An Introduction to Energy Efficient HVAC Controls for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in controls for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. HUMIDITY CONTROL, 3. SIMULTANEOUS HEATING AND COOLNG, 4. MECHANICAL VENTILATION CONTROL, 5. ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTROL SCHEMES, 6. AUTOMATIC CONTROL DAMPERS, 7. VARIABLE AIR VOLUME SYSTEM FAN CONTROL, 8. FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND PROTECTION CONTROLS, 9. GAS-FIRED AIR-HANDLING UNIT CONTROL., 10. COOLING TOWER AND WATER-COOLED CONDENSER SYSTEM CONTROLS, 11. CENTRAL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, 12. ENERGY METERING, 13. DDC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS, 14. DDC SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS, 15. CONTROL SYSTEM DRAWINGS.