Trades & Technology

For two-semester courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVAC System Design, and Principles of Heating/Ventilating/AC/Refrigeration.

Using a minimum of mathematics, this text explores the fundamental concepts of air conditioning and their application to systems—explaining all concepts in a clear, practical manner, and focusing on problems and examples typically encountered on the job. It covers the latest, yet practical methods of load calculations, psychometrics, system design, and equipment description and performance.

• NEW - Revised and added material throughout—Covers indoor air quality; air pollution from combustion; and the new environmental requirements on refrigerants.

  • Reflects recent developments and concerns in the industry. Ex.___

• NEW - Use of the Internet for air conditioning work—Includes added explanations, examples, and problems throughout.

  • Familiarizes students with web sites, e-catalogs, and interactive e-mail for performing HVAC tasks. Ex.___

• NEW - Revised cooling load calculation data—Includes design weather data; appliance loads; and ventilation requirements.

• An understandable review of physical principles.

  • Explains heating and cooling load calculations in a clear and thorough way that can be learned by all students. Ex.___

• Coverage of HVAC equipment description, performance, selection and specifications.

  • Teaches students use, performance, specifications, and selection of HVAC equipment. Ex.___

• Complete, practical explanation of psychometrics.

  • Shows students how to apply this to HVAC systems. Ex.___

• A practical approach to important issues.

  • Enables students to effectively address these same issues in the workplace. Ex.___

• Many illustrative examples and problems—Dealing with real situations.

  • Emphasizes the application of theory to both designing new systems and troubleshooting existing ones. Ex.___

• Underlying theme of energy utilization and conservation throughout.

  • Describes energy codes and standards, and examines each topic from an energy conservation viewpoint—essential for all future work in the air conditioning field. Ex.___

• Example projects.

  • Provides students with hands-on learning experiences that require them to analyze how the system functions—of value to those students interested in installation, operation, and service as well as design. Ex.___

• Revised and added material throughout—Covers indoor air quality; air pollution from combustion; and the new environmental requirements on refrigerants.

  • Reflects recent developments and concerns in the industry. Ex.___

• Use of the Internet for air conditioning work—Includes added explanations, examples, and problems throughout.

  • Familiarizes students with web sites, e-catalogs, and interactive e-mail for performing HVAC tasks. Ex.___

• Revised cooling load calculation data—Includes design weather data; appliance loads; and ventilation requirements.

An Air Conditioning Fable.


 1. The Scope and Uses of Air Conditioning.


 2. Physical Principles.


 3. Heating Loads.


 4. Furnaces and Boilers.


 5. Hydronic Piping Systems and Terminal Units.


 6. Cooling Load Calculations.


 7. Psychrometrics.


 8. Fluid Flow in Piping and Ducts.


 9. Piping, Valves, Ducts, and Insulation.


10. Fans and Air Distribution Devices.


11. Centrifugal Pumps, Expansion Tanks, and Venting.


12. Air Conditioning Systems and Equipment.


13. Refrigeration Systems and Equipment.


14. Automatic Controls.


15. Energy Utilization and Conservation.


16. Instrumentation, Testing, and Balancing.


17. Planning and Designing the HVAC System.


18. Solar Heating and Cooling Systems.


Bibliography.


Appendix.


Index.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Building & Technical Trades)
HVAC System Design (Building & Technical Trades)

Edward G. Pita is Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Environmental Control Technology Department at New York City Technical College of the City University of New York. He received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, an M.S. degree from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Maryland, all in mechanical engineering. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and is a registered professional engineer.

In addition to his career as an educator, Dr. Pita was chief mechanical engineer for a large consulting engineering firm responsible for HVAC projects for the United Nations, the State City of the Vatican, the U.S. Capitol, and many other governmental and private clients.

He has also worked in applications and systems engineering for the Carrier Corporation and the Worthington Corporation.

A classic in its field, Air Conditioning Principles and Systems continues to fill the need for a text book on air conditioning systems that combines design principles with real-world applications. Readers will gain insight into the design, operation, and troubleshooting of new and existing air conditioning systems. Moreover, this edition has been updated to reflect recent developments and issues in the industry, including the increasing use of the Internet in the field.

• New weather data for outside temperature analysis and system design.
• Expanded information on environmental problems to help readers stay current on issues and regulations.
• New information about asbestos, including answers about mitigation of harmful effects.
• Further exploration on scroll compression and how it works in real-world applications.

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