Air Distribution Systems
Airflow Patterns
Airflow Efficiency in Rooms
Noise Criteria
Air Handling Units
References
Mathematical Modeling Technique
Governing Equations
Numerical Procedure
Conclusion
Airflow Regimes and Thermal Comfort in a Room
Numerical Model
Flow Pattern and Thermal Behavior
Conclusion
References
Airflow Regimes and Thermal Pattern in Archaeological Monuments
Historical Background
Background
Proposed Design Calculation Methodology
Proposed Solution
Conclusion
References
Airflow in Places of Worship
People and Comfort
Climatic Factors
Air Conditioning of Mosques: Ceiling Designs
Air Conditioning of Churches: Ceiling Designs
Air Distribution in Mosques: Free-Stand Units
Conclusion
References
Airflow Patterns in Healthcare Facilities
Airflow Characteristics for Comfort
Early Practice of Airflow Design
Present Observations
Problem Analysis
Modeled Equations
Flow Pattern Analyses
Conclusion
References
Examples of Typical Air Conditioning Projects
Environmental Control
Air Filtration
Pressure Relationships and Ventilation
Air Movement
Air Quality
Smoke Control
Fire Control
Noise Criteria
Factors Affecting System Selection
HVAC Life Cycle Cost Analyses
Introduction
Owning Costs Analysis
Operating Costs Analysis
Maintenance Costs Analysis
Design Specifications
Further Examples
Engineering Tips for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Conclusion
References
Indoor Environmental Quality
Definitions
IEQ Mandatory Provisions
Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy Comfort
Acoustical Control
Daylighting by Top Lighting
Isolation of the Building from Pollutants in Soil
Prescriptive Option
Performance Option
References
Energy Efficiency in Air-Conditioned Buildings
Air-Conditioned Applications
Energy Efficiency
Evaluation Indices
Observations
International Energy Standards
Energy-Efficient Buildings
Concluding Remarks
References
Appendices
Biography
Essam E. Khalil is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Cairo University. He has over 43 years of experience in design and simulation of combustion chambers for terrestrial and aerospace applications. He has published over 550 papers in journals and conference proceedings on combustion, energy, and indoor air quality control. He has also published 11 books. Professor Khalil is also a Fellow of ASME, Fellow AIAA, Fellow ASHRAE; Distinguished Lecturer ASHRAE. He is editor of Energy & Buildings, Letters in CFD and, International Journal of Reacting Systems. He has received many international awards, including the ASME George Westinghouse Award recipient 2009, AIAA Energy Systems Award 2010, ASHRAE Distinguished Services Award 2010, AIAA Sustained Services Award 2011, and ASME James Harry Potter Gold Medal Award 2012.
