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The easy way to keep your HVAC systems humming. Meet the demand for better quality and efficiency in air systems by mastering the latest TAB (testing, adjusting, and balancing) techniques in the Third Edition of HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Manual, by John Gladstone and W. David Bevirt. This time-saving productivity tool puts at your fingertips proven TAB methodologies, equations, and calculations for system balancing, controls, clean rooms, sound vibration and more. It's the only resource you need to: balance air and water distribution systems; adjust the total system to provide specified quantities; perform accurate electrical measurements; establish quantitative performance of all equipment; verify automatic controls; measure sound and vibration with complete confidence; and much more. ... Read more

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The DEWALT® HVAC Certification Exam Guide is the most complete and comprehensive HVAC technician certification book available. This new ?standard? for the climate control industry will help readers pass the NATE, ICE, RSES Certification, HVAC Excellence, and HVAC Technician Licensing Exams. Innovative coverage also makes this exam guide extremely useful for studying and preparing for the state limited energy license and HVAC contractor licenses. ... Read more

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A good start
This is a good book to start with to review for the NATE or other tests. It only has a limited number of questions though. I took the NATE Heat Pump test and passed with this books help, but it only had 50 sample questions for Heat Pump's and the NATE test had 100 questions. My suggestion is that there be more sample questions. I'd also like to see a reference for additional information if you don't understand a question. This book serves a purpose, but could be a better tool...

Industry Standard for the NATE exam
This book is absolutely the standard for the NATE Exam.Not only does it give you insight on the types of questions to study for, but it gives you information on how to beat the test writers at their own game.A very good read! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from HVAC & R Research, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6501 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: PCA-FDA-based fault diagnosis for sensors in VAV systems.(Principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, variable air volume)
Author: Zhimin Du
Publication: HVAC & R Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 2Page: 349(19)

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With this authoritative reference at hand, engineers and technicians will gain full knowledge of each component in todayÕs complex heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Completely revised and fully updated, this second edition of a widely used working tool offers: Analyses of todayÕs most efficient, most trouble-free systems ... Details on todays highly advanced components ... Ways to achieve economy and efficiency in design ... clear explanations of the environmental impact of HVAC design ... Information on meeting key codes and standards. Featuring contributions from the top companies in HVAC technologyÑYork, Allied Signal, Honeywell, and SverdrupÑthe Handbook is an ideal source of reliable and timely information and advice on HVAC systems and components. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from HVAC & R Research, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 10185 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: General methodology combining engineering optimization of primary HVAC & R plants with decision analysis methods--Part II: uncertainty and decision analysis.
Author: Wei Jiang
Publication: HVAC & R Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 119(22)

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This digital document is an article from HVAC & R Research, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 10908 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: General methodology combining engineering optimization of primary HVAC & R plants with decision analysis methods--Part I: deterministic analysis.
Author: Wei Jiang
Publication: HVAC & R Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 93(25)

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This digital document is an article from ASHRAE Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 7659 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: High-performance schools: high marks for energy efficiency, humidity control, indoor air quality & first cost.(School HVAC)
Author: John Fischer
Publication: ASHRAE Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 49Issue: 5Page: 30(13)

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This digital document is an article from EE-Evaluation Engineering, published by Nelson Publishing on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 6102 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Test Labs/Services Buyers Guide. (Service Guide - Company Guide).
Publication: EE-Evaluation Engineering (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: Nelson Publishing
Volume: 42Issue: 1Page: 40(6)

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This digital document is an article from WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World, published by Worldwide Projects, Inc. on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1223 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: PHILIPPINES: Construction plans for proposed $330,000,000 solar wafer plant, SUNPOWER CORP. [USA] - Order #: 011704.
Publication: WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World (Newsletter)
Date: January 1, 2004
Publisher: Worldwide Projects, Inc.
Volume: 13Issue: 01

