ABSTRACT

A widely acclaimed trilogy that has become established as the leading work in this field. As well as taking account of current Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and recent technological advances. Special attention has been paid to the reduction of fuel costs and environmental factors.

This volume covers the essential design calculations for pipe-sizing, drainage, electrical installations, thermal problems, ventillation and air conditioning, gas installations, lighting and solar heating.

chapter 1|4 pages

Speed, velocity and acceleration

chapter 2|7 pages

Force and pressure

chapter 3|9 pages

Hydraulics

chapter 6|14 pages

Electrical and gas installations

chapter 7|15 pages

Heating

chapter 9|13 pages

Pipe sizing for heating, pump duty

chapter 10|10 pages

Ventilating ducts and fans

chapter 11|13 pages

Heat gains, solar heating

chapter 12|4 pages

The heat pump, degree days

chapter 14|9 pages

Passenger lifts, electric lighting