Mechanical and electrical systems in buildings

Richard R. Janis William Tao First published 2004

About this book

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, and Fire Protection systems in buildings.

This extensively updated text and reference illuminates the modern realities of planning and constructing buildings with efficient, sustainable mechanical and electrical systems. Throughout, the authors place mechanical and electrical systems design in the overall context of the built environment. They extensively address engineers’ teamwork with architects, owners, and facility managers to provide high-quality, productive environments which reflect both environmental and cost concerns. Focusing on the “what,” “why,” and “how” of ME systems, they incorporate new developments in all major disciplines, including electrical, lighting, telecom, plumbing and HVAC. New coverage in this edition includes: HVAC design using VRF and chilled beam technologies; energy reclaim systems; dedicated outside air systems; assessment of solar thermal system efficiency; new fuel cell technology; updates on the economics of cogeneration, and much more. Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Energy, Sustainability, and Economics
  2. HVAC Fundamentals
  3. HVAC Delivery Systems
  4. Cooling Production Equipment and Systems
  5. Heating Production Equipment and Systems
  6. Air-Handling Equipment and Systems
  7. Piping Equipment and Systems
  8. Plumbing Equipment and Systems
  9. Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
  10. Introduction to Electricity
  11. Power Equipment and Systems
  12. Communications, Life Safety, and Security Systems
  13. Electrical Design and Wiring
  14. Light and Lighting
  15. Lighting Equipment and Systems
  16. Calculations of Illumination
  17. Lighting Design
  18. Noise and Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems
  19. Architectural Accommodation and Coordination of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Appendix A. Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Appendix B. Glossary of Technical Organizations Appendix C. Units and Conversion of Quantities

Subjects

  • building construction & materials
  • buildings
  • buildings, electric equipment
  • buildings, mechanical equipment
  • construction technology
  • do-it-yourself - plumbing
  • electrical service
  • electric equipment
  • fire protection
  • hvac
  • lighting
  • mechanical
  • mechanical equipment
  • photometrics
  • plumbing
  • science/mathematics
  • technology & engineering
  • technology / engineering / mechanical
  • technology & industrial arts