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Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Provides an introduction, theories and practical guidance on all aspects of building services engineering. Includes chapters on heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, drainage and room acoustics. Updated information in this edition includes trends in lowering energy use, examples using photovoltaic solar panels, chilled beams, under floor air distribution, labyrinths, ground-sourced heat pumps, district heating and cooling, energy performance certificates, energy auditing and wind turbines. Case studies, exercises in each chapter and online self-study questions help to reinforce understanding.
Chadderton, D. V.
Supersedes the 5th edition. Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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