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Blueprints & Plans for HVAC [With Drawings] - Paperback
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HVAC Blueprints & Plans - Fourth Edition with Commercial Prints
This comprehensive HVAC blueprint reading textbook combines detailed instruction with practical applications for students and professionals in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trades. The fourth edition features vivid four-color illustrations and a complete set of commercial prints designed to build workplace-ready skills.
Complete Blueprint Reading Training
Learn essential blueprint reading fundamentals including the architect's and engineer's scale, working and construction drawings, freehand sketching, and drafting with instruments. The curriculum covers both traditional drafting methods and modern CAD applications, preparing you for current industry standards.
Updated Content for Modern HVAC Practice
This fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest building codes and technological advancements in the HVAC industry. The material remains practical and accurate, covering critical areas including load calculations, equipment selection, duct design, piping design, and electrical design specifications.
Enhanced Learning Resources
The included CourseMate solution provides additional activities and CAD files for expanded hands-on practice. These real-world exercises reinforce concepts and build proficiency in reading and creating HVAC construction documents.
Expert Authors with Industry Experience
Written by Joseph Moravek, HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School with EPA and NATE certifications, and Curtis McGuirt, Vice President of Nance International with over 50 years of combined HVAC design and drafting experience. Their backgrounds include equipment design at General Electric, mechanical contracting, and extensive technical training delivery.
Designed for Trade Education
Ideal for vocational schools, technical colleges, HVAC certification programs, and contractor continuing education. The paperback format includes detailed illustrations that make complex technical drawings accessible to learners at all levels.
Published by Cengage Learning in July 2012, this 4th edition serves as both a comprehensive classroom textbook and a valuable reference for practicing HVAC technicians and contractors.
Moravek, Joseph: - Joseph Moravek is the HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School in Beaumont, Texas, where he is responsible for short- and long-term training course development and updating curriculum. He also occasionally teaches local and overseas HVACR classes for Nance. In addition, he serves as a consultant with Mechanical Training Service, Houston, Texas, doing EPA training, continuing education for contractors and other custom developed coursework. A licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in the state of Texas, he holds several ICE and NATE certifications, is a member of the ASHRAE, CARE and AEE professional organizations and has a master's degree in education. Mr. Moravek started in the HVACR profession in 1976 doing heat load calculation for a federally-funded weatherization program. His experience also includes working as an HVACR technician and inspector for the city of Houston. He served as the HVACR lead instructor at Lee College for 14 years.
McGuirt, Curtis: - Curtis McGuirt is Vice President of Nance International in Beaumont, Texas, where he supervises and coordinates the estimates, design, and drafting of the programs. EPA certified, he has traveled extensively worldwide to provide training to offshore drilling and marine customers. Throughout his career, he has focused on areas such as HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, equipment design, duct design, piping design, electrical design, specifications, and CAD drawings. Mr. McGuirt began in the HVACR profession since 1966 as a laboratory technician for General Electric Company, working 15 years in the design of air conditioning equipment for residential and commercial units. He helped in the development of the first factory heat pump training school for air conditioning technicians. He has served on the advisory boards of Shreveport-Bossier Vocational School, Air Conditioning Training, in Beaumont. A licensed mechanical contractor for air conditioning and refrigeration in Louisiana, he has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Miller, Wilma B.: - Ph.D., Lehigh University
Edition
4th Edition
Contributor(s)
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HVAC Blueprints & Plans - Fourth Edition with Commercial Prints
This comprehensive HVAC blueprint reading textbook combines detailed instruction with practical applications for students and professionals in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trades. The fourth edition features vivid four-color illustrations and a complete set of commercial prints designed to build workplace-ready skills.
Complete Blueprint Reading Training
Learn essential blueprint reading fundamentals including the architect's and engineer's scale, working and construction drawings, freehand sketching, and drafting with instruments. The curriculum covers both traditional drafting methods and modern CAD applications, preparing you for current industry standards.
Updated Content for Modern HVAC Practice
This fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest building codes and technological advancements in the HVAC industry. The material remains practical and accurate, covering critical areas including load calculations, equipment selection, duct design, piping design, and electrical design specifications.
Enhanced Learning Resources
The included CourseMate solution provides additional activities and CAD files for expanded hands-on practice. These real-world exercises reinforce concepts and build proficiency in reading and creating HVAC construction documents.
Expert Authors with Industry Experience
Written by Joseph Moravek, HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School with EPA and NATE certifications, and Curtis McGuirt, Vice President of Nance International with over 50 years of combined HVAC design and drafting experience. Their backgrounds include equipment design at General Electric, mechanical contracting, and extensive technical training delivery.
Designed for Trade Education
Ideal for vocational schools, technical colleges, HVAC certification programs, and contractor continuing education. The paperback format includes detailed illustrations that make complex technical drawings accessible to learners at all levels.
Published by Cengage Learning in July 2012, this 4th edition serves as both a comprehensive classroom textbook and a valuable reference for practicing HVAC technicians and contractors.
Moravek, Joseph: - Joseph Moravek is the HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School in Beaumont, Texas, where he is responsible for short- and long-term training course development and updating curriculum. He also occasionally teaches local and overseas HVACR classes for Nance. In addition, he serves as a consultant with Mechanical Training Service, Houston, Texas, doing EPA training, continuing education for contractors and other custom developed coursework. A licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in the state of Texas, he holds several ICE and NATE certifications, is a member of the ASHRAE, CARE and AEE professional organizations and has a master's degree in education. Mr. Moravek started in the HVACR profession in 1976 doing heat load calculation for a federally-funded weatherization program. His experience also includes working as an HVACR technician and inspector for the city of Houston. He served as the HVACR lead instructor at Lee College for 14 years.
McGuirt, Curtis: - Curtis McGuirt is Vice President of Nance International in Beaumont, Texas, where he supervises and coordinates the estimates, design, and drafting of the programs. EPA certified, he has traveled extensively worldwide to provide training to offshore drilling and marine customers. Throughout his career, he has focused on areas such as HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, equipment design, duct design, piping design, electrical design, specifications, and CAD drawings. Mr. McGuirt began in the HVACR profession since 1966 as a laboratory technician for General Electric Company, working 15 years in the design of air conditioning equipment for residential and commercial units. He helped in the development of the first factory heat pump training school for air conditioning technicians. He has served on the advisory boards of Shreveport-Bossier Vocational School, Air Conditioning Training, in Beaumont. A licensed mechanical contractor for air conditioning and refrigeration in Louisiana, he has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Miller, Wilma B.: - Ph.D., Lehigh University
Edition
4th Edition
Contributor(s)