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This digital document is an article from Mechanical Engineering-CIME, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Unexpected efficiency.(technology focus: FLUID HANDLING AND FLUID POWER)(Bronswerk Heat Transfer BV designed air-cooled cooler systems and fans )
Author: Harry Hutchinson
Publication: Mechanical Engineering-CIME (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 129Issue: 8Page: 19(1)

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Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the updated revision of the classic reference containing the most important noise control design information in a single volume of manageable size. Specific content updates include completely revised material on noise and vibration standards, updated information on active noise/vibration control, and the applications of these topics to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good source for more information
Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications looks to be a good source for a second book on noise control. By second book I mean a follow up to a good introductory book on Architectural Acoustics by Egan, Long, or Mehta et al. Long's book is very thourough.

Each Chapter is written by a recognized expert in the field. It covers theory, mathematical models, and some application.

While a few of the chapters are general, and many of them relate to building noise, the subject is not limited to buildings. As an example there is coverage of jet engine noise generation and propagation. I have only read it in sections to date, and am satisfied with it.

BTW - A good source for a hands on, non-theoretical approach is from ASHRAE, "A Practical Guide to Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Systems".

Practical Use ofNoise and Vibration Control Engineering
The book has some very practical suggestions and formulas that can be used to control noise in real engineering problems.This it does by first reviewing the basic terms, definitions and international standards in acoustics.Several practical formulas for design of noise control systems are discussed and given in the text.Formulas for calculation of sound propagation in various practical situations are also given.Irecommend this book to people who have an interest in reducing noise in most practical problems.

The book is also suitable to students in mechanical, aerospace, automotive, electrical, environmental, highways and building engineering who have an interest in acoustics or noise control problems.The book is however not suitable as a class textbook as not many formulas are derived neither are there many worked examples or tutorial problems that can assist a student to prepare for examinations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Architectural Science Review, published by University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2835 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Problems encountered in the prediction of flow-generated noise in HVAC air distribution systems.
Author: C.M. Mak
Publication: Architectural Science Review (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture
Volume: 45Issue: 4Page: 371(4)

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This digital document is an article from Mechanical Engineering-CIME, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1184 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Keeping the rainforest tropical: when one method posed problems, mechanical engineers turned to an alternate technology to make patrons and animals comfortable at the zoo.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Mechanical Engineering-CIME (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 129Issue: 3Page: 40(2)

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HVAC Pal is the number one pocket reference book for the climate control industry. Pertaining to various aspects of installation, service, testing and balancing, HVAC Pal covers compressors, duct sizing, heat transmission, conversion factors, temperature and pressure, fans, air velocities, refrigeration characteristics and thermostats. Compact but powerful, this pocket reference tool helps service technicians become experts on the job. ... Read more

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The new emphasis on energy conservation has made heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) design work more demanding than ever before. Recent technological advances have made it more difficult too. That's why you are sure to welcome this practical aid that will show you how to handles these new complications―and make your estimating faster, easier, and more accurate. With this volume at your elbow, you can save yourself a lot of calculating simply by using its worked-out charts and tables. Where calculations are necessary, this working professional's guide shows you the easiest and best methods to use. Filled with valuable practical information, proven shortcuts, and ready-to-use data, this manual is a time and trouble saver for everyone involved in HVAC work―from full-time estimators to architects who need a briefing on the latest HVAC techniques. The manual offers you a thorough review of HVAC estimating criteria, followed by detailed discussions of all the major systems and components. A highly useful special feature is the manual's labor tables and material cost curves based on unit capacity ber Btu, cfm, and ton of refrigeration, etc. Created by a professional with extensive experience in the field, the manual is specifically geared to help solve everyday on-the-job problems. Some of the important topics covered are change-order analysis, renovation work, value engineering, and conceptual as well as ready-to-apply heating and cooling load calculations. Also included are tables for conversion to SI units. A complete chapter is devoted to design and estimating concepts, supported by numerous rules of thumb, checklists, and formulas for selecting the most economical desing for a given job. ... Read more