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Author Cory, W. T. W.

Title Fans & ventilation : a practical guide / W.T.W. (Bill) Cory.

Imprint [Oxford] : Elsevier, 2005.

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Description 1 online resource (xxxii, 424 pages) : illustrations
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Summary The practical reference book and guide to fans, ventilation and ancillary equipment with a comprehensive buyers guide to worldwide manufacturers and suppliers. Bill Cory, well-known throughout the fans and ventilation industry, has produced a comprehensive, practical reference with a broad scope: types of fans, how and why they work, ductwork, performance standards, testing, stressing, shafts and bearings. With advances in technology, manufacturers have had to continually improve the performance and efficiency of fans and ventilation systems; as a result, improvements that once seemed impossible have been achieved. Systems now range in all sizes, shapes, and weight, to match the ever increasing applications. An important reference in the wake of continuing harmonisation of standards throughout the European Union and the progression of National and International standards. The Handbook of Fans and Ventilation is a welcome aid to both mechanical and electrical engineers. This book will help you to Understand how and why fans work Choose the appropriate fan for the right job, helping to save time and money Learn installation, operational and maintenance techniques to keep your fans in perfect working order Discover special fans for your unique requirements Source the most appropriate equipment manufacturers for your individual needs * Helps you select, instal, operate and maintain the appropriate fan for your appliaction, to help you save time and money * Use as a reference tool, course-book, supplier guide or as a fan/ventilation selection system * Contains a guide to manufacturers and suppliers of ventilation systems, organised according to their different styles and basic principles of operation.
Contents Fan history, types and characteristics; The properties of gas; Air and gas flow; Fan performance standards; Fans and ducting systems; Flow regulation; Materials and stresses; Construction features; Fan arrangements and designation of discharge position; Fan bearings; Belt, rope and chain drives; Shaft couplings; Prime movers for fans; Fan noise; Fan vibration; Ancillary equipment; Quality assurance, inspection and performance certification; Installation, operation and maintenance; Fan Economics; Fan Selection; Case Studies; Manufacturers and Suppliers Guide; Units and Conversions; Useful Fan Terms translated; Reference Index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Note Print version record.
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Reproduction Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL
System Details Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL
Processing Action digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL
Subject Ventilation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ventilation -- Guides, manuels, etc.
Ventilation
Genre/Form Handbook
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Added Title Fans and ventilation
Other Form: Print version: Cory, W.T.W. Fans & ventilation. [Oxford] : Elsevier, 2005 0080446264 9780080446264 (OCoLC)61217409
ISBN 9780080446264
0080446264
1281072400
9781281072405
9780080531588
008053158X
Standard No. AU@ 000049163128
CHNEW 001006208
DEBBG BV042315786
DEBSZ 367760754
NZ1 12434762

 
    
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