Audel HVAC Fundamentals Volume 3
Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Distribution Systems - 4th Edition

Keep it cool or heat things up

This third volume of Audel’s HVAC Library gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction.

You’ll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units–radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more.

It’s what you need to complete your HVAC reference library.

• Make accurate calculations for AC system output
• Tailor AC systems for older construction
• Learn to install and service today’s popular electronic air cleaners and filters
• Service less common heating systems such as coal-fired furnaces
• Install, maintain, and repair humidifiers and dehumidifers
• Handle radiators, convectors, and baseboard heating units

This Book is Part of The Audel HVAC Library:

• Vol. 1: Heating Systems, Furnaces, and Boilers
• Vol. 2: Heating System Components, Gas and Oil Burners, and Automatic Controls
• Vol. 3: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, and Distribution Systems

Read An Excerpt From Audel HVAC Fundamentals Volume 3 (PDF)

About The Author:

James Brumbaugh (Winchester, VA) is an active HVAC consultant with more than twenty years experience in residential and light commercial construction.   James has authored 15 books on HVAC, construction, and the trades

Table of Contents:

Introduction.

About the Author.

Chapter 1: Radiant Heating.

Chapter 2: Radiators, Convectors, and Unit Heaters.

Chapter 3: Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys.

Chapter 4: Water Heaters.

Chapter 5: Heating Swimming Pools.

Chapter 6: Ventilation Principles.

Chapter 7: Ventilation and Exhaust Fans.

Chapter 8: Air-Conditioning.

Chapter 9: Air-Conditioning Equipment.

Chapter 10: Heat Pumps.

Chapter 11: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers.

Chapter 12: Air Cleaners and Filters.

Appendix A: Professional and Trade Associations.

Appendix B: Manufacturers.

Appendix C: HVAC/R Education, Training, Certification, and Licensing.

Appendix D: Data Tables.

Appendix E: Psychrometric Charts.

Index   Read The Index (PDF)

Soft-cover, 696 pages
Published 2004

ISBN: 978-0-7645-4208-4