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Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design

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This book is a good source for determining all the design needs for HVAC systems from calculating the heating /cooling load to duct design and fan selection which is essential to assure an economical, energy-efficient, maintainable and flex design that will only not be technically adequate but also meet the user within the allocated budget. I consider this book a key to get in the HVAC industry and a reference for HVAC study courses.

This is an excellent HVAC text. The concepts are clearly explained and well developed. The references in the book are current with ASHRAE standards which is of utmost utility and importance. The minor drawback from the text is the simplicity of the examples; fortunately the excellent explanation and development of the concepts by the authors helps in overcoming this small flaw. Excellent book overall. I highly recommend it.

This book is equal in quality of content to edition 5 except that the version of edition 6 being sold here does not contain the CD normally included with this textbook. The publisher's web site states "New to this edition (edition 6) is the inclusion of additional realistic, interactive and in-depth examples on CD". This CD would also contain the software that was included with edition 5. According to the publisher's tech support however, the version of edition 6 being sold by Amazon.com is for use under the guidance of an instructor where apparently the material on the CD would not be needed. If this book is for personal use I recommend a version that includes the CD.

This book has errors everywhere. Symbols, text, examples, simply everything. I can't believe someone could publish anything with so many errors! Other than that, its a decent book but it fails to explain many concepts as a whole.

By far the worst text book I've ever had to use. Riddled with errors. Poor and incomplete explanations of complex subject matter. Examples and problems often with errors. Does lead the student into intense studying of content, if only to understand exactly what authors are saying and whether it is correct or not. Included software worthless except for limited use in solving problems in text.

This book should be offered free to India, Japan, and China to give us an edge over their HVAC engineerng expertise.

The book is IP version and not SI. This is not mentioned in the product description. Other than that, it is a fundamental reference book for any HVAC engineer.

This book is extremely informative, above beginners level for the subjects covered, but, with perseverance and practise (which is what you need) when learning a subject will pay great dividends. It covers in depth areas which many books on these subjects gloss over, but, if you want to understand and talk with authority on these matters then this is one of the books to get.

Great product-just as described. Quick shipping. I received it in time to use it for my college class. I am very happy with my purchase.

Book came in excellent condition as a used text. This book is a perfect fit for learning the engineering basics of HVAC. It is easy to read and understand the material presented. The publisher also offers a website with useful aids, examples and software to suppliment and keep current all the material presented.

Appreciated the immediate delivery. Had previously ordered the text from another (cheaper) source, but after waiting 14 days, gave up because of lost in mail delivery. Cost a little more, but delivery response was great.