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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide to HVAC design--thoroughly revised for the latest technologies This fully updated guide covers the entire HVAC system design process from concept to commissioned systems. Written by a recognized HVAC expert, the book illustrates each step through photographs, drawings, and comprehensive discussions. This new edition has been completely refreshed to align with current industry standards and includes several brand-new chapters. HVAC Design Sourcebook, Second Edition contains a chapter-long case study that provides a step-by-step look at the design of a real-world HVAC project.  Coverage includes: *The design process *Piping, valves, and specialties *Central plant and air systems *Piping and ductwork distribution systems *Terminal equipment *Variable refrigerant flow systems *Humidity control *Noise and vibration control *Automatic temperature controls *Sustainability *Construction drawings *Central plant optimization *Construction administration *The commissioning process

The Definitive Guide to the 2017 NEC®--Thoroughly Updated to Reflect the Latest Provisions Revised to fully align with the 2017 NEC®, this on-the-job reference contains the trusted advice and analysis you need to interpret and effectively work with the current set of regulations. In-depth coverage of the background and rationale for specific rules enhances your understanding of both meaning and application. Key points are illuminated through thousands of detailed diagrams and photos; in-depth discussions with owners and inspectors provide valuable, real-world insight. Designed to be used as a companion guide to the 2017 NEC® itself, McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code®  2017 Handbook, 29th Edition, is arranged logically--the explanation for any topic lines up exactly with the applicable section in the Code. You will get straightforward clarification of obtuse rules and vague language, enabling you to work efficiently and safely--and to successfully achieve full compliance. This book doesn't duplicate the text of the NEC®. Instead, it is entirely comprised of explanatory text, specifically addressing every single code article, providing the most analytical content available. Because the book is published completely independently from NFPA, it is free to--and frequently does--offer detailed analysis of technically questionable and editorially convoluted provisions in the NEC®, along with strategies for discussing those issues with owners and inspectors before financial commitments are made. Covers all significant changes to the 2017 NEC, including: * Industrial process heating for fixed resistance and electrode equipment (new Article 425) * Extensive new coverage of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems generally (Article 690), and the new Article 691 on large-scale utility-connected solar farms On-site electrical storage, including new technologies such as flow batteries (new Article 706) * DC Microgrids that utilize solar, wind, or fuel cells to supply functional power (new Article 712) * A new repository for stand-alone provisions that formerly repeated themselves (new Article 710)  

Fully updated to reflect the latest technologies, this best-selling guide shows how to troubleshoot and repair the engines found in household devices--including lawnmowers, garden tractors, portable generators, and handheld tools. Written by a master mechanic, Small Gas Engine Repair, Fourth Edition, provides easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions for complicated diagnostic and repair procedures. The book suggests money-saving alternatives to expensive factory tools and overpriced replacement parts. You will gain access to valuable Internet resources as well as shortcuts, field fixes, and other tricks of the trade that working mechanics use on the job. You'll find coverage of: * Basics * Troubleshooting * Ignition and related systems * Fuel systems * Rewind starters * Electrical systems * Engine mechanical * Two- and four-cycle engines * Diaphragm carburetors * Electronic fuel injection * And much more