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ASHRAE HVACApplications Handbook IP 2015

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ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Applications (I-P)

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The 2015 ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications comprisesmore than 60 chapters covering a broad range of facilities and topics,written to help engineers design and use equipment and systemsdescribed in other Handbook volumes. Main sections cover comfort,industrial, energy-related, general applications, and buildingoperations and management. ASHRAE Technical Committees ineach subject area have reviewed all chapters and revised them asneeded for current technology and design practice.

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1 I-P_A15 FrontCover
2 I-P_A15 FrontMatter
3 Dedicated To The Advancement Of
The Profession And Its Allied Industries
DISCLAIMER
10 I-P_A15_Ch01
Fig. 1 Typical Residential Installation of Heating, Cooling, Humidifying, and Air Filtering System
Table 1 Residential Heating and Cooling Systems
11 Fig. 2 Typical Residential Installation of a Split-System Air-to-Air Heat Pump
Fig. 3 Example of Two-Zone, Ductless Multisplit System in Typical Residential Installation
12 Heat Pumps
Furnaces
Hydronic Heating Systems
13 Zoned Heating Systems
Solar Heating
Unitary Air Conditioners
14 Evaporative Coolers
Humidifiers
Dehumidifiers
15 Air Filters
Controls
16 Fig. 4 Typical Field Wiring Diagram of Heat Pump
Fig. 5 Communicating HVAC Systems Simplify Wiring
Forced-Air Systems
Hydronic Systems
Through-the-Wall Units
17 Water-Loop Heat Pumps
Special Concerns for Apartment Buildings
18 Fig. 6 Typical Installation of Heating and Cooling Equipment for Manufactured Home
References
Bibliography
20 I-P_A15_Ch02
Design Considerations
21 Load Determination
Design Considerations
22 Load Determination
Fig. 1 Refrigerated Case Load Variation with Store Air Humidity
Table 1 Refrigerating Effect (RE) Produced by Open Refrigerated Display Fixtures
Design Considerations
24 Fig. 2 Floor Return Ducts
Fig. 3 Air Mixing Using Fans Behind Cases
Fig. 4 Heat Reclaiming Systems
Fig. 5 Machine Room with Automatic Temperature Control Interlocked with Store Temperature Control
25 Table 2 Approximate Lighting Load for Older Department Stores
Load Determination
Design Considerations
Design Considerations
26 Design Considerations
Table 3 Typical Installed Cooling Capacity and Lighting Levels: Midwestern United States
Load Determination
Design Considerations
27 References
28 I-P_A15_Ch03
General Design Considerations
Table 1 Data for U.S. Office Buildings
29 Design Criteria
Table 2 Typical Recommended Indoor Temperature and Humidity in Office Buildings
Load Characteristics
Table 3 Typical Recommended Design Criteria for Ventilation and Filtration for Office Buildings
Table 4 Typical Recommended Design Guidelines for HVAC- Related Background Sound for Areas in Office Buildings
30 Design Concepts
31 Systems and Equipment Selection
32 Special Systems
Spatial Requirements
Table 5 Applicability of Systems to Typical Office Buildings
33 Special Considerations
Airports
Cruise Terminals
Design Criteria
Load Characteristics
34 Design Concepts
Systems and Equipment Selection
Special Considerations
35 General Design Considerations
Design Criteria
Load Characteristics
36 Design Concepts
Systems and Equipment Selection
Table 6 Applicability of Systems to Typical Warehouse Building Areas
Spatial Requirements
Special Considerations
Energy Considerations
Energy Efficiency and Integrated Design Process for Commercial Facilities
37 Building Energy Modeling
Energy Benchmarking and Benchmarking Tools
38 Combined Heat and Power in Commercial Facilities
Renewable Energy
39 Value Engineering and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Commissioning: New Construction
Commissioning: Existing Buildings
40 Table 7 Key Commissioning Activities for New Building
Table 8 Key Commissioning Activities for Existing Building
References
Bibliography
42 I-P_A15_Ch04
Theory
Fig. 1 Airflow from Stack Effect and Reverse Stack Effect
43 Fig. 2 Theoretical Stack Effect Pressure Gradient for Various Building Heights at Alternative Temperature Differences
Practical Considerations
Calculation
44 Fig. 3 Climate Data for (A) Bangkok, (B) Beijing, (C) Dubai, and (D) Copenhagen
Table 1 Parameters for Beijing Example Building
45 Table 2 Stack Effect Calculations for Beijing Example Buildings
Fig. 4 Stack Effect for Beijing Example Building
Table 3 Parameters for Bangkok Example Building
46 Table 4 Stack Effect Calculations for Bangkok Example Buildings
Fig. 5 Stack Effect for Bangkok Example Building
Fig. 6 Air Density for Bangkok Example Building
Fig. 7 Wind Speed for Bangkok Example Building
Table 5 Parameters for Dubai Example Building
47 Table 6 Stack Effect Calculations for Dubai Example Buildings
Table 7 Stack Effect Calculations for Copenhagen Example Buildings
Table 8 Parameters for Copenhagen Example Building
Minimizing Stack Effect
48 Fig. 8 Stack Effect for Dubai Example Building
Fig. 9 Atmospheric Temperature for Dubai Example Building
49 Fig. 10 Stack Effect for Copenhagen Example Building
Fig. 11 Air Pressure Difference in Four Example Cities
Fig. 12 Air Temperature Difference in Four Example Cities
Wind and Stack Effect Pressure Analysis
Program Phase
Schematic Design
Preliminary Design or Design Development
Final Design and Preparation of Construction Documents
50 Construction Phase
Acceptance or Commissioning Phase
Postoccupancy Services
Project Team
Safety Factors
Air-Conditioning System Alternatives
52 Chilled Beams
Radiant Ceilings
Condensation Control
Variable-Frequency-Drive (VFD) Fan-Coils
Variable-Refrigerant-Flow (VRF) Systems
Central Fan Room (Alternative 1)
53 Floor-by-Floor Fan Rooms with Chilled-Water Units (Alternative 2)
Floor-by-Floor Fan Rooms with Direct Expansion Units (Alternative 3)
Floor-by-Floor Units Located on an Outer Wall
54 Fig. 13 Central Fan Room Arrangement
55 Fig. 14 Floor-By-Floor Air Conditioning Unit Layout (Normal Operation)
Comparison of Alternative Schemes
Acoustics
Plant Economic Considerations
56 Table 9 Comparison of Construction Alternatives
57 Central Plant Location
58 Acoustical Considerations of Central Plant Locations
Effect of Central Plant Location on Construction Schedule
Hydrostatic Considerations
Effect of Refrigeration Machine Location
59 Fig. 15 Chiller Location Versus Working Pressure in 70-Story, 900 ft Building
Chilled-Water Pressure Reduction
Fig. 16 Zoned Chilled Water for 70-Story, 900 ft Building
60 Piping, Valves, and Fittings
Piping Design Considerations
Economics of Temperature Differentials
Elevator Machine Room Cooling
61 Elevator Hoistway and Machine Room Venting
Elevator Shaft Pressurization
Air-Conditioning Equipment Delivery by Freight Elevators
Codes and Standards
Components of Life Safety Systems for Tall Buildings
Detection
Automatic Sprinkler Protection
Standpipe System
Smoke Management
62 Emergency Power
Fire Command Center
REFERENCES
Bibliography
64 I-P_A15_Ch05
Safety and Security
Outdoor Air
Lighting Loads
Indoor Air Conditions
Filtration
Noise and Vibration Control
65 Ancillary Facilities
Air Conditioning
Peak Load Reduction
Stratification
Air Distribution
66 Mechanical Equipment Rooms
Movie Theaters
Performance Theaters
67 Concert Halls
Load Characteristics
Enclosed Stadiums
68 Ancillary Spaces
Ice Rinks
Gymnasiums
Load Characteristics
System Applicability
69 Environmental Control
Humidity Control
Load Estimation
Table 1 Typical Natatorium Design Conditions
70 Ventilation Requirements
Duct Design
Envelope Design
71 Pool Water Chemistry
Energy Considerations
Design Concepts
Occupancy
Equipment and Maintenance
72 Air Cleanliness
System Applicability
References
Bibliography
73 Blank Page
74 I-P_A15_Ch06
Energy-Efficient Systems
75 Energy-Neutral Systems
Energy-Inefficient Systems
76 Total Energy Systems
Special Considerations
Table 1 Hotel Classes
77 Table 2 Hotel Design Criteria a,b
Guest Rooms
78 Fig. 1 Alternative Location for Hotel Guest Room Air-Conditioning Unit above Hung Ceiling
79 Fig. 2 Alternative Location for Hotel Guest Room Air-Conditioning Unit on Room Perimeter and Chase-Enclosed
Public Areas
Back-of-the-House (BOTH) Areas
Special Concerns
80 Table 3 Design Criteria for Hotel Back-of-the-House Areasa
Table 4 Design Criteria for Hotel Guest Room DOAS
81 References
Bibliography
82 I-P_A15_Ch07
General Design Considerations
Table 1 Recommended Temperature and Humidity Design Criteria for Various Spaces in Preschools
Design Criteria
Load Characteristics
Humidity Control
Systems and Equipment Selection
83 Table 2 Typical Recommended Design Criteria for Ventilation and Filtration for Preschools
Table 3 Typical Recommended Design Guidelines for HVAC- Related Background Sound for Preschool Facilities
Table 4 Applicability of Systems to Typical Areasd
General and Design Considerations
84 Table 5 Typical Spaces in K-12 Schools
85 Design Criteria
Table 6 Typical Recommended Temperature and Humidity Ranges for K-12 Schools
Load Characteristics
86 Table 7 Typical Recommended Design Criteria for Ventilation and Filtration for K-12 Schools
Table 8 Typical Recommended Design Guidelines for HVAC- Related Background Sound for K-12 Schools
87 Table 9 Typical Classroom Summer Latent (Moisture) Loads
Humidity Control
Systems and Equipment Selection
88 Fig. 1 Typical Configuration of DOAS Air-Handling Unit: Enthalpy Wheel with Heat Pipe for Reheat
Fig. 2 Typical Configuration of DOAS Air-Handling Unit: Enthalpy Wheel with Wraparound Heat Pipe for Reheat
89 Fig. 3 Cooling/Dehumidification Psychrometric Process of Typical DOAS Air-Handling Unit in Figure 1
Fig. 4 Typical Schematic of DOAS with Local Classroom Cooling/Heating Terminal
Table 10 Typical Design Criteria for DOAS Air- Handling Unit
90 Displacement Ventilation and Active/Induction Chilled Beams
Fig. 5 Typical Configuration of Rooftop Packaged Air Conditioners with Energy Recovery Module and Enhanced Dehumidification (Condenser Reheat Coil)
Fig. 6 Typical Displacement Ventilation System Layout
91 Table 11 Applicability of Systems to Typical Areas
Fig. 7 Typical Active/Induction Chilled-Beam Terminal
92 General and Design Considerations
93 Housing
Athletics and Recreational Facilities
Table 12 Housing Rooms Design Criteriaa
94 Social and Support Facilities
Cultural Centers
Central Utility Plants
Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) for K-12 Schools
ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2011
95 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDÒ)
ENERGY STAR for K-12 Facilities
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)
Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21)
EnergySmart Schools
Other Domestic and International Rating Systems
96 Table 13 Summary of Domestic and International Rating Systems
Table 14 Selected Potential Energy Conservation Measures
97 ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002
International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP 2007)
Table 15 IPMVP M&V Options
98 Energy Efficiency and Integrated Design Process (IDP)
Building Energy Modeling
99 Energy Benchmarking and Benchmarking Tools
Fig. 8 Example of Laboratory Building Energy Benchmarking (Labs 21)
Combined Heat and Power in Educational Facilities
100 Renewable Energy
Fig. 9 Example of PV Installation at Ohlone College, Newark Center, Newark, CA: 450 kW, 38,000 ft2
Fig. 10 Example of PV Installation at Twenhofel Middle School, Independence, KY: 22 kW
101 Value Engineering (VE) and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
The School as a Learning Tool for Sustainability
102 Fig. 11 Integration of Sustainability Features for Educational Purposes, Twenhofel Middle School, Independence, KY (http://www.twhvac.kenton.kyschools.us/)
Commissioning: New Construction
Table 16 Key Commissioning Activities for New Building
103 Table 17 Key Commissioning Activities for Existing Building
Fig. 12 Building Smart DC Example for Whittier Elementary School, Washington D.C.
Commissioning Existing Buildings
104 Table 18 Selected Case Studies from ASHRAE Journal
Fig. 13 Energy Kiosk Example for University of Massachusetts Amherst MA
105 References
Fig. 14 Energy Kiosk Example for University of Massachusetts Amherst Tracking Specific Building on Campus
106 Bibliography
108 I-P_A15_Ch08
110 Infection Sources
Control Measures
Table 1 Effect of Air Change Rates on Particle Removal
111 Table 2 Influence of Bedmaking on Airborne Bacterial Count in Hospitals
Air Movement
Fig. 1 Controlling Air Movement through Pressurization
112 Smoke Control
Surgery and Critical Care
113 Fig. 2 Operating Room Layout
114 Nursing
Fig. 3 Protective Environment Room Arrangement
115 Fig. 4 Airborne Infection Isolation Room
Ancillary
117 Administration
Diagnostic and Treatment
118 Table 3 Minimum Environmental Control Guidance for Pharmacies
Table 4 Summary of Heat Gain to Air from Imaging Systems
Table 5 Summary of Heat Gain to Air
Sterilizing and Supply
119 Service
Zoning
Heating and Hot-Water Standby Service
120 Mechanical Cooling
Insulation
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and Commissioning
Operations and Maintenance
121 Design Criteria
122 Nursing Facilities
Standards
123 References
Bibliography
124 I-P_A15_Ch09
125 Fig. 1 Typical Security Barrier
Fig. 2 Typical Air Grille
Energy Considerations
126 Heating and Cooling Plants and Mechanical Rooms
Controls
Fire/Smoke Management
Tear Gas and Pepper Spray Storage and Exhaust
127 Health Issues
HVAC Design Criteria
System Requirements
Dining Halls
128 Kitchens
Guard Stations
Control Rooms
Laundries
HVAC Design Criteria
System Requirements
Courtrooms/Chambers
Jury Facilities
129 Libraries
Jail Cells and U.S. Marshal Spaces (24-h Spaces)
Fitness Facilities
Acoustic Performance
HVAC Design Criteria
System Requirements
130 Intake Air Quality
Firearms Testing Laboratories
Acoustic Performance
Critical Spaces
131 Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Bibliography
132 I-P_A15_Ch10
Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Fig. 1 Comfort as Function of Air Velocity
133 Cooling Load Factors
Operational Environment of Components
Airborne Contaminants and Ventilation
134 Power Consumption and Availability
Physical Parameters, Access, and Durability
Noise and Vibration
Vehicle Front-End Design
Air Delivery Modes
135 Controls
Air-Handling Subsystem Components
137 Fig. 2 Integrated HVAC Unit
138 Controls
Components
139 Controls
Fig. 3 Clutch-Cycling System with Orifice Tube Expansion Device
Fig. 4 Clutch-Cycling System with Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)
Components
140 Fig. 5 Basic Compressor Designs for Automotive Application
Fig. 6 Basic Automotive Condensers
141 Fig. 7 Conventional and Subcooled PRF Condenser Designs
142 Fig. 8 Schematic of Typical Accumulator-Dehydrator
143 Fig. 9 Comparison of Thermodynamic Cycle Between Base Case (R-134a) and HFO-1234yf
Fig. 10 Comparison of Vapor Pressure Between Base Case (R-134a) and HFO-1234yf
Advanced Technologies
144 References
145 Bibliography
146 I-P_A15_Ch11
147 Cooling Design Considerations
Heating Design Considerations
Other Considerations
Heat Load
148 Fig. 1 Distribution of Heat Load (Summer)
Fig. 2 Typical Main Heat Fluxes in Bus
Air Distribution
Interurban Buses
Fig. 3 Typical Arrangement of Air-Conditioning in Interurban Bus
Urban Buses
149 Fig. 4 Typical Mounting Location of Urban Bus Air-Conditioning Equipment
Fig. 5 Typical Mounting Location of Urban Bus Air- Conditioning Equipment with Single Compressor
Fig. 6 Typical Mounting Location of Roof-Mounted Urban Bus Air-Conditioning Equipment with Single Compressor
Fig. 7 Typical Mounting Location of Urban Bus Fully Electric Rear-Mounted Air-Conditioning Equipment with ac Generator
Small or Shuttle Buses
Refrigerant Piping
150 Fig. 8 Typical Mounting Location of Urban Bus Fully Electric Roof-Mounted Air Conditioning Equipment with ac Generator
Shock and Vibration
System Safety
Controls
Vehicle Types
151 Fig. 9 Typical Light Rail Vehicle with Roof-Mounted HVAC System
Equipment Design Considerations
152 Other Requirements
Air Distribution and Ventilation
Piping Design
Control Requirements
153 System Types
Fig. 10 Typical Small Fixed-Guideway Vehicle with Roof-Mounted HVAC System
Fig. 11 Example Monorail HVAC System Configurations
Refrigeration Components
Heating
Controls
Ventilation
154 Air Distribution
References
Bibliography
156 I-P_A15_Ch12
Fig. 1 Ambient Temperature Profiles
Ambient Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure
Heating/Air Conditioning Load Determination
Fig. 2 Design Humidity Ratio
157 Fig. 3 Cabin Pressure Versus Altitude
Fig. 4 Psychrometric Chart for Cabin Altitude of 8000 ft
Ambient Air Temperature in Flight
158 Air Speed and Mach Number
Ambient Pressure in Flight
External Heat Transfer Coefficient in Flight
External Heat Transfer Coefficient on Ground
159 External Radiation
Conduction
Fig. 5 Example of Aircraft Insulation Arrangement
Stack Pressure across Cabin Wall
160 Metabolic Heat from Occupants
Internal Heat Sources
Table 1 Heat and Mass Transfer Coefficients for Human Body Versus Altitude
161 Temperature Control
Air Velocity
Fig. 6 Transient Air Velocity Measured in Seated Area of Aircraft Cabin
Ventilation
162 Fig. 7 Cabin Air Velocities from CFD, fpm
Table 2 FAA-Specified Bleed Airflow per Person
163 Dilution Ventilation and TLV
Air Exchange
164 Filtration
Fig. 8 Flow Reduction Caused by Filter Loading
Pressurization/Oxygen
System Description
Pneumatic System
165 Fig. 9 Cabin Airflow Path
Fig. 10 Engine/APU Bleed System
Air Conditioning
Fig. 11 Some Aircraft Refrigeration Cycles
166 Fig. 12 Aircraft Air-Conditioning Schematic
Cabin Pressure Control
Engine Bleed Air Control
167 Fig. 13 Bleed Air Temperatures
Ozone Protection
Air Conditioning and Temperature Control
Air Recirculation
Air Distribution
168 Cabin Pressure Control
Factors Affecting Perceived Air Quality
Fig. 14 Multiple Comfort Factors
Airflow
Air Changes
169 Ozone
Microbial Aerosols
Activity Levels
Volatile Organic Compounds
Carbon Dioxide
170 14 CFR/CS/JAR Paragraph 25.831: Ventilation
14 CFR 25.831, Amendment 25-87 (specifies new requirements)
FAA Advisory Circular (AC)/CS AMJ/JAR ACJ: Acceptable Means of Compliance/Advisory Circular-Joint 25.831
