Study and Design of Tall Office Building Power Plant: A Thesis Presented (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Warren E. Hill

9780656029549: Study and Design of Tall Office Building Power Plant: A Thesis Presented (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656029544 ISBN 13: 9780656029549

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive look at a tall office building power plant, from boilers to refrigeration and heating systems.

This study lays out the design and layout of a full power plant, showing how multiple engineering systems work together to heat, cool, and power a large building.

The text guides readers through the plant’s floor plans, the arrangement of boilers, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers, and the operating principles behind the Dixon vacuum heating, Webster-type systems, and one-pipe return layouts. It also covers the ammonia-based refrigeration plant, air handling, and the way exhausts, condensates, and drainage are managed to keep operations clean and efficient. Alongside, the document describes the elevator and pump infrastructure that supports a high-rise facility.

Detailed equipment lists and room layouts for boilers, elevators, and pumps
Descriptions of multiple steam heating systems and how they are chosen for different floors
An overview of the refrigeration and air handling setup, including ammonia refrigeration and vacuum components
Notes on safety, drainage, and filtration features that keep the plant running smoothly

Ideal for readers of engineering case studies, building services, and industrial plant design who want a detailed, ground-level view of how a tall building’s power plant is planned and operated.

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