Analyzing HVAC piping systems

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States)

OSTI ID:5582717

Smith, W W ^[1]

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1. Elite Software Development, Inc., Bryan, TX (United States)

This article describes requirements and considerations for a software tool for analyzing both the hydraulic and heat transfer characteristics of a HVAC system to help in selecting systems components and predicting their performance. The topics of the article include analysis of installed system evolution, selection and analysis of pumps and valves, heat transfer in heating and cooling coils, and capacity to handle large systems.

• OSTI ID: 5582717
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States), Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States) Vol. 65:10; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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