The ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals covers the basic principles and contains essential data for HVAC&R design. Comprehensive coverage is provided throughout the 39 chapters, which cover materials, climate data, load and energy calculations, sustainability and much more. The handbook also covers controls, building envelopes and physical properties of materials. 1000 pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Psychrometrics
• 2. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles
• 3. Fluid Flow
• 4. Heat Transfer
• 5. Two-Phase Flow
• 6. Mass Transfer
• 7. Fundamentals of Control
• 8. Sound and Vibration
• 9. Thermal Comfort
• 10. Indoor Environmental Health
• 11. Air Contaminants
• 12. Odors
• 13. Indoor Environmental Modeling
• 14. Climatic Design Information
• 15. Fenestration
• 16. Ventilation and Infiltration
• 17. Residential Cooling and Heating Load Calculations
• 18. Nonresidential Cooling and Heating Load Calculations
• 19. Energy Estimating and Modeling Methods
• 20. Space Air Diffusion
• 21. Duct Design
• 22. Pipe Sizing
• 23. Insulation for Mechanical Systems
• 24. Airflow Around Buildings
• 25. Heat, Air, and Moisture Control in Building Assemblies-Fundamentals
• 26. Heat, Air, and Moisture Control in Building Assemblies-Material Properties
• 27. Heat, Air, and Moisture Control in Insulated Assemblies-Examples
• 28. Combustion and Fuels
• 29. Refrigerants
• 30. Thermophysical Properties of Refrigerants
• 31. Physical Properties of Secondary Coolants (Brines)
• 32. Sorbents and Desiccants
• 33. Physical Properties of Materials
• 34. Energy Resources
• 35. Sustainability
• 36. Measurement and Instruments
• 37. Abbreviations and Symbols
• 38. Units and Conversions
• 39. Codes and Standards