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HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics,Used
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This comprehensive reference source is for all involved in hospital design and installation of HVAC system commissioning. It covers environmental comfort, infection control, energy conservation, life safety, and operation/ maintenance. It also: Gives design strategies known to meet standards and guidelines Details ''best practices'' for temperature, humidity, air exchange and pressure requirements for various types of hospital rooms Contains disaster planning information Includes a chapter on medical terminology for the design engineer Dual UnitsASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education.The ASHRAE Handbooks are the design standard for control of built environments with volumes on Systems and Equipment, HVAC Applications, Refrigeration and Fundamentals. Each is updated every four years. In addition to publishing design guidance for engineers, architects, and facility managers, we also publish a series of texts for classroom use.Some of the areas we publish in include:Energy Modeling and AuditingHigh Performance Building DesignPsychrometricsIndoor Air Quality and Environmental QualityData Center Energy EfficiencyNoise & Vibration ControlHumidity ControlHVAC for Healthcare Facilities
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- Q: What is the main focus of the 'Hvac Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics'? A: The manual primarily focuses on the design and installation of HVAC systems in hospitals and clinics, addressing aspects like environmental comfort, infection control, energy conservation, and life safety.
- Q: Who is the author of this HVAC design manual? A: The author of the manual is the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, known as ASHRAE.
- Q: What topics does this manual cover? A: It covers design strategies, best practices for temperature and humidity control, disaster planning, and includes a chapter on medical terminology relevant to design engineers.
- Q: How many pages does the manual have? A: The manual consists of 298 pages.
- Q: Is this manual suitable for beginners in HVAC design? A: While it is comprehensive and detailed, it is best suited for professionals involved in hospital design and HVAC system commissioning, rather than complete beginners.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability for frequent use.
- Q: What edition of the manual is available? A: This is the first edition of the 'Hvac Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics'.
- Q: When was this manual published? A: The manual was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: Does this manual provide information on energy conservation? A: Yes, it includes strategies for energy conservation as part of the HVAC design for healthcare facilities.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.