<p><strong>CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, AND EVALUATING OPTIONS<br></strong>1.1 Sustainable Design<br>1.2 Indoor Environmental Quality<br>1.3 Commissioning<br>1.4 Evaluating Design Options<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 2: HVAC FUNDAMENTALS<br></strong>2.1 Basics of Energy and Power<br>2.2 Fuels<br>2.3 Properties of Air—Water Mixtures<br>2.4 Fluid Flow and Pressure in Mechanical Systems<br>2.5 Energy Transport in HVAC Systems<br>2.6 Environmental Comfort<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 3: HVAC LOAD ESTIMATING<br></strong>3.1 Nature of HVAC Loads<br>3.2 Load Criteria<br>3.3 Calculating Heating Loads<br>3.4 Calculating Cooling Loads<br>3.5 Reference Tables and Figures<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 4: HVAC LOAD MANAGEMENT<br></strong>4.1 Load Management Strategies and Criteria for Evaluation<br>4.2 Evaluation of Load Management Strategies<br>4.3 Summary<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 5: HVAC DELIVERY SYSTEMS<br></strong>5.1 Control of Heating and Cooling<br>5.2 Zoning<br>5.3 Controls and Automation<br>5.4 Commonly Used Systems for Zone Control<br>5.5 Dedicated Outside Air Systems<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 6: COOLING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>6.1 Refrigeration Cycles<br>6.2 Cooling Production Equipment<br>6.3 Direct Expansion (DX) Systems<br>6.4 Chilled-Water Systems<br>6.5 Heat Rejection from Cooling Systems to the Environment<br>6.6 Chilled-Water Plant Design<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 7: HEATING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>7.1 Types of Heating Systems<br>7.2 Heating Energy Sources<br>7.3 Combustion Efficiency<br>7.4 Furnaces and Air Heaters<br>7.5 Boilers<br>7.6 Selection of Medium and Equipment<br>7.7 Auxiliary Systems<br>7.8 Operating and Safety Controls<br>7.9 Heating Plant Design<br>7.10 District Heating<br>7.11 Cogeneration<br>7.12 Fuel Cells<br>7.13 Solar Heating<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 8: AIR-HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>8.1 Air-Handling Equipment<br>8.2 Heat Transfer<br>8.3 Air Cleaning<br>8.4 Air Mixing<br>8.5 Fans<br>8.6 Duct Systems<br>8.7 Air Devices<br>8.8 General Guidelines for Duct System Design<br>8.9 Underfloor Air Systems (UFAD)<br>8.10 Energy Recovery from Exhaust<br>8.11 Natural Ventilation<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 9: PIPING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>9.1 Piping Systems and Components<br>9.2 Pumps<br>9.3 Heat Exchangers<br>9.4 Piping<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 10: PLUMBING AND EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>10.1 Water Supply and Treatment<br>10.2 Domestic Water Distribution Systems<br>10.3 Plumbing Fixtures and Components<br>10.4 Planning Plumbing Facilities<br>10.5 Sanitary Drainage Systems<br>10.6 Sewage Treatment and Disposal<br>10.7 Storm Drainage System<br>10.8 Plumbing Services for Other Building Equipment<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 11: FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>11.1 Classification of Fire and Construction Hazards<br>11.2 Planning for Fire Protection<br>11.3 Fire Safety Design<br>11.4 Fire Detection and Signaling Devices<br>11.5 Fire Alarm Systems<br>11.6 Fire Suppression Systems<br>11.7 Automatic Sprinkler Systems<br>11.8 Smoke Controls<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 12: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY<br></strong>12.1 Basic Properties of Electricity<br>12.2 Alternating Current (AC)<br>12.3 Advantages of AC over DC Systems<br>12.4 AC-to-DC Conversion<br>12.5 Single-Phase Versus Three-Phase Alternator<br>12.6 Power and Power Factor<br>12.7 Voltage and Voltage Drop<br>12.8 Summary of Properties<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 13: POWER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION<br></strong>13.1 Power Supply Sources<br>13.2 Power Distribution Systems<br>13.3 System and Equipment Voltage Ratings<br>13.4 Grounding<br>13.5 Short-Circuit and Interrupting Capacity<br>13.6 Emergency Power Systems<br>13.7 Solar Photovoltaic Systems<br>13.8 Power Equipment<br>13.9 Conductors<br>13.10 Wiring Methods<br>13.11 Installation of Wires in Raceways<br>13.12 