HVAC Water Chillers and Cooling Towers: Fundamentals, Application, and Operation, Second Edition

This second edition explores the major improvements in recent years to many chiller and cooling tower components that have resulted in improved performance and lower operating costs. It looks at how climate change and "green" designs have significantly impacted the selection of refrigerants and the application of chilled water systems. This edition also discusses the expanded use of digital controls and variable frequency drives as well as the re-introduction of some older technologies. The book includes extensive checklists, design and troubleshooting guidelines, and reference data.

Author: Herbert W. III Stanford
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 03/29/2017
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781138071711

About the Author

Herbert W. Stanford III is a registered professional engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland. In 1977, he founded the engineering consulting firm Stanford White, Inc. Since his semiretirement in 1998, he has taught short courses on building topics at several universities. A life member of the ASHRAE, Mr. Stanford actively focuses on HVAC systems, indoor environmental quality, and building operations and maintenance.