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Southeast HVAC News
ASHRAE Releases New Edition
of Principles of HVAC Textbook.
Eighth edition of textbook updated based on the 2017 ASHRAE
Handbook
ASHRAE has released an updated eighth edition of
Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. The
textbook is ASHRAE’s recommended text for HVAC instruction and
presents the fundamental concepts for HVAC systems and design. It is
available now in the
ASHRAE Bookstore.
The eighth edition has been updated to reflect the changes made in
the new
2017 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals, and contains the most
current ASHRAE procedures, as well as information on the treatment
of building HVAC systems – from basic principles through design and
operation. The previous edition was published in 2013.
The textbook is divided into three major sections, including general
concepts, air conditioning systems and HVAC&R equipment. Story
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Several noteworthy changes were made in the Principles of
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Eighth Edition. These
include:
• New values for climatic design information
• Updated system design and equipment section to reflect recent
changes and concepts in contemporary heating and
air-conditioning system practices
• Revised design data and updated content throughout the
textbook for stronger continuity with the 2017 ASHRAE Handbook –
Fundamentals to reflect current industry practice and needs
For more information and to purchase Principles of Heating,
Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Eighth Edition, please visit the
ASHRAE
Bookstore.
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human
well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment.
The Society and its more than 56,000 members worldwide focus on
building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality,
refrigeration and sustainability. Through research, standards
writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE
shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More information can be
found at
www.ashrae.org/news.
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