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VIII Contents
Other systems 396 Alternative methods of cooling 404 Summary of systems and application 15
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Air distribution 409 General principles 409 Distribution for air-conditioning 416 Special air distribution applications 431 Ductwork design 436 Ductwork 437 Ductwork components and auxiliaries 442 Pressure distribution in ducts 447 Thermal insulation of ducts 457 Sound control 458 Noise dispersal 464 Commissioning and measurement 470 Fans and air treatment equipment 474 Fan types and performance 474 Position of outside air intake 484 Air filtration 484 Air humidification 493 Air heating and cooling coils 498 Packaged air handling plant 502 Air-to-air heat exchangers 503 Calculations for air-conditioning design 514 Heat gains 514 Psychrometry 515 Application 519 Design calculations for other systems 527 System diagrams and automatic controls 529 Refrigeration: water chillers and heat pumps Mechanical refrigeration 530 Refrigerating media 533 Types of refrigeration plant 536 Choice of refrigeration plant 542 Refrigeration plant components 546 Heat recovery 554 Heat pumps 557 530
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Hot water supply systems 563 Pipework losses 563 Local systems 564 Central systems 572 Cylinders, indirect cylinders and calorifiers 578 Requirements for storage capacity and boiler power
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