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ASHRAE design guide for tall, supertall, and megatall building systems / Peter Simmonds

Author
Simmonds, Peter, 1954-
Additional Titles
Design guide for tall, supertall, and megatall building systems
Published
Atlanta : ASHRAE, [2015]
Physical Description
1 online resource
Additional Creators
ASHRAE (Firm)
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- General Overview -- Energy Strategies -- Real Estate Considerations -- Architectural Considerations -- Core Design -- Service Cores -- Floor-to-Floor Height -- The Owner's Involvement -- The Architect's Involvement -- Structural Coordination -- Alternative Ductwork Designs -- Lighting Systems -- Conclusions Concerning Floor-To-Floor Height -- Building Orientation -- Facade Systems -- Shading -- Glazing and Facades Analysis -- Infiltration -- Climate and the Atmosphere -- Extrapolating Ground Data Upwards -- Generating Climate Data at Upper Elevations -- Climate Modeling Using Mesoscale Numerical Techniques -- Climatic Data (See Appendix A) -- Theoretical Discussion of Stack Effect -- Practical Considerations of Stack Effect -- Calculation of Stack Effect -- Means to Minimize Stack Effect -- Further Mitigation Options -- Provide Appropriate Air and Quantities for Each Room or Zone, Note continued: Effectively Distribute Ventilation Air to the Breathing Zone -- Effectively Distribute Ventilation Air to Multiple Spaces -- Use Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems where Appropriate -- Use Demand-Controlled Ventilation where Appropriate -- Use Natural or Mixed-Mode Ventilation where Appropriate -- Why Natural Ventilation? -- Ventilation per ASHRAE Standard 62-2013 -- Provide Comfort Conditions that Enhance Occupant Satisfaction -- Adaptive Comfort -- Introduction -- Considerations in System Selection -- All-Air Variable-Air-Volume System -- Low-Temperature Air VAV Systems -- Underfloor Air Systems -- Air/Water Systems -- Radiant Ceilings -- Passive Beams -- Active Beams -- Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) Fan-Coil Units -- Variable-Refrigerant-Flow (VRF) Fan-Coils with 100% Outdoor Air Ventilation -- Air-Conditioning Supply Systems[--]Conclusions -- The Alternative Systems -- Comparison of Alternative Schemes -- Construction Schedule Impact, Note continued: Owner Issues -- Equipment Considerations -- Architectural Issues -- Intake and Exhaust Distances -- Acoustics -- Plant Economic Considerations -- Central Plant Locations -- Centralized Services Systems -- Chiller Systems -- Hydrostatic Considerations -- Chilled-Water Piping Arrangements -- Impact of Refrigeration Machine Location -- Chilled-Water Pressure Reduction -- Piping, Valves, and Fittings -- Piping Design Considerations -- Expansion and Contraction -- The Economics of Temperature Differentials -- Tall-Building Energy Consumption -- New York City Benchmarking Data -- General Considerations -- Cooling Plant -- Supply Fan Energy -- Economizer Control -- Supply Air Reset Control -- Need for Accurate Profile -- The Basis of the System Configuration -- Alternative Elevator Configurations -- Configurations for Supertall and Megatall Buildings -- Sky Lobby Concept -- Double-Deck Elevators -- Service Elevator -- High-Rise Residential Elevators, Note continued: HVAC Involvement with Vertical Transportation Systems -- Elevator Machine Room Cooling -- Elevator Hoistway and Machine Room Venting -- Plumbing Systems -- Grey Water Systems -- Black Water -- Condensate Recovery -- Domestic Water Systems -- Cold-Water Distribution -- Hot-Water Distribution -- Drainage and Venting -- Unique Fire Safety Problem Tall Buildings -- Codes and Standards -- Components of Fire Management System -- Detection System -- Fire Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems -- Smoke Management Systems -- Smoke Management With Central Air-Conditioning Systems -- Smoke Management With Floor-By-Floor Air-Conditioning Systems -- Smoke Management In Atriums -- Stairwell Pressurization -- Elevator Pressurization -- Refuge Floor -- The Emergency/Standby Generator System and the Life Safety System -- Elevator Recall Systems -- Communication Systems -- Central Fire Command -- Fire Safety Response Plan -- Design Challenges, and Note continued: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design -- Service Spaces -- Structural Considerations -- Lighting -- Lightning Protection -- Smart Grid Basics -- Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics -- Sensing and Actuating Systems -- Basic Conditions -- Simulation Program Input -- Discussion and Tips.
Summary
"The ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall, Supertall, and Megatall Building Systems is concerned with HVAC, design, maintenance, and other factors for buildings 300 feet (91 m) or higher. The guide details the problems and possible solutions for tall, supertall, and megatall buildings"--
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ISBN
9781680157949 (electronic bk.)
1680157949 (electronic bk.)
1939200245
9781939200242 (electronic bk.)
9781936504978
1936504979
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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