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Understanding Controls (CIBSE Knowledge Series)

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  • Published: January 2005
  • REF/ISBN: 978 190328 763 7 KS04
  • Status: Current

Aims to enable and assist the non-expert client, facilities manager and building user to:

  • Understand the functions and limitations of controls
  • Communicate their needs and requirements to their engineers/advisors

It may be of interest as a tool to building services engineers involved in design, installation and commissioning when in discussion with clients. It also provides students with an accessible introduction to the subject of controls. Detailed technical information can be found in CIBSE Guide H

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