14 CFR/CS 25.832: Cabin Ozone Concentration
14 CFR/CS/JAR 25.841: Pressurized Cabins
14 CFR Amendment 25-87
14 CFR/CS/JAR 25.1301: Function and Installation
14 CFR/CS/JAR 25.1309: Equipment, Systems, and Installations
14 CFR/CS 25.1438: Pressurization and Pneumatic Systems
14 CFR/CS/JAR 25.1461: Equipment Containing High-Energy Rotors
171 Categories and Definitions
References
BIBLIOGRAPHY
172 I-P_A15_Ch13
Load Calculations
173 Equipment
Typical Systems
Air Distribution Methods
174 Table 1 Minimum Thickness of Steel Ducts
Control
Regulatory Agencies
Design Criteria
Load Determination
Equipment Selection
175 Typical Air Systems
Air Distribution Methods
Table 2 Minimum Thickness of Materials for Ducts
Control
References
Bibliography
176 I-P_A15_Ch14
Rate of Chemical Reaction
Rate of Crystallization
Rate of Biochemical Reaction
Product Accuracy and Uniformity
177 Table 1 Design Requirements for Industrial Air Conditioning1
178 Table 1 Design Requirements for Industrial Air Conditioning1 (Continued )
Product Formability
Moisture Regain
179 Table 2 Regain of Hygroscopic Materials*
Corrosion, Rust, and Abrasion
Air Cleanliness
Static Electricity
180 Thermal Control Levels
Contamination Control Levels
Table 3 Facilities Checklist
181 Solar and Transmission
Internal Heat Generation
Stratification Effect
Makeup Air
Fan Heat
182 Floor Heating
Unit and Ducted Heaters
Infrared Heaters
Refrigerated Cooling Systems
183 Evaporative Cooling Systems
Exhaust Air Filtration Systems
Contamination Control
185 References
Bibliography
188 I-P_A15_Ch15
Tunnel Ventilation Concepts
Tunnel Ventilation Systems
Design Approach
189 Fig. 1 Roadway Grade Factor
190 Tunnel Fires
Road Tunnels
191 Table 1 List of Road Tunnel Fires
192 Fig. 2 Natural Ventilation
193 Table 2 Smoke Movement During Natural Ventilation Tests
Fig. 3 Longitudinal Ventilation
194 Fig. 4 Semitransverse Ventilation
195 Fig. 5 Full Transverse Ventilation
Fig. 6 Combined Ventilation System
196 Table 3 Average Dimensional Data for Automobiles Sold in the United States
Table 4 Typical Fire Size Data for Road Vehicles
Table 5 Maximum Air Temperatures at Ventilation Fans During Memorial Tunnel Fire Ventilation Test Program
197 Fig. 7 Fan Total Pressure
198 Rapid Transit Tunnels and Stations
199 Fig. 8 Tunnel Ventilation Shaft
200 Fig. 9 Tunnel Ventilation Concept
Fig. 10 Trackway Ventilation Concept (Cross-Sections)
201 Fig. 11 Emergency Ventilation Concept
203 Table 6 Typical Heat Source Emission Values
Railroad Tunnels
204 Fig. 12 Typical Diesel Locomotive Arrangement
205 Fig. 13 Railroad Tunnel Aerodynamic Related Variables
206 Ventilation Requirements and Design
Table 7 Average Entrance and Exit Times for Vehicles
Table 8 Predicted CO Emissions in Parking Garages
207 Fig. 14 Ventilation Requirement for Enclosed Parking Garage
208 Fig. 15 Typical Energy Savings and Maximum CO Level Obtained for Demand CO-Ventilation Controls
Fig. 16 Three Car Movement Profiles
209 Maintenance and Repair Areas
Servicing Areas
Fig. 17 Typical Equipment Arrangement for Bus Garage
Storage Areas
210 Design Considerations and Equipment Selection
Effects of Alternative Fuel Use
211 Platforms
Fig. 18 Partially Enclosed Platform, Drive-Through Type
Bus Operation Areas
212 Fig. 19 Fully Enclosed Waiting Room with Sawtooth Gates
Table 9 8 h TWA Exposure Limits for Gaseous Pollutants from Diesel Engine Exhaust, ppm
Table 10 EPA Emission Standards for Urban Bus Diesel Engines
Calculation of Ventilation Rate
214 Air Quality Criteria
Design Considerations
Equipment Selection
215 Ventilation Guidelines and Facility Types
Contaminant Level Criteria
216 Contaminant Emission Rate
Table 11 Contaminant Exposure Limits for NO2
Locomotive Operation
Design Methods
217 Table 12 Sample Diesel Locomotive Engine Emission Dataa
Table 13 Constants for Equation (20)
218 Fig. 20 Section View of Locomotive and General Exhaust System
Fig. 21 Elevation View of Locomotive and General Exhaust System
219 Fig. 22 Section View of Locomotive and Exhaust Hood System
Fig. 23 Elevation View of Locomotive and Exhaust Hood System
220 Table 14 Constants for Equation (22)
Fans
221 Fig. 24 Typical Jet Fan Arrangement in Niche
222 Dampers
225 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
World Road Association (PIARC)
Country-Specific Standards and Guidelines
226 Building and Fire Codes
References
228 Bibliography
230 I-P_A15_Ch16
Laboratory Resource Materials
231 Internal Thermal Considerations
232 Architectural Considerations
Types of Fume Hoods
233 Fig. 1 Bypass Fume Hood with Vertical Sash and Bypass Air Inlet
Fume Hood Sash Configurations
234 Fume Hood Performance
235 Fig. 2 Types of Biological Safety Cabinets
Class I Cabinets
236 Class II Cabinets
Class III Cabinets
237 Gas Cylinder Closets
Gas Cylinder Cabinets
Usage Factor
238 Noise
Filtration
Air Distribution
Types of Exhaust Systems
239 Ductwork Leakage
Containment Device Leakage
Materials and Construction
240 Thermal Control
Constant-Air-Volume (CAV) Versus Variable-Air- Volume (VAV) Room Airflow Control
241 Room Pressure Control
242 Fume Hood Control
Stack/Intake Separation
Stack Height
Stack Height plus Vertical Momentum
Architectural Screens
243 Criteria for Suitable Dilution
Adjacent Building Effects
Primary Uses of Animal Housing Facilities
Regulatory Environment
244 Table 1 Recommended Dry-Bulb Microenvironmental Temperatures for Common Laboratory Animals
Temperature and Humidity
Ventilation
Table 2 Heat Generated by Laboratory Animals
Animal Heat Production
245 Design Considerations
Caging Systems
246 Biosafety Level 1
Biosafety Level 2
Biosafety Level 3
Biosafety Level 4
Biosafety Level 3Ag
248 Energy Efficiency
249 Energy Recovery
Sustainable Design
250 References
251 Bibliography
254 I-P_A15_Ch17
255 Fig. 1 Engine Exhaust Systems
Test Cell Exhaust
Fig. 2 Engine Test Cell Showing Direct Engine Exhaust: Unitary Ventilation System
256 Table 1 Exhaust Quantities for Test Cells
Fig. 3 Heat Removal Ventilation Systems
257 Fig. 4 Chassis Dynamometer Room
Table 2 Typical Noise Levels in Test Cells
Bibliography
258 I-P_A15_Ch18
259 Table 1 Airborne Particle Concentration Limits by Cleanliness Class per ISO Standard 14644-1
Fig. 1 Air Cleanliness Classifications in ISO Standard 14644-1
260 Particle Sources in Clean Spaces
Fibrous Air Filters
261 Fig. 2 ISO Class 7 Nonunidirectional Cleanroom with Ducted HEPA Filter Supply Elements and ISO Class 5 Unidirectional Cleanroom with Ducted HEPA or ULPA Filter Ceiling
Nonunidirectional Airflow
Table 2 Filter Media Types, Efficiencies, and Applications
Fig. 3 ISO Class 7 Nonunidirectional Cleanroom with HEPA Filters Located in Supply Duct and ISO Class 5 Local Workstations
Unidirectional Airflow
262 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
263 Fig. 4 Cleanroom Airflow Velocity Vectors Generated by Computer Simulation
Fig. 5 Computer Modeling of Cleanroom Airflow Streamlines
Fig. 6 Computer Simulation of Particle Propagation in Cleanroom
Air Change Rate Determination
264 Fig. 7 Airflow Patterns in Minienvironment Cleanroom: (A) Unidirectional Flow and (B) Mixed Flow
Fig. 8 Particle Concentration in Minienvironment Cleanroom Showing (A) Lower Particle Concentration in Minienvironment and Higher Concentration near Person because of Recirculation of Air around Occupant and (B) Particle Cloud of 1000 particles/ft3 w…
Demand Control Airflow
265 Fig. 9 Actual versus Recommended Cleanroom Airflow Rates
Space Pressurization
Fig. 10 Flow Rate Through Leakage Area under Pressure Differential
266 Multiple-Space (Suite) Pressurization
267 Design Process
Fig. 11 Typical Aseptic Suite
268 Fig. 12 Air Lock Types and Applications
Design Concerns for Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms
270 Barrier Technology
271 Maintainability
Controls, Monitors, and Alarms
Noise Concerns
Nonaseptic Products
Qualification of HVAC for Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Qualification Plan and Acceptance Criteria
272 Advances in Process Technology
Semiconductor Cleanroom Configuration
273 Fig. 13 Elements of a Clean Tunnel
Fig. 14 Typical Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant Section View
274 Fig. 15 Building Truss Level Arranged as Fan Deck and Air Plenum
Airflow in Semiconductor Cleanrooms
Cleanroom Air Velocity and Air Change Rate
275 Table 3 Air Changes per Hour Versus Vertical Airflow Velocities, Room Heights, and Cleanliness Classes
Downflow and Horizontal-Flow Designs
Fig. 16 High-Bay Cleanroom Scheme
Air Handling
Equipment and Filter Access
Prefilter Selection
276 Design Criteria and Indoor Air Quality
Cooling Loads and Cooling Methods
Makeup Air
Process Exhaust
277 Fire Safety for Exhaust
Air Temperature and Humidity
Air Pressurization
278 Sizing and Redundancy
Minienvironments
Fan-Filter Units
280 Cleanrooms and Resource Use: Opportunities to Improve Sustainability
Fig. 17 Energy Efficiency of Air Recirculation Systems
281 Construction Finishes
Personnel and Garments
Materials and Equipment
Particulate Producing Operations
Entries
Installation
283 Pressurization Test and Map
Operation Personnel Training Program
Cleanliness Verification Test
Commissioning
Process Equipment Installation (Tool Hook-up)
284 Fig. 18 General Design and Construction Procedure
Hazards Generated on Cleanroom Property
285 Fire and Hazardous Gas Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems
Homeland Security and Emergency Response Plan
IEST Recommended Practices
References
286 Bibliography
288 I-P_A15_Ch19
Fig. 1 Typical Datacom Facility Space Plan
ASHRAE Datacom Series
290 ASHRAE Standard 127-2012, Method of Testing for Rating Computer and Data Processing Room Unitary Air Conditioners
ANSI/TIA Standard TIA-942, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers
Load Characterization
291 Fig. 2 Typical Rack and Cabinet Examples
Fig. 3 Typical Computer Server Packaging Form Factors
Server Classifications
Datacom Equipment Airflow
Fig. 4 Equipment Airflow
Liquid-Cooled Datacom Equipment
292 Fig. 5 Internal Liquid-Cooling Loop Exchanging Heat with Liquid-Cooling Loop External to Racks
Contamination
Environmental Guidelines for Air-Cooled Equipment
293 Fig. 6 Environmental Classes for Datacom Equipment Classes
Table 1 Air-Cooled Data Center Classes (Product Operation)
Environmental Guidelines for Liquid-Cooled Equipment
Table 2 Liquid-Cooled Datacom Facility Classes (Product Operation)
294 Datacom Equipment Nameplate Ratings and Manufacturers’ Heat Release
Power Trends
Fig. 7 ASHRAE Projected Power Trends for Datacom Hardware
Thermal Design Overview
Air-Cooled Datacom Equipment Components
295 Fig. 8 System Thermal Management
Fig. 9 Example Component in System and Rack
Power and Thermal Management
Liquid-Cooled Datacom Equipment Components
Spatial and Envelope Considerations
296 Datacom Rooms
297 Support and Ancillary Spaces
Other Systems and Considerations
298 Redundancy, Reliability, and Concurrent Maintainability
Air-Cooling System Configurations
299 Air Distribution
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Analysis
300 Fig. 10 Examples of Main Types of Containment
Liquid-Cooling System Configurations
Fig. 11 Typical Liquid Cooling Systems/Loops Within a Datacom Facility
301 Piping and Distribution Systems
Fig. 12 Example of Chilled-Water Distribution Piping System
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE™)
Partial-Load Operation
Water-Side Economizers
Fig. 13 Schematic of a Typical Water-Side Economizer
Air-Side Economizers
302 Fig. 14 Schematic of Typical Direct Air-Side Economizer
Fig. 15 Schematic of Typical Indirect Air-Side Economizer
ASHRAE DATACOM SERIES
References
Bibliography
304 I-P_A15_Ch20
Fig. 1 Work Flow Through a Printing Plant
Special Considerations
305 Fig. 2 Temperature-Conditioning Chart for Paper
306 Fig. 3 Effects of Variation in Moisture Content on Dimensions of Printing Papers
Recommended Environment
307 Air Conditioning
Flexography
Collotype Printing
Salvage
Air Filtration
308 Binding and Shipping
References
310 I-P_A15_Ch21
311 Cotton System
Fig. 1 Textile Process Flowchart and Ranges of Humidity
312 Woolen and Worsted Systems
Twisting Filaments and Yarns
Preparatory Processes
Weaving
313 Knitting
Dyeing and Finishing
Open-Sump Chilled-Water Systems
Integrated Systems
314 Fig. 2 Mechanical Spinning Room with Combined Air-Conditioning and Collector System
Collector Systems
315 Fig. 3 Central Collector for Carding Machine
Air Distribution
316 Health Considerations
Safety and Fire Protection
Bibliography
318 I-P_A15_Ch22
Air Conditioning for Preparatory Operations
Air Conditioning for Processing Operations
319 Fig. 1 Open Machine Ventilation
Fig. 2 Open-Tray Exhaust Ventilation from Processing Sink
Fig. 3 Enclosed Machine Ventilation
Air Conditioning for the Printing/ Finishing Operation
320 Particulates in Air
Other Exhaust Requirements
Processing Temperature Control
Film Longevity
Medium-Term Storage
Long-Term Storage
321 Storage of Cellulose Nitrate Base Film
Storage of Color Film and Prints
Storage of Black-and-White Prints
Storage of Digital Images
322 References
Bibliography
324 I-P_A15_Ch23
General Factors Influencing Damage
325 Table 1 Classification of Rooms for Museums and Libraries
326 Temperature and Humidity
Fig. 1 Temperature and Humidity for Visible Mold in 100 to 200 days
Fig. 2 Time Required for Visible Mold Growth
327 Fig. 3 Lifetime Multipliers Relative to 68°F and 50% rh
328 Fig. 4 Calculated Humidity Response Times of Wooden Artifacts
Fig. 5 Interaction of Air Leakage, Wood Coating, and Textile Buffering on Response of Wooden Chest of Drawers
Critical Relative Humidity
Response Times of Artifacts
329 Sources of Airborne Pollutants
Materials Damage Caused by Airborne Pollutants
330 Table 2 Major Gaseous Pollutants of Concern to Museums, Galleries, Archives, and Libraries: Sources and At-Risk Materials
335 2. Design Parameters
Temperature and Relative Humidity
336 Table 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Specifications for Collections
Building Envelope and Climate-Control Issues
337 Table 4 Classification of Climate Control Potential in Buildings
Airborne Pollutant Targets
338 Table 5 Current Recommended Target Levels for Key Gaseous Pollutantsa (in ppb, unless otherwise indicated)
339 Design Issues
340 Primary Elements and Features
Fig. 6 Primary Elements of Preservation Environment HVAC System
341 Fig. 7 Packaged Desiccant Dehumidification Unit
Filtration
342 Types of Systems
Energy and Operating Costs
343 References
345 Bibliography
346 I-P_A15_Ch24
Design Approach
Fig. 1 Logic for Selecting Appropriate Ventilation Rate in Livestock Buildings
Temperature Control
347 Moisture Control
Air Quality Control
348 Disease Control
Air Distribution
Fig. 2 Response of Swine to Air Velocity
Degree of Shelter
349 Fig. 3 Energy Exchange Between Farm Animal and Surroundings in Hot Environment
Air Velocity
Evaporative Cooling
Mechanical Refrigeration
Earth Tubes
Heat Exchangers
Supplemental Heating
350 Fig. 4 Climatic Zones
Insulation Requirements
Mechanical Ventilation
Table 1 Minimum Recommended Overall Coefficients of Heat Transmission U for Insulated Assembliesa, b
Natural Ventilation
351 Air Distribution
Fig. 5 Typical Livestock Building Inlet Configurations
Fans
352 Thermostats
Emergency Warning
Dairy Cattle
Ventilation Rates for Each 1100 lb Cow
Beef Cattle
Swine
353 Fig. 6 Critical Ambient Temperatures and Temperature Zone for Optimum Performance and Nominal Performance Loss in Farm Animals
Poultry
354 Laboratory Animals
355 2. Design for Plant Facilities
Fig. 7 Structural Shapes of Commercial Greenhouses
Site Selection
356 Fig. 8 Transmittance of Solar Radiation Through Glazing Materials for Various Angles of Incidence
Heating
Table 2 Suggested Heat Transmission Coefficients
Table 3 Construction U-Factor Multipliers
Table 4 Suggested Design Air Changes ( N )
357 Fig. 9 Temperature Profiles in a Greenhouse Heated with Radiation Piping along the Sidewalls
358 Cooling
Fig. 10 Influence of Air Exchange Rate on Temperature Rise in Single- and Double-Covered Greenhouses
Table 5 Multipliers for Calculating Airflow for Fan-and-Pad Cooling
359 Table 6 Velocity Factors for Calculating Airflow for Fan-to-Pad Cooling
Other Environmental Controls
Table 7 Recommended Air Velocity Through Various Pad Materials
Table 8 Recommended Water Flow and Sump Capacity for Vertically Mounted Cooling Pad Materials
360 Table 9 Constants to Convert to W/m2
Table 10 Suggested Radiant Energy, Duration, and Time of Day for Supplemental Lighting in Greenhouses
Design Conditions
Alternative Energy Sources and Energy Conservation
361 Modifications to Reduce Heat Loss
Location
Construction and Materials
362 Floors and Drains
Plant Benches
Control
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Airflow
Lighting Environmental Chambers
363 Table 11 Input Power Conversion of Light Sources
Table 12 Approximate Mounting Height and Spacing of Luminaires in Greenhouses
364 Table 13 Height and Spacing of Luminaires
365 Phytotrons
Fig. 11 Cooling Lamps in Growth Chambers
366 Table 14 Mounting Height for Luminaires in Storage Areas
References
367 Bibliography
372 I-P_A15_Ch25
Table 1 Approximate Allowable Storage Time (Days) for Cereal Grains
Grain Quantity
373 Table 2 Calculated Densities of Grains and Seeds Based on U.S. Department of Agriculture Data
Economics
Table 3 Estimated Corn Drying Energy Requirement
Fans
374 Heaters
Controls
Batch Dryers
Continuous-Flow Dryers
Fig. 1 Rack-Type Continuous-Flow Grain Dryer with Alternate Rows of Air Inlet and Outlet Ducts
Reducing Energy Costs
375 Fig. 2 Crop Dryer Recirculation Unit
Fig. 3 Dryeration System Schematic
Full-Bin Drying
376 Table 4 Recommended Airflow Rates for Dryeration
Fig. 4 Perforated Floor System for Bin Drying of Grain
Fig. 5 Tunnel or Duct Air Distribution System
Fig. 6 Three Zones Within Grain During Full-Bin Drying
377 Table 5 Maximum Corn Moisture Contents, Wet Mass Basis, for Single-Fill Unheated Air Drying
Table 6 Minimum Airflow Rate for Unheated Air Low-Temperature Drying of Small Grains and Sunflower in the Northern Plains of the United States
Layer Drying
Batch-in-Bin Drying
Table 7 Recommended Unheated Air Airflow Rate for Different Grains and Moisture Contents in the Southern United States
378 Fig. 7 Example of Layer Filling of Corn
Recirculating/Continuous-Flow Bin Drying
