The Ventilation Hand Book: The Principles and Practice of Ventilation as Applied to Furnace Heating; Ducts, Flues and Dampers for Gravity Heating; ... and Hot Blast Heating (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles L. Hubbard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033134968X ISBN 13: 9780331349689

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand the fundamentals of ventilation and how proper air flow improves comfort and health.

This edition explains what ventilation is, why fresh air matters, and how air quality affects people in rooms and buildings. It covers the basic science of air composition, the role of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and how temperature, humidity, and air movement influence comfort and safety. The content also discusses how to judge air purity, test for contaminants, and plan ventilation that works with heating systems and duct layouts.

• Learn how to measure air quality using carbonic acid (carbon dioxide) as an indicator and how this guides system design.
• Discover how air quantity and air movement interact with temperature and humidity for better comfort.
• Compare different fan types and drives, including disk fans and drivers like electric motors, steam engines, and turbines.
• Get guidance on duct sizing, velocities, and how to reduce drafts while delivering effective ventilation in buildings and vessels.

Ideal for readers of ventilation and heating handbooks who want practical, system‑level guidance without mystery or guesswork, this book helps you understand both theory and real‑world application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033134968X
• ISBN 13: 9780331349689
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 236