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HVACR 401 SPECIALTY SERIES: HEAT PUMPS sets itself apart from other books on the market with its emphasis on the service technician perspective, instead of the design engineer viewpoint. The book begins with a review of the refrigeration cycle in comfort conditioning, and gradually progresses to more in-depth topics, including electrical schematics, maintenance, geothermal heat pumps, and troubleshooting case studies. With content that has been closely reviewed and revised in conjunction with the most respected national organizations in the HVACR industry (ACCA, PHCC, and RSES), this will prove to be a valuable learning tool that offers a wide range of critical concepts, presented in a clear, straightforward manner that facilitates comprehension and encourages you to apply the information as you learn it. ... Read more

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Put Your Career on the Fast Track. Get this book Now and Get Noticed By Top Employers Today for Top Paying Jobs as: Engineering Technician, Electrical Utility General Supervisor, HVAC Technician Apprentice, Electrical Engineer, Technician, Maintenance Technician, Electronic Technician, Service Technician, Field Service Technician.

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Engineering Technician Job, or to apply for a better job, loaded with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths.

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Highly recommended to any harried Engineering Technician jobseeker, you'll plan on using it again in your efforts to move up in the world for an even better position down the road.

What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger document, be much better prepared and a step ahead for the next opportunity.

This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:

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The art and the science of building systems design evolve continuously as designers, practitioners, and researchers all endeavor to improve the performance of buildings and the comfort and productivity of their occupants. Retaining coverage from the original second edition while updating the information in electronic form, Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, Revised Second Edition presents the technical basis for designing the lighting and mechanical systems of buildings.

Along with numerous homework problems, the revised second edition offers a full chapter on economic analysis and optimization, new heating and cooling load procedures and databases, and simplified procedures for ground coupled heat transfer calculations. The accompanying CD-ROM contains an updated version of the Heating and Cooling of Buildings (HCB) software program as well as electronic appendices that include over 1,000 tables in HTML format that can be searched by major categories, a table list, or an index of topics. Ancillary information is available on the book’s website www.hcbcentral.com

From materials to computers, this edition explores the latest technologies exerting a profound effect on the design and operation of buildings. Emphasizing design optimization and critical thinking, the book continues to be the ultimate resource for understanding energy use in buildings.

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This digital document is an article from HVAC & R Research, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 10185 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: General methodology combining engineering optimization of primary HVAC & R plants with decision analysis methods--Part II: uncertainty and decision analysis.
Author: Wei Jiang
Publication: HVAC & R Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 119(22)

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This digital document is an article from HVAC & R Research, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 10908 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: General methodology combining engineering optimization of primary HVAC & R plants with decision analysis methods--Part I: deterministic analysis.
Author: Wei Jiang
Publication: HVAC & R Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 93(25)

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This digital document is an article from Mechanical Engineering-CIME, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers on October 1, 2009. The length of the article is 367 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New cool.(NEWS & NOTES)(Coolerado Corp.)
Author: Jeffrey Winters
Publication: Mechanical Engineering-CIME (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Volume: 131Issue: 10Page: 14(1)

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This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Introduction to HVAC, Trade Mathematics, Copper and Plastic Piping Practices, Soldering and Brazing, Ferrous Metal Piping Practices, Basic Electricity, Introduction to Cooling, Introduction to Heating, and Air Distribution Systems. 

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Application Engineering Manuals:1)AE-101 Fund. of Ref.2)AE-102 Ref. System Components3)AE-103 The Ref. Load4)AE-104 System Design5)AE-105 Installation and Service56AE-6400 Copeland Electrical HandbookAPPLICATION ENGINEERING BULLETINS1)Compressors2)Condensers3)Control Devices, Electrical4)Motors5)Motor Protectors and Starting Equipment6)Accessories7)Basic Application Recommendations8)Low Temperature Systems, Single and Two Stage9)Transport Refrigeration10) Capacity Control11) Ref. Migration and Charge Limitations12)Electrical Control Circuits13)Installation14)Testing, Service and Warranty15)Refrigerant Changeover Guidelines16)Nunerical Index ... Read more

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Contents: book ("Environmentally Safe Refrigerant Service Techniques for the Next Generation" by Robert P. Scaringe), VHS tape, and Audio tape to help you study for the exam. ... Read more

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The Latest Information and “Tricks of the Trade” for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job!

HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment. This popular reference has now been fully updated to reflect the construction industry's new single body of codes and standards.

Featuring an outline format for ease of use, the Second Edition of this all-in-one sourcebook contains:

• Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code
• Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems
• ASME and ASHRAE code specifications
• Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more
• New material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the country

Inside This Updated HVAC Design Guide

Customer Reviews (5)

Good Info
It does not go into a lot of detail, but for a quick reference to the "rules of thumb" it is good to have on the shelf.