Fig. 8 Grain Recirculators Convert Bin Dryer to High-Speed Continuous-Flow Dryer
Drying Soybeans for Commercial Use
Drying Soybeans for Seed and Food
379 In-Storage Drying
Fig. 9 Central Duct Hay-Drying System with Lateral Slatted Floor for Wide Mows
Batch Wagon Drying
380 Fig. 10 Grain Storage Conditions Associated with Moisture Migration During Fall and Early Winter
381 Table 8 Airflow Rates Corresponding to Approximate Grain Cooling Time
Aeration Systems Design
Fig. 11 Aerating to Change Grain Temperature
382 Fig. 12 Common Duct Patterns for Round Grain Bins
Fig. 13 Duct Arrangements for Large Flat Storages
Operating Aeration Systems
Table 9 Maximum Recommended Air Velocities Within Ducts for Flat Storages
383 Bibliography
384 I-P_A15_Ch26
Fig. 1 Relationship of Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Vapor Pressure of Air and Equilibrium Moisture Content of Wood
385 Process Area Air Conditioning
Finished Product Storage
Fig. 2 Paper Machine Area
Paper Machine Area
386 Fig. 3 Pocket Ventilation
Finishing Area
Process and Motor Control Rooms
387 Paper Testing Laboratories
Miscellaneous Areas
System Selection
Bibliography
388 I-P_A15_Ch27
Temperature and Humidity
389 Table 1 Design Criteria for Fuel-Fired Power Plant
390 Ventilation Rates
Infiltration and Exfiltration
Filtration and Space Cleanliness
Redundancy
391 Noise
Ductwork and Equipment Location
Driving Forces
Air Distribution
Inlet and Exhaust Areas
Noise
Plant Cleanliness
392 Economics
Burner Areas
Steam Drum Instrumentation Area
Local Control and Instrumentation Areas
Coal- and Ash-Handling Areas
393 Fig. 1 Steam Generator Building
394 Stack Effect
Sources of Combustion Air
Local Control and Instrumentation Areas
Deaerator Mezzanine
395 Fig. 2 Generation Building Arrangement
Bridge Crane Operating Rooms
Suboperating Level
Electric Transformer Rooms
Plant Electrical Distribution Equipment and Switchgear/MCC Rooms
396 Isophase Bus Duct Cooling
Control Rooms
Battery Rooms
Design Considerations
397 Potential for Dust Ignition Explosion
Ventilation of Conveyor and Crusher Motors in Coal Dust Environment
Cooling or Ventilation of Electrical and Control Equipment
Ventilation of Methane Fumes
398 Underground Tunnels and Conveyors
Dust Collectors
Cooling
Heating
Hydroelectric Power Plants
399 References
Bibliography
400 I-P_A15_Ch28
402 Control Room Habitability Zone
Air Filtration
403 2. Department of Energy Facilities
Fig. 1 Typical Process Facility Confinement Categories
Zoning
Air Locks
Zone Pressure Control
Cascade Ventilation
Differential Pressures
404 Ventilation Requirements
Ventilation Systems
Control Systems
Air and Gaseous Effluents Containing Radioactivity
405 3. Commercial Facilities
Accident Scenarios
Major NSSS Types
406 Fig. 2 Typical Pressurized-Water Reactor
Fig. 3 Typical Boiling-Water Reactor
Commercial Plant License Renewal and Power Uprate
Advanced Passive AP1000
407 Economic Simplified Boiling-Water Reactor (ESBWR)
U.S. Evolutionary Power Reactor (USEPR)
4. Plant HVAC&R Systems
Containment Building
408 Primary Containment
Reactor Building
Turbine Building
409 Containment Inlet Air-Conditioning/Exhaust Ventilation System
Auxiliary Building
Control Room
Control Cable Spreading Rooms
Diesel Generator Building
Emergency Electrical Switchgear Rooms
Battery Rooms
410 Fuel-Handling Building
Personnel Facilities
Pumphouses
Radioactive Waste Building
Technical Support Center
Glove Boxes
Laboratory Fume Hoods
Radiobenches
411 Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Codes and Standards
414 I-P_A15_Ch29
415 Adiabatic Compression
Electromechanical Equipment
Groundwater
416 Table 1 Maximum Virgin Rock Temperatures
Table 2 Thermal Properties of Rock Types
Wall Rock Heat Flow
417 Heat from Broken Rock
Heat from Other Sources
Summation of Mine Heat Loads
Shell-and-Tube and Plate Heat Exchangers
Cooling Coils
418 Small Spray Chambers
Cooling Towers
Table 3 Factors of Merit
420 Fig. 1 Underground Open Counterflow Cooling Tower
Large Spray Chambers (Bulk Air Coolers)
Fig. 2 Two-Stage Horizontal Spray Chamber
Increasing Airflows
Chilling Service Water
421 Reducing Water Pressure and Energy Recovery Systems
Bulk Cooling Versus Spot Cooling
Combination (Integrated) Surface Systems
Fig. 3 Integrated Cooling System
Underground Refrigeration
Ice Plants
Thermal Storage
422 Controlled Recirculation
Operator Cabs and Cooling Vests
Other Methods
Table 4 Basic Cooling Alternatives
423 Surface Plants
Underground Plants
Spot Coolers
Maintenance
424 Table 5 Heating Values for Fuels
Determining Airflows
Planning the Circuit
425 Specifying Circuit Fans
Determining Auxiliary System Requirements
426 Assessing Health and Safety
References
428 I-P_A15_Ch30
429 Commercial Drying Time
Dryer Calculations
430 Radiant Infrared Drying
Ultraviolet Radiation Drying
Conduction Drying
431 Fig. 1 Drum Dryer
Dielectric Drying
Fig. 2 Platen-Type Dielectric Dryer
Fig. 3 Rod-Type Dielectric Dryers
Microwave Drying
Convection Drying (Direct Dryers)
Fig. 4 Cross Section and Longitudinal Section of Rotary Dryer
432 Fig. 5 Compartment Dryer Showing Trucks with Air Circulation
Fig. 6 Explosionproof Truck Dryer Showing Air Circulation and Safety Features
433 Fig. 7 Section of Blow-Through Continuous Dryer
Fig. 8 Pressure-Spray Rotary Spray Dryer
Freeze Drying
Vacuum Drying
Fluidized-Bed Drying
Agitated-Bed Drying
Drying in Superheated Vapor Atmospheres
434 Flash Drying
Constant-Moisture Solvent Drying
Fig. 9 Humidified Cross-Flow Tray Dryer
References
436 I-P_A15_Ch31
437 General Ventilation
Makeup Air
Quantity of Supplied Air
438 Air Supply Methods
Fig. 1 Localized Ventilation Systems
439 Local Area and Spot Cooling
Locker Room, Toilet, and Shower Space Ventilation
Roof Ventilators
440 Ventilation for Heat Relief
Heat Stress—Thermal Standards
Fig. 1 Recommended Heat Stress Exposure Limits for Heat-Acclimatized Workers
Fig. 2 Recommended Heat Stress Exposure Limits for Heat-Acclimatized Workers
441 Heat Exposure Control
442 References
443 Bibliography
444 I-P_A15_Ch32
Local Exhaust Versus General Ventilation
445 System Components
System Classification
Fig. 1 Enclosing and Nonenclosing Hoods
Fig. 2 Portable Fume Extractor with Built-in Fan and Filter
Effectiveness of Local Exhaust
446 Table 1 Range of Capture (Control) Velocities
Fig. 3 Use of Interior Baffles to Ensure Good Air Distribution
Principles of Hood Design Optimization
Fig. 4 Influence of Hood Location on Contamination of Air in the Operator’s Breathing Zone
447 Fig. 5 Velocity Contours for Plain Round Opening
Fig. 6 Velocity Contours for Plain Rectangular Opening with Sides in a 1:3 Ratio
Pressure Loss in Hoods and Ducts
448 Fig. 7 Entry Losses for Typical Hoods
Fig. 8 Hood on Bench
Fig. 9 Multislot Nonenclosing Hood
449 Overhead Canopy Hoods
Canopy Hoods with Sidewalls
Low Canopy Hoods
High Canopy Hood Use as Redundant Control Measure
Ventilation Controls for Large-Scale Hot Processes
Ventilation Controls for Small-Scale Hot Processes
Sidedraft Hoods
Fig. 10 Sidedraft Hood and Slot Hood on Tank
Duct Design and Construction
450 Table 2 Contaminant Transport Velocities
Fig. 11 Air Bleed-In
451 Air Cleaners
Air-Moving Devices
Energy Recovery to Increase Sustainability
Exhaust Stacks
Instrumentation and Controls
452 Fig. 12 Comparison of Flow Pattern for Stack Heads and Weather Caps
System Testing and Balancing
Operation and Maintenance
References
Bibliography
454 I-P_A15_Ch33
Sustainability
456 Principles
Multiple-Hood Systems
457 Fig. 1 Bleed Method of Introducing Outdoor Air Directly into Exhaust Duct
Dynamic Volumetric Flow Rate Effects
Energy Conservation Strategies
458 Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation
459 Reduced Exhaust and Associated Duct Velocities
Designing for High-Performance Green Building Compliance under ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1
460 Hood Types
Type I Hoods
462 Fig. 2 Styles of Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
Table 1 Appliance Types by Duty Category
463 Table 2 Type I Hood Requirements by Appliance Type
Table 3 Typical Exhaust Flow Rates by Cooking Equipment Category For Listed Type I Hoods
Island Canopy Hoods
464 Wall Canopy Hoods, Appliance Positioning, and Diversity
465 Table 4 Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates for Three Like-Duty Appliance Lines at Cooking Conditions with Various Front Overhang and Side Panel Configurations under 10 ft Wall-Mounted Canopy Hood
Fig. 3 Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates for Gas Underfired Broilers under 10 ft Wall Canopy Hood With and Without Rear Appliance Seal at Various Front Overhangs
Fig. 4 Exhaust Capture and Containment Rates for One or Three Appliances Cooking from Like-Duty Classes under a 10 ft Wall-Canopy Hood
Fig. 5 Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates for Cooking Conditions on Multiduty Appliance Lines (Compared with Single-Duty Lines with Only One Appliance Operating) under 10 ft Wall Canopy Hood
466 Fig. 6 Exhaust Capture and Containment Rates for Three Two-Vat Gas Fryers with Various Side Panel and Overhang Configurations under 10 ft Wall Canopy Hood
Fig. 7 Exhaust Capture and Containment Rates for Heavy-Duty Gas Underfired Broiler Line under 10 ft Wall Canopy Hood with 4 and 5 ft Hood Depths and Front Various Front Overhangs
467 Fig. 8 Three Ovens under Wall-Mounted Canopy Hood at Exhaust Rate of 3400 cfm
Fig. 9 Exhaust Capture and Containment Rates for Gas Underfired Broiler under 10 ft Wall Canopy Hood at Various Mounting Heights
Table 5 Exhaust Static Pressure Loss of Type I Hoods for Various Exhaust Airflows*
Type II Hoods
Fig. 10 Type II Hoods
468 Table 6 Type II Hood Duty Classification by Appliance Type
Recirculating Systems
Table 7 Minimum Net Exhaust Airflow Requirements for Type II Hoods
Downdraft Appliance Ventilation Systems
469 Field Performance Testing
Fig. 11 Typical Filter Guidelines Versus Appliance Duty and Exhaust Temperature
Effluent Generation
Table 8 Recommended Duct-Cleaning Schedules
470 Fig. 12A Grease in Particulate and Vapor Phases for Commercial Cooking Appliances with Total Emissions Approximately Less Than 50 lb/1000 lb of Food Cooked
Fig. 12B Grease in Particulate and Vapor Phases for Commercial Cooking Appliances with Total Emissions Approximately Greater Than 50 lb/1000 lb of Food Cooked
Fig. 12C Plume Volumetric Flow Rate at Hood Entrance from Various Commercial Cooking Appliances
Thermal Plume Behavior
471 Fig. 13 Hot-Air Plume from Cooking Appliances under Wall-Mounted Canopy Hood
Effluent Control
Fig. 14 Particulate Versus Vapor-Phase Emission Percentage per Appliance (Average)
Grease Extraction
472 Fig. 15 Size Distribution of Common Particles
Fig. 16 Gas Griddle Mass Emission Versus Particle Size
Fig. 17 Gas Underfired Broiler Mass Emission Versus Particle Size
Fig. 18 Baffle Filter Particle Efficiency Versus Particle Size
Fig. 19 Baffle Filter Particle Efficiency Versus Particle Size
473 Indoor Environmental Quality
474 Table 9 Outdoor Air Requirements for Dining and Food Preparation Areas
Replacement Air Introduction
Replacement Air Categories
475 Air Distribution
Fig. 20 Compensating Hood Configurations
476 Fig. 21 Schlieren Image Showing Thermal Plume Being Pulled Outside Hood by Air Curtain
Fig. 22 Schlieren Image Showing Thermal Plume Being Captured with Back-Wall Supply
Fig. 23 Schlieren Image Showing Thermal Plume Being Pulled Outside Hood by Front Face
477 Fig. 24 Schlieren Image Showing Thermal Plume Being Displaced by Short-Circuit Supply, Causing Hood to Spill
Fig. 25 Schlieren Image Showing Effective Plume Capture with Replacement Air Supplied Through 16 in. Wide Perforated Perimeter Supply, Shown with Additional Front Overhang
478 Fig. 26 Schlieren Image Showing Thermal Plume Being Pulled Outside Hood by Air Discharged from Four-Way Diffuser
Fig. 27 Schlieren Image Showing Plume Being Effectively Captured when Replacement Air Is Supplied at Low Velocity from Displacement Diffusers
479 Hooded and Unhooded Appliance Loads
Table 10 Appliance Heat Gain Reference
Table 11 Heat Gain from Outdoor Air Infiltration
Outdoor Air Loads
Thermal Comfort Research Results
480 Fig. 28 Summer Temperatures by Height and Kitchen Zone in Casual Kitchens
Fig. 29 Summer Temperatures by Height and Kitchen Zone in Institutional Kitchens
Fig. 30 Summer Temperatures by Height and Kitchen Zone in Quick-Service Restaurant Kitchens
Duct Systems
481 Types of Exhaust Fans
Fig. 31 Power Roof Ventilator (Upblast Fan)
Fig. 32 Centrifugal Fan (Utility Set)
Fig. 33 Tubular Centrifugal (Inline) Fan
Exhaust Terminations
482 Fig. 34 High-Plume Fan
Fig. 35 Rooftop Centrifugal Fan (Utility Set) with Vertical Discharge
483 Fire Suppression Systems
484 Preventing Fire Spread
485 Air Balancing
486 System Tests
Performance Test
Follow-Up: Records
487 Sustainability Impact
Operation
Maintenance
Cooking Equipment
488 Exhaust Systems (e.g., Hoods)
Supply, Replacement, and Return Air Systems
2. Residential Kitchen Ventilation
Equipment and Processes
Hoods and Other Ventilation Equipment
489 Differences Between Commercial and Residential Equipment
Exhaust Duct Systems
Replacement (Makeup) Air
Energy Conservation
490 Fire Protection for Residential Hoods
Maintenance
3. Research
Research Overview
Table 12 Summary of TC 5.10 Research Projects
Benefits to the HVAC Industry
References
491 Bibliography
494 I-P_A15_Ch34
Temperature
495 Fig. 1 U.S. Hydrothermal Resource Areas
Fig. 2 Frequency of Identified Hydrothermal Convection Resources Versus Reservoir Temperature
496 2. Direct-Use Systems Design
Fig. 3 Geothermal Direct-Use System with Wellhead Heat Exchanger and Injection Disposal
Well Depth
Distance Between Resource Location and Application Site
Well Flow Rate
497 Resource Temperature
Temperature Drop
Load Factor
Composition of Fluid
Ease of Disposal
Table 1 Selected Chemical Species Affecting Fluid Disposal
Direct-Use Water Quality Testing
Table 2 Principal Effects of Key Corrosive Species
498 Performance of Materials
499 Fig. 4 Chloride Concentration Required to Produce Localized Corrosion of Stainless Steel as Function of Temperature
Pumps
500 Heat Exchangers
Fig. 5 Typical Connection of Downhole Heat Exchanger for Space and Domestic Hot-Water Heating
Valves
501 Piping
Space Heating
Fig. 6 Heating System Schematic
Domestic Water Heating
502 Fig. 7 Closed Geothermal District Heating System
Space Cooling
Fig. 8 Typical Lithium Bromide Absorption Chiller Performance Versus Temperature
503 3. Ground-Source Heat Pumps
Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Systems
Fig. 9 Vertical Closed-Loop Ground-Coupled Heat Pump System
504 Fig. 10 Vertical Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Piping
Fig. 11 Trenched Horizontal (top) and Horizontally Bored (bottom) Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Piping
Groundwater Heat Pump Systems
505 Fig. 12 Unitary Groundwater Heat Pump System
Surface Water Heat Pump Systems
Fig. 13 Lake Loop Piping
Site Characterization
506 Commissioning GSHP Systems
Table 3 Example of GSHP Commissioning Process for Mechanical Design
Vertical Design
507 Fig. 14 Thermal Properties Test Apparatus
509 Table 4 Thermal Properties of Selected Soils, Rocks, and Bore Grouts/Fills
Table 5 Summary of Potential Completion Methods for Different Geological Regime Types
510 Table 6 Thermal Resistance of Bores Rb for Locations B, C, and Double
Fig. 15 Coefficients for Equation (8)
511 Fig. 16 Fourier/G-Factor Graph for Ground Thermal Resistance
Fig. 17 Water and Ground Temperatures in Alabama at 50 to 100 ft Depth
512 Table 7 Long-Term Temperature Penalty for Worst-Case Nonporous Formations for 10 ´ 10 grid and 100 ton Load
Fig. 18 Approximate Groundwater Temperature (°C) in the Continental United States
513 Table 8 Equivalent Full-Load Hours (EFLH) for Typical Occupancy with Constant-Temperature Set Points
514 Fig. 19 Typical g-Function Curves for 3 × 2 Bore Field
515 Simulation of Ground Heat Exchangers
Hybrid System Design
516 Fig. 20 Hybrid System Configuration Options, (A) Series and (B) Parallel
517 Table 9 Guidelines for Pump Power for GSHP Ground Heat Exchangers
Pump and Piping System Options
518 Fig. 21 Unitary GCHP Loops with On/Off Circulator Pumps
Fig. 22 Subcentral GCHP Loop with On/Off Circulator Pumps
519 Fig. 23 Central Loop GCHP
Table 10 GCHP Piping Cost Comparison for Two Sample Buildings
520 Table 11 HDPE Internal and External Working Pressures
Effect of GSHP Equipment Selection on Heat Exchanger Design
521 Horizontal and Small Vertical System Design
Table 12 Rating Conditions for Water-to-Air Heat Pumps for Total Cooling (TC, Btu/h), Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER, Btu/W · h), Heating Capacity (HC, Btu/h) and Coefficient of Performance (COP, W/W)
Table 13 Rating Conditions for Water-to-Water Heat Pumps for Total Cooling (TC, Btu/h), Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER, Btu/W · h), Heating Capacity (HC, Btu/h) and Coefficient of Performance (COP, W/W)
Table 14 Rated Efficiency, Component Power, and Corrected System Efficiency for Various GSHP Equipment Options (86°F ELT Cooling/50°F ELT Heating)
522 Fig. 24 Horizontal Ground Heat Exchanger Configurations
Fig. 25 General Layout of Spiral Earth Coil
523 Fig. 26 Parallel and Series Ground Heat Exchanger Configurations
524 Table 15 Recommended Lengths of Trench or Bore per Ton for Residential GCHPs
Table 16 Recommended Residential GCHP Piping Arrangements and Pumps
Central Plant Systems
525 Fig. 27 Residential Design Example
Fig. 28 Central Plant GCHP System
526 Design Strategy
Fig. 29 Optimum Groundwater Flow for Maximum System EER
Table 17 Example GWHP System* Design Data
527 Fig. 30 Water Well Terminology
528 Flow Testing
Table 18 Nominal Well Surface Casing Sizes
Groundwater Quality
Table 19 Example Well Flow Test Results SWL 68 ft
529 Table 20 Water Chemistry Constituents
Table 21 Controller Range Values for Dual Set-Point Well Pump Control*
Well Pumps
530 Heat Exchangers
Residential Groundwater Heat Pump Systems
Fig. 31 Motorized Valve Placement
Central Plant Systems
Fig. 32 Central Plant Groundwater System
531 Standing-Column Systems
Fig. 33 Commercial Standing-Column Well
Heat Transfer in Lakes
532 Thermal Patterns in Lakes
Fig. 34 Idealized Diagram of Annual Cycle of Thermal Stratification in Lakes
Closed-Loop Lake Water Heat Pump Systems
533 Fig. 35 SWHEs: (A) HDPE Coil Type and (B) Plate Type
