1st Edition
Heating and Cooling of Air Through Coils Principles and Applications
1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Heating and Cooling 3. The Psychrometric Chart 4. Heating and Cooling Coils 5. Heating and Cooling of Air Through Coils 6. Coil Fluid Systems 7. Energy Resources of Heating and Cooling
Biography
Dr. Yongjian Gu is a professor at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and an adjunct faculty at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). He teaches thermal-fluids, total energy systems & design, propulsions, steam turbine & marine components, gas turbine & auxiliary equipment, and engineering economics courses to undergraduates and graduate students. Dr. Gu holds a license of registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York. He also holds a certificate of professional Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). Prior to teaching at the academic institutions, he worked at industrial corporations, consulting firms, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratory as a senior mechanical engineer, project engineer, and lead engineer for many years. He has rich and valuable academic and professional experiences in dimensions/units/unit conversions, HVAC system, piping systems, thermal energy systems, and renewable/sustainable energy applications. Dr. Gu has many publications in his subject areas of teaching and professional expertise. He serves as peer-reviewers of multiple scientific and technical journals. He also sits on several professional committees and board members.
"This book is an incredibly thorough and comprehensive exploration of the heating and cooling of air passing through coils. It provides an invaluable resource for anyone in the HVAC field, and especially those wishing to advance within the HVAC industry. The Fundamentals and Psychometrics chapters are of most value for students and/or individuals new to the field or looking to get into the industry." - Thomas Cusack, Premier Mechanical Services