Great info - Lacking an index
This book is a great top-line summary of all four ASHRAE books, approximate ventilation standards, and I am constantly using the first few pages of equations and conversions.The rules of thumb are well thought out and the design standards are excellent thought provokers for design - a great book for an HVAC specialist - or in my case, someone preparing for the Mechanical PE Exam, HVAC focus (again - the equation section was extremely helpful!)

My biggest complaint about this book is that it lacks a solid index.If you are looking for a topic, you must flip through the table of contents and hopefully find what you want - that's the primary reason I can't give it a higher rating!This book won't displace your ASHRAE books...you'll still need them for sure, but it can certainly be a great supplement and "quick" reference book for sure!

HVAC book
book is well written, lots of useful information. only issue was a few pages were glued together, making those particular pages unreadable.

A Must-Have for Mechanical Design
Are you collecting all of the most crucial mechanical design information and putting it in a three-ring binder?If so, throw it away and get this book!It has absolutely the most comprehensive collection of mechanical design information availible.Along with the ASHRAE handbooks, this is all you need for reference material.

hvac rules of thrumb
I found this book to be very helpful in the field and would recommened to all engineers ... Read more

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With regards to various aspects of installation, service, testing, and balancing, the DEWALT? HVAC Professional Reference is the number one pocket reference guide for the HVAC industry.Comprehensive coverage includes compressors, duct sizing, heat transmission conversion factors, temperature and pressure, fans, air velocities, refrigeration characteristics, thermostats, and much more. Compact but powerful, this handy pocket reference helps service technicians become experts on the job! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Nice handbook
Just a book of tables and conversion factors. Easier than an internet search in the field but needs 1 or 2 updates.

Reference
Handy little book to for anyone to keep in their toolbox or on the job!!! ... Read more

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Starting with the essential fundamentals, this book takes a straight-forward approach to repairing and maintaining small refrigeration equipment, commercial equipment and residential HVAC-R systems.Numerous troubleshooting problems offer readers hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge utilizing tips and tricks from experienced professionals. Contains numerous troubleshooting charts from well known manufacturers such as Smokemaster and Trane.Table of Contents: Section One: Refrigeration Fundamentals Section Two: Electrical Fundamentals Section Three: Tools, Equipment and Meters for HVAC-R Servicing Section Four: HVAC-R Equipment ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Not a serious troubleshooting guide
This is a decent book if you are looking for a brief, general survey of HVAC troubleshooting.The format is concise and well organized, however it is definitely lacking in details and complete, accurate explanations.It would be much better if there were solutions to at least some of the troubleshooting problems.

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!
NOT WHAT YOU WANT IN A TROUBLESHOOTING BOOK AT ALL. VERY LITTLE IN THE WAY OF EXPLANATION. HARDLY ANY GOOD SYSTEM ANALYSIS. ASKS YOU WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, THAT PROBABLY ISN'T THAT WHY YOU BOUGHT THE BOOK. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT. SAVE YOUR MONEY KEEP LOOKING AROUND. THIS COPY IS COMING BACK.

Lots of questions not a lot of answers
I found some usefull information in the book. I didn't find any answers to the trouble shooting questions.. Maybe I need to read a book on reading a book. ... Read more

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• The third book in the comprehensive, updated HVAC Library, a hands-on guide-book for installation, service, and repair for HVAC equipment and components, with detailed coverage of air conditioning
• Covers basic installation, maintenance, and repair of radiant heating systems, radiators, convectors, unit heating systems, fireplaces, stoves, chimneys, water heat-ers, indoor/outdoor pool heaters, heat pumps, fans, exhaust systems, air cleaners and filters, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers
• Contains special sections on installing air conditioning in new and older construction, including air conditioning calculations
• Includes appendices featuring a trade organization listing, formula cross reference, data tables with conversions, and a manufacturer listing for the products covered in the book
• Unique coverage and organization as well as economical cost make this ideal reference for the seasoned HVAC tech, apprentice, or trade school student

Customer Reviews (5)

No good for design
I'm designing a hydronic boiler/solar heating system for my own home, which I am currently building.I built many systems in the past but haven't been actively doing this for maybe 25 years.I just wanted a refresher.This book didn't help at all.I should have known by the title 'Fundamentals'.It just explains pinciples like water expands when it gets hot.....DUH!

There is little if any practical information here.

Lots of reading ,. Very little on air conditioning
676 pages. 160 pages on air conditioning. Title HVAC FUNDAMENTALS. Most of book on heat . radiant heat , floor heating,hydronic floor heating,hot water baseboard heat etc.Not what I was expecting.

Good first book
I note the two earlier reviews saying this book is very old school, somewhat dated, and the figures are all black and white, lacks information on newer technology, such as Puro, etc.

For a homeowner with very little previous knowledge who wanted to get a leg up on the area, though, this book was fine as a first read. Also note that the book isn't that expensive, especially if you're buying newer books, or more engineering level books, you can pay $100 or more for those.