Open-Loop Lake Water Heat Pump and Direct Surface Cooling Systems
534 Antifreeze Requirements
References
Table 22 Suitability of Selected GCHP Antifreeze Solutions
536 Bibliography
538 I-P_A15_Ch35
Solar Constant
Solar Angles
Fig. 1 Variation of Declination d (degrees) and Equation of Time ET as Function of Day of Year
539 Fig. 2 Apparent Daily Path of the Sun Showing Solar Altitude b and Solar Azimuth f
Solar Time
Incident Angle
540 Fig. 3 Solar Angles with Respect to a Tilted Surface
Solar Spectrum
Solar Radiation at the Earth’s Surface
Design Values of Total Solar Irradiation
541 Fig. 4 Spectral Solar Irradiation at Sea Level for Air Mass = 1.0
Fig. 5 Variation with Solar Altitude and Time of Year for Direct Normal Irradiation
Fig. 6 Total Daily Irradiation for Horizontal, Tilted, and Vertical Surfaces at 40° North Latitude
542 Solar Energy for Flat-Plate Collectors
Longwave Atmospheric Radiation
Table 1 Sky Emittance and Amount of Precipitable Moisture Versus Dew-Point Temperature
Fig. 7 Radiation Heat Loss to Sky from Horizontal Blackbody
543 Solar Heat Collection by Flat-Plate Collectors
Fig. 8 Exploded Cross Section Through Double-Glazed Solar Water Heater
Glazing Materials
544 Table 2 Variation with Incident Angle of Transmittance for Single and Double Glazing and Absorptance for Flat-Black Paint
Absorber Plates
Fig. 9 Various Types of Solar Collectors
Concentrating Collectors
545 Fig. 10 Types of Concentrating Collectors
546 Collector Performance
Fig. 11 Variation of Absorptance and Transmittance with Incident Angle
Fig. 12 Variation of Overall Heat Loss Coefficient UL with Absorber Plate Temperature and Ambient Air Temperatures for Single-, Double-, and Triple-Glazed Collectors
547 Fig. 13 Efficiency Versus (t f i – tat)/It q for Single-Glazed Solar Water Heater and Double-Glazed Solar Air Heater
550 Thermosiphon Systems
Fig. 14 Thermosiphon System
Direct-Circulation Systems
Fig. 15 Direct Circulation System
551 Fig. 16 Draindown System
Indirect Water-Heating Systems
Fig. 17 Indirect Water Heating
Fig. 18 Drainback System
Integral Collector Storage Systems
Site-Built Systems
552 Fig. 19 Shallow Solar Pond
Pool Heaters
Hot-Water Recirculation
Fig. 20 DHW Recirculation System
Fig. 21 DHW Recirculation System with Makeup Preheat
553 Passive Systems
554 Fig. 22 Average Monthly Sky Temperature Depression (Tair – Tsky) for July, °F
Fig. 23 Percentage of Monthly Hours when Sky Temperature Falls below 61°F
Fig. 24 July Nocturnal Net Radiative Cooling Rate from Horizontal Dry Surface at 76°F
Active Systems
Space Heating and Service Hot Water
555 Fig. 25 Solar Collection, Storage, and Distribution System for Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating
Solar Cooling with Absorption Refrigeration
556 Fig. 26 Space Heating and Cooling System Using Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Chiller
Design, Control, and Operation Guidelines
Performance Evaluation Methods
557 Simplified Analysis Methods
Water-Heating Load
Active Heating/Cooling
Standard Systems
Fig. 27 Liquid-Based Solar Heating System
Fig. 28 Solar Air Heating System
558 f-Chart Method
Fig. 29 Chart for Air System
559 Other Active Collector Methods
Passive Heating
560 Fig. 30 Commercial Building in Example 7
Table 3 Calculations for Example 7
Other Passive Heating Methods
561 Fig. 31 Monthly SSF Versus Monthly S/DD for Various LCR Values
Collector Mounting
Freeze Protection
562 Overheat Protection
Safety
Start-Up Commissioning Procedure
Maintenance
Performance Monitoring/Minimum Instrumentation
Collectors
563 Heat Transfer Fluid
Airflow
Thermal Storage
Uses
564 Controls
Performance
565 References
567 Bibliography
568 I-P_A15_Ch36
Fig. 1 An Energy Management Process
569 Organizing for Energy Management
Energy Managers
570 Energy Accounting Process
Energy Accounting
Utility Rates
Preparing for Cost and Efficiency Improvements
Analyzing Energy Use Data
571 Table 1 Electricity Consumption for Atlanta Example Building
Electrical Use Profile
572 Fig. 2 Electrical Use Profile for Atlanta Example Building
Calculating Electrical Load and Occupancy Factors
Calculating Seasonal ELFs
573 Electric Demand Billing
Fig. 3 Comparison Between Actual and Billed Demand for Atlanta Example Building
Benchmarking Energy Use
574 Table 2 2003 Commercial Sector Floor Area and EUI Percentiles
Energy Audits
575 Table 3 Electricity Index Percentiles from 2003 Commercial Survey
576 Table 4 Energy Cost Percentiles from 2003 Commercial Survey
577 Basic Energy Management
Optimizing More Complex System Operation
578 Identifying Energy-Efficiency Measures
Evaluating Energy-Efficiency Measures
Heating Effects of Electrical Equipment
579 Exploring Financing Options
Establishing Key Performance Indicators
580 Fig. 4 ENERGY STAR Rating for Atlanta Building
Building Energy Labels
Fig. 5 ASHRAE beQ Label
581 Tracking Performance
Establishing New Goals
Fig. 6 Scatter Plot, Showing Best-Fit Baseline Model and Target Models
Reporting
582 Fig. 7 Progress Toward Energy Reduction Goals for Federal Standard Buildings
Fig. 8 Monthly Comparison of Natural Gas Use by Year
Implementing Emergency Energy Use Reductions
583 References
584 Bibliography
Online Resources
585 I-P_A15_Ch37
Initial Cost
Table 1 Owning and Operating Cost Data and Summary
586 Table 2 Initial Cost Checklist
Analysis Period
Service Life
Table 3 Median Service Life
587 Table 4 Comparison of Service Life Estimates
Fig. 1 Survival Curve for Centrifugal Chillers
588 Depreciation
Interest or Discount Rate
Periodic Costs
2. Operating Costs
589 Electrical Energy
Table 5 Electricity Data Consumption and Demand for Atlanta Example Building, 2003 to 2004
590 Fig. 2 Bill Demand and Actual Demand for Atlanta Example Building, 2004
Natural Gas
Other Fossil Fuels
Energy Source Choices
591 Water and Sewer Costs
3. Maintenance Costs
Estimating Maintenance Costs
Factors Affecting Maintenance Costs
Table 6 Comparison of Maintenance Costs Between Studies
592 4. Refrigerant Phaseouts
Other Sources
5. Other Issues
Financing Alternatives
593 District Energy Service
On-Site Electrical Power Generation
6. Economic Analysis Techniques
594 Simple Payback
More Sophisticated Economic Analysis Methods
595 Summary of SIR Method
596 Table 7 Two Alternative LCC Examples
597 Computer Analysis
Reference Equations
7. Symbols
Table 8 Commonly Used Discount Formulas
598 References
Bibliography
599 I-P_A15_Ch38
Design Considerations
600 General
Air Devices
Duct Flow
Mixture Plenums
Pressure Measurement
Stratification
601 Instruments for Testing and Balancing
Preliminary Procedure for Air Balancing
Equipment and System Check
602 Multizone Systems
Dual-Duct Systems
Static Control
603 Diversity
Outdoor Air Requirements
Return Air Fans
Types of VAV Systems
Balancing the VAV System
604 Induction Systems
Report Information
Heat Transfer at Reduced Flow Rate
605 Fig. 1 Effects of Flow Variation on Heat Transfer from a Hydronic Terminal
Fig. 2 Percent of Design Flow Versus Design D t to Maintain 90% Terminal Heat Transfer for Various Supply Water Temperatures
Fig. 3 Typical Heating-Coil Heat Transfer Versus Water Flow
Heat Transfer at Excessive Flow
Generalized Chilled-Water Terminal: Heat Transfer Versus Flow
606 Fig. 4 Chilled-Water Terminal Heat Transfer Versus Flow
Table 1 Load Flow Variation
Flow Tolerance and Balance Procedure
Equipment
Record Keeping
Sizing Balancing Valves
607 System Preparation for Static System
Pump Start-Up
Confirmation of System Venting
Balancing
Balance by Temperature Difference
608 Fig. 5 Water Temperature Versus Outdoor Temperature Showing Approximate Temperature Difference
Water Balance by Proportional Method
Proportional Balancing
609 Other Balancing Techniques
Fig. 6 Coil Performance Curve
General Balance Procedures
Balance Procedure: Primary and Secondary Circuits
610 Flow Measurement Based on Manufacturer’s Data
Pressure Differential Readout by Gage
Fig. 7 Single Gage for Reading Differential Pressure
Conversion of Differential Pressure to Head
Fig. 8 Fluid Density Correction Chart for Pump Curves
Differential Head Readout with Manometers
611 Fig. 9 Fluid Manometer Arrangement for Accurate Reading and Blowout Protection
Table 2 Differential Pressure Conversion to Head
Orifice Plates, Venturi, and Flow Indicators
612 Fig. 10 Minimum Installation Dimensions for Flowmeter
Using a Pump as an Indicator
Fig. 11 Single Gage for Differential Readout Across Pump and Strainer
Fig. 12 Differential Pressure Used to Determine Pump Flow
Central Plant Chilled-Water Systems
Water Flow Instruments
613 Table 3 Instruments for Monitoring a Water System
Procedures for Steam Balancing Variable Flow Systems
Steam Flow Measuring Devices
614 Instruments
Test Method
Suggested Procedures
615 Instruments
Data Recording
Building Systems
616 Building Energized Systems
Process Loads
Guidelines for Developing a Field Study Form
617 Testing for Sound
619 Testing for Vibration
620 Fig. 13 Obstructed Isolation Systems
Fig. 14 Testing Isolation Efficiency
Fig. 15 Isolator Natural Frequencies and Efficiencies
621 Fig. 16 Vibration from Resonant Condition
622 Table 4 Common Causes of Vibration Other than Unbalance at Rotation Frequency
Fig. 17 Vibration Caused by Eccentricity
Fig. 18 Bent Shafts
Fig. 19 Natural Frequency of Vibration Isolators
Fig. 20 Typical Tie Rod Assembly
623 References
Bibliography
625 I-P_A15_Ch39
Fig. 1 Three Pillars of Typical Life-Cycle Cost with Cost Elements
Fig. 2 Life-Cycle Cost Elements: Business Costs for Nonresidential Buildings, Including Salaries and Benefits to Occupants
626 Fig. 3 Operations and Maintenance Cost Elements for Typical Office Building
628 Fig. 4 General Interrelationship of Concepts
631 Fig. 5 Generic Application of AFDD to Operation and Maintenance of Engineered Systems
634 References
635 Bibliography
637 I-P_A15_Ch40
638 Operating Systems
Utility Software
639 Application Software
641 Convergence
642 Fig. 1 Example of Business System Architecture
643 Servers
E-mail
Mailing Lists
644 Distributed Message Databases
Real-Time Communication
Real-Time Remote Computer Use
Remote Information Retrieval
645 Collaborative Design
Heat and Cooling Load Design
646 Duct Design
647 Fig. 2 Example of Duct System Node Designation
Piping Design
Fig. 3 Examples of Nodes for Piping System
648 Acoustic Calculation
Equipment Selection and Simulation
649 Energy Simulation
650 Computational Fluid Dynamics
651 Computer-Aided Design
Computer Graphics and Modeling
652 Unit Conversion Programs
Psychrometric Utilities
653 Thermal Comfort Modules
Refrigeration Properties and Design
Ventilation
Fig. 4 Software Interoperability Based on IFC Data Model Standard
655 Radiofrequency Data Transfer
System Design
Standards
656 Fig. 5 (A) Star, (B) Mesh, and (C) Hybrid Wireless Network Topologies
657 Examples of Applications of Wireless Systems in Buildings
Challenges
Table 1 Signal Attenuation for Selected Building Materials for 900 to 908 MHz Band
Practical Design and Installation Considerations
658 Fig. 6 Example of RF Propagation Area Increasing with Distance from Transmitter
Table 2 Attenuation of RF Signal in Free Air for Selected Distances
659 References
660 Bibliography
Further Internet Resources
661 I-P_A15_Ch41
Energy End Use
Specific Technology Assessment
662 Table 1 Characteristics of Major Monitoring Project Types
Savings Measurement and Verification (M&V)
Building Diagnostics
663 Table 2 Comparison of Small Projects to Overall Methodology
How to Use This Chapter for Small Projects
664 Residential Retrofit Monitoring
Table 3 Data Parameters for Residential Retrofit Monitoring
Commercial Retrofit Monitoring
665 Table 4 Time-Sequential Parameters for Residential Retrofit Monitoring
Table 5 Performance Data Requirements of Commercial Retrofit Protocol
Commercial New Construction Monitoring
666 Planning
Implementation and Data Management
Data Analysis and Reporting
667 Fig. 1 Methodology for Designing Field Monitoring Projects
Part One: Identify Project Objectives, Resources, and Constraints
Part Two: Specify Building and Occupant Characteristics
668 Part Three: Specify Data Products and Project Output
Part Four: Specify Monitoring Design Approach
669 Table 6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Experimental Approaches
Part Five: Specify Data Analysis Procedures and Algorithms
670 Table 7 Whole-Building Analysis Guidelines
671 Part Six: Specify Field Data Monitoring Points
672 Table 8 General Characteristics of Data Acquisition System (DAS)
673 Table 9 Practical Concerns for Selecting and Using Data Acquisition Hardware
Table 10 Instrumentation Accuracy and Reliability
Part Seven: Resolve Data Product Accuracies
674 Part Eight: Specify Verification and Quality Assurance Procedures
675 Part Nine: Specify Recording and Data Exchange Formats
Table 11 Quality Assurance Elements
676 Table 12 Documentation Included with Computer Data to Be Transferred
References
677 Bibliography
679 I-P_A15_Ch42
681 Fig. 1 Schematic of Chilled-Water Cooling System
Systems and Controls
Fig. 2 Schematic of Hot-Water Heating System
682 Sampling Intervals for Reset Controls
General Static Optimization Problem
683 Fig. 3 Schematic of Modular Optimization Problem
684 Cooling Systems with Discrete Storage
685 Cooling Systems with Thermally Activated Building Systems
686 Fig. 4 Condenser Water Loop Schematic
Near-Optimal Tower Fan Sequencing
687 Near-Optimal Tower Airflow
Fig. 5 Trade-Offs Between Chiller Power and Fan Power with Tower Airflow
Fig. 6 Example of Optimal Tower Fan Control
Fig. 7 Fractional Tower Airflow Versus Part-Load Ratio
688 Table 1 Parameter Estimates for Near-Optimal Tower Control Equation
689 Overrides for Equipment Constraints
Implementation
690 Fig. 8 Typical Chilled-Water Distribution for Fixed-Speed Pumping
Pump Sequencing
Optimal Chilled-Water Temperature
691 Overrides for Equipment and Comfort Constraints
Implementation
Fig. 9 Typical Chilled-Water Distribution for Primary/ Secondary Pumping
Optimal Differential Pressure Set Points
692 Near-Optimal Chilled-Water Set Point
Fig. 10 Trade-Off of Chiller and Pump Power with Chilled-Water Set Point
Fig. 11 Comparisons of Optimal Chilled-Water Temperature
Fig. 12 Dimensionless Chilled-Water Set Point Versus Part-Load Ratio
693 Table 2 Parameter Estimates for Near-Optimal Chilled-Water Set Point Equation
Pump Sequencing
694 Overrides for Equipment and Comfort Constraints
Implementation
Near-Optimal Condenser Water Flow Distribution
Optimal Chiller Load Distribution
695 Fig. 13 Effect of Condenser Water Flow Distribution for Two Chillers In Parallel
Fig. 14 Effect of Relative Loading for Two Identical Parallel Chillers
696 Fig. 15 Chiller COP for Two Chillers
Table 3 Chiller Characteristics for Optimal Loading Example 3
697 Order for Bringing Chillers Online and Off-Line
Load Conditions for Bringing Chillers Online or Off-Line
698 Fig. 16 Chiller A and B Performance Characteristics for Maximum COP, Example 4
Table 4 Chiller Characteristics for Maximum COP, Example 4
Table 5 Results for Maximum COP, Example 4
699 Simplified System-Based Optimization Approach
701 Fig. 17 Comparisons of Optimal Supply Air Temperature
Fig. 18 Comparisons of Optimal Condenser Pump Control
Static Optimization for Cooling Plants
Fig. 19 Example Chiller Plant Power Contours for Condenser-Loop Control Variables
702 Fig. 20 Example Chiller Plant Power Contours for Chilled- Water and Supply Air Temperatures
Fig. 21 Example of Effect of Chiller and Pump Sequencing on Optimal Performance
703 Fig. 22 Example Comparison of Free-Floating and Fixed Humidity
Fig. 23 Comparisons of Optimal Control with Conventional Control Strategies
704 Fig. 24 Example of Optimal Performance for Variable- and Fixed-Speed Chillers
Fig. 25 Example Comparison of One-, Two-, and Variable- Speed Fans for Four-Cell Cooling Tower
Fig. 26 Example of Optimal Performance for Variable- and Fixed-Speed Chillers
705 Cooling Systems with Discrete Thermal Storage
Fig. 27 Generic Storage System for Cooling (Arrows Show Direction of Heat Flow)
706 Fig. 28 Schematic of an Ice Storage System
707 Control Strategies for Cooling Systems with Discrete Thermal Storage
Charging Strategies
Discharging Strategies
708 Fig. 29 Flowchart for Rule-Based Controller Discharge Strategy
709 Precooling of Building Thermal Mass
710 Fig. 30 Comparison of Cooling Requirements for Minimum Energy and Night Setup Control
Fig. 31 Comparison of Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) for Minimum Energy and Night Setup Control
Fig. 32 Comparison of Cooling Requirements for Minimum Demand and Night Setup Control
711 Table 6 Cooling Season Energy, Demand, and Total Costs and Savings Potential of Different Building Mass Control Strategies
Thermally Activated Building Systems (TABS)
712 Fig. 33 Schematic of Thermally Activated Building System with Three Cooling Options
Fig. 34 Performance of Optimally Controlled Chiller for Two Different Load-Side Boundary Conditions
713 Fig. 35 Chiller Load Distributions for Chicago
Fig. 36 Savings Using TABS Only Compared to (A) Conventional VAV and (B) Sensible-Only MPC-VRF
Combined Thermal Energy Storage Systems
714 Table 7 Energy Savings Potential for Precooling with High Part-Load Efficiency Chiller
Fig. 37 Full-Load Equivalent Operating Hours (FLEOH) Distributions with TABS Acting Both as Cool Storage and Demand-Responsive Heat Sink
715 A Forecasting Algorithm
716 Fig. 38 Standard Deviation of Annual Errors for 1 to 24 h Forecasts
717 Fig. 39 Building Electricity Use Profiles for 6 h Predictive Optimal Control
Fig. 40 Building Electricity Use Profiles for 24 h Predictive Optimal Control
Excess Air in Combustion Process
Fig. 41 Effect of Percent of Excess Air on Combustion Efficiency
718 Table 8 Typical Optimum Excess Air for Various Boiler Types
Fig. 42 Hypothetical CO-O2 Characteristic Combustion Curves for a Gas-Fired Industrial Boiler
Sequencing and Loading of Multiple Boilers
Load Conditions for Bringing Boilers Online or Off-Line
719 Optimal Boiler Load Distribution
Maintaining Boilers in Standby Mode
Supply Water and Supply Pressure Reset for Boilers
720 Air Handler Sequencing and Economizer Cooling
Fig. 43 AHU Sequencing Strategy with Single Feedback Controller
Fig. 44 AHU Sequencing Strategy with Multiple Feedback Controllers
721 Supply Air Temperature Reset for Constant Air Volume (CAV)
Static Pressure Reset for Variable Air Volume (VAV)
