Features:

• Detailed and generic piping and electrical schematics offer access to the layout of nearly any piping and control system used in modern hydronic heating, assisting readers in design and installation
• Use of analytical design tools teaches readers how to assess the thermal and hydraulic performance of proposed systems before they are installed, avoiding potentially costly problems
• Examples are based on practical, real-world design situations and include references to previously presented formulas and data, allowing readers to "see" how they are used in the trade
• A complete list of all variables is presented whenever a formula is introduced, eliminating the need to flip back-and-forth between appendices to "figure out" parameters or units of expression
• Complete coverage includes the very latest in hardware as well as design concepts and design procedures, making it one of the heating profession's leading references
• Standard English measurement units are used exclusively, guaranteeing consistency with today's hydronics industry practices while eliminating confusion caused by cursory discussion of Metric units
• A Windows-based CD-ROM enables readers to use powerful engineering algorithms to simulate hydronic heating system performance and evaluate "what if" design situations, regardless of their math backgrounds

About the Author
John Siegenthaler, P.E., a mechanical engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is an Associate Professor of engineering technology at Mohawk Valley Community College, and a licensed professional engineer. He has over 25 of experience in designing modern hydronic heating systems and is also a member of the Radiant Panel Association. John is a presenter at national and international conferences on hydronic and radiant heating.