Newnes Building Services Pocket Book (Newnes Pocket Books)

by Mike James (Contributor), Andrew Prentice (Author), Mike James (Contributor), Andrew Prentice (Author), John Knight (Author), Bruce Boulton (Contributor), W.P. Jones (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.23

  Newnes Building Services Pocket Book is a unique compendium of essential data, techniques and procedures, best practice, and underpinning knowledge. This makes it an essential tool for engineers involved in the design and day-to-day running of mechanical services in buildings, and a valuable reference for managers, students and engineers in related fields.
  
  This pocket reference gives the reader access to the knowledge and knowhow of the team of professional engineers who wrote the sixteen chapters that cover all aspects of mechanical building services. Topic coverage includes heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, fans, ductwork, pipework and plumbing, drainage, and fire protection. The result is a comprehensive guide covering the selection of HVAC systems, and the design process from initial drafts through to implementation.
  
  The second edition builds on the success of this popular guide with references to UK and EU legislation fully updated throughout, and coverage fully in line with the latest CIBSE guides.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.23

  The text guides readers in their choice of system by giving the principal characteristics of different types of HVAC systems. It also shows the inexperienced engineer how to produce initial theoretical designs and how to convert them into full working designs. The book takes into account the need to rationalize certain aspects of detail design to facilitate modular construction, prefabrication, cleaning, maintainance and saving time.

• New

  Hardcover
  2003

  $154.34

  Newnes Building Services Pocket Book is a unique compendium of essential data, techniques and procedures, best practice, and underpinning knowledge. This makes it an essential tool for engineers involved in the design and day-to-day running of mechanical services in buildings, and a valuable reference for managers, students and engineers in related fields.
  
  This pocket reference gives the reader access to the knowledge and knowhow of the team of professional engineers who wrote the sixteen chapters that cover all aspects of mechanical building services. Topic coverage includes heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, fans, ductwork, pipework and plumbing, drainage, and fire protection. The result is a comprehensive guide covering the selection of HVAC systems, and the design process from initial drafts through to implementation.
  
  The second edition builds on the success of this popular guide with references to UK and EU legislation fully updated throughout, and coverage fully in line with the latest CIBSE guides.