Facility Piping Systems Handbook: For Industrial, Commercial, and Healthcare Facilities
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071597212 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1040 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Disappointing I wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, it has a very large amount of errors. I started jotting them down around chapter 5. After finishing the book I have 8 (Disappointing James G I wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, it has a very large amount of errors. I started jotting them down around chapter 5. After finishing the book I have 8 (4.5"x7"ÃÂ) pages of these error notes. I did not go out of my way to find these; they were just the most blatant as I read through. I am sure you would find more if you did a rigorous review. It feels like the editor was asleep at the wheel. Here are some highlights (lowlights?):1.) Book jacket says it covers steam systems. The chapter on steam was removed after the 2nd edition. The editor/publisher doesn't ev. .5"x7"ÃÂ) pages of these error notes. I did not go out of my way to find these; they were just the most blatant as I read through. I am sure you would find more if you did a rigorous review. It feels like the editor was asleep at the wheel. Here are some highlights (lowlights?):1.) Book jacket says it covers steam systems. The chapter on steam was removed after the 2nd edition. The editor/publisher doesn't ev. Not that great Joy Not that great a book, but required reading for a class of mine.. Excellent reference book for piping systems Excellent reference book for piping systems, pipe materials, general overview of system types, design specific criteria, etc. I cannot believe this book was only 38 dollars. A must have for a plumber, plumbing engineer, or process engineer.
. He has more than 35 years of experience in the plumbing industry and engineering and design profession, and is the author several books. Michael Frankel, CIPE, CPD, is president of Utility Systems Consultants
Complete with formulas, charts, and tables, this invaluable all-in-one volume will save you time and money on the job.Coverage includes:Water treatment and purificationHeat transfer, insulation, and freeze protectionCryogenic storageFacility steam and condensate systemsLiquid fuel storage and dispensingFuel gas and compressed gas systemsVacuum air systemsAnimal facility piping systemsLife safety systemsNonpotable and drinking water systemsSwimming pools, spas, and water attractionsAnd more. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other required equipment.Facility Piping Systems Handbook, Third Edition, progresses from fundamentals of systems operation to a design procedure that allows quick and accurate component and pipe sizing. Listings of FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements are included. A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping SystemsFully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications
He has more than 35 years of experience in the plumbing industry and engineering and design profession, and is the author several books. About the AuthorMichael Frankel, CIPE, CPD, is president of Utility Systems Consultants.