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Handbook of Integrated and Sustainable Buildings Equipment and Systems, Volume I: Energy Systems
Editor
Jorge E. Gonzalez
Jorge E. Gonzalez
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Moncef Krarti
Moncef Krarti
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ISBN:
9780791861271
No. of Pages:
520
Publisher:
ASME Press
Publication date:
2017

This chapter provides a concise overview of mechanical systems used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) in residential and commercial applications with emphasis on energy efficient equipment. Components and systems considered include vapor compression systems, chill water systems, heat rejection systems, radiant heating systems, gasfired heating systems, ventilation systems, design processes and strategies, equipment sizing, review of codes and standards, system integration, and future trends of these technologies. The focus of the chapter is on primary mechanical HVAC systems.

3.1
Introduction
3.2
Cooling Vapor Compression Systems
3.3
Absorption Cooling Systems
3.4
Mechanical Cooling Equipment — Chillers
3.5
Heat Rejection Equipment
3.6
Recommendations for Chiller System Operation in Commercial Buildings
3.7
Cooling by Desiccant Equipment
3.8
Summary for Cooling Equipment
3.9
Heat Generation and Transfer Equipment
3.10
Secondary Equipment: Air Handling Units
3.11
High Efficiency System Integration
3.12
Future Trends of HVAC Mechanical Systems
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