Domestic Water Heating Design Manual

This book addresses the need for standard, rational methodologies in the field of plumbing engineering. Written and extensively reviewed by plumbing engineers and designers, this book is the most comprehensive guide to the sizing and design of domestic water heating systems. It offers a rational approach to the design of cost- and energy-efficient systems for a wide variety of uses and building types. This manual presents the most up-to-date knowledge and information on topics such as calculating demand, sizing systems, regional factors, health considerations, balancing needs and costs, and system components. As the only plumbing engineering manual of its scope available, this Manual is an essential reference for all those involved in sizing, selecting and designing domestic water heating systems, including consulting engineers, designers and contractors, as well as those in governmental and private agencies responsible for setting standards.