaotic whims of nature to maintain an ideal indoor atmosphere that you never even noticed you had. Written with the kind of precision you’d expect from a collaboration with ASHRAE (which might sound like an intergalactic council but is actually a formidable league of HVAC masterminds), this guide demystifies everything from the existential purpose of ducts to the philosophical implications of air-water versus all-water systems. Whether you’re designing the next Great Airflow Contraption or simply trying to figure out why your office feels like the Arctic, this book is the ultimate hitchhiker’s guide to the intricacies of temperature, circulation and the occasional existential crisis of load assessments.
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1. HVAC A to Z - A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
2023 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
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2. HVAC Operation & Maintenance
2022 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
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3. HVAC Principles and Systems
2019 by Dr. Ilango Sivaraman
In the grand and often bewildering saga of human existence, few inventions have so thoroughly captured the imagination as HVAC systems — those unsung heroes of modern comfort, quietly orchestrating the delicate dance of hot and cold, stale and fresh. In HVAC Principles and Systems, Dr. Ilango Sivaraman embarks on an odyssey of ductwork and thermostats that began in sunny San Diego with Superior Air, an HVAC subcontractor of legendary, if not intergalactic, competence. What follows is a tale of meticulous site visits, puzzling over blueprints with the fervor of someone deciphering an alien message and engaging in the timeless tradition of pestering experts for answers. This book brims with illustrative diagrams and the sort of enthusiasm for air handling units that might make even a Vogon reconsider their poetic endeavors. Readers are warmly (and coolly) invited to share feedback, ensuring this tome evolves with the same precision as a perfectly balanced ventilation system.
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4. Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: SI Edition
2007 by Robert McDowall
Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: SI Edition is not just a book—it’s a whirlwind adventure into the curious and often-overlooked universe of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, where air doesn’t just hang about lazily but is meticulously manipulated to obey the whims of humanity’s obsession with comfort. Imagine a world where invisible systems hum quietly in the background, heroically battling the chaotic whims of nature to maintain an ideal indoor atmosphere that you never even noticed you had. Written with the kind of precision you’d expect from a collaboration with ASHRAE (which might sound like an intergalactic council but is actually a formidable league of HVAC masterminds), this guide demystifies everything from the existential purpose of ducts to the philosophical implications of air-water versus all-water systems. Whether you’re designing the next Great Airflow Contraption or simply trying to figure out why your office feels like the Arctic, this book is the ultimate hitchhiker’s guide to the intricacies of temperature, circulation and the occasional existential crisis of load assessments.
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* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
