HVAC Water Chillers and Cooling Towers: Fundamentals, Application, and Operation, Second Edition explores the major improvements in recent years to many chiller and cooling tower components that have resulted in improved performance and lower operating costs. This second edition explores the major improvements in recent years to many chiller and cooling tower components that have resulted in improved performance and lower operating costs. It looks at how climate change and green designs have significantly impacted the selection of refrigerants and the application of chilled water systems. This edition also discusses the expanded use of digital controls and variable frequency drives as well as the re-introduction of some older technologies. The book includes extensive checklists, design and troubleshooting guidelines, and reference data.

Herbert W. Stanford III is a registered professional engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland. In 1977, he founded the engineering consulting firm Stanford White, Inc. Since his semiretirement in 1998, he has taught short courses on building topics at several universities. A life member of the ASHRAE, Mr. Stanford actively focuses on HVAC systems, indoor environmental quality, and building operations and maintenance.

WATER CHILLERS: FUNDAMENTALS, APPLICATION, AND OPERATION: Chiller Fundamentals. Chiller Design and Application. Chiller Operations and Maintenance. COOLING TOWERS: FUNDAMENTALS, APPLICATION, AND OPERATION: Cooling Tower Fundamentals. Cooling Tower Design and Application. Cooling Tower Operations and Maintenance. Appendices. Index.