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HVAC Controls Systems
ST 02 Jun 10 at 16:24	Can anyone recommend any good books to read when trying to gain a good understanding and learn fundamentals of HVAC system controls? Im a mechanical engineer, who wants to develop knowledge of the balancing and control of HVAC systems. I was recommended Geoff Levermore's "Building Energy Management Systems" but wanted to get any feedback from previous readers before committing to buying. Many thanks
DG 03 Jun 10 at 13:47	You should consider the ECA controls courses as well. I did them when they first started some 7 years ago and they gave me great insight into BMS controls, and you get ome great reference literature that I still use today.
ST 04 Jun 10 at 09:50	Thanks for the info. I enquired about those courses, but they are pretty expensive. In the current economic climate, my company training budget is tight and I would have to fork out the cost myself. Which is why I wanted to try learn the subject through books.
Slawek 24 Jun 10 at 20:42	There are several technical papers dealing with HVAC controls like BSRIA AG07.1998 Part 0 to 6, BSRIA AG09.2001, BSRIA TN6.98 or CIBSE Guide H.
rs 28 Jun 10 at 08:42	The best way to learn is by hands-on, i.e. on-site witnessing systems commissioning. I am a mechanical engineer too, but I picked-up lots of controls knowledge from stints on-site.
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