Carrier System Design Manual, Part 3 Piping Design

The Carrier System Design Manual, Part 3 Piping Design serves as a general, practical reference for engineers involved in the design and layout of piping systems used in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration. It is important to apply sound engineering judgment to adapt the guidance to each unique project; Carrier provides these insights as a general framework, not a prescriptive specification.

• Key Aspects:

• • • Material Selection
    • Water & Refrigerant Piping
    • Thermal Expansion & Vibration
    • Friction Loss Charts & Calculations
    • Steam System Design

• Highlights:

• • Covers chilled water, hot water, condenser water, steam, and refrigerant piping.
  • Offers pipe sizing charts and friction loss tables for copper and steel piping.
  • Details oil return practices for refrigerant systems, including suction riser design.
  • Discusses thermal expansion control: expansion loops, anchors, and flexible connections.
  • Shows best practices for support spacing, slope requirements, and vibration reduction.

About Author

Carrier Air Conditioning Company, established in 1915 by Willis Carrier, is renowned for its pioneering work in the field of air conditioning and HVAC systems. The company’s expertise and innovations have significantly influenced modern building climate control and comfort systems.