Recovery from Night Setback or Setup
722 Emergency Strategy to Limit Peak Cooling Requirements
Fig. 45 Zone Air Temperature Set Points
Fig. 46 Total Coil Load for East and West Chiller Units
723 References
724 Bibliography
725 I-P_A15_Ch43
Applicability
Background
Benefits
726 Key Contributors
Definitions
Management Strategies
727 Team Members
Roles and Responsibilities
729 Objectives
Activities
Predesign-Phase Commissioning Plan
Acceptance of Predesign Commissioning
Objectives
730 Activities
732 Objectives
Activities
735 Objectives
Activities
736 Hazards Generated on Site
Effective Fire and Hazardous Gas Detection and Alarm Systems
Active Fire Protection Systems
National Security and Emergency Response Plan
737 Table 1 Estimated Commissioning Authority Costs to Owner for Construction and Occupancy/Operations Phases
738 References
Bibliography
739 I-P_A15_Ch44
740 Design Parameters
741 Other Important Performance Criteria
Heat Flow Control
742 Thermal Performance
Thermal Mass
Thermal Bridges
Air Leakage Control
743 Fig. 1 Schematic Detail of (A) Uninsulated and (B) Insulated Slab Edge and Metal Shelf Angle.
Moisture Control
Liquid Water Control
744 Water Vapor Control
Common Envelope Problems
745 Control of Surface Condensation
Interzonal Environmental Loads
Interstitial Spaces
Fig. 2 Dropped-Ceiling Return Plenum
746 Low-Slope Roof Assemblies
Steep-Roof Assemblies
Vegetated Roofing
747 Curtain Walls
Fig. 3 Sandwich Panel with Insulation Encased in Concrete
Precast Concrete Panels
748 Steel-Stud Wall Assemblies
Wall Geometry with High Thermal Conductivity
Fig. 4 Details of Insulation Around Column in Masonry Wall
Conduction/Convection and Radiation Effects
Air Infiltration Effects
Solar Gain
Interactions Between Thermal Loss and Solar Gain
Control of Rain Entry
749 Heat Transfer
Moisture
750 Building Materials
Changing HVAC Equipment and/or Control Strategy
Envelope Modifications Without Mechanical System Upgrades
751 References
752 BIBLIOGRAPHY
753 I-P_A15_Ch45
Stack Design Strategies
Fig. 1 Flow Recirculation Regions and Exhaust Parameters
Recommended Stack Exhaust Velocity
754 Fig. 2 Stack Designs Providing Vertical Discharge and Rain Protection
Fig. 3 Reduction of Effective Stack Height by Stack Wake Downwash
Other Stack Design Standards
Contamination Sources
755 General Guidance on Intake Placement
Fig. 4 Flow Patterns Around Rectangular Building
Fig. 5 Surface Flow Patterns and Building Dimensions
756 Code Requirements for Air Intakes
Treatment and Control Strategies
Intake Locations for Heat-Rejection Devices
Fig. 6 Design Procedure for Required Stack Height to Avoid Contamination
Wind Recirculation Zones on Flat-Roofed Buildings
758 Table 1 Atmospheric Boundary Layer Parameters
759 Worst-Case Critical Dilution or Maximum Concentration
Dilution and Concentration Definitions
Roof-Level Dilution Estimation Method
760 Cross-Wind and Vertical Plume Spreads for Dilution Calculations
Stack Design Using Dilution Calculations
761 Fig. 7 Spreadsheet for Example 2
Dilution from Flush Exhaust Vents with No Stack
Fig. 8 Spreadsheet for Example 3
762 Dilution at a Building Sidewall (Hidden) Intakes
EPA Models
Wind Tunnel Modeling
Computer Simulations Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Annual Hours of Occurrence of Highest Intake Contamination
Combined Exhausts
Ganged Exhausts
763 Influence of Architectural Screens on Exhaust Dilution
Emissions Characterization
Symbols
764 References
765 Bibliography
767 I-P_A15_Ch46
768 Using Source Data to Predict Indoor Concentrations
769 Table 1 Major Contaminants in Typical Cigarette Smoke
Table 2 Example Generation of Gaseous Contaminants by Building Materials
770 Table 3 Example Generation of Gaseous Contaminants by Indoor Combustion Equipment
Table 4 Example Total-Body Emission of Some Gaseous Contaminants by Humans
Fig. 1 Recirculatory Air-Handling System with Gaseous Contaminant Modifiers
772 Table 5 Typical U.S. Outdoor Concentration of Selected Gaseous Air Contaminants
Contaminant Load Estimates
773 Elimination or Reduction of Emissions
Local Source Management
Dilution Through General Ventilation
Gaseous Contaminant Removal Processes
774 Fig. 2 Steps in Contaminant Adsorption
Fig. 3 Dependence of Contaminant Concentration on Bed Depth and Exposure Time
775 Fig. 4 Breakthrough Characteristics of Fixed-Bed Adsorbents
776 Fig. 5 Sectional and Schematic Views of Typical Physical Adsorbent and Chemisorbent Configurations
777 Media Selection
Fig. 6 Media and Equipment Selection Schematic
778 Table 6 Media Selection by Commercial Application
Air Cleaner Location and Other HVAC Concerns
779 Table 7 Media Selection by Contaminant
Sizing Gaseous Contaminant Removal Equipment
780 Sizing Gaseous Contaminant Removal Equipment
781 Table 8 Suggested Mesh 4 ´ 6 or 4 ´ 8 Coconut Shell Carbon Residence Time Ranges
Special Cases
Energy Concerns
Economic Considerations
782 Table 9 Items Included in Economic Comparisons Between Competing Gaseous Contaminant Removal Systems
Start-Up and Commissioning
783 When to Change Media
Replacement and Reactivation
784 Laboratory Tests of Media and Complete Air Cleaners
Field Tests of Installed Air Cleaners
785 References
787 Bibliography
789 I-P_A15_Ch47
Fig. 1 Boiler Control
Hot-Water and Steam Boilers
790 Fig. 2 Steam-to-Water Heat Exchanger Control
Hot-Water Distribution Systems
Fig. 3 Load and Zone Control in Constant Flow System
Heating Coils
Fig. 4 Control of Hot-Water Coils
Fig. 5 Preheat with Face-and-Bypass Dampers
791 Fig. 6 Coil Pump Piped Primary/Secondary
Fig. 7 Pumped Hot-Water Coil Variations: (A) Series and (B) Parallel
Fig. 8 Electric Heat: Solid-State Controller
792 Fig. 9 Duct Heater Control
Radiant Heating and Cooling
Chillers
Fig. 10 Variable-Flow Chilled-Water System (Primary Only)
793 Fig. 11 Variable-Flow Chilled-Water System (Primary/Secondary)
Fig. 12 Constant-Flow Chilled-Water System (Primary Only)
Chiller Plant Operation Optimization
794 Cooling Tower
Fig. 13 Cooling Tower
795 Air-Cooled Chillers
Water-Side Economizers
Cooling Coil
Fig. 14 Control of Chilled-Water Coils
796 Variable Air Volume (VAV)
Fig. 15 Duct Static-Pressure Control
797 Fig. 16 Supply/Return Fan Control
798 Fig. 17 Airflow Tracking Control
Fig. 18 Building Pressure Model
Fig. 19 Minimum Outdoor Air Control Using Differential Pressure Controls
799 Fig. 20 Minimum Outdoor Air Control with Outdoor Air Injection Fan
Fig. 21 Outdoor Air Control with Airflow Measuring Stations
Fig. 22 “Integrated” Economizer Cycle Control
800 Table 1 Economizer Damper Type and Sizing
Constant-Volume (CV) Systems
Fig. 23 Changeover/Bypass Zoning System
Changeover/Bypass Zoning Systems
801 Terminal Units
Fig. 24 Single-Duct Constant-Volume Zone Reheat
Fig. 25 Throttling VAV Terminal Unit
Fig. 26 Throttling VAV Terminal Unit: Dual Maximum Control Sequence
802 Fig. 27 Induction VAV Terminal Unit
Fig. 28 Series Fan-Powered VAV Terminal Unit
Fig. 29 Parallel Fan Terminal Unit
Fig. 30 Variable-Volume Dual-Duct Terminal Unit
803 Humidity Control
Fig. 31 Psychrometric Chart: Cooling and Dehumidifying, Practical Low Limit
Fig. 32 Cooling and Dehumidifying with Reheat
Fig. 33 Sprayed-Coil Dehumidifier
804 Fig. 34 Psychrometric Chart: Desiccant-Based Dehumidification
Fig. 35 Desiccant Dehumidifier
Fig. 36 Steam Injection Humidifier
Fig. 37 Single-Zone Fan System
Single-Zone Systems
Fig. 38 Single-Zone VAV Control
805 Fig. 39 Unit Ventilator Control Arrangements
Fig. 40 Valve and Damper Positions with Respect to Room Temperature
Fig. 41 Makeup Air Unit
Multiple-Zone, Single-Duct System
Multiple-Zone, Dual-Duct Systems
806 Fig. 42 Multiple-Zone, Single-Duct System
Fig. 43 Single-Fan, Dual-Duct System
Fig. 44 Dual-Fan, Dual-Duct System
Mobile Unit Control
807 Explosive Atmospheres
Extraordinary Incidents
Mechanical and Electrical Coordination
Sequences of Operation
Energy-Efficient Controls
808 System Selection
809 Load Matching
Size of Controlled Area
Location of Space Sensors
Commissioning
810 References
Bibliography
811 I-P_A15_Ch48
Fig. 1 Typical Paths of Noise and Vibration Propagation in HVAC Systems
812 Fig. 2 HVAC Sound Spectrum Components for Occupied Spaces
Fig. 3 Frequency Ranges of Likely Sources of Sound-Related Complaints
Fig. 4 Frequencies at Which Different Types of Mechanical Equipment Generally Control Sound Spectra
Indoor Sound Criteria
813 Table 1 Design Guidelines for HVAC-Related Background Sound in Rooms
814 Fig. 5 Noise Criteria Curves
815 Fig. 6 Room Criterion Curves, Mark II
Table 2 Example 1 Calculation of RC Mark II Rating
816 Table 3 Definition of Sound-Quality Descriptor and Quality-Assessment Index (QAI), to Aid in Interpreting RC Mark II Ratings of HVAC-Related Sound
Fig. 7 NCB Noise Criterion Curves
817 Table 4 Comparison of Sound Rating Methods
Table 5 Plumbing Noise Levels
Outdoor Sound Criteria
818 Fans
819 Table 6 Sound Sources, Transmission Paths, and Recommended Noise Reduction Methods
Fig. 8 Test Data for Plenum Fan, Comparing Operating Point (Static Pressure and Airflow), A-Weighted Sound Power Level
820 Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) Systems
Fig. 9 Basis for Fan Selection in VAV Systems
821 Rooftop-Mounted Air Handlers
822 Fig. 10 Sound Paths for Typical Rooftop Installations
Aerodynamically Generated Sound in Ducts
823 Table 7 Duct Breakout Insertion Loss—Potential Low-Frequency Improvement over Bare Duct and Elbow
824 Table 8 Maximum Recommended Duct Airflow Velocities to Achieve Specified Acoustic Design Criteria
Fig. 11 Velocity-Generated Sound of Duct Transitions
Fig. 12 Velocity-Generated Sound of Elbows
Fig. 13 Velocity-Generated Sound of 24 by 24 in. Volume Damper
825 Table 9 Maximum Recommended Air Velocities at Neck of Supply Diffusers or Return Registers to Achieve Specified Acoustical Design Criteria
Table 10 Decibels to Be Added to Diffuser Sound Rating to Allow for Throttling of Volume Damper
Water and Air-Cooled Chillers and Air-Cooled Condensers
Fig. 14 (A) Proper and Improper Airflow Condition to an Outlet; (B) Effect of Proper and Improper Alignment of Flexible Duct Connector
826 Fig. 15 Typical Minimum and Maximum AHRI Standard 575 Lp Values for Centrifugal Chillers (130 to 1300 Tons)
Fig. 16 Typical Minimum and Maximum AHRI Standard 575 Lp Values for Screw Chillers (130 to 400 Tons)
827 Fig. 17 Estimated Sound Level Build-Up in Mechanical Room for AHRI Standard 575 Chiller Sound Levels
Table 11 Calculations for Reverberation Build-Up
828 Fig. 18 Typical AHRI 370 Lw Values for Outdoor Chillers (20 to 380 Tons)
Emergency Generators
Duct Element Sound Attenuation
829 Table 12 Sound Absorption Coefficients a of Selected Plenum Materials
Fig. 19 Schematic of End-In/End-Out Plenum
830 Table 13 Low-Frequency Characteristics of Plenum TL
Table 14 Offset Angle Effects on TL for End-Outlet Plenum
Table 15 Elbow Effect, dB
831 Table 16 Sound Attenuation in Unlined Rectangular Sheet Metal Ducts
832 Table 17 Insertion Loss for Rectangular Sheet Metal Ducts with 1 in. Fiberglass Lining
Table 18 Insertion Loss for Rectangular Sheet Metal Ducts with 2 in. Fiberglass Lining
Table 19 Sound Attenuation in Unlined Straight Round Ducts
833 Table 20 Insertion Loss for Acoustically Lined Round Ducts with 1 in. Lining
Table 21 Insertion Loss for Acoustically Lined Round Ducts with 2 in. Lining
Table 22 Insertion Loss of Unlined and Lined Square Elbows Without Turning Vanes
Table 23 Insertion Loss of Radiused Elbows
Fig. 20 Rectangular Duct Elbows
834 Table 24 Insertion Loss of Unlined and Lined Square Elbows with Turning Vanes
Fig. 21 Duct Silencer Configurations
Fig. 22 Typical Facility for Rating Straight Duct Silencers With of Without Airflow
Table 25 Insertion Loss for Lined Flexible Duct
835 Table 26 Duct Branch Sound Power Division
Fig. 23 Comparison of 5 ft Long Dissipative and Reactive Silencer Performance
836 Table 27 Approximate Silencer System Effect Factors
Table 28 Duct End Reflection Loss (ERL): Duct Terminated Flush with Wall
837 Fig. 24 Transmission of Rumble Noise Through Duct Walls
Sound Radiation Through Duct Walls
Fig. 25 Various Outlet Configurations for Centrifugal Fans and Their Possible Rumble Conditions
838 Fig. 26 Drywall Lagging for Duct Rumble
Fig. 27 Decoupled Drywall Enclosure for Duct Rumble
Fig. 28 Breakout Noise
Fig. 29 Break-In Noise
839 Table 29 TLout Versus Frequency for Rectangular Ducts
Table 30 Experimentally Measured TLout Versus Frequency for Round Ducts
Table 31 TLout Versus Frequency for Flat Oval Ducts
840 Table 32 Experimentally Measured TLin Versus Frequency for Circular Ducts
Table 33 TLin Versus Frequency for Rectangular Ducts
841 Table 34 TLin Versus Frequency for Flat Oval Ducts
Table 35 Values for A in Equation (26)
Table 36 Values for B in Equation (26)
Table 37 Values for C in Equation (28)
Distributed Array of Ceiling Sound Sources
842 Nonstandard Rooms
Line Sound Sources
Table 38 Values for D in Equation (29)
Room Noise Measurement
843 Sound Propagation Outdoors
Fig. 30 Directivity Factors for Various Radiation Patterns
Sound Barriers
844 Table 39 Insertion Loss Values of Ideal Solid Barrier
Fig. 31 Noise Barrier
Fig. 32 Reflecting Surfaces That Can Diminish Barrier Effectiveness
845 Fig. 33 Typical Manifold Lab Exhaust Layout
Fig. 34 Inlet Plenum for Multiple Exhaust Fans
Location
846 Table 40 Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Transmission Loss Values of Typical Mechanical Equipment Room Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Types, dB
Fig. 35 Duct, Conduit, and Pipe Penetration Details
Wall Design
847 Doors
Penetrations
Mechanical Chases
Special Construction Types
Floating Floors and Barrier Ceilings
848 Sound Transmission in Return Air Systems
Sound Transmission Through Ceilings
Table 41 Environmental Correction to Be Subtracted from Device Sound Power
Table 42 Compensation Factors for Source Area Effect
849 Table 43 Ceiling/Plenum/Room Attenuations in dB for Generic Ceiling in T-Bar Suspension Systems
850 Fig. 36 Sound Paths Layout for Example 8
Fig. 37 (A) Supply and (B) Return Air Layout for Example 8
851 Calculation Procedure
Fig. 38 NC Rating Calculated
852 Table 44 Path Element Sound Calculation Reference
Fig. 39 Vibration Amplitude Terminology
853 Fig. 40 Transmission to Structure Varies as Function of Magnitude of Vibration Force
Fig. 41 Interrelationship of Equipment Vibration, Isolation Efficiency, and Transmission
854 Table 45 Human Comfort and Equipment Vibration Criteria (in rms velocity) from Continuous Vibration
Table 46 Maximum Allowable rms Velocity Levels
Fig. 42 Building Vibration Criteria for Vibration Measured on Building Structure
Fig. 43 Equipment Vibration Severity Rating for Vibration Measured on Equipment Structure or Bearing Caps
855 Table 47 Selection Guide for Vibration Isolation
859 Selecting Vibration Isolators to Meet Isolator Deflection Requirements
860 Resilient Pipe Hangers and Supports
Fig. 44 Resilient Anchors and Guides for Pipes
861 Fig. 45 Acoustical Pipe Penetration Seals
Fig. 46 Flexible Pipe Connectors
Table 48 Recommended Live Lengthsa of Flexible Rubber and Metal Hose
862 Isolating Duct Vibration
863 Noise Problems
Vibration Problems
865 References
866 Bibliography
Resources
867 I-P_A15_Ch49
868 Table 1 Alkalinity Relationship Based on P and M Tests
Evaluating an Alternative Water Source
869 Evaluating Alternative Water Options
870 Scaling Indices
Scale and Deposit Formation Control
871 Suspended Solids and Deposition Control
872 Fig. 1 Corrosion Types and Mechanisms
Types of Corrosion
873 Fig. 2 Galvanic Corrosion
874 Table 2 Corrosion Rate Guidelines
Factors Affecting Corrosion
876 Corrosion Preventive and Protective Measures
877 Corrosion Process Measurement
White Rust on Galvanized Steel Cooling Towers
878 Control Measures
880 Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
Start-Up and Recommissioning for Drained Systems
881 Start-Up and Recommissioning for Undrained (Stagnant) Systems
Steam Boiler Systems
882 Boiler External Pretreatment Categories
Boiler Feedwater
Boiler Internal Treatments
883 Boiler Blowdown Control
Steam and Condensate Network
884 Boiler Water Treatment Chemical Feed Methods
Once-Through Cooling-Water Systems
Open Recirculating Cooling-Water Systems
Air Washers and Sprayed-Coil Units
Closed-Loop (Hot/Chilled) Recirculating Systems
885 HVAC Closed Loops Containing Aluminum (Mixed-Metallurgy Systems)
886 Water-Heating Systems
Table 3 Percent Glycol by Weight Versus Freezing Point
Thermal Storage Systems
Table 4 Freeze and Burst Protection by Volume
Brine Systems
Nonchemical and Physical Water Treatment Methods
888 REFERENCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
889 I-P_A15_Ch50
890 Energy Sources
Design Path for Savings
891 Piping Material
Pipe Sizing
Supply Piping
Pressure Differential
Effect of Distribution Design on Efficiency of Condensing Heaters
892 Fig. 1 Effect of Inlet Water Temperature on Thermal Efficiency of Condensing Tankless Heater
Fig. 2 Effect of Return Water Temperature on Operating Efficiency of Condensing Heaters
Piping Heat Loss and Hot-Water Delivery Delays
893 Table 1 Piping Heat Loss Factors for Foam In Piping Heat Loss Factors for Foam Insulation with Thermal Conductivity of 0.02 Btu/h · ft2 · °F
894 Table 2 Approximate Heat Loss from Piping at 140°F Inlet, 70°F Ambient
Hot-Water Recirculation Loops and Return Piping
895 Fig. 3 Arrangements of Hot-Water Circulation Lines
Heat-Traced, Nonreturn Piping
Multiple Water Heaters
Commercial Dishwasher Piping and Pressure Considerations
Fig. 4 National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Plumbing Requirements for Commercial Dishwasher
Two-Temperature Service
896 Fig. 5 Two-Temperature Service with Mixing Valve
Fig. 6 Two-Temperature Service with Primary Heater and Booster Heater in Series
Fig. 7 Two-Temperature Service with Separate Heater for Each Service
Manifolding
Fig. 8 Reverse/Return Manifold System
Gas-Fired Systems
897 Oil-Fired Systems
Electric
898 Indirect Water Heating
Fig. 9 Indirect, External Storage Water Heater
Semi-Instantaneous
Circulating Tank
Blending Injection
Solar
Wood Fired
Waste Heat Use
899 Refrigeration Heat Reclaim
Combination Heating
900 Load Diversity
Table 3 Typical Residential Use of Hot Water
Residential
Fig. 10 First-Hour Rating (FHR) Relationships for Residential Water Heaters
901 Table 4 HUD-FHA Minimum Water Heater Capacities for One- and Two-Family Living Units
Table 5 Overall (OVL) and Peak Average Hot-Water Use
Fig. 11 Residential Average Hourly Hot-Water Use
