Air Conditioning Principles and Systems: An Energy Approach (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Edward G. Pita (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0130928720 | ISBN-13: 978-0130928726 | Edition: 4

Using a minimum of mathematics, this book explores the fundamental concepts of air conditioning and their application to systems—explaining all concepts in a clear, practical manner, and focusing on problems and examples typically encountered on the job. This book contains the most recent and industry-wide accepted information on load calculations, design data, equipment information, and use of the Internet. Specific chapter topics cover the scope and uses of air conditioning; physical principles; heating loads; furnaces and boilers; hydronic piping systems and terminal units; cooling load calculations; psychrometrics; fluid flow in piping and ducts; piping, valves, ducts, and insulation; fans and air distribution devices; centrifugal pumps, expansion tanks, and venting; air conditioning systems and equipment; refrigeration systems and equipment; automatic controls; energy utilization and conservation; instrumentation, testing, and balancing; and planning and designing the HVAC system; and solar heating and cooling systems. For consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, HVAC engineers, designers, project managers, and facilities managers.

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From the Back Cover

A classic in its field, Air Conditioning Principles and Systems continues to fill the need for a text book on air conditioning systems that combines design principles with real-world applications. Readers will gain insight into the design, operation, and troubleshooting of new and existing air conditioning systems. Moreover, this edition has been updated to reflect recent developments and issues in the industry, including the increasing use of the Internet in the field.

Key features of this edition:

• New weather data for outside temperature analysis and system design.
• Expanded information on environmental problems to help readers stay current on issues and regulations.
• New information about asbestos, including answers about mitigation of harmful effects.
• Further exploration on scroll compression and how it works in real-world applications.

About the Author

Edward G. Pita is Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Environmental Control Technology Department at New York City Technical College of the City University of New York. He received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, an M.S. degree from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Maryland, all in mechanical engineering. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and is a registered professional engineer.

In addition to his career as an educator, Dr. Pita was chief mechanical engineer for a large consulting engineering firm responsible for HVAC projects for the United Nations, the State City of the Vatican, the U.S. Capitol, and many other governmental and private clients.

He has also worked in applications and systems engineering for the Carrier Corporation and the Worthington Corporation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 524 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130928720
• ISBN-13: 978-0130928726
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HVAC textbook, March 8, 2009

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This review is from: Air Conditioning Principles and Systems: An Energy Approach (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is very good for students that look for direct explanations without the deceiving academic jargon.
Fast delivery and very good packaging.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good, February 3, 2000

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nabeel (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Air Conditioning Principles and Systems (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

it is a great book.. we used it in the class..