The 2008 ASHRAE Handbook--HVAC Systems and Equipment discusses various systems and the equipment (components or assemblies) that comprise them, and describes features and differences. This information helps system designers and operators in selecting and using equipment. It is divided into seven sections: Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems; Air-Handling Equipment and Components; Heating Equipment and Components; Cooling Equipment and Components; General Components; Packaged, Unitary and Split-System Equipment, and General. An accompanying CD-ROM (free with the book"also sold separately) contains all the volume's chapters in both I-P and SI units.