Commercial and Institutional
902 Fig. 12 Residential Hourly Hot-Water Use, 95% Confidence Level
Fig. 13 Residential Hourly Hot-Water Use Pattern for Selected High Morning and High Evening Users
Fig. 14 Residential Average Hourly Hot-Water Use Patterns for Low and High Users
903 Table 6 Hot-Water Demands and Use for Various Types of Buildings*
Table 7 Hot-Water Demand and Use Guidelines for Apartment Buildings (Gallons per Person at 120°F Delivered to Fixtures)
Fig. 15 Apartment Building Cumulative Hot-Water Use Versus Time (from Table 7)
Sizing Examples
904 Fig. 22 Elementary Schools
905 Table 8 Example 1, Simplified Method: Heating Rate and Storage Volume Options
Fig. 16 Dormitories
Fig. 17 Motels
Fig. 18 Nursing Homes
Fig. 19 Office Buildings
Fig. 20 Food Service
Fig. 21 Apartments
906 Fig. 23 High Schools
907 Fig. 24 Hourly Flow Profiles for Various Building Types
908 Table 9 Example 1, More Accurate Method: Heating Rate and Storage Volume Options
Table 10 Hot-Water Demand per Fixture for Various Types of Buildings
909 Table 11 Hot-Water Requirements for Various Commercial Kitchen Uses
910 Table 12 Range in Water Heater Flow Rate Requirements to Satisfy Dishwasher Rinse Operation of Various Units
913 Table 13 Hot-Water Usage for Industrial Wash Fountains and Showers
Table 14 Water Heater Sizing for Ready-Mix Concrete Plant
Sizing Boilers for Combined Space and Water Heating
Fig. 25 Sizing Factor for Combination Heating and Water-Heating Boilers
914 Fig. 26 Typical Modular Boiler for Combined Space and Water Heating
Typical Control Sequence for Indirect Water Heaters
Sizing Tankless Water Heaters
915 Table 15 Needed Tankless Water Heater Output Heat Rates, Btu/h*
Sizing Instantaneous and Semi-Instantaneous Water Heaters
916 Table 16 Hot-Water Demand in Fixture Units (140°F Water)
Fig. 27 Modified Hunter Curve for Calculating Hot-Water Flow Rate
Fig. 28 Enlarged Section of Figure 27 (Modified Hunter Curve)
Table 17 Preliminary Hot-Water Demand Estimate
917 Sizing Refrigerant-Based Water Heaters
919 Table 18 Results Comparisons for Examples 11 to 14
Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease)
Scalding
920 Fig. 29 Time for Adult Skin Burns in Hot Water
Temperature Requirement
Other Safety Concerns
Table 19 Representative Hot-Water Temperatures
921 Fig. 30 Lime Deposited Versus Temperature and Water Use
Cross Flow at End-Use Fixtures
Hot Water from Tanks and Storage Systems
922 Placement of Water Heaters
References
923 Bibliography
925 I-P_A15_Ch51
Heat Balance
926 Heat Flux Equations
927 Weather Data and Heat Flux Calculation Results
928 Table 1 Frequencies of Snow-Melting Surface Heat Fluxes at Steady-State Conditions a
930 Fig. 1 Snow-Melting Surface Heat Fluxes Required to Provide Snow-Free Area Ratio of 1.0 for 99% of Time
Example for Surface Heat Flux Calculation Using Table 1
931 Fig. 2 Snow-Melting Surface Heat Fluxes Required to Provide Snow-Free Area Ratio of 0 for 99% of Time
Sensitivity of Design Surface Heat Flux to Wind Speed and Surface Size
Back and Edge Heat Losses
Transient Analysis of System Performance
932 Table 2 Mean Sensitivity of Snow-Melting Surface Heat Fluxes to Wind Speed and Slab Length
Annual Operating Data
Annual Operating Cost Example
933 Table 3 Annual Operating Data at 99% Satisfaction Level of Heat Flux Requirement
934 Table 4 Required Aggregate Size and Air Content
Manual Control
Automatic Control
Control Selection
Operating Cost
Heat Transfer Fluid
935 Piping
Fig. 3 Detail of Typical Hydronic Snow-Melting System
936 Table 5 Steady-State Surface Heat Fluxes and Average Fluid Temperature for Hydronic Snow-Melting System in Figure 3
Table 6 Typical Dependency of Maximum Heat Flux Deliverable by Plastic Pipes on Pipe Spacing and Concrete Overpour
Fig. 4 Piping Details for Concrete Construction
Fluid Heater
937 Pump Selection
Pump Selection Example
Controls
Thermal Stress
Heat Flux
Electrical Equipment
Mineral-Insulated Cable
938 Fig. 5 Typical Mineral Insulated Heating Cable Installation in Concrete Slab
Table 7 Mineral-Insulated Cold-Lead Cables (Maximum 600 V)
939 Fig. 6 Typical Section, Mineral-Insulated Heating Cable in Asphalt
Self-Regulating Cable
Fig. 7 Typical Self-Regulating Cable Installation
Constant-Wattage Systems
940 Fig. 8 Shaping Heating Mats Around Curves and Obstacles
Installation
Infrared Snow-Melting Systems
941 Fig. 9 Typical Power Density Distribution for Infrared Snow-Melting System
Snow Melting in Gutters and Downspouts
942 Fig. 10 Typical Insulated Wire Layout to Protect Roof Edge and Downspout
Fig. 11 Typical Heat Tracing Arrangement (Hydronic or Electric)
943 Fig. 12 Typical Pipe-Tracing System with Steam System
Steam Pipe-Tracing Systems
Electric Pipe-Tracing Systems
Fig. 13 Typical Pipe Tracing with Electric System
944 Control
References
Bibliography
945 I-P_A15_Ch52
Cooling
946 Fig. 1 Psychrometrics of Evaporative Cooling
Humidification
Dehumidification and Cooling
Air Cleaning
947 Fig. 2 Heat Pipe Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger with Sump Base
Fig. 3 Cross-Flow Plate Air-to-Air Indirect Evaporative Cooling Heat Exchanger
Fig. 4 Rotary Heat Exchanger with Direct Evaporative Cooling
Fig. 5 Coil Energy Recovery Loop with Direct Evaporative Cooling
948 Fig. 6 Cooling-Tower-to-Coil Indirect Evaporative Cooling
Table 1 Indirect Evaporative Cooling Systems Comparison
949 Indirect Evaporative Cooling Controls
Fig. 7 Increased Winter Ventilation
Indirect/Direct Evaporative Cooling with VAV Delivery
950 Fig. 8 Heat Pipe Air-Handling Unit
951 Table 2 Sacramento, California, Cooling Load Comparison
Table 3 Sacramento, California, Heat Recovery and Humidification
Beneficial Humidification
Indirect Evaporative Cooling With Heat Recovery
952 Fig. 9 Refrigeration Reduction with Two-Stage Evaporative Cooling Design
Fig. 10 Indirect/Direct Two-Stage System Performance
953 Fig. 11 Two-Stage Evaporative Cooling with Third-Stage Integral DX Cooling Design
Fig. 12 Psychrometrics of 100% OA, Two-Stage Evaporative Cooling Design (20,000 cfm Supply, 18,000 cfm Return) Compared with 10% OA Conventional System Operating at Stockton, California, ASHRAE 0.4% db Design Condition
954 Fig. 13 Psychrometric Diagram for Example 1
955 Fig. 14 Effective Temperature Chart
956 Fig. 15 Effective Temperature for Summer Day in Kansas City, Missouri (Worst-Case Basis)
Area Cooling
Spot Cooling
Cooling Large Motors
957 Fig. 16 Change in Human Comfort Zone as Air Movement Increases
Fig. 17 Arrangements for Cooling Large Motors
Cooling Gas Turbine Engines and Generators
Process Cooling
Cooling Laundries
Cooling Wood and Paper Products Facilities
958 Cooling Power-Generating Facilities
Cooling Mines
Cooling Animals
Produce Storage Cooling
Cooling Greenhouses
Table 4 Air Speeds for Potato Storage Evaporative Cooler
959 Table 5 Three-Year Average Solar Radiation for Horizontal Surface During Peak Summer Month
960 Fig. 18 Schematics for 100% Outdoor Air Used in Hospital
Control of Gaseous Contaminants
Table 6 Particulate Removal Efficiency of Rigid Media at 500 fpm Air Velocity
Table 7 Insertion Loss for 12 in. Depth of Rigid Media at 550 fpm Air Velocity, dB
961 Direct Evaporation Energy Saving
Indirect Evaporation Energy Saving
Water Cost for Evaporative Cooling
Fig. 19 Two-Stage Evaporative Cooling at 0.4% Design Condition in Various Cities in Western United States
962 Fig. 20 Final Room Design Conditions After Two-Stage Evaporative Cooling
963 Fig. 21 Psychrometric Diagram of Three-Stage Evaporative Cooling Example 3
References
Bibliography
965 I-P_A15_Ch53
Fig. 1 Simplified Fire Protection Decision Tree
966 Fire Dampers
Fig. 2 Multiblade Dampers
Fig. 3 Curtain Fire Damper
Smoke Dampers
967 Table 1 UL Standard 555S Leakage Classifications for Smoke Dampers
Stack Effect
Fig. 4 Air Movement Caused by Normal and Reverse Stack Effect
968 Fig. 5 Pressure Difference Between Building Shaft and Outdoors Caused by Normal Stack Effect
Buoyancy
Expansion
969 Wind
Forced Ventilation
Elevator Piston Effect
Fig. 6 Calculated Upper Limit of Piston Effect Across Elevator Lobby Doors.
Compartmentation
Dilution Remote from Fire
970 Pressurization
Fig. 7 Smoke Flow Controlled by Pressurization
Fig. 8 Opposed Airflow Controlling Smoke Flow
Opposed Airflow
Buoyancy
971 Door-Opening Forces
Flow and Pressure Difference
Table 2 Typical Flow Areas of Walls and Floors of Commercial Buildings
Design Pressure Differences
Computer Analysis
972 Building Complexity
Fig. 9 Examples of Simple and Complicated Buildings
Stack Effect
973 Fig. 10 Stairwell Pressurization by Multiple Injection with Fan Located at Ground Level
Fig. 11 Stairwell Pressurization by Multiple Injection with Multiple Fans
Stairwell Compartmentation
Vestibules
System with Fire Floor Exhaust
Analysis of Pressurized Stairwells
974 Fig. 12 Pressure Profile of a Pressurized Stairwell in Winter
Table 3 Stairwell Supply Air as Function of Leakage Classification
Stairwell Fan Sizing
Height Limit
Fig. 13 Height Limit with Treated Supply Air in Winter
975 Fig. 14 Height Limit with Untreated Supply Air in Winter
Fig. 15 Example for Effective Flow Areas of Building with Pressurized Stairwells
Fig. 16 Example for Effective Flow Areas of Building with Pressurized Stairwells and Unpressurized Vestibules
Fig. 17 Office Building of Stairwell Examples
976 Stairwells with Open Doors
Basic System
977 Fig. 18 Floor Plans of the Example 14-Story Open Plan Office Building for Elevator Pressurization Study
Fig. 19 Elevator Pressure Differences for Basic Elevator Pressurization System
Table 4 Pressure Differences Criteria for Elevator Pressurization Simulations, in. of water
Exterior Vent (EV) System
Table 5 Flow Areas and Flow Coefficients of Doors Used for Elevator Pressurization Simulations
Table 6 Flow Areas and Flow Coefficients of Leakages Used for Elevator Pressurization Simulations
978 Fig. 20 Typical Floor Plan of Example Building with Exterior Vent (EV) System
Floor Exhaust (FE) System
Fig. 21 Typical Floor Plan of Example Building with Floor Exhaust (FE) System
Ground-Floor Lobby (GFL) System
Fig. 22 Ground Floor of Building with Ground-Floor Lobby (GFL) System
979 Table 7 Pressure Differences Criteria for GFL Elevator Pressurization Simulations, in. of water
Fig. 23 Some Arrangements of Smoke Control Zones
Interaction with Pressurized Stairs
980 Fig. 24 Interaction Between Zoned Smoke Control and Pressurized Stairwells
Fig. 25 Atrium Smoke Exhaust
Design Fires
Fig. 26 HRR of Upholstered Sofa and Chair
981 Fire Development
Table 8 Typical Fire Growth Times
Sprinklers
Shielded Fires
Transient Fuels
982 Suggested Fire Sizes
Atrium Smoke Filling
Loss of Buoyancy in Atriums
Table 9 Steady Design Fire Sizes for Atriums
Minimum Smoke Layer Depth
Makeup Air
Stratification and Detection
983 Equations for Steady Smoke Exhaust
Fire in Atrium
Fig. 27 Smoke Layer Temperature for Steady Smoke Exhaust Systems
984 Fig. 28 Smoke Exhaust Rate for Steady Smoke Exhaust Systems
Fire in Communicating Space
Fig. 29 Balcony Spill Plume
Smoke Layer Temperature
985 Volumetric Flow of Smoke Exhaust
Number of Exhaust Inlets
986 Zone Fire Modeling
CFD Modeling
Tenability Evaluation
Commissioning Process
987 Commissioning Testing
Special Inspector
Periodic Testing
988 References
991 I-P_A15_Ch54
992 Fig. 1 Relative Absorptance and Reflectance of Skin and Typical Clothing Surfaces at Various Color Temperatures
993 Fig. 2 Range of Thermal Acceptability for Sedentary People with Various Clothing Insulations and Operative Temperatures
Fig. 3 Optimum Operative Temperatures for Active People in Low-Air-Movement Environments
Fig. 4 ASHRAE Comfort Chart for Sedentary Occupants
994 Fig. 5 Geometry and Symbols for Describing Beam Heaters
Geometry of Beam Heating
995 Floor Reradiation
Asymmetric Radiant Fields
996 Fig. 6 Basic Radiation Patterns for System Design
Fig. 7 Lines of Constant Radiant Flux for a Line Source
997 Black Globe Thermometer
Directional Radiometer
Table 1 Value of K for Various Air Velocities and Globe Thermometer Diameters (ag = 1)
998 Low-, Medium-, and High-Intensity Infrared Applications
Panel Heating and Cooling
1000 References
1001 I-P_A15_Ch55
1002 Dynamic Analysis
Static Analysis as Defined in the International Building Code
1003 Table 1 IBC Seismic Analysis Requirements
Table 2 Coefficients for Mechanical Components
Table 3 Values of Site Coefficient Fa as Function of Site Class and Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period (Ss)
1004 Table 4 Ss Numbers* for Selected U.S. Locations (U.S. COE 1998)
1005 Table 5 Ss Numbers for Selected International Locations (U.S. COE 1998)
1006 Table 6 Load Combinations
Simple Case
General Case
Fig. 1 Equipment with Rigidly Mounted Structural Bases
Polar Method
Lump Mass Method
1007 Resilient Support Factors
Building Attachment
ASD Applications
LRFD Applications
1008 Types of Concrete Post-Installed Anchors
1009 Fig. 2 Seismic Snubbers
1010 Fig. 3 Cable Restraint
Fig. 4 Rod Stiffener
Fig. 5 Types of Cable Connections
1011 Fig. 6 Strut End Connections
Fig. 7 Equipment Rigidly Mounted to Structure (Example 1)
1012 Fig. 8 Equipment Supported by External Spring Mounts
1013 Fig. 9 Spring Mount Detail (Example 2)
Fig. 10 Equipment with Center of Gravity Different from Isolator Group (in Plan View)
1014 Fig. 11 Supports and Bracing for Suspended Equipment
1015 Table 7 Definition of Exposure Categories
Table 8 Wind Importance Factor I (Wind Loads)
Table 9 Exposure Category Constants
1016 Table 10 Force Coefficients for HVAC Components, Tanks, and Similar Structures
Analytical Procedure
1017 Fig. 12 Wind Speed Data
Analytical Procedure
1018 Fig. 13 External Pressure Coefficient GCp for Walls for h < 60 ft
1019 Fig. 14 External Pressure Coefficient GCp for Walls for h > 60 ft
Fig. 15 Office Building, Example 8
1020 Table 11 Classification of Buildings and Other Structures for Wind Loads
Table 12 Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient Kz
Table 13 Directionality Factor Kd
1021 Table 14 Internal Pressure Coefficient GCpi
Fig. 16 State of Florida Windborne Debris Regions
References
1022 Bibliography
1023 I-P_A15_Ch56
Fig. 1 Fundamental Voltage Wave
1024 Electrical Wiring (Conductors for General Wiring)
Transformers
Fig. 2 Ideal Transformer
1025 Fig. 3 Three-Phase Y-Y Transformer
Fig. 4 Three-Phase Y-D Transformer
Fig. 5 Three-Phase D-Y Transformer
Fig. 6 Three-Phase D-D Transformer
Fig. 7 Typical Autotransformer
1026 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Fig. 8 Break-Before-Make Design for Standard ATS
1027 Fig. 9 Closed-Transition ATS
Fig. 10 Parallel-Transfer Switch
Motors
1028 Utilization Equipment Voltage Ratings
1029 Fig. 11 Utilization Voltages Versus Nameplate Ratings
Voltage Level Variation Effects
Voltage Selection
1030 Transients
Fig. 12 Example of Spike
Fig. 13 Example of Notch
Fig. 14 Example of Oscillatory Transient
1031 Short-Duration Variations
Fig. 15 Example of Sag
Fig. 16 Example of Swell (Surge)
Long-Duration Variations
Fig. 17 Example of Overvoltage
1032 Fig. 18 Example of Undervoltage
Fig. 19 Derating Factor Curve
Interruptions and Outages
Fig. 20 Example of Momentary Interruption
1033 Fig. 21 Example of Blackout or Power Failure Waveform
Harmonic Distortion
Fig. 22 Example of Harmonic Voltage Distortion
Fig. 23 Example of Harmonic Current Distortion for Six-Pulse Rectifier with 5% Impedance Reactor
Fig. 24 Example of Harmonic Current Distortion for One-Phase Input Current for Single Personal Computer
1034 Fig. 25 Example of VFD with ac Line Reactor
Fig. 26 Example of VFD with Low-Pass Harmonic Filter
Voltage Flicker
Fig. 27 Example of Flicker
Noise
Fig. 28 Example of Electrical Noise
1035 Cost-Based Rates
1036 Policy-Based Rates
1037 Market-Based Rates
NEC®
UL Listing
1038 CSA Approved
ULC
NAFTA Wiring Standards
IEEE
Bibliography
1039 I-P_A15_Ch57
1040 Fig. 1 Classification of Air Distribution Strategies
Design Constraints
Sound
Inlet Conditions to Air Outlets
Table 1 Recommended Return Inlet Face Velocities
Return Air Inlets
1041 Principles of Operation
Space Ventilation and Contaminant Removal
Benefits and Limitations
Horizontal Discharge Cooling with Ceiling- Mounted Outlets
Fig. 2 Air Supplied at Ceiling Induces Room Air into Supply Jet
Vertical-Discharge Cooling or Heating with Ceiling-Mounted Outlets
Cooling with Sidewall Outlets
1042 Cooling with Floor-Mounted Air Outlets
Cooling with Sill-Mounted Air Outlets
Heating and Cooling with Perimeter Ceiling- Mounted Outlets
Space Temperature Gradients and Airflow Rates
Methods for Evaluation
Selection
1043 Table 2 Effect of Neck-Mounted Damper on Air Outlet NC
1044 Table 3 Characteristic Room Length for Several Diffusers (Measured from Center of Air Outlet)
Table 4 Air Diffusion Performance Index (ADPI) Selection Guide
Principles of Operation
1045 Fig. 3 Displacement Ventilation System Characteristics
Fig. 4 Temperature Profile of Displacement Ventilation System
Space Ventilation and Contaminant Removal
Typical Applications
Benefits and Limitations
Outlet Characteristics
1046 Space Temperature Gradients and Airflow Rates
Fig. 5 Temperature Gradient Relationships for Thermal Displacement Ventilation System in Typical Classroom or Office with 10 ft Ceiling
Methods of Evaluation
Design Procedures
Application Considerations
1047 Principles of Operation
Fig. 6 UFAD System in Partially Stratified Application
Space Ventilation and Contaminant Removal
Typical Applications
Benefits and Limitations
1048 Outlet Characteristics
Space Temperature Gradients and Airflow Rates
Methods of Evaluation
Design Procedures
Application Considerations
System Selection
1049 Table 5 Suitability of Terminal Units for Various Applications
1050 Applications
1051 Comparison of Series- and Parallel-Flow Fan-Powered Terminal Units
1053 Fan Airflow Control on Fan-Powered Terminals
Sizing Fan-Powered Terminals
1055 Installation and Application Precautions: Avoiding Common Errors and Problems
1057 Codes and Standards
Application Considerations
Cooling
1058 Heating
Thermal Comfort
Space Temperature Control and Zoning
Selection and Location
Operational Considerations
1059 References
1061 I-P_A15_Ch58
Programming
Siting
1062 Table 1 Integrated Building Design Checklist
1063 Budgeting
Team Selection
Energy Use
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Water Usage
1064 Vulnerability
Environmental Stewardship
Critical Operations
General Operations
Teamwork
Team Formation
Decision-Making Criteria
1065 Strategy Development
Interdisciplinary Integration
1066 Iterative Evaluation and Analysis
