Ventilation and Heating: Principles and Application (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

B. F. Sturtevant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265914973 ISBN 13: 9780265914977

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how fresh air, humidity, and ventilation shape health, comfort, and efficiency.

This edition outlines the science of air, explains how carbonic acid and moisture affect indoor environments, and shows practical ways to improve ventilation in halls, theatres, mines, ships, and more. It blends theory with real-world engineering, using tables, charts, and early measurements to illustrate the impact of breathable air on people and processes.

Ventilation is presented as a field that combines chemistry, physics, and mechanical design. It discusses how air quality is measured, what limits are reasonable for carbonic acid, and how humidity interacts with temperature to influence comfort and safety. The text also showcases a range of engineered solutions, from large industrial fans to compact heating and drying apparatus, with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency.
What you’ll experience

• Clear explanations of air composition, humidity, and how they affect people in crowded spaces.
• Practical guidance on sizing and balancing ventilation for different settings.
• Examples of equipment and systems, including fans, heaters, and drying apparatus, explained with diagrams and specs.
• Insights into how ventilation can improve health, reduce weariness, and support operations in theatres, mines, ships, and factories.

Ideal for readers of HVAC and industrial engineering, architectural design, and anyone curious about how controlled air keeps spaces safe and comfortable.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265914973
• ISBN 13: 9780265914977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80