Modern Hydronic Heating: For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 3rd Ed.

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From simple applications to multi-load / multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most appropriate hydronic heating methods and hardware to create system the deliver the ultimate in heating comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency. Heavily illustrated with product and installation photos, and hundreds of detailed full-color schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, 3rd EDITION is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive reference on hydronic heating for the present and future. It transforms engineering-level design information into practical tools that can be used by technical students and heating professional alike. This revised edition features the latest design and installation techniques for residential and light commercial hydronic systems including use of renewable energy heat sources, hydraulic separation, smart circulators, distribution efficiency, thermal accumulators, mixing methods, heat metering, and web-enabled control methods. Everyone involved in the heating trade will benefit from this preeminent resource of the North American heating industry. It is well-suited for use in a formal education course, self-study, or as an on the job reference.

DATE: 01/28/2011
# Pages: 640
Dimensions: 8 1/2 X 11 INCHES

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FEATURES: • Establishes the fundamentals of thermal and hydraulic design, and then demonstrates how those fundamentals are consistently applied in practical situations.

• Encourages a strong understanding of details using full color piping and electrical schematics that illustrate nearly every piping and control technique used in modern hydronic heating.

• Presents design tools that teach readers how to assess the performance of proposed systems before they are installed, avoiding potentially costly mistakes.

• Provides a complete list of variables and their required units whenever a formula is introduced. Presents examples with solutions and follow-up discussion on a wide range of design calculations.

• Emphasizes how to create simple and reliable systems without sacrificing energy efficiency or comfort.

• Empowers readers for success in today's heating industry through complete and unbiased information, making it one of the heating profession's leading references.