Effort Shift
Fig. 1 Benefits of Early Design Collaboration
Project Delivery Sequence Focus
1067 Drawings
Specifications
Value Engineering
Risk Management
Budget Control
1068 Constructability Review
Operational Review
Commissioning
Building Information Modeling
1069 Fig. 2 Overview of BIM Benefits
Energy Modeling
1070 Life-Cycle Analysis Tools
References
Bibliography
Resources
1071 I-P_A15_Ch59
1072 Fig. 1 Risk Management Framework
1073 Fig. 2 HVAC Security and Environmental Health and Safety Basis of Design Segment
Evacuation
Shelter-in-Place
1074 Uninterrupted Operation
Emergency Power
Redundant Design
System Shutdown and/or Isolation
Protective Equipment
100% Outdoor Air Operation
1075 HVAC Zoning
Increased Standoff Distances
Occupant Notification Systems
Air Intake Protection
Increased Prefiltration Efficiency
Additional Filtration
Location of Mechanical Equipment
Physical Security Measures
Air Supply Quantities and Pressure Gradients
Sensors
1076 Mailroom and Lobby Measures
1077 Incapacitating Agents
Irritants
Toxic Chemical Agents
1078 Other HVAC-Compromising Gases and Vapors
1079 Table 1 Corrosive Gases and Vapors
Table 2 Limited List of Human Pathogenic Microorganisms
1081 Fig. 3 Free-Field and Reflected Pressure Wave Pulses
1082 References
Bibliography
1083 Online Resources
1085 I-P_A15_Ch60
UV Dose and Microbial Response
1086 Fig. 1 Potential Applications of UVC to Control Microorganisms in Air and on Surfaces
1087 Fig. 2 Electromagnetic Spectrum
Fig. 3 Standardized Germicidal Response Functions
UV Inactivation of Biological Contaminants
Fig. 4 General Ranking of Susceptibility to UVC Inactivation of Microorganisms by Group
1088 Table 1 Modes of Disease Transmission
Table 2 Representative Members of Organism Groups
1089 Design Guidance
Upper-Air UVC Devices (Fixtures)
Fig. 5 Typical Elevation View of Upper-Air UVC Applied in Hospital Patient Room
1090 Fig. 6 Typical Elevation View Showing UVC Placed above Heads of Room Occupants for Safety
Fig. 7 Upper-Air UVC Treating Congregate Setting
Fig. 8 Upper-Air UVC Devices In A Naturally Ventilated Corridor of TB Facility in Brazil
Fig. 9 Suggested Layout of UVC Fixtures for Patient Isolation Room
1091 Table 3 Suggested UVC Fixture Mounting Heights
Fig. 10 Upper-Air UVC Devices with 180° Emission Profile Covering Corridors
Fig. 11 Example Upper-Air UVC Layout for A Meeting Room
In-Duct UVC Systems: Airstream Disinfection
1092 Studies of Airstream Disinfection Effectiveness
Coil and Drain Pan Irradiation
Alternative and Complementary Systems
1093 Fig. 12 Section View of Typical HVAC Surface Treatment Installations
Upper-Air UVC Devices
1094 In-Duct Air Disinfection
Upper-Air Versus In-Duct
Cooling Coil Surface Treatment
1095 Hazards of Ultraviolet Radiation to Humans
Sources of UV Exposure
Exposure Limits
1096 Evidence of Safety
Safety Design Guidance
Upper-Air UVC Devices
1097 In-Duct UVC Systems
Material Degradation
Visual Inspection
Radiometer
Lamp Replacement
Lamp and Ballast Disposal
Personnel Safety Training
1098 Lamp Breakage
References
1100 Bibliography
1101 I-P_A15_Ch61
Fig. 1 Generic Process for Using AFDD in Ongoing Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems
1102 Applications of AFDD in Buildings
AFDD Methods
1103 Fig. 2 Classification Scheme for AFDD
Benefits of Detecting and Diagnosing Equipment Faults
1104 Criteria for Evaluating AFDD Methods
Types of AFDD Tools
AFDD Software Deployed on Networked Workstations
1105 Current State of AFDD in Buildings
Future for Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics
Sensors
1106 Fig. 3 Traditional Twisted-Pair Wired Sensing Architecture Transmitting Analog Signals (Left) versus Computer Network Architecture Capable of Exchanging Digital Information (Right)
Actuators
1107 Sensor and Actuator Integration
Brief History of Electric Power Grid
1108 Fig. 4 Electric Power Grid
Electric Power Grid Operational Characteristics
Fig. 5 Interconnections in Area of Responsibility of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
1109 Typical Building Load Profile
Fig. 6 Example Commercial Building Load Profile in Relation to Utility System Load
Utility Demand Response Strategies
1110 Utility Rate Options and Strategies
Modern Smart-Grid Strategy
Fig. 7 Benefits of Smart Grid as Viewed by Utilities and Customers
Table 1 Common Types of Demand Response (DR) Programs: Price Options and Incentive- or Event-Based Options
1111 Relevance to Building System Designers
REFERENCES
1113 BIBLIOGRAPHY
1115 I-P_A15_Ch62
Human Health
Energy Conservation
Sustainability
Costs
Avoiding Litigation Risk
1116 Fig. 1 Mold Caused by Complex Combination of Factors
1117 Fig. 2 Rain Loads Versus Wind Speed and Direction
Risk Factors
1118 Risk Mitigation
Fig. 3 Dehumidification Load Versus Peak Outdoor Dew Point Design and Peak Dry Bulb
Risk Factors
1119 Risk Mitigation
Risk Factors
Risk Mitigation
Risk Factors
Risk Mitigation
1120 Sill Pans and Flashing
Waterproof Drainage Plane
Wrap-Around Air Barrier
1121 Mold-Resistant Gypsum Board
Permeable Interior Finish for Exterior Walls
Roof Overhang
1122 Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)
Fig. 4 Mold Resulting from Humid Air Infiltration in Overcooled Health Clinic
Maximum 55°F Indoor Dew Point for Mechanically Cooled Buildings in Hot or Humid Climates
1123 Design for Dehumidification Based on Loads at Peak Outdoor Dew Point
Fig. 5 Peak Dry-Bulb and Dew-Point Design: Retail Store Humidity Loads Based on ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
Mastic-Sealed Duct Connections
Positive Building Pressure When Outdoor Dew Point Is Above 55°F
1125 Different Measurement Locations
Fig. 6 Variation in Moisture Content and Mold Growth Across Short Distances
Different Moisture Meters
1126 Fig. 7 Variation in Moisture Meter Readings on Same Material
Fig. 8 Example of Documenting Both Values and Pattern of Moisture
References
Bibliography
1129 I-P_A15_Ch63
Selected Codes and Standards Published by Various Societies and Associations
1155 ORGANIZATIONS
1157 I-P_A15Additions
2012 HVAC Systems and Equipment
Fig. 1 Dehumidification Process Points
Fig. 13 The Psychrometric Processes of Exchangers in Series Mode
2013 Fundamentals
1158 Table 8 Enhanced Model Stack and Wind Coefficients
Fig. 3 Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) Heat Exchanger
Fig. 25 Typical Sensible Storage Connection Scheme
1159 Fig. 1 Example House
2014 Refrigeration
1161 I-P_A2015 IndexIX_print
Abbreviations, F37
Absorbents
Absorption
Acoustics. See Sound
Activated carbon adsorption, A46.7
Adaptation, environmental, F9.16
ADPI. See Air diffusion performance index (ADPI)
Adsorbents
Adsorption
Aeration, of farm crops, A25
Aerosols, S29.1
AFDD. See Automated fault detection and diagnostics (AFDD)
Affinity laws for centrifugal pumps, S44.8
AFUE. See Annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE)
AHU. See Air handlers
Air
Air barriers, F26.5
Airborne infectious diseases, F10.7
Air cleaners. (See also Filters, air; Industrial exhaust gas cleaning)
Air conditioners. (See also Central air conditioning)
1162 Air conditioning. (See also Central air conditioning)
Air contaminants, F11. (See also Contaminants)
Aircraft, A12
Air curtains, display cases, R15.5
Air diffusers, S20
Air diffusion, F20
Air diffusion performance index (ADPI), A57.5
Air distribution, A57; F20; S4; S20
Air exchange rate
Air filters. See Filters, air
Airflow
1163 Airflow retarders, F25.9, 10
Air flux, F25.2. (See also Airflow)
Air handlers
Air inlets
Air intakes
Air jets. See Air diffusion
Air leakage. (See also Infiltration)
Air outlets
Airports, air conditioning, A3.6
Air quality. [See also Indoor air quality (IAQ)]
Airtightness, F36.24
Air-to-air energy recovery, S26
Air-to-transmission ratio, S5.13
Air transport, R27
Air washers
Algae, control, A49.11
All-air systems
Altitude, effects of
Ammonia
Anchor bolts, seismic restraint, A55.7
Anemometers
Animal environments
Annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE), S33.9; S34.2
Antifreeze
Antisweat heaters (ASH), R15.5
Apartment buildings
Aquifers, thermal storage, S51.6
Archimedes number, F20.6
Archives. See Museums, galleries, archives, and libraries
1164 Arenas
Argon, recovery, R47.17
Asbestos, F10.5
ASH. See Antisweat heaters (ASH)
Atriums
Attics, unconditioned, F27.2
Auditoriums, A5.3
Automated fault detection and diagnostics (AFDD), A39.5; A61.1
Automobiles
Autopsy rooms, A8.9; A9.6, 7
Avogadro’s law, and fuel combustion, F28.10
Backflow-prevention devices, S47.13
BACnet®, A40.18; F7.18
Bacteria
Bakery products, R41
Balance point, heat pumps, S49.9
Balancing. (See also Testing, adjusting, and balancing)
BAS. See Building automation systems (BAS)
Baseboard units
Basements
Beer’s law, F4.16
Bernoulli equation, F21.1
Best efficiency point (BEP), S44.7
Beverages, R39
BIM. See Building information modeling (BIM)
Bioaerosols
Biocides, control, A49.13
Biodiesel, F28.6
Biological safety cabinets, A16.5
Biomanufacturing cleanrooms, A18.9
Bioterrorism. See Chemical, biological, radio- logical, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Boilers, S32
Boiling
Brake horsepower, S44.8
Brayton cycle
Bread, R41
Breweries
Brines. See Coolants, secondary
Building automation systems (BAS), A40.18; A61.1; F7.14
Building energy monitoring, A41. (See also Energy, monitoring)
Building envelopes
1165 Building information modeling (BIM), A40.15
Building materials, properties, F26
Buildings
Building thermal mass
Burners
Buses
Bus terminals
Butane, commercial, F28.5
CAD. See Computer-aided design (CAD)
Cafeterias, service water heating, A50.11, 21
Calcium chloride brines, F31.1
Candy
Capillary action, and moisture flow, F25.10
Capillary tubes
Carbon dioxide
Carbon emissions, F34.6
Carbon monoxide
Cargo containers, R25
Carnot refrigeration cycle, F2.6
Cattle, beef, and dairy, A24.7. (See also Animal environments)
CAV. See Constant air volume (CAV)
Cavitation, F3.13
CBRE. See Chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Ceiling effect. See Coanda effect
Ceilings
Central air conditioning, A42. (See also Air conditioning)
Central plants
1166 Central systems
Cetane number, engine fuels, F28.8
CFD. See Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Charge minimization, R1.36
Charging, refrigeration systems, R8.4
Chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CBRE) incidents, A59
Chemical plants
Chemisorption, A46.9
Chilled beams, S20.9
Chilled water (CW)
Chillers
Chilton-Colburn j-factor analogy, F6.7
Chimneys, S35
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), A34.6
Chocolate, R42.1. (See also Candy)
Choking, F3.13
CHP systems. See Combined heat and power (CHP)
Cinemas, A5.3
CKV. See Commercial kitchen ventilation (CRV)
Claude cycle, R47.8
Cleanrooms. See Clean spaces
Clean spaces, A18
1167 Clear-sky solar radiation, calculation, F14.7
Climate change, effect on climatic design conditions, F14.15
Climatic design information, F14
Clinics, A8.14
Clothing
CLTD/CLF. See Cooling load temperature differential method with solar cooling load factors (CLTD/CLF)
Coal
Coanda effect, A33.17; F20.2, 6; S20.2
Codes, A63. (See also Standards)
Coefficient of performance (COP)
Cogeneration. See Combined heat and power (CHP)
Coils
Colburn’s analogy, F4.17
Colebrook equation
Collectors, solar, A35.6, 11, 24, 25; S37.3
Colleges and universities, A7.11
Combined heat and power (CHP), S7
Combustion, F28
Combustion air systems
Combustion turbine inlet cooling (CTIC), S7.20; S8.1
1168 Comfort. (See also Physiological principles, humans)
Commercial and public buildings, A3
Commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV), A33
Commissioning, A43
Compressors, S38
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), F13.1
Computer-aided design (CAD), A18.5; A40.15
Computers, A40
Concert halls, A5.4
Concrete
Condensate
Condensation
1169 Condensers, S39
Conductance, thermal, F4.3; F25.1
Conduction
Conductivity, thermal, F25.1; F26.1
Constant air volume (CAV)
Construction. (See also Building envelopes)
Containers. (See also Cargo containers)
Contaminants
Continuity, fluid dynamics, F3.2
Control. (See also Controls, automatic; Supervisory control)
1170 Controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage
Controlled-environment rooms (CERs), and plant growth, A24.16
Controls, automatic, F7. (See also Control)
Convection
Convectors
Convention centers, A5.5
Conversion factors, F38
Coolants, secondary
Coolers. (See also Refrigerators)
Cooling. (See also Air conditioning)
1171 Cooling load
Cooling load temperature differential method with solar cooling load factors (CLTD/CLF), F18.49
Cooling towers, S40
Cool storage, S51.1
COP. See Coefficient of performance (COP)
Corn, drying, A25.1
Correctional facilities. See Justice facilities
Corrosion
Costs. (See also Economics)
Cotton, drying, A25.8
Courthouses, A9.5
Courtrooms, A9.5
CPVC. See Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
Crawlspaces
Critical spaces
Crops. See Farm crops
Cruise terminals, A3.6
Cryogenics, R47
1172 Curtain walls, F15.5
Cycloparaffins, R12.3
Dairy products, R33
Dampers
Dampness, problems in buildings, A62.1
Dams, concrete cooling, R45.1
Darcy equation, F21.6
Darcy-Weisbach equation
Data centers, A19
Data-driven modeling
Daylighting
DDC. See Direct digital control (DDC)
Dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), S4.13; S18.2, 7; S25.4
Definitions, of refrigeration terms, R50
Defrosting
Degree-days, F14.12; F19.18
Dehumidification, A47.15; S24
Dehumidifiers
Dehydration
Density
Dental facilities, A8.14
Desiccants, F32.1; S24.1
Design-day climatic data, F14.12
Desorption isotherm, F26.19
Desuperheaters
Dew point, A62.8
Diamagnetism, and superconductivity, R47.5
1173 Diesel fuel, F28.8
Diffusers, air, sound control, A48.12
Diffusion
Diffusivity
Dilution
Dining halls, in justice facilities, A9.4
DIR. See Dispersive infrared (DIR)
Direct digital control (DDC), F7.4, 10
Direct numerical simulation (DNS), turbulence modeling, F13.4; F24.10
Dirty bombs. See Chemical, biological, radio- logical, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Discharge coefficients, in fluid flow, F3.9
Dispersive infrared (DIR), F7.9
Display cases, R15.2, 5
District energy (DE), S12.1
District heating and cooling (DHC), S12
d-limonene, F31.13
DNS. See Direct numerical simulation (DNS)
Doors
Dormitories
Draft
Drag, in fluid flow, F3.5
Driers, R7.6. (See also Dryers)
Drip station, steam systems, S12.11
Dryers. (See also Driers)
Drying
DTW. See Dual-temperature water (DTW) system
Dual-duct systems
Dual-temperature water (DTW) system, S13.1
DuBois equation, F9.3
Duct connections, A62.9
Duct design
Ducts
1174 Duct sealing, A62.9
Dust mites, F25.17
Dusts, S29.1
Dynamometers, A17.1
Earth, stabilization, R45.3, 4
Earthquakes, seismic-resistant design, A55.1
Economic analysis, A37
Economic coefficient of performance (ECOP), S7.49
Economic performance degradation index (EPDI), A61.3
Economics. (See also Costs)
Economizers
ECOP. See Economic coefficient of performance (ECOP)
ECS. See Environmental control system (ECS)
Eddy diffusivity, F6.7
Educational facilities, A7
EER. See Energy efficiency ratio (EER)
Effectiveness, heat transfer, F4.21
Effective radiant flux (ERF), A54.2
Efficiency
Eggs, R34
EIFS. See Exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS)
Electricity
Electric thermal storage (ETS), S51.16
Electrostatic precipitators, S29.6; S30.7
Elevators
Emissions, pollution, F28.7
Emissivity, F4.2
Emittance, thermal, F25.2
Enclosed vehicular facilities, A15
Energy
1175 Energy efficiency ratio (EER), S50.1
Energy savings performance contracting (ESPC), A37.8
Energy transfer station, S12.32
Engines, S7
Engine test facilities, A17
Enhanced tubes. See Finned-tube heat transfer coils
Enthalpy
Entropy, F2.1
Environmental control
Environmental control system (ECS), A12
Environmental health, F10
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
EPDI. See Economic performance degradation index (EPDI)
Equipment vibration, A48.43; F8.17
ERF. See Effective radiant flux (ERF)
ESPC. See Energy savings performance contracting (ESPC)
Ethylene glycol, in hydronic systems, S13.23
ETS. See Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS); Electric thermal storage (ETS)
Evaluation. See Testing
Evaporation, in tubes
Evaporative coolers. (See also Refrigerators)
Evaporative cooling, A52
Evaporators. (See also Coolers, liquid)
Exfiltration, F16.1
Exhaust
Exhibit buildings, temporary, A5.8
Exhibit cases, A23.5, 16
Exhibition centers, A5.5
Expansion joints and devices, S46.10
1176 Expansion tanks, S12.8
Explosions. See Chemical, biological, radio- logical, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Fairs, A5.8
Family courts, A9.4. (See also Juvenile facilities)
Fan-coil units, S5.6
Fans, S21
Farm crops, drying and storing, A25
Faults, system, reasons for detecting, A39.6
f-Chart method, sizing heating and cooling systems, A35.21
Fenestration. (See also Windows)
Fick’s law, F6.1
Filters, air, S29. (See also Air cleaners)
Finned-tube heat-distributing units, S36.1, 5
Finned-tube heat transfer coils, F4.25
Fins, F4.6
Fire/smoke management. See Smoke control
Firearm laboratories, A9.7
Fire management, A53.1
Fireplaces, S34.4
Fire safety
Fish, R19; R32
Fitness facilities. (See also Gymnasiums)
Fittings
Fixed-guideway vehicles, A11.7. (See also Mass-transit systems)
Fixture units, A50.1, 27
Flammability limits, gaseous fuels, F28.1
Flash tank, steam systems, S11.15
Floors
Flowers, cut
Flowmeters, A38.13; F36.19
1177 Fluid dynamics computations, F13.1
Fluid flow, F3
Food. (See also specific foods)
Food service
Forced-air systems, residential, A1.1
Forensic labs, A9.6
Fouling factor
Foundations, moisture control, A44.11
Fountains, Legionella pneumophila control, A49.14
Fourier’s law, and heat transfer, F25.5
Four-pipe systems, S5.5
Framing
Freeze drying, A30.6
Freeze prevention. (See also Freeze protection systems)
Freeze protection systems, A51.18, 19
Freezers
Freezing
Friction, in fluid flow
Fruit juice, R38
Fruits
1178 Fuel cells, combined heat and power (CHP), S7.22
Fuels, F28
Fume hoods, laboratory exhaust, A16.3
Fungi
Furnaces, S33
Galleries. See Museums, galleries, archives, and libraries
Garages
Gases
Gas-fired equipment, S34. (See also Natural gas)
Gas vents, S35.1
GCHP. See Ground-coupled heat pumps (GCHP)
Generators
Geothermal energy, A34
Geothermal heat pumps (GHP), A34.10
Glaser method, F25.15
Glazing
Glossary, of refrigeration terms, R50
Glycols, desiccant solution, S24.2
Graphical symbols, F37
