The contaminants identified as cancer-causing include benzene, formaldehyde, butadiene, toluene, acrylonitrile and isocyanates, among others. These chemicals are emitted as gases and soot during a ...

The fourth edition of HVAC Systems Duct Design presents the basic methods and procedures required to design HVAC air distribution systems. This manual provides the HVAC system designer detailed ...

HVAC systems provide comfort and quality air for patients, staff, and visitors in hospitals. Comfort is generally determined by temperature, humidity, and air speed. Air quality is generally defined ...

Creating both attractive designs and occupant comfort in commercial buildings is easy with the right HVAC system. Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems offer architects more design freedom than ...

Tight space and time constraints are common for multifamily projects in high-density urban areas. To combat these challenges, Philadelphia-based VBC has made a name for itself by offering a modular ...

Statistics on energy consumption and subsequent CO 2 generation. What is the impact of HVAC systems on energy consumption? Methods that can help reduce consumption and boost efficiency. What role do ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

In American society, we’re often conditioned to believe that bigger is better. While that mindset works in some contexts, it can be disastrous when applied to HVAC systems. According to a U.S.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...