Wiring Devices<br>13.13 Protective Devices<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 14: ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND WRITING<br></strong>14.1 Electrical Design Procedure<br>14.2 Analysis of Building Needs<br>14.3 Determination of Electrical Loads<br>14.4 System Selection and Typical Equipment Ratings<br>14.5 Coordination with Other Design Decisions<br>14.6 Preparation of Electrical Plans and Specifications<br>14.7 National Electrical Code<br>14.8 Branch Circuits<br>14.9 Tables and Schedules<br>14.10 Power Wiring Design Problem<br>14.11 Wiring of Low-Voltage Systems<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 15: COMMUNICATIONS, LIFE SAFETY, AND SECURITY SYSTEMS<br></strong>15.1 Common Characteristics of Telecommunication Systems<br>15.2 Classification of Telecommunication Systems<br>15.3 Components and Wiring<br>15.4 Telecommunication Systems<br>15.5 Data Distribution Systems<br>15.6 Security Systems<br>15.7 Telephone Systems<br>15.8 Fire Alarm Systems<br>15.9 Sound System<br>15.10 Time and Program Systems<br>15.11 Videoconferencing<br>15.12 Miscellaneous and Specialty Systems<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 16: LIGHT AND LIGHTING<br></strong>16.1 Light and the Energy Spectrum<br>16.2 Physics of Light<br>16.3 Vision and the Visible Spectrum<br>16.4 Color<br>16.5 Means of Controlling Light<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 17: LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS<br></strong>17.1 Electrical Light Sources<br>17.2 Factors to Consider in Selecting Light Sources and Equipment<br>17.3 Incandescent Light Sources<br>17.4 Fluorescent Light Sources<br>17.5 High-Intensity-Discharge Light Sources<br>17.6 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)<br>17.7 General Comparison of Light Sources<br>17.8 Luminaires<br>17.9 Outdoor Luminaires<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 18: CALCULATING ILLUMINATION LEVELS<br></strong>18.1 Illumination Criteria<br>18.2 Basis for Illumination Calculations<br>18.3 The Zonal Cavity Method<br>18.4 Application of the Zonal Cavity Method<br>18.5 Point Method<br>18.6 Computer Calculations and Computer-Aided Design<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 19: LIGHTING DESIGN<br></strong>19.1 Design Considerations<br>19.2 Lighting Design Development<br>19.3 Lighting Design Documentation<br>19.4 Daylight<br>19.5 Exterior Lighting Design<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 20: NOISE AND VIBRATIONS IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS<br></strong>20.1 Retrospection<br>20.2 Noise Control: An Overview<br>20.3 Building Spaces Where Acoustical Concerns May Arise<br>20.4 Basic Concepts of Sound<br>20.5 Adding Decibel Quantities<br>20.6 Sound Pressure, Sound Power, and Sound Intensity Level<br>20.7 Useful Design Criteria<br>20.8 Acoustical Design Considerations in HVAC Systems<br>20.9 Mechanical Equipment Rooms<br>20.10 Rooftop Units (RTUs)<br>20.11 Noise in Air Supply Systems<br>20.12 Sound in Ducts<br>20.13 Duct Silencers<br>20.14 Plenum Chambers<br>20.15 Sound Power Division in Duct Branches<br>20.16 Duct End Reflection Loss<br>20.17 Return Air Systems<br>20.18 Room Sound Correction<br>20.19 Transmission of Sound Through Walls and Ceilings<br>20.20 Isolation of Mechanical Vibration<br>20.21 Vibration Isolators<br>20.22 Seismic Vibration Control and Restraint<br>20.23 The Richter Scale<br>20.24 Guidelines for Seismic Design<br>Questions<br><br><strong>CHAPTER 21: ARCHITECTURAL ACCOMMODATION AND COORDINATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS<br></strong>21.1 Systems to Be Integrated<br>21.2 Space Allowances for Mechanical and Electrical Systems<br>21.3 Utility Service Connections<br>21.4 HVAC Decisions and Coordination<br>21.5 Selecting the Energy Source for Heating<br>21.6 Cooling Equipment and Systems Coordination<br>21.7 HVAC Air Handling and Delivery<br>21.8 Plumbing Coordination<br>21.9 Fire Suppression<br>21.10 Electrical Decisions and Coordination<br>21.11 Generators<br>21.12 Ceilings<br>21.13 Equipment Access Accommodations<br>21.14 Vertical Chases<br>21.15 Roof Elements<br>Questions<br><br><strong>Appendices<br></strong>A. Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations<br>B. Glossary of Technical Organizations<br>C. Units and Conversion of Quantities</p>