Fundamentals of HVAC control systems
By: [Ross Montgomery, Robert McDowall]
Contributors: Taylor, Steven T.; Montgomery, Ross; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; ScienceDirect (Online service)
Edition: SI ed.
Publisher: Elsevier; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Burlington, MA; Atlanta, GA
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
ISBN-13: 9780080552330; 9780080915135
Subjects: Control; Ventilation; Heating; Air conditioning
Other titles: Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning control systems
Description: Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)control systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems. The book explains: Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control. The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings. The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation. Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices. Self-powered and system-powered controls. Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic. The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams. Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications.^

The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines. DDC Networks and Protocols .DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning After completing this course, you will understand: Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control. The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings. The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation. Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices. Self-powered and system-powered controls. Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic. The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams.^

Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications. The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines. DDC Networks and Protocols. DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning.
Notes: "The reading text for this course was originally written by Steven T. Taylor, P.E. It was then partially revised by Ross Montgomery P.E. before being edited and partly rewritten by Robert McDowall P. Eng."

"A course reader"--Cover.

Description based on print version record.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to HVAC Control Systems; Basics of Electricity; Control Valves and Dampers; Sensors and Auxiliary Devices; Self- and System-powered Controls; Electric Controls; Pneumatic Controls; Analog Electronic Controls; Control Diagrams and Sequences; DDC Introduction to Hardware and Software; DDC Networks and Controls Protocols; Digital Controls Specification.