Good beginner's HVAC book?
Good beginner's HVAC book?
(OP)
The subject header says it all. I'm a draftsman working at a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing engineering firm. I've been doing electrical drafting and light design since I started earlier this year. I was recently told that they'd like me to learn Mechanical/HVAC. (Of course, they don't expect me to learn this on my own. There are several other designers and engineers that will help me as I go along.)
We mainly do commercial buildings, and sometimes houses. I'm just looking for a general, beginner's HVAC book. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
We mainly do commercial buildings, and sometimes houses. I'm just looking for a general, beginner's HVAC book. Any suggestions?
Thanks,





RE: Good beginner's HVAC book?
I took a course in college and found the text book, “Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design,” by McQuiston & Parker to be a good starting point. The book covers the fundamentals.
CRG
RE: Good beginner's HVAC book?
RE: Good beginner's HVAC book?
Clyde
RE: Good beginner's HVAC book?
If you do nothing else at least ask a co-worker who may be members of ASHRAE to sponsor you to become a Student or an Associate Member of ASHRAE. Each year you will receive a book relating to HVAC. These books are coveted. NO one gives them up, well some do! But if your company will pay your membership dues (and many do) your in. The cost is about US$110.00 per year. If your are worth your metal it will be worth it for your company to pop for the annual fee.
Also once you become a member never, ever give it up.
Good Luck
pennpoint
RE: Good beginner's HVAC book?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1179965&cat=22120&type=3&dept=3920&path=0%3A3920%3A18865%3A18882%3A18883%3A22120
Hope this helps,
Chris