Guide for Resilient Energy Systems Design in Hot and Humid Climates

HHC provide unique challenges to HVAC, plumbing, and thermal energy system designers. Considering facility operation in the context of high OA temperatures and humidity, system reliability and building resiliency cannot be understated. This Guide describes best practice examples of robust and reliab...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Zhivov, Alexander M. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageUndetermined
Published Peachtree Corners, GA : ASHRAE, 2023
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781955516440
1955516448
9781955516433
Physical Description1 online resource (xvi, 275 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Requirements for building thermal conditions under normal (blue sky) and emergency (black sky) operations in hot and humid climate
  • Parameters for thermal energy system resilience
  • Building enclosure
  • Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning considerations for hot and humid climates
  • District cooling systems
  • Evaluation of maximum time to repair.