2nd Edition

Newnes Building Services Pocket Book

By John Knight, W.P. Jones Copyright 2003
420 Pages
by Routledge

420 Pages
by Routledge

424 Pages
by Routledge

Newnes Building Services Pocket Book is a unique compendium of essential data, techniques and procedures, best practice, and underpinning knowledge. This makes it an essential tool for engineers involved in the design and day-to-day running of mechanical services in buildings, and a valuable reference for managers, students and engineers in related fields. This pocket reference gives the reader... Read more
Preface; Energy and environmental considerations; Heating system design; Air conditioning and ventilation; Automatic controls; Terminal capacity regulation; Fans and their characteristics; Ductwork design; Refrigeration; Heat rejection; Pipework design for closed water circuits; Fire protection; Coldwater services; Hotwater services; Building drainage; Sanitary plumbing; Roof drainage; Index.

Biography

John Knight, W.P. Jones

Reviews of Previous Edition:
"This pocket book is filled with comprehensive reference material for building services students, mid-career engineers and those involved with operating and managing mechanical building services." Campus Construction
From Amazon (5-star review)
"For a very small book, it covers a lot of ground, in more than adequate detail. Plumbing, A/C and drainage are all there. Definitely a very handy little pocket design guide." Engineer, Dubai