Green design, and sustainability, F35.1
Greenhouses. (See also Plant environments)
Grids, for computational fluid dynamics, F13.4
Ground-coupled heat pumps (GCHP)
Ground-source heat pumps (GSHP), A34.1, 10
Groundwater heat pumps (GWHP), A34.32
GSHP. See Ground-source heat pumps (GSHP)
Guard stations, in justice facilities, A9.5
GWHP. See Groundwater heat pumps (GWHP)
GWP. See Global warming potential (GWP)
Gymnasiums, A5.5; A7.3
HACCP. See Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP)
Halocarbon
Hartford loop, S11.3
Hay, drying, A25.8
Hazard analysis and control, F10.4
Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP), R22.4
Hazen-Williams equation, F22.1
HB. See Heat balance (HB)
Health
Health care facilities, A8. (See also specific types)
Health effects
Heat
1179 Heat and moisture control, F27.1
Heat balance (HB), S9.19
Heat capacity, F25.1
Heat control, F27
Heaters, S34
Heat exchangers, S48
Heat flow, F25. (See also Heat transfer)
Heat flux, F25.1
Heat gain. (See also Load calculations)
Heating
Heating load
Heating values of fuels, F28.3, 7, 9
Heat loss. (See also Load calculations)
Heat pipes, air-to-air energy recovery, S26.13
Heat pumps
1180 Heat recovery. (See also Energy, recovery)
Heat storage. See Thermal storage
Heat stress
Heat transfer, F4; F25; F26; F27. (See also Heat flow)
Heat transmission
Heat traps, A50.1
Helium
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, A28.3; S29.6; S30.3
High-rise buildings. See Tall buildings
High-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurization, R33.2
High-temperature water (HTW) system, S13.1
Homeland security. See Chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Hoods
Hospitals, A8.2
1181 Hot-box method, of thermal modeling, F25.8
Hotels and motels, A6
Hot-gas bypass, R1.35
Houses of worship, A5.3
HSI. See Heat stress, index (HSI)
HTST. See High-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurization
Humidification, S22
Humidifiers, S22
Humidity (See also Moisture)
HVAC security, A59
Hydrogen, liquid, R47.3
Hydronic systems, S35. (See also Water systems)
Hygrometers, F7.9; F36.10, 11
Hygrothermal loads, F25.2
Hygrothermal modeling, F25.16; F27.10
IAQ. See Indoor air quality (IAQ)
IBD. See Integrated building design (IBD)
Ice
Ice makers
Ice rinks, A5.5; R44
ID50‚ mean infectious dose, A59.9
Ignition temperatures of fuels, F28.2
IGUs. See Insulating glazing units (IGUs)
Illuminance, F36.30
Indoor air quality (IAQ). (See also Air quality)
Indoor environmental modeling, F13
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ). (See also Air quality)
Induction
Industrial applications
1182 Industrial environments, A14; A31; A32
Industrial exhaust gas cleaning, S29. (See also Air cleaners)
Industrial hygiene, F10.3
Infiltration. (See also Air leakage)
Infrared applications
In-room terminal systems
Instruments, F14. (See also specific instruments or applications)
Insulating glazing units (IGUs), F15.4
Insulation, thermal
Integrated building design (IBD), A58.1, 7
1183 Intercoolers, ammonia refrigeration systems, R2.11
Jacketing, insulation, R10.6
Jails, A9.4
Joule-Thomson cycle, R47.6
Judges’ chambers, A9.5
Juice, R38.1
Jury facilities, A9.5
Justice facilities, A9
Juvenile facilities, A9.1. (See also Family courts)
K-12 schools, A7.2
Kelvin’s equation, F25.11
Kirchoff’s law, F4.13
Kitchens, A33
Kleemenko cycle, R47.13
Krypton, recovery, R47.18
Laboratories, A16
Laboratory information management systems (LIMS), A9.8
Lakes, heat transfer, A34.38
Laminar flow
Large eddy simulation (LES), turbulence modeling, F13.3; F24.10
Laser Doppler anemometers (LDA), F36.17
Laser Doppler velocimeters (LDV), F36.17
Latent energy change materials, S51.2
Laundries
LCR. See Load collector ratio (LCR)
LD50‚ mean lethal dose, A59.9
LDA. See Laser Doppler anemometers (LDA)
LDV. See Laser Doppler velocimeters (LDV)
LE. See Life expectancy (LE) rating
Leakage
Leakage function, relationship, F16.15
Leak detection of refrigerants, F29.9
Legionella pneumophila, A49.14; F10.7
Legionnaires’ disease. See Legionella pneumophila
LES. See Large eddy simulation (LES)
Lewis relation, F6.9; F9.4
Libraries. See Museums, galleries, archives, and libraries
Life expectancy (LE) rating, film, A22.3
Lighting
1184 Light measurement, F36.30
LIMS. See Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Linde cycle, R47.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), S8.6
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), F28.5
Liquid overfeed (recirculation) systems, R4
Lithium bromide/water, F30.69
Lithium chloride, S24.2
Load calculations
Load collector ratio (LCR), A35.22
Local exhaust. See Exhaust
Loss coefficients
Louvers, F15.29
Low-temperature water (LTW) system, S13.1
LPG. See Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
LTW. See Low-temperature water (LTW) system
Lubricants, R6.1; R12. (See also Lubrication; Oil)
Lubrication, R12
Mach number, S38.31
Maintenance. (See also Operation and maintenance)
Makeup air units, S28.8
Malls, A2.7
Manometers, differential pressure readout, A38.12
Manufactured homes, A1.8
Masonry, insulation, F26.7. (See also Building envelopes)
Mass transfer, F6
Mass-transit systems
McLeod gages, F36.14
Mean infectious dose (ID50), A59.9
Mean lethal dose (LD50), A59.9
1185 Mean radiant temperature (MRT), A54.1
Mean temperature difference, F4.21
Measurement, F36. (See also Instruments)
Meat, R30
Mechanical equipment room, central
Mechanical traps, steam systems, S11.8
Medium-temperature water (MTW) system, S13.1
Megatall buildings, A4.1
Meshes, for computational fluid dynamics, F13.4
Metabolic rate, F9.6
Metals and alloys, low-temperature, R48.6
Microbial growth, R22.4
Microbial volatile organic chemicals (MVOCs), F10.7
Microbiology of foods, R22.1
Microphones, F36.27
Mines, A29
Modeling. (See also Data-driven modeling; Energy, modeling)
Moist air
Moisture (See also Humidity)
Mold, A62.1; F25.17
Mold-resistant gypsum board, A62.7
Montreal Protocol, F29.1
Morgues, A8.1
Motors, S45
Movie theaters, A5.3
MRT. See Mean radiant temperature (MRT)
Multifamily residences, A1.7
Multiple-use complexes
Multisplit unitary equipment, S49.1
Multizone airflow modeling, F13.14
Museums, galleries, archives, and libraries
1186 MVOCs. See Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs)
Natatoriums. (See also Swimming pools)
Natural gas, F28.5
Navier-Stokes equations, F13.1
NC curves. See Noise criterion (NC) curves
Net positive suction head (NPSH), A34.34; R2.9; S44.10
Night setback, recovery, A42.43
Nitrogen
Noise, F8.13. (See also Sound)
Noise criterion (NC) curves, F8.16
Noncondensable gases
NPSH. See Net positive suction head (NPSH)
NTU. See Number of transfer units (NTU)
Nuclear facilities, A28
Number of transfer units (NTU)
Nursing facilities, A8.15
Nuts, storage, R42.7
Odors, F12
ODP. See Ozone depletion potential (ODP)
Office buildings
Oil, fuel, F28.6
Oil. (See also Lubricants)
Olf unit, F12.6
One-pipe systems
Operating costs, A37.4
Operation and maintenance, A39. (See also Maintenance)
Optimization, A42.4
Outdoor air, free cooling
Outpatient health care facilities, A8.14
Owning costs, A37.1
Oxygen
Ozone
Packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs), S50.5
Packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHPs), S50.5
PACs. See Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC)
PAH. See Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Paint, and moisture problems, F25.17
Panel heating and cooling, S6. (See also Radiant heating and cooling)
Paper
Paper products facilities, A26
1187 Paraffins, R12.3
Parallel compressor systems, R15.13
Particulate matter, indoor air quality (IAQ), F10.4, 6
Pasteurization, R33.2
Peak dew point, A62.9
Peanuts, drying, A25.9
PEL. See Permissible exposure limits (PEL)
Performance contracting, A41.2
Performance monitoring, A47.6
Permafrost stabilization, R45.4
Permeability
Permeance
Permissible exposure limits (PELs), F10.6
Personal environmental control (PEC) systems, F9.25
Pharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms, A18.9
Pharmacies, A8.9
Phase-change materials, thermal storage of, S51.15, 26
Photographic materials, A22
Photovoltaic (PV) systems, S36.18. (See also Solar energy)
Physical properties of materials, F33
Physiological principles, humans. (See also Comfort)
Pigs. See Swine
Pipes, S46. (See also Piping)
Piping. (See also Pipes)
Pitot-static tubes, F36.17
Pitot tubes, A38.2; F36.17
Places of assembly, A5
1188 Planes. See Aircraft
Plank’s equation, R20.7
Plant environments, A24.10
Plenums
PMV. See Predicted mean vote (PMV)
Police stations, A9.1
Pollutant transport modeling. See Contami- nants, indoor, concentration prediction
Pollution, air, and combustion, F28.7, 14
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), F10.6
Polydimethylsiloxane, F31.13
Ponds, spray, S40.6
Pope cell, F36.12
Positive building pressure, A62.9
Positive positioners, F7.8
Potatoes
Poultry. (See also Animal environments; Chickens; Turkeys)
Power grid, A61.7
Power-law airflow model, F13.14
Power plants, A27
PPD. See Predicted percent dissatisfied (PPD)
Prandtl number, F4.17
Precooling
Predicted mean vote (PMV), F36.31
Predicted percent dissatisfied (PPD), F9.18
Preschools, A7.1
Pressure
Pressure drop. (See also Darcy-Weisbach equation)
Primary-air systems, S5.10
Printing plants, A20
Prisons, A9.4
Produce
Product load, R15.5
Propane
Propylene glycol, hydronic systems, S13.23
Psychrometers, F1.13
Psychrometrics, F1
PTACs. See Packaged terminal air condition- ers (PTACs)
PTHPs. See Packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHPs)
Public buildings. See Commercial and public buildings; Places of assembly
Pumps
1189 Purge units, centrifugal chillers, S43.11
Radiant heating and cooling, A55; S6.1; S15; S33.4. (See also Panel heating and cooling)
Radiant time series (RTS) method, F18.2, 20
Radiation
Radiators, S36.1, 5
Radioactive gases, contaminants, F11.19
Radiometers, A54.7
Radon, F10.11, 17, 22
Rail cars
Rail cars, R25. (See also Cargo containers)
Railroad tunnels, ventilation
Rain, and building envelopes, F25.4
RANS. See Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equation
Rapid-transit systems. See Mass-transit systems
Rayleigh number, F4.19
RC curves. See Room criterion (RC) curves
Receivers
Recycling refrigerants, R9.3
Refrigerant/absorbent pairs, F2.15
Refrigerant control devices, R11
Refrigerants, F29.1
1190 Refrigerant transfer units (RTU), liquid chillers, S43.11
Refrigerated facilities, R23
Refrigeration, F1.1. (See also Absorption; Adsorption)
Refrigeration oils, R12. (See also Lubricants)
Refrigerators
Regulators. (See also Valves)
Residential health care facilities, A8.15
Residential systems, A1
1191 Resistance, thermal, F4; F25; F26. (See also R-values)
Resistance temperature devices (RTDs), F7.9; F36.6
Resistivity, thermal, F25.1
Resource utilization factor (RUF), F34.2
Respiration of fruits and vegetables, R19.17
Restaurants
Retail facilities, A2
Retrofit performance monitoring, A41.4
Retrofitting refrigerant systems, contaminant control, R7.10
Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equation, F13.3; F24.10
Reynolds number, F3.3
Rice, drying, A25.9
RMS. See Root mean square (RMS)
Road tunnels, A15.3
Roof overhang, A62.7
Roofs, U-factors, F27.2
Room air distribution, A57; S20.1
Room criterion (RC) curves, F8.16
Root mean square (RMS), F36.1
Roughness factors, ducts, F21.6
RTDs. See Resistance temperature devices (RTDs)
RTS. See Radiant time series (RTS)
RTU. See Refrigerant transfer units (RTU)
RUF. See Resource utilization factor (RUF)
Rusting, of building components, F25.17
R-values, F23; F25; F26. (See also Resistance, thermal)
Safety
Sanitation
Savings-to-investment-ratio (SIR), A37.11
Scale
Schneider system, R23.7
Schools
Security. See Chemical, biological, radio- logical, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
Seeds, storage, A25.12
Seismic restraint, A48.52; A55.1
Semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), F10.4, 12; F11.14
Sensors
Separators, lubricant, R11.24
Service water heating, A50
SES. See Subway environment simulation (SES) program
Shading
Ships, A13
1192 Shooting ranges, indoor, A9.8
Short-tube restrictors, R11.31
Single-duct systems, all-air, S4.10
SIR. See Savings-to-investment ratio (SIR)
Skating rinks, R44.1
Skylights, and solar heat gain, F15.27
Slab heating, A51
Slab-on-grade foundations, A44.11
SLR. See Solar-load ratio (SLR)
Smart building systems, A61.1
Smart grid, A61.7, 10
Smoke control, A53
Snow-melting systems, A51
Snubbers, seismic, A55.8
Sodium chloride brines, F31.1
Soft drinks, R39.10
Software
Soils. (See also Earth)
Solar energy, A35; S37.1 (See also Solar heat gain; Solar radiation)
1193 Solar heat gain, F15.13; F18.14
Solar-load ratio (SLR), A35.22
Solar-optical glazing, F15.13
Solar radiation, F14.7; F15.13
Solid fuel
Solvent drying, constant-moisture, A30.7
Soot, F28.17
Sorbents, F32.1
Sorption isotherm, F25.10; F26.19
Sound, F8. (See also Noise)
Sound control, A48; F8. (See also Noise)
Soybeans, drying, A25.7
Specific heat
Spot cooling
Spot heating, A54.4
Stack effect
Stadiums, A5.4
Stairwells, smoke control, A53.8
Standard atmosphere, U.S., F1.1
Standards, A63. (See also Codes)
Static electricity and humidity, S22.2
Steam
Steam systems, S11
1194 Steam traps, S11.7
Stefan-Boltzmann equation, F4.2, 12
Stevens’ law, F12.3
Stirling cycle, R47.14
Stokers, S31.16
Storage
Stoves, heating, S34.5
Stratification
Stroboscopes, F36.27
Subcoolers
Subway environment simulation (SES) program, A15.3
Subway systems. (See also Mass-transit systems)
Suction risers, R2.24
Sulfur content, fuel oils, F28.7
Superconductivity, diamagnetism, R47.5
Supertall buildings, A4.1
Supervisory control, A42
Supply air outlets, S20.1. (See also Air outlets)
Surface effect. See Coanda effect
Surface transportation
Surface water heat pump (SWHP), A34.12
Sustainability, F16.1; F35.1; S49.2
SVFs. See Synthetic vitreous fibers (SVFs)
SVOCs. See Semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs)
SWHP. See Surface water heat pump (SWHP)
Swimming pools. (See also Natatoriums)
Swine, recommended environment, A24.7
Symbols, F37
Synthetic vitreous fibers (SVFs), F10.5
Tachometers, F36.27
Tall buildings, A4
Tanks, secondary coolant systems, R13.2
Telecomunication facilities
Temperature
Temperature-controlled transport, R25.1
Temperature index, S22.3
Terminal units, A47.13; S20.8
1195 Terminology, of refrigeration, R50
Terrorism. See Chemical, biological, radio- logical, and explosive (CBRE) incidents
TES. See Thermal energy storage (TES)
Testing
Testing, adjusting, and balancing. (See also Balancing)
TETD/TA. See Total equivalent temperature differential method with time averaging (TETD/TA)
TEWI. See Total equivalent warning impact (TEWI)
Textile processing plants, A21
TFM. See Transfer function method (TFM)
Theaters, A5.3
Thermal bridges, F25.8
Thermal comfort. See Comfort
Thermal emittance, F25.2
Thermal energy storage (TES), S8.5; S51
Thermally activated building systems (TABS), A42.3, 33
Thermal properties, F26.1
Thermal resistivity, F25.1
Thermal storage, S51
Thermal transmission data, F26
Thermistors, R11.4
Thermodynamics, F2.1
1196 Thermometers, F36.5
Thermopile, F7.4; F36.9; R45.4
Thermosiphons
Thermostats
Three-pipe distribution, S5.5
Tobacco smoke
Tollbooths
Total equivalent temperature differential method with time averaging (TETD/TA), F18.49
Trailers and trucks, refrigerated, R25. (See also Cargo containers)
Transducers, pneumatic pressure, F7.10
Transfer function method (TFM), A40.10; F18.49
Transmittance, thermal, F25.2
Transmitters, pneumatic pressure, F7.10
Transpiration, R19.19
Transportation centers
Transport properties of refrigerants, F30
Traps
Trucks, refrigerated, R25. (See also Cargo containers)
Tuning automatic control systems, F7.18
Tunnels, vehicular, A15.1
Turbines, S7
Turbochargers, heat recovery, S7.34
Turbulence modeling, F13.3
Turbulent flow, fluids, F3.3
Turndown ratio, design capacity, S13.4
Two-node model, for thermal comfort, F9.18
Two-pipe systems, S5.5; S13.19
U.S. Marshal spaces, A9.6
U-factor
Ultralow-penetration air (ULPA) filters, S29.6; S30.3
Ultraviolet (UV) lamp systems, S17
Ultraviolet air and surface treatment, A60
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), A60; S17. [See also Ultraviolet (UV) lamp systems]
Uncertainty analysis
Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems, A4.10; A57.9
Unitary systems, S49
Unit heaters. See Heaters
Units and conversions, F38
Unit ventilators, S28.1
Utility interfacing, electric, S7.43
Utility rates, A61.10
UV. See Ultraviolet (UV) lamp systems
UVGI. See Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI)
Vacuum cooling, of fruits and vegetables, R28.9
Validation, of airflow modeling, F13.9, 10, 17
Valves, S46. (See also Regulators)
1197 Vaporization systems, S8.6
Vapor pressure, F27.8; F33.2
Vapor retarders, jackets, F23.12
Variable-air-volume (VAV) systems
Variable-frequency drives, S45.12
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF), S18.1; S49.1, 13
VAV. See Variable-air-volume (VAV) systems
Vegetables, R37
Vehicles
Vena contracta, F3.4
Vending machines, R16.5
Ventilation, F16
Ventilators
Venting
Verification, of airflow modeling, F13.9, 10, 17
Vessels, ammonia refrigeration systems, R2.11
Vibration, F8.17
1198 Viral pathogens, F10.8
Virgin rock temperature (VRT), and heat release rate, A29.3
Viscosity, F3.1
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), F10.11
Voltage, A56.1
Volume ratio, compressors
VRF. See Variable refrigerant flow (VRF)
VRT. See Virgin rock temperature (VRT)
Walls
Warehouses, A3.8
Water
Water heaters
Water horsepower, pump, S44.7
Water/lithium bromide absorption
Water-source heat pump (WSHP), S2.4; S49.10
Water systems, S13
Water treatment, A49
1199 Water vapor control, A44.6
Water vapor permeance/permeability, F26.16, 17
Water vapor retarders, F26.6
Water wells, A34.33
Weather data
Welding sheet metal, S19.11
Wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), heat stress, A31.5
Wheels, rotary enthalpy, S26.9
Whirlpools and spas
Wien’s displacement law, F4.12
Wind. (See also Climate design information; Weather data)
Wind chill index, F9.23
Windows. (See also Fenestration)
Wind restraint design, A55.15
Wineries
Wireless sensors, A61.6
Wood construction, and moisture, F25.10
Wood products facilities, A26.1
Wood pulp, A26.2
Wood stoves, S34.5
World Wide Web (WWW), A40.8
WSHP. See Water-source heat pump (WSHP)
WWW. See World Wide Web (WWW)
Xenon, R47.18
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