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An Introduction to Building Mechanical Systems

Tom Dontigny

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This Book is Available Paperback (5x8)9781425948573 £ 10.20  
About the Book

The purpose of this book, is to provide an overview of building systems for both operators and administrators. It is presented in easily understood layman terms. It is intended that this manual  can be used as a training tool and as a reference source for building operators, operations managers, property managers and tenant service personnel.

The manual has been divided into sections, with each section covering a particular portion of the mechanical systems. Each section outlines in general the characteristics of operation of the equipment. Comments regarding the interaction of components and systems, and their purpose for being provided as part of the building  mechancial equipment package are included.

About the Author

Resume

 

Tom Dontigny CET

 

General Manager/Owner

Owned and operated TD Air Balance Service for 25 years. 

TD Air does mechanical systems commissioning and investigations. 

Mr. Dontigny has been involved in this work for 37 years.

 

Activities and Specialization

  • Mechanical systems analysis and maintenance.
  • Laboratory fumehood test and analysis
  • Air and water balancing.
  • Sound level tests.

Education

  • Completed American Air Balance Council training.
  • Graduate of Algonquin College Ottawa 1968 as an instrument technologist.
  • Completed stationary engineering course with Southern Alberta Institute of technology.
  • Completed electronics technician 1 with Ryerson Polytechnical School Toronto.
  • Apprenticed with the Ontario Board as an electrician.
  • Completed various in house training courses with Johnsons Controls.
  • Familiar with Building Automation System.
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                                            INDEX

 

Air  Systems                                                           

 

Cooling Systems                                                    

 

Heating Systems                                                    

 

Plumbing                                                                

 

Fire Protection                                                       

 

Trouble Evaluation Procedures                            

 

Maintenance Suggestions                                     

 

Energy Conservation Considerations                   

 

Air & Water Flow Measurement Techniques      

 

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