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Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels
Pearson Education | e druk, 2018
ISBN13: 9780134701189
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Pearson Education e druk, 2018 9780134701189
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For courses in architectural drafting and design, and electrical and mechanical systems design.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings illuminates the modern realities of planning and constructing buildings with efficient, sustainable mechanical and electrical systems. This complete guide serves as a text and a reference for students and professionals interested in an interactive, multidisciplinary approach to the building process, which is necessary for sustainable design. Responding to continual advancements in the field, the 6th edition incorporates new developments in all its major disciplines, including electrical, lighting, telecommunications, plumbing, and HVAC.

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ISBN13:9780134701189
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden

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<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>

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