Modern Hydronic Heating and Cooling: For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

By John Siegenthaler

From simple applications to multi-load and multi-temperature systems, this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive text will prepare you to use the latest hydronics to create systems that deliver the ultimate in comfort, reliability and energy efficiency. Abundantly illustrated with product and installation photos and hundreds of detailed, full-color schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, Fourth Edition, transforms engineering-level design information into practical applications useful for technical students and heating professionals alike. The revised edition features the latest design and installation techniques for residential and light commercial hydronic systems, including use of renewable energy heat sources such as air-to-water and geothermal heat pumps, hydraulic separation, variable speed circulators, distribution efficiency, heat exchangers, buffer tanks, heat metering, hydronic cooling, system balancing and proper system documentation. Equally well-suited for formal education courses, self-study or on-the-job reference, this preeminent resource of the North American heating industry is ideal for anyone involved in the heating trade.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1337904910
• ISBN13: 9781337904919
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 864 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.6" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource for DIYers

Excellent book for a DIYer planning on installing a hydronic radiant system. Gives basically all the information that you need to plan and install a full system. Some of the topics are pretty involved and require some basic math, but the book walks you through everything with great detail. Covers: 1) Determining heating load estimates 2) Required water temperatures and flow rates 3) Pipe installation, including pumps and expansion tanks 4) Several approaches to zoning 5) Laying PEX tube for radiant panels

An engineer's review

The book was very useful. The only drawback was the "Hydronics Design Kit" was not included. This costs an additional $76 from Oikos.com and is referred to many times in the book. Therefore, it is almost a requirement during use of the book.

good stuff

this is an excellent book. i have an engineering background, and this book has the level of detail and scientific rigor i find useful. i am using it to design my own system.

Best Resource Available

This book is THE resource for any homeowner planning to install radiant floor heat. It is written as a textbook for HVAC students, but it serves equally well as a reference and informative design resource for the average homeowner. John Siegenthaler is recognized by his peers as one of the outstanding radiant heating engineers. I highly recommend this book.

Excellent informative source for hydronic floor heating

This book was an excellent source of information on hydronic floor heating. It was easy to read, had complete information and was very helpful in the planning stages of our construction project.