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 1 FUNDAMENTALS CHAPTER 2 COMPRESSION SYSTEM OF REFRIGERATION CHAPTER 3 REFRIGERANTS CHAPTER 4 EXPANSION VALVES CHAPTER 5 EVAPORATORS CHAPTER 6 COMPRESSORS CHAPTER 7 CONDENSERS CHAPTER 8 FLOW EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 9 ELECTRIC CONTROLS AND CONTROL VALVES CHAPTER 10 LUBRICATION CHAPTER 11 DEFROSTING METHODS CHAPTER 12 COMPRESSOR DRIVES CHAPTER 13 FOOD PRESERVATION CHAPTER 14 OPERATING CHAPTER 15 SERVICING CHAPTER 16 REFRIGERATED ENCLOSURES CHAPTER 17 INSTRUMENTS AND METERS CHAPTER 18 HEAT CALCULATIONS CHAPTER 19 HUMIDITY IN REFRIGERATION CHAPTER 20 COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS