Spanning the full gamut of current HVAC system technologies & applications, this book will guide you in applying the fundamentals of good system design to achieve both optimum thermal comfort & energy efficient performance. Contributions from many leading engineering professionals bring you proven design & application strategies, as well as case histories which report on actual field experience. You'll find coverage of critical indoor air quality issues & solutions, chiller & central plant performance improvement strategies, & important developments in natural gas powered heating & cooling as well as thermal energy storage. An evaluation of geothermal heating & cooling market trends, & a geothermal case study are also included.