The 2008 ASHRAE Handbook-HVAC Systems and Equipment discusses various systems and the equipment (components or assemblies) that comprise them, and describes features and differences. This information helps system designers and operators in selecting and using equipment. It is divided into seven sections: Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems; Air-Handling Equipment and Components; Heating Equipment and Components; Cooling Equipment and Components; General Components; Packaged, Unitary and Split-System Equipment, and General. 888 pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. HVAC System Analysis and Selection
• 2. Decentralized Heating and Cooling
• 3. Central Heating and Cooling Plants
• 4. Air Handling and Distribution
• 5. In-Room Terminal Systems
• 6. Panel Heating and Cooling
• 7. Combined Heat and Power Systems
• 8. Applied Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Systems
• 9. Small Forced-Air Heating and Cooling Systems
• 10. Steam Systems
• 11. District Heating and Cooling
• 12. Hydronic Heating and Cooling
• 13. Condenser Water Systems
• 14. Medium- and High-Temperature Water Heating
• 15. Infrared Radiant Heating
• 16. Ultraviolet Lamp Systems
• 17. Combustion Turbine Inlet Cooling
• 18. Duct Construction
• 19. Room Air Distribution Equipment
• 20. Fans
• 21. Humidifiers
• 22. Air-Cooling and Dehumidifying Coils
• 23. Desiccant Dehumidification and Pressure-Drying Equipment
• 24. Mechanical Dehumidifiers and Related Components
• 25. Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment
• 26. Air-Heating Coils
• 27. Unit Ventilators, Unit Heaters, and Makeup Air Units
• 28. Air Cleaners for Particulate Contaminants
• 29. Industrial Gas Cleaning and Air Pollution Control Equipment
• 30. Automatic Fuel-Burning Systems
• 31. Boilers
• 32. Furnaces
• 33. Residential In-Space Heating Equipment
• 34. Chimney, Vent, and Fireplace Systems
• 35. Hydronic Heat-Distributing Units and Radiators
• 36. Solar Energy Equipment
• 37. Compressors
• 38. Condensers
• 39. Cooling Towers
• 40. Evaporative Air-Cooling Equipment
• 41. Liquid Coolers
• 42. Liquid-Chilling Systems
• 43. Centrifugal Pumps
• 44. Motors, Motor Controls, and Variable-Speed Drives
• 45. Pipes, Tubes, and Fittings
• 46. Valves
• 47. Heat Exchangers
• 48. Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
• 49. Room Air Conditioners and Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners
• 50. Thermal Storage
• 51. Codes and Standards