Table of Contents

Preface. Fundamental. Concepts. Heating Load Estimates. Hydronic Heat Sources. Properties of Water.Piping, Fittings, and Valves. Fluid Flow in Pipes. Circulating Pumps. Heat Emitters. Controls and Control Systems. Radiant Panel Heating. Distribution Piping Systems. Expansion Tanks. Air Elimination. Auxiliary Heating Loads.

About the Author

John Siegenthaler, P.E., is a mechanical engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a licensed professional engineer, and professor emeritus of engineering technology at Mohawk Valley Community College. "Siggy," as he is known in the industry, has over 40 years of experience in designing modern hydronic heating systems, including those using renewable energy subsystems. A hall-of-fame member of the Radiant Panel Association and a presenter at national and international conferences on heating and building technology, he is also principal of Appropriate Designs, a consulting engineering firm in Holland Patent, New York.