The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Practical Applications and Design [Hardcover]

Frank Shadpour (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0970447116 | ISBN-13: 978-0970447111

This book is designed to take the mystery out of HVAC DDC. It provides a simple approach for practical design of HVAC DDC systems. It enables the reader to design and understand the various types of control solutions for most commonly used HVAC systems. It also reviews open DDC systems that allow for future expansion and interoperability. It is designed to be a textbook as well as a reference and fundamental book for HVAC designers and engineers, facility engineers, or any one involved with state-of-the-art HVAC DDC. It is also highly recommended for those taking the mechanical professional engineering examination. This book emphasizes critical do's and don'ts as well as accepted rule-of-thumb checks in HVAC control design.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An excellent, concise overview of HVAC basics and building control technologies. A welcome addition to any engineer's library. -- Ron Bernstein, Channel Manager, Echelon Corporation

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) University College and Extension Services is proud to use Frank Shadpour's book. -- University College and Extension Services, Mark Smith, University College and Extension Services

Frank Shadpour's program is the definitive training program for HVAC professionals in the region. -- University of California, San Diego, Derry Connolly Ph.D., Associate Dean of Continuing Education

About the Author

Frank Shadpour is a registered Mechanical Engineer and a Certified Construction Specifier. He is a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Southern California and has his Masters degree from the University of Redlands. Mr. Shadpour has been the instructor of Design and Control HVAC courses at the University of California, San Diego since 1987 and is the past president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), San Diego Chapter. Currently he is a member of the ASHRAE Technical Committee TC1.4, Control Theory and Application, and he serves as an ASHRAE Region X Nominating Committee member. Mr. Shadpour is a consulting engineer and a Principal at GEM Engineering Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Amer Society of Heating (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970447116
• ISBN-13: 978-0970447111
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)