Sam Sugarman Consulting

 HVAC Fundamentals

HVAC Systems

Operations, Maintenance and Optimization

TESTING & BALANCING

The author has worked with and provided test and balance training for many organizations including AABC, AEE,  ASHRAE, NEBB and RSES and has revised and updated the 4th edition of this classic best-selling reference provides all the information you will need to evaluate and balance the air and water side of any HVAC system. This new edition includes coverage of pneumatic, electric, electronic, direct digital, proportional, integral and derivative control systems. Every aspect of testing, adjusting and balancing is addressed, including all types of instruments required, and specific methods to adjust constant volume, single zone, induction, and variable air volume systems. Complete details are provided for the full scope of system components, including fans, pumps, motors, drives, and electricity, as well as for balancing devices and instrument usage. Also included is information on testing and balancing clean rooms and HVAC system commissioning.  Hardcover $98.00

CONTENTS

1 - General Balancing Procedure
2 - Preliminary Air Balancing Procedures
3 - Basic Air Balance Procedures Common to All Systems
4 - Proportionally Balancing Constant Volume Low Pressure Systems
5 - Balancing Constant Volume, Multizone, Dual Duct & Induction Systems
6 - Balancing Variable Air Volume Systems
7 - Setting Outside Air & Changing Fan Speeds
8 - Balancing Return Air & Toilet Exhaust Systems
9 - Fans, Fan Performance Curves & Duct System Curves
10 - Testing & Balancing Fume Hood Systems
11 - Testing & Balancing Clean Rooms
12 - HVAC Commissioning
13 - Basic Water Balance Procedures
14 - Centrifugal Pumps, Pump Performance Curves & Pipe System Curves
15 - Analog & Digital Automatic Controls
16 - Fluid Flow, Psychrometric & Refrigeration Terminology
17 - Air Systems: Distribution, Components & Terminology
18 - Water Systems: Distribution, Components & Terminology
19 - Fan Pump, Drive, Motor & Electrical Terminology
20 - Instruments & Instrument Terminology
Equations, Conversion Tables, Index

Mr. Sugarman has provided HVAC&R training for many organizations such as AEE, ARS, ASHRAE, EPA and NEMI and has updated the second edition of HVAC Fundamentals to cover the latest technology advances and terminology. This book covers the full range of HVAC systems used in today's facilities. You'll find all the details necessary to clearly understand how HVAC systems operate. Comprehensive in scope, the book separates out each of the major HVAC system components and controls for air, water, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, clearly illustrating the way each system, subsystem, control or component contributes to providing the desired indoor environment. You'll learn why one component or system may be chosen over another with respect to design, application, energy conservation, indoor air quality, and cost. The second edition also adds a brand new chapter on psychrometrics. Fully examined are heat flow fundamentals, as well as the heat flow calculations used in selecting equipment and determining system operating performance and costs. Fluid flow fundamentals and equations, and basics of system testing and verification of system performance are also covered. Hardcover $98

CONTENTS

1 – HVAC Systems
2 – Heat Flow
3 – Psychrometrics
4 – Heating & Ventilating Systems
5 – Air Conditioning Systems
6 – Compressors
7 – Water Chillers
8 – Fans
9 – Air Distribution
10 – Variable Air Volume
11 – Pumps & Water Distribution
12 – Control Systems
13 – Control System Components
14 – Choosing an HVAC System
15 – Heat Recovery
16 – Energy Conservation Opportunities
17 – Central Plant Water Chiller Optimization
18 – Fan Drives
19 – Terminology
20 – HVAC Timeline
Index

Compiled by a top consultant, who has led over 250 HVAC seminars and in-house training programs, this manual helps you make sure that your HVAC systems provide maximum performance at minimum cost. You'll see how to test HVAC components, measure system operation, and take all the right steps to: reduce component stress and corrosion to minimize replacement cost...prevent redundancy in existing systems so you don't spend precious energy dollars for nothing...correct design and installation flaws that make it impossible for HVAC systems to run at peak efficiency...increase HVAC system safety to protect all workers and occupants from injury and adverse conditions...train technicians, mechanics, and operators to work more productively and independently.

Featuring hundreds of easy ways to improve HVAC performance, including how to: adjust fans, set pump flow, reduce simultaneous heating and cooling, adjust air outlets and inlets, measure velocity pressure, determine velocity head, balance systems, relieve pressure, reduce thermal losses, regulate air flow, stop valve chattering, correct system effect, improve heat transfer, increase boiler efficiency, change water volume, minimize horsepower requirements, stop leaks, prevent freeze-up of coils, and much more....Hardcover $74

and  deteining system costs.

Email Contact

SamSugarman@sbcglobal.net