HVAC Maintenance and Operations Handbook


Book Description

Part I: Introduction. Glossary of HVAC Terms. The HVAC Design Factor. Building Design and Equipment Location. Part II: Commissioning. Introduction to Commissioning. The Commissioning Process. The Commissioning Specification. Commissioning Check Lists. Commissioning Computer-Based Control Systems. Part III: Management of Maintenance and Repair. Strategic Planning. Preventive, Predictive, Proactive Maintenance. Maintenance: In-House versus Outsourcing. Computerized Maintenance. Reliability Centered Maintenance. Stores and Parts Management. Part IV: Maintenance and Repair Technology. Piping and Ductwork. Air Moving Equipment. Pumps and Valves. Heating Equipment. Cooling Equipment. Air Distribution. System Control Equipment. Condensate Control.




Facilities Management Operations Handbook


Book Description

This book is designed for the working Facilities Manager who must use both Hard and Soft Services. You get all the details including most tricks of the trade for ensuring the smooth running of the complex. It has information on set up, manpower, space planning, stock holding, KPI




HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics


Book Description

Health care HVAC systems serve facilities in which the population is uniquely vulnerable and exposed to an elevated risk of health, fire, and safety hazard. These heavily regulated, high-stakes facilities undergo continuous maintenance, verification, inspection, and recertification, typically operate 24/7, and are owner occupied for long life. The HVAC systems in health care facilities must be carefully designed to be installed, operated and maintained in coordination with specialized buildings services, including emergency and normal power, plumbing and medical gas systems, automatic transport, fire protections and a myriad of IT systems, all within a limited building envelope.




HVAC Troubleshooting Guide


Book Description

A Practical, On-the-Job HVAC Guide Applicable to residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, this essential handbook puts a wealth of real-world information at your fingertips. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide shows you how to read, interpret, and prepare schedules, mechanical plans, and electrical schematics. This handy resource will aid you in your everyday tasks and keep you up to date with the latest facts, figures, and devices. The book includes numerous illustrations, tables, and charts, troubleshooting tips, safety precautions, resource directories, and a glossary of terms. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide helps you: Identify and safely use tools and equipment (both new and old) Use heat pumps and hot air furnaces Calculate ventilation requirements Work with refrigeration equipment and the new refrigerants Utilize control devices, including solenoids and relays Operate, select, and repair electric motors Work with condensers, compressors, and evaporators Monitor the flow of refrigerant with valves, tubing, and filters Comply with the Section 608 refrigerant recycling rule Program thermostats Insulate with batts, sheet, tubing covers, and foam Work with solid-state controls Understand electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics




HVAC Pump Handbook


Book Description

This text discusses the methods and applications of applying pumps and achieving efficient operation in HVAC applications. It aims to provide answers to pumping applications for all types of HVAC applications, including variable speed pumping and piping op




HVAC Systems and Components Handbook


Book Description

Major Sections: System Considerations Comfort Applications Process and Special Applications Types of HVAC Systems Components of HVAC Systems Basic Components Heating Equipment Refrigeration Equipment Air Handling Equipment Distribution-Piping and Ducting General Considerations Automatic Controls Avoiding Noise and Vibration Design for Energy Conservation Environmental Impact of HVAC Water Treatment Applicable Codes and Standards.




Handbook of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


Book Description

* A broad range of disciplines--energy conservation and air quality issues, construction and design, and the manufacture of temperature-sensitive products and materials--is covered in this comprehensive handbook * Provide essential, up-to-date HVAC data, codes, standards, and guidelines, all conveniently located in one volume * A definitive reference source on the design, selection and operation of A/C and refrigeration systems




Maintenance Engineering Handbook


Book Description

Stay Up to Date on the Latest Issues in Maintenance Engineering The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Maintenance Engineering Handbook has long been a staple for engineers, managers, and technicians seeking current advice on everything from tools and techniques to planning and scheduling. This brand-new edition brings you up to date on the most pertinent aspects of identifying and repairing faulty equipment; such dated subjects as sanitation and housekeeping have been removed. Maintenance Engineering Handbook has been advising plant and facility professionals for more than 50 years. Whether you're new to the profession or a practiced veteran, this updated edition is an absolute necessity. New and updated sections include: Belt Drives, provided by the Gates Corporation Repair and Maintenance Cost Estimation Ventilation Fans and Exhaust Systems 10 New Chapters on Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment Inside: • Organization and Management of the Maintenance Function • Maintenance Practices • Engineering and Analysis Tools • Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment • Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment • Instrumentation and Reliability Tools • Lubrication • Maintenance Welding • Chemical Corrosion Control and Cleaning




Facility Manager's Maintenance Handbook 2E (PB)


Book Description

An Updated Guide to Establishing Cutting-Edge Operations and Maintenance Procedures for Today's Complex Facilities An essential on-the-job resource, Facility Manager's Maintenance Handbook presents step-by-step coverage of the planning, design, and execution of operations and maintenance procedures for structures, equipment, and systems in any type of facility. This career-building reference provides the tools needed to streamline facility management processes...reduce operational costs...and ensure the effective utilization, maintenance, repair, and renovation of existing physical assets. Now with 40% new information, this Second Edition includes brand-new chapters on emergency response procedures...maintenance operations benchmarking...capital and operational budgets management...boiler and steam plant operations... and other vital topics. The only book of its kind to cover both operations and maintenance, the updated Facility Manager's Maintenance Handbook features: Updated information on mechanical equipment and systems maintenance The latest fire protection procedures A comprehensive account of building codes Guidance on hazardous materials handling Excellent preparation for the IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) qualification Inside This State-of-the-Art Facility Management Resource • Part 1: Organizing for Maintenance Operations • Part 2: Facility Operations and Maintenance • Operations Plans • Maintenance Plans • Part 3: Equipment and Systems Operations • Maintenance o Part 4: Facilities Emergency Preparedness o Part 5: Capital Investment