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HVAC

Equations, Data, and


Rules of Thumb

Arthur A. Bell Jr., PE

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Bell, Arthur A.
HVAC : equations, data, and rules of thumb / Arthur A. Bell, Jr.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-07-136129-4
1. Heating—Mathematics—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2.
Ventilation—Mathematics—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 3. Air
conditioning—Mathematics—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 4.
Mathematics—Formulae—Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Title.
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About the Author

Arthur A. Bell, Jr., is a registered professional engineer with more than 15


years’ experience designing HVAC systems. Bell has also been involved in the
design of plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and construction field
engineering-mechanical systems. He has taught ASHRAE HVAC classes, as
well as contractor training courses. A member of ASHRAE, ASPE, NFPA, AEI,
and NSPE, he is a resident of Monaca, Pennsylvania.

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