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Fans & ventilation : a practical guide /

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: ty...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cory, W. T. W., 1934-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier in association with Roles & Assoc., 2005.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • 1. Fan history, types and characteristics
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Ancient history
  • "Not our sort of fan"
  • 1.3 Definitions and classification
  • 1.4 Fan characteristics
  • 1.5 Centrifugal fans
  • 1.6 Axial flow fans
  • 1.7 Propeller fans
  • 1.8 Mixed flow fans
  • 1.9 Miscellaneous fans
  • 1.10 Bibliography
  • 2. The properties of gases
  • 2.1 Explanation of terms
  • 2.2 The gas laws
  • 2.3 Humidity
  • 2.4 Compressibility
  • 2.5 Hazards
  • 2.6 Bibliography
  • 3. Air and gas flow
  • 3.1 Basic equations
  • 3.2 Fan aerodynamics
  • 3.3 Ductwork elements
  • 3.4 Friction charts
  • 3.5 Losses in fittings
  • 3.6 Air duct design
  • 3.7 Balancing
  • 3.8 Notes on duct construction
  • 3.9 Duct design for dust or refuse exhaust
  • 3.10 Bibliography
  • 4. Fan performance Standards
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Laboratory Standards
  • 4.3 Determining the performance of fans in-situ
  • 4.4 Installation category
  • 4.5 Testing recommendations
  • 4.6 Fan Laws
  • 4.7 Specific values
  • 4.8 Bibliography
  • 5. Fans and ducting systems
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Air system components
  • 5.3 System curves
  • 5.4 Multiple fans
  • 5.5 Fan installation mistakes
  • 5.6 System effect factors
  • 5.7 Bibliography
  • 6. Flow regulation
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 The need for flowrate control
  • 6.3 Damper control
  • 6.4 Variable speed control
  • 6.5 Variable geometry fans
  • 6.6 Conclusions
  • 7. Materials and stresses
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Material failure
  • 7.3 Typical metals
  • 7.4 Engineering plastics
  • 7.5 Surface finishes
  • 7.6 Surface protection
  • 7.7 Stressing of centrifugal impeller
  • 7.8 Stressing of axial impellers
  • 7.9 Shaft design
  • 7.10 Fan casings
  • 7.11 Mechanical fitness of a fan at high temperatures
  • 7.12 Conclusions
  • 7.13 Bibliography
  • 8. Constructional features
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Inlet boxes
  • 8.3 Other constructional features and ancillaries
  • 8.4 Gas-tight fans
  • 8.5 Shaft seals
  • 8.6 Fans operating at non-ambient temperatures
  • 8.7 High pressure fans
  • 8.8 Construction features for axial and mixed flow fans
  • 8.9 Bibliography
  • 9. Fan arrangements and designation of discharge position
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Designation of centrifugal fans
  • 9.3 Designations for axial and mixed flow fans
  • 9.4 Belt drives (for all types of fan)
  • 9.5 Direct drive (for all types of fan)
  • 9.6 Coupling drive (for all types of fan)
  • 9.7 Single and double inlet centrifugal fans
  • 9.8 Other drives
  • 9.9 Bibliography
  • 10. Fan bearings
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Theory
  • 10.3 Plain bearings
  • 10.4 Anti-friction or rolling element bearings
  • 10.5 Needle rollers
  • 10.6 CARB® toroidal roller bearings
  • 10.7 R.