SPD5132 Indoor Environment and HVAC Systems

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Water-side systems

1.Pipe Systems and Design

2. Water Systems in HVAC

3. Centrifugal Pumps

4. Pump Arrangements

[Powerpoint file in PDF format]

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 Video presentation:

• How A Chilled Water System Works (10:55) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKQ2n-OdjL0
• How does a Centrifugal pump work ? (4:37) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaEHVpKc-1Q
• http://www.learnengineering.org/2014/01/centrifugal-hydraulic-pumps.html
• Centrifugal Pump Working (5:54) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiE8skW8btE
• http://www.learnengineering.org/2013/03/centrifugal-pump.html
• Centrifugal Pumps | Design Aspects (5:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWSyrxFJmt4
• http://www.learnengineering.org/2013/03/centrifugal-pumps-design-aspects.html

References:

• ASHRAE, 2013. ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals 2013, Chp. 22 - Pipe Sizing, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., Atlanta, GA.*
• BSRIA, 2007. A Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations, Second edition, BSRIA Guide 30/2007, Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA), Bracknell, Berkshire, England.*
• Hegberg, R. A., 1999. Fundamentals of Water System Design, Chp. 1 & 2, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., Atlanta, GA.
• (* Available in E-Database: Construction Information Service (CIS))

 Web links:

• Darcy-Weisbach equation - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darcy%E2%80%93Weisbach_equation
• Hazen-Williams equation - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazen%E2%80%93Williams_equation

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| Created: Jul 2016 | Update: 13 Jan 2017 |