Mechanical & Electrical Systems in Buildings

Richard R. Janis, a practicing professional engineer for 30 years, is engaged in research, evaluation and design of building environmental systems and sustainable energy technology.  He has managed most of WTA's master planning and high-tech projects, responsible for establishing design criteria, systems selection, utility requirements, design implementation, and commissioning.  Innovative concepts in laboratory and data center projects have won national design awards.  In addition to project accomplishments he is author of Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings (Prentice Hall 2004, 2001, 1997) and numerous articles on topical issues in the field.  He has taught for over thirty years at Washington University, St. Louis.  As an adjunct Associate Professor, Mr. Janis currently teaches building technology and sustainable design courses including “Building Systems,”  “and “Climate and Light” at Washington University. 

Chapter 1 — Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Energy, Sustainability and Economics 

Chapter 2 — HVAC Fundamentals 

Chapter 3 — HVAC Delivery Systems 

Chapter 4 — Cooling Production Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 5 — Heating Production Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 6 — Air-Handling Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 7 — Piping Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 8 — Plumbing Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 9 — Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 10 — Introduction to Electricity 

Chapter 11 — Power Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 12 — Communications, Life Safety, and Security Systems 

Chapter 13 — Electrical Design and Wiring 

Chapter 14 — Light and Lighting 

Chapter 15 — Lighting Equipment and Systems 

Chapter 16 — Calculations of Illumination 

Chapter 17 — Lighting Design

 Chapter 18 — Noise and Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems 

Chapter 19 — Architectural Accommodation and Coordination of Mechanical and Electrical Systems