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Document ID (ISN)42981
CIS number 84-1890
ISBN(s) 0-8247-1900-X
Year 1983
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Constance J.D., Faulkner L.L., Menkes S.B.
Title Controlling in-plant airborne contaminants: Systems design and calculations
Bibliographic information Marcel Dekker, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA, 1983. Vol.21. 341p. Illus. 48 ref. Bibl. Index.
Abstract This textbook is designed to assist the practicing engineer in the evaluation and design of systems for the control of the industrial in-plant environment. Chapters cover: theory in practice (basic chemistry and physics, behaviour of gases and vapours, mixtures of gases and vapours, fuels and combustion products); identifying sources of air contaminants; plant layout and classification of hazardous areas; natural, mechanical and exhaust ventilation; makeup air systems; dust control; pressure ventilation; clearing the air in laboratories; moisture control in process buildings; noise control; industrial heat and its control.
Descriptors (primary) air purification; harmful substances; atmospheric pollution; ventilation design; ventilation
Descriptors (secondary) humidity control; airborne dust; dust control; laboratory work; heat load; manuals; heat elimination; natural ventilation; mechanical ventilation; exhaust ventilation; negative pressure application; hazard evaluation; noise control
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Air pollution
Environmental pollution
Heating and air conditioning
Ventilation