Master the essentials of heating, ventilation, and steam systems.
This classic reference provides practical principles for heating and ventilating buildings, including steam, hot-water, and furnace heating. It combines theoretical groundwork with hands-on examples and issues to solve, making it a reliable guide for students, tradespeople, and contractors alike.
This edition presents a thorough overview of Heating and Ventilation concepts, followed by detailed discussions of steam and hot-water systems, furnaces, and the ventilation of buildings. It emphasizes practical questions and real-world examples, helping readers apply the material to design, installation, and maintenance tasks.
- Foundational theory on heat transfer, circulation, and system design
- Step-by-step explanations of steam heating, hot-water heating, and furnace heating
- Practical questions and examples to reinforce learning and assessment
- Guidance on venting, dampers, boilers, and air distribution for real-world applications
Ideal for readers of engineering, building trades, and related coursework who want a solid, actionable reference on heating and ventilation systems.