Tarabanov – Humid Air: A Reference Guide
The book Tarabanov – Humid Air: A Reference Guide outlines the fundamental thermodynamic laws governing ideal gases and mixtures as applied in ventilation and air conditioning engineering; it defines key moist air parameters and provides calculation formulas accompanied by examples. The plotting of heat and moisture treatment processes for moist air on the J-d (enthalpy-humidity ratio) chart is examined in detail.
The book *Moist Air* by Tarabanov includes tables listing saturated water vapor pressure values over ice and pure water surfaces, as well as moisture content values for saturated moist air at barometric pressures of 99 kPa and 101 kPa. Moist air J-d charts are provided for a temperature range of -40°C to +60°C and moisture content values up to 30 g/kg (dry air) at barometric pressures of 99 kPa and 101 kPa.
The scales for J and d on the charts were selected to provide a spacious working area for plotting the moist air parameter changes most characteristic of ventilation and air conditioning systems in residential, public, and industrial buildings. This guide incorporates certain calculation formulas and tabular data from the ASHRAE Handbook.
This reference guide, *Moist Air* by Tarabanov, represents the first attempt in domestic practice to systematize the definitions and calculation formulas for key moist air parameters and align them with international standards. It is intended for specialists involved in the design, commissioning, and operation of ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as for university students.
