| | |  | ASHRAE | Home » » HVAC Equations, Data and Rules of Thumb | | | | | | | Description: | | HVAC answers at your fingertips! Grab this book...it's filled with valuable equations that most HVAC personnel use on a daily basis.
-- Bob Rosaler, author, bestselling HVAC Handbook.It's very easy to find all those minute details that often mean the difference between an average design and an excellent one.
-- David Meredith, Chairman, Building Environmental Systems Technology, Penn State University. The most complete, most job-critical reference for the most frequently used HVAC design data describes HVAC Equations, Data, Rules of Thumb. Veteran HVAC designer Arthur Bell Jr.'s handy, superbly organized data bank follows the CSI MasterFormat. You'll reach for this time-saving task-simplifier dozens of times every working day for: Equations - more than 216 equations for everything from ductwork to air change rates...from steel pipe, relief valve and water heater sizing to NPSH calculations, Data definitions, ASME and ASHRAE code specs, air and waterproperties, conversion factors, building construction business fundamentals, equipment manufacturers, energy conservation conditions, auxiliary equipment, designer's checklists, professional societies and organizations, and more. 358 Rules of Thumb in all for buildings of every imaginable type, from churches to cocktail lounges. Includes cooling and heating loads, infiltration, ventilation, humidification, people/occupancy, lighting,appliance/equipment, more. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Arthur A. Bell | | Paperback:
| 576 pages | | Publisher:
| McGraw-Hill Professional | | Publication Date:
| June 02, 2000 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0071361294 | | Package Length:
| 9.13 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.14 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.47 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of ThumbDec 15, 2002
The book does not live up to expectations. Yes it does have a variety of info but it is poorly edited. You have to search for many of the non-std abrieviations. Many of the tables could have been far more useful if their content was expanded. Little backup explanation is offered. Units are not rigidly adhered to. Publishing quality is one step above a Xerox copier. Overall, not a complete waste of money but also not all it could be.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
unorganized but occasionally usefulMar 04, 2005
By mech engineer
This book did not live up to my expectations, yet over the years I have used it on occasion. Typically, for conversions, steam tables, general rules of thumb. If you have studied for the PE exam, you probably have most of what this book has to offer.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great Resource...Jul 25, 2005
By M. Prewett
"NovaGrad"
I am a recent grad and working in a engineering firm where I am constantly looking for rules of thumb, helpful design guidelines, and data pertaining to my projects. This book offers a wealth of hvac information that is organized and extremely valuable for entry hvac engineers.
HVAC Equations, Data & Rules of ThumbFeb 19, 2008
By Arnold D. Hall
This is a handy desktop information tool. I use it frequently while designing HVAC and other mechanical systems.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great HVAC Rule of Thumbs!!!Jan 12, 2007
By A sure one
This book is filled with alot of information that will come in handy for an entry level HVAC designer because it contains all sorts of fundamental equations as well as rules of thumbs that the industry uses. It's also great when you're not sure of something and it's there for a quick look up. The book is nicely laid out for convience.
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