This book is perfect for those with limited amount of experience in the field
Designed to provide a basic, straightforward overview of the concepts and principles of HVAC and refrigeration, this book is ideal for readers with a limited amount of experience in the field. Refrigeration Principles, Practices and Performance begins with an introduction to the basics of refrigeration and HVAC, and then quickly progresses into specific equipment components, eliminating overly technical and lengthy information that is found in many traditional industry books. The focus on presenting the essentials with a simple, easy-to-understand approach makes this book valuable for any reader seeking to master and apply basic refrigeration and HVAC principles. 440 pp.
Features:
- Thorough coverage for domestic, commercial, marine, or industrial applications is included so knowledge is transferable to a variety of fields within the industry
- Numerous examples provide a context for learning and grasping key concepts
- Coverage of engineering design is relevant and practical, so readers can effectively choose the proper size equipment without being bogged down by extraneous technical information
Table of Contents:
- Chapter One - Fundamentals
- Chapter Two - Compression System of Refrigeration
- Chapter Three - Refrigerants
- Chapter Four - Expansion Valves
- Chapter Five - Evaporators
- Chapter Six - Condensers
- Chapter Seven - Energy Conservation
- Chapter Eight - Flow Equipment
- Chapter Nine - Electric Controls and Control Valves
- Chapter Ten - Lubrication
- Chapter Eleven - Defrosting Methods
- Chapter Twelve - Compressor Drives
- Chapter Thirteen - Food Preservation
- Chapter Fourteen - Operating
- Chapter Fifth teen - Servicing
- Chapter Sixteen - Refrigerated Enclosures
- Chapter Seventeen - Instruments and Meters
- Chapter Eighteen - Heat Calculations
- Chapter Nineteen - Humidity In Refrigeration
- Chapter Twenty - Compressor Calculations I
- Chapter Twenty one - Compressor Calculations II
- Chapter Twenty two - Refrigerant Lines - Pressure Drops
- Chapter Twenty three - Brine In Refrigeration
- Chapter Twenty four - Liquid Cooling
- Chapter Twenty five - Complete Systems
- Chapter Twenty six - Carbon Dioxide - Dry Ice
- Chapter Twenty seven - Altitude and Its Effect
- Chapter Twenty eight - Absorption Systems
- Chapter Twenty nine - The Refrigeration Code
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