Energy efficiency of air conditioning systems in tropical regions. 1. Design of new buildings.

Efficacité énergétique de la climatisation en région tropicale. 1. Conception des nouveaux bâtiments.

Author(s) : IEPF

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

The two volumes of this guide (see also this Bulletin, reference 2003 - 1637) consider the implementation of equipment designed for tropical countries and for rational use of energy resources. This first volume evaluates heat balance and overall building operating costs, and presents how to size and select an air-conditioning system. Extract from the table of contents: simplified heat balance calculations for air conditioning in tropical climates; estimation of global operating costs; selecting air-conditioning systems: general requirements; selecting a room air-conditioning plant; selecting a central air-conditioning plant; thermal design of air-conditioned buildings: performance requirements.

Details

  • Original title: Efficacité énergétique de la climatisation en région tropicale. 1. Conception des nouveaux bâtiments.
  • Record ID : 2003-1636
  • Languages: French
  • Publication: IEPF (Institut de l'Energie et de l'Environnement de la Francophonie) - Canada/Canada
  • Publication date: 2002
  • ISBN: 2894810113
  • Source: Source: tome 1; 170 p. (21 x 25); fig.; phot.; tabl.; 22 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.