Modern Hydronic Heating : For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

John Siegenthaler (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

640 Seiten

2011 | 3rd Revised edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-1-4283-3515-8 (ISBN)

Infos

From simple applications to multi-load/multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most sophisticated hydronic heating materials and methods without sacrificing comfort or energy. Heavily illustrated with product shots from top manufacturers, plus more than 300 diagrams of system piping/control schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, 3rd EDITION is a one-of-a-kind introduction to today's hydronic heating systems. It transforms engineering-level design information into practical tools that can be used by technical students and professional contractors alike. This revised edition features the latest information on state-of-the-art techniques for use in residential and light commercial buildings, such as radiant panel heating, injection mixing, primary and secondary piping, the use of buffer tanks to improve system stability, and advanced control methods. From students new to the industry to basic installers to design engineers, everyone involved in the heating trades will benefit from this preeminent resource of the North American hydronic heating industry, which is as well-suited for use in a formal education course or for self-study as it is on the job.

Autor

John Siegenthaler, P.E., is a mechanical engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a licensed professional engineer, and Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology at Mohawk Valley Community College. "Siggy", as he is known in the industry, has over 32 of experience in designing modern hydronic heating systems, including those using renewable energy subsystems. He is a hall-of-fame member of the Radiant Panel Association, and a presenter at national and international conferences on heating and building technology. John is principal of Appropriate Designs, a consulting engineering firm in Holland Patent, NY.

Inhalt

Preface. Fundamental. Concepts. Heating Load Estimates. Hydronic Heat Sources. Properties of Water.Piping, Fittings, and Valves. Fluid Flow in Pipes. Circulating Pumps. Heat Emitters. Controls and Control Systems. Radiant Panel Heating. Distribution Piping Systems. Expansion Tanks. Air Elimination. Auxiliary Heating Loads.

Produkt-Details

• Zusatzinfo: Illustrations
• Verlagsort: Clifton Park
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 218 x 277 mm
• Gewicht: 1747 g
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• ISBN-10: 1-4283-3515-3 / 1428335153
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-3515-8 / 9781428335158
• Zustand: Neuware