HVACDDC.COM :: Your HVAC DDC Systems & Components Resource :: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control :: Frank Shadpour, PE, CxA, LEED AP, ASHRAE Fellow

Frank Shadpour’s book provides a simple approach to designing and understanding HVAC DDC systems:

- Learn how to design HVAC DDC systems
- Understand the various types of commonly used control systems
- Review open DDC systems that allow for future expansion and interoperability
- Serves as an excellent textbook and fundamental reference book for HVAC designers and engineers
- Recommended for those taking the mechanical professional engineering exam
- Emphasizes critical do’s and don’ts as well as accepted rule-of-thumb checks in HVAC control design

“The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control makes both an excellent reference book for HVAC practitioners as well as an excellent and accessible introduction book for new professionals entering the HVAC field.” - Svetislav Maric, Ph.D., Director, Engineering and IT Programs, University of California, San Diego Extension

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“This book makes the understanding of HVAC DDC possible and is a must-have. I have referenced it for years as a Facilities Manager and as an HVAC/Energy/Facilities Instructor.” - George Gemberling III, County of Riverside, Deputy Director / University of California Riverside Extension, Instructor

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“Whether you are in the business of HVAC, studying for the professional engineering exam, working in the field as a technician, or simply wanting to understand and reverse engineer your own system, this book will take you from good to great!” - Vanessa Gong, Manager, Construction at 7-Eleven / Graduate of the University of California, San Diego HVAC Systems Design and Control Courses

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“The book’s ease of use and the practicality of the information presented have made me more effective at making decisions related to our HVAC systems.” - Chris Manis, LEED AP BD+C, Vice Chancellor, Facilities, San Diego Community College District

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"Frank, since 1987, has created unquestionably the best professional technical development program delivered at the University of California, San Diego. His program is the definitive training program for HVAC professionals in the region, demystifying practical systems design for literally thousands of diverse HVAC professionals. Frank, in his book, captures the same clarity of presentation and practical relevance of the content that are hallmarks of his classes." - Derry Connolly Ph.D., Associate Dean of Continuing Education, University of California, San Diego

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) University College and Extension Services is proud to use Frank Shadpour’s book, The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Controls, in its HVAC Certificate program. Mr. Shadpour also instructs the program and was the first technical instructor to be named Instructor of the Year. I can say unequivocally that without Frank’s expertise and hands-on involvement in our program, CSULB would not be able to provide access to state-of-the-art HVAC technology to the extent that we do." - Mark Smith, Technical Programs Administrator, California State University, Long Beach, University College and Extension Services

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"An excellent, concise overview of HVAC basics and building control technologies. A welcome addition to any engineer’s library." - Ron Bernstein, Channel Manager, Echelon

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"The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control is a very practical study guide for those new to the field of HVAC. It also provides a perspective on building control system networking and interoperability that even experienced HVAC designers will appreciate." - Gregory F. Deluga, PE, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.

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"This book covers the whole realm of DDC engineering…It’s a very useable work!" - Jim Coogan, Past Chair, ASHRAE TC1.4, "Control Theory and Application"

Frank Shadpour is the Founder and President of SC Engineers, Inc. with over 30 years of mechanical engineering expertise. Mr. Shadpour is a Mechanical Engineering Graduate of the University of Southern California and holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands, California. He is a registered Mechanical Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Commissioning Authority, and an American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) Fellow. An active member in both the professional and academic communities, Mr. Shadpour is the Program Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee, TC1.4, “Control Theory and Application”; Instructor of “HVAC Design & Control” courses at the University of California, San Diego; and a past President of ASHRAE San Diego.