Building Services Handbook : Incorporating Current Building and Construction Regulations

by Hall; Greeno

• ISBN13: 9780750682206
• ISBN10: 0750682205
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-31
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Summary

Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students and engineers working in the industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook. This new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards. Online lecture facilities include PowerPoint slides illustrating a selection of services areas, providing key diagrams for use with presentations and handouts. THE comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations and complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics. Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading. Fred Halls books on Building Services have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College. * Ideal for students on general construction and building services courses * Each topic presented concisely using plain language and clear drawings * Incorporates recent revisions to the Building Regulations and Water Supply Regulations

Author Biography

Roger Greeno is lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth Fred Hall was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College

Table of Contents

Preface to fourth edition	p. xiii
Preface to third edition	p. xiv
Preface to second edition	p. xv
Preface to first edition	p. xvi
Cold Water and Supply Systems	p. 1
Rain cycle - sources of water supply	p. 2
Acidity and alkalinity in water	p. 3
Filtration of water	p. 4
Sterilisation and softening	p. 5
Storage and distribution of water	p. 6
Valves and taps	p. 7
Joints on water pipes	p. 10
Pipe jointing materials	p. 11
Water mains	p. 12
Direct system of cold water supply	p. 15
Indirect system of cold water supply	p. 16
Backflow protection	p. 19
Secondary backflow protection	p. 20
Cold water storage cisterns	p. 22
Cold water storage calculations	p. 23
Boosted cold water systems	p. 24
Delayed action float valve	p. 27
Pipe sizing by formula	p. 28
Pipe sizes and resistances	p. 29
Hydraulics and fluid flow	p. 32
Hot Water Supply Systems	p. 35
Direct system of hot water supply	p. 37
Indirect system of hot water supply	p. 38
Unvented hot water storage system	p. 39
Expansion and temperature relief valves	p. 42
Hot water storage cylinders	p. 45
Primatic hot water storage cylinder	p. 46
Medium and high rise building supply systems	p. 47
Types of boiler	p. 50
Secondary circulation	p. 55
Duplication of plant	p. 56
Electric and gas water heaters	p. 57
Solar heating of water	p. 64
Hot water storage capacity	p. 66
Boiler rating	p. 67
Pipe sizing	p. 68
Circulation pump rating	p. 70
Legionnaires' disease in hot water systems	p. 71
SEDBUK	p. 72
Galvanic or electrolytic action	p. 75
Water treatment	p. 76
Heating Systems	p. 77
Heat emitters	p. 78
Low temperature, hot water heating systems	p. 81
Underfloor and panel heating	p. 88
Expansion facilities in heating systems	p. 91
Expansion vessels	p. 92
Solar space heating	p. 93
High temperature, pressurised hot water systems	p. 95
Steam heating systems	p. 97
District heating	p. 102
Combined heat and power	p. 105
Expansion of pipework	p. 106
Thermostatic control of heating systems	p. 108
Timed control of heating systems	p. 109
Zoned controls	p. 115
Energy management systems	p. 119
Warm air heating system	p. 122
Heating design	p. 123
'U' values	p. 123
Fuel Characteristics and Storage	p. 135
Fuels - factors affecting choice	p. 136
Solid fuel - properties and storage	p. 137
Domestic solid fuel boilers	p. 139
Solid fuel - flues	p. 141
Oil - properties	p. 143
Oil - storage and supply	p. 144
Oil-fired burners	p. 147
Oil - flues	p. 149
Natural gas - properties	p. 152
Liquid petroleum gas - properties and storage	p. 153
Electric boiler	p. 155
Electricity - electrode boiler	p. 156
Ventilation Systems	p. 157
Ventilation requirements	p. 158
Guide to ventilation rates	p. 159
Domestic accommodation	p. 161
Non-domestic buildings	p. 162
Mechanical ventilation	p. 168
Types of fan	p. 172
Fan laws	p. 173
Sound attenuation in ductwork	p. 174
Air filters	p. 175
Low velocity air flow in ducts	p. 178
Air diffusion	p. 179
Ventilation design	p. 180
Resistances to air flow	p. 188
Air Conditioning	p. 191
Air conditioning - principles and applications	p. 192
Central plant system	p. 193
Air processing unit	p. 194
Humidifiers	p. 195
Variable air volume	p. 196
Induction (air/water) system	p. 197
Fan-coil (air/water) unit and induction diffuser	p. 198
Dual duct system	p. 199
Cooling systems	p. 201
Refrigerant and system characteristics	p. 202
Packed air conditioning systems	p. 206
Psychrometrics - processes and applications	p. 208
Heat pumps	p. 216
Heat recovery devices	p. 218
Health considerations and building related illnesses	p. 219
Drainage Systems, Sewage Treatment and Refuse Disposal	p. 221
Combined and separate systems	p. 222
