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Sugarman, Samuel C., 1946-

HVAC fundamentals/Samuel C. Sugarman.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN: 0-88173-489-6 (print) — 0-88173-490-X (electronic)
1. Heating—Equipment and supplies. 2. Ventilation—Equipment and
supplies. 3. Air conditioning—Equipment and supplies. I. Title

TH7345.S795 2004
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2004056387

HVAC fundamentals/Samuel C. Sugarman

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 HVAC Systems ................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Heat Flow .......................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Heating and Ventilating Systems .................................. 25
Chapter 4 Air Conditioning Systems .............................................. 47
Chapter 5 Compressors ...................................................................... 73
Chapter 6 Water Chillers ................................................................... 83
Chapter 7 Fans ..................................................................................... 97
Chapter 8 Air Distribution .............................................................. 115
Chapter 9 Variable Air Volume ...................................................... 141
Chapter 10 Pumps and Water Distribution ................................... 169
Chapter 11 Control Systems .............................................................. 195
Chapter 12 Control System Components ....................................... 205
Chapter 13 Choosing an HVAC System ......................................... 219
Chapter 14 Heat Recovery ................................................................. 229
Chapter 15 Energy Conservation Opportunities ........................... 241
Chapter 16 Central Plant Water Chiller Optimization ................ 259
Chapter 17 Fan Drives ....................................................................... 271
Chapter 18 Terminology..................................................................... 281
Chapter 19 HVAC Timeline .............................................................. 291
Index ............................................................................................................... 297