So for me the book was all right. I needed a basic intro and this fit the bill. Also, the chapter on gas burners and heaters is the most extensive, which is what I have, at over 80 pages. The other chapters on oil, electric, hydronic, etc., are shorter, but gas is the most common and important these days.

I also don't mind the black and white illustrations. I worked in the publishing industry for 7 years, and too often color is misused just for aesthetic effect in educational books and doesn't add to the clarity of the presentation. In that case, I would prefer to have a much cheaper black and white book since the cost of color illustrations is several times that of black and white.

I found Brumbaugh's writing style clear and concise. Technical books can be monotonous and boring, but a good technical writer can minimize that problem, and Brumbaugh is more than competent at presenting the topic.

At just under 700 pages including the index, it's a lot of information for a reasonable price. Overall, a pretty good value, and after reading this book, I feel comfortable going on to the more technical, more up to date volumes on the subject.

Not Up-to-date But Still Relevant
The controls section of this book needs to be updated, but 90% of the book is still relevant.The text tends to lag behind the images, but this book is packed with a ton of helpful information and plenty of pictures.If you're a mechanic and you're working with older equipment, maybe this book is exactly what you're looking for.This is the second book that I bought by Mr. Brumbaugh, and I noticed there's a little over lapping, but still, this book is a few bucks and what you'll get out of it is worth it.

Old School Information, Nothing New For This Generation!
Not a very good book. The author James E. Brumbaugh must be recycling his information from the 1st edition. This book is very old school. The pictures are in black and white and seem to be recycled pictures from HVAC theory back in 1960's era.
I would not recommend purchasing this book. I hope the author's next edition will be in color with more "new school" information such as a "Puron" refridgerant techology, modern day HVAC servicing procedures such as "EPA Section 608" information, and more up to date pictures - take pictures of new housing and commercial construction, factory workers putting units together, and a technician working on a actual unit.James E. Brumbaugh is very "old school". ... Read more

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The demand for improvements in indoor air quality, energy efficiency and building operations can be met by building high-performance DDC systems into HVAC designs. This book gives a step-by-step explanation of how this can be done. The author also discusses high-performance application software - as well as the various programming approaches - that can be used to achieve peak performance with a DDC system. The book provides a tested and proven method for designing, installing and maintaining high-performance DDC systems, with numerous illustrations that show optimum DDC hardware configurations. Morever, a complete chapter is devoted to selection of input/output devices that will meet performance objectives and cost-efficiency requirements. Numerous case studies are presented and analyzed from the perspective of designers and engineers as well as system users and manufacturers, making this an essential reference for everyone involved in maximizing the performance of DDC systems. ... Read more

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Electrical problems account for more than 80% of all service scenarios. "Electricity for HVAC&R - A Guide to Troubleshooting" provides the technician with the information necessary to successfully diagnose electrical problems. "Electricity for HVAC&R - A Guide to Troubleshooting", is a practical view of what electricity is and how it works. It is more than just a textbook. Each subject is addressed by answering the most frequently asked questions about electricity.

Every effort has been made to keep it simple. The small in size format of the AnswerMan series of books makes it easy to keep big information readily at hand. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Waste of money
This is a pocket-sized book, printed in blue, that contains a very short review of electrical theory, motors, and starting capacitors. Descriptions are barely longer than what a simple HVAC glossary would provide and are so short that a novice would be confused half the time.No troubleshooting is provided other than basic understanding of principles. No control circuits are covered.

What a Shame!!!
Yesterday received it.....
Folks, This producthas nothing to do with HVAC. In fact, it is not a book by its tiny size ( 5.9 x 3.6 x 0.4 inches), nor is it by its poor over-simplified introduction into electricity theory content. I'd call this "book"a Public Deception. You won't find any practical use for it. I'd given it zero stars if I could...
All in all, wasted money.

Helpful Book on HVAC
I bought this as a gift for my husband, and he keeps it as a reference.

pratical pocket reference
I'm very satisfied about this pocket reference because it's a pratical pocket book and a good help to memorize some easy to forget basic electricity theories. I got all Answer Man pocket reference from Esco Institute Staff and all are full of great informations adaptable for canadians hvac technicians. Ron B. (Montreal, Qc) ... Read more

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Master the Electric and Electronic Components that ControlToday's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Systems!

Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this in-depth reference fully explains circuits, diagrams, digital controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and more.

Written by the renowned technical authors Rex Miller and Mark R. Miller, this essential resource covers all electrical and electronic principles and applications of HVAC, including basic electricity…electric measuring instruments…control devices…heating circuits…refrigeration and freezer circuits…and other topics. Designed to build knowledge, skills, and confidence, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC features:

• Complete information on electric and electronic components for modern HVAC systems
• Over 345 detailed illustrations to improve technical understanding
• Standard and SI units for all problems and worked-out equations
• A PowerPoint presentation for classroom use