Partially separate system	p. 223
Rodding point system	p. 224
Sewer connection	p. 225
Drainage ventilation	p. 226
Drain laying	p. 229
Means of access	p. 230
Bedding of drains	p. 235
Drains under or near buildings	p. 237
Joints used on drain pipes	p. 238
Anti-flood devices	p. 239
Garage drainage	p. 240
Drainage pumping	p. 241
Subsoil drainage	p. 244
Tests on drains	p. 247
Soakaways	p. 248
Cesspools and septic tanks	p. 249
Drainage fields and mounds	p. 254
Drainage design	p. 258
Waste and refuse processing	p. 269
Sanitary Fitments and Appliances: Discharge and Waste Systems	p. 275
Flushing cisterns, troughs and valves	p. 276
Water closets	p. 281
Bidets	p. 283
Showers	p. 284
Baths	p. 288
Sinks	p. 289
Wash basins and troughs	p. 291
Urinals	p. 298
Hospital sanitary appliances	p. 300
Sanitary conveniences	p. 301
Facilities for the disabled	p. 304
Traps and waste valve	p. 307
Single stack system and variations	p. 311
One- and two-pipe systems	p. 315
Pumped waste system	p. 317
Wash basins - waste arrangements	p. 318
Waste pipes from washing machines and dishwashers	p. 319
Air test	p. 320
Sanitation - data	p. 321
Offsets	p. 323
Ground floor appliances - high rise buildings	p. 324
Fire stops and seals	p. 325
Flow rates and discharge units	p. 326
Sanitation design - discharge stack sizing	p. 328
Gas Installation, Components and Controls	p. 331
Natural gas - combustion	p. 332
Mains gas supply and installation	p. 333
Gas service pipe intake	p. 335
Meters	p. 339
Gas controls and safety features	p. 341
Gas ignition devices and burners	p. 347
Purging and testing	p. 348
Gas appliances	p. 351
Balanced flue appliances	p. 354
Open flue appliances	p. 358
Flue blocks	p. 361
Flue terminals	p. 362
Flue lining	p. 364
Shared flues	p. 366
Fan assisted gas flues	p. 368
Ventilation requirements	p. 370
Flue gas analysis	p. 372
Gas consumption	p. 374
Gas pipe sizing	p. 375
Electrical Supply and Installations	p. 379
Three-phase generation and supply	p. 380
Electricity distribution	p. 381
Intake to a building	p. 383
Earthing systems and bonding	p. 384
Consumer unit	p. 388
Power and lighting circuits	p. 390
Overload protection	p. 397
Electric wiring	p. 400
Testing completed installation	p. 402
Cable rating	p. 404
Diversity	p. 405
Industrial installations	p. 406
Electric space heating	p. 409
Space heating controls	p. 413
Construction site electricity	p. 414
Light sources, lamps and luminaires	p. 416
Lighting controls	p. 424
Extra-low-voltage lighting	p. 426
Lighting design	p. 427
Daylighting	p. 429
Telecommunications installation	p. 434
Mechanical Conveyors - Lifts, Escalators and Travelators	p. 435
Planning lift installations	p. 436
Electric lifts	p. 437
Roping systems	p. 438
Controls	p. 440
Lift doors	p. 443
Machine room and equipment	p. 444
Safety features	p. 445
Installation details	p. 446
Dimensions	p. 447
Paternoster lifts	p. 448
Oil-hydraulic lifts	p. 449
Lifting arrangements and installation	p. 450
Pumping unit	p. 451
Estimating the number of lifts required	p. 453
Firefighting lifts	p. 454
Builders' and electricians' work	p. 457
Escalators	p. 459
Travelators	p. 461
Stair lifts	p. 462
Fire Prevention and Control Services	p. 463
Sprinklers	p. 464
Drenchers	p. 476
Hose reels	p. 477
Hydrants	p. 478
Foam installations	p. 480
Gas extinguishers	p. 482
Fire alarms	p. 484
Smoke, fire and heat detectors	p. 486
Electrical alarm circuits	p. 490
Fire dampers in ductwork	p. 493
Pressurisation of escape routes	p. 494
Smoke extraction, ventilation and control	p. 495
Portable fire extinguishers	p. 498
Security Installations	p. 501
Intruder alarms	p. 502
Micro-switch and magnetic reed	p. 503
Radio sensor, pressure mat and taut wiring	p. 504
Acoustic, vibration and inertia detectors	p. 505
Ultrasonic and microwave detectors	p. 506
Active infra-red detector	p. 507
Passive infra-red detector	p. 508
Lightning protection systems	p. 510
Accommodation for Building Services	p. 513
Ducts for engineering services	p. 514
Floor and skirting ducts	p. 516
Medium and large vertical ducts	p. 517
Medium and large horizontal ducts	p. 518
Subways or walkways	p. 519
Penetration of fire structure by pipes	p. 520
Raised access floors	p. 521
Suspended and false ceilings	p. 522
Alternative and Renewable Energy	p. 523
Alternative energy	p. 524
Wind power	p. 525
Fuel cells	p. 527
Water power	p. 528
Geothermal power	p. 529
Solar power	p. 531
Biomass or biofuel	p. 532
Appendices	p. 533
Glossary of common abbreviations	p. 534
Abbreviations for pipework	p. 536
Abbreviations for pipework components	p. 537
Abbreviations used for drainage systems	p. 538
Abbreviations used for sanitation systems	p. 539
Graphical symbols for pipework	p. 540
Identification of pipework	p. 541
Graphical symbols for electrical installation work	p. 543
Metric units	p. 544
Water pressure and head - Comparison of units	p. 547
Conversion of common imperial units to metric	p. 548
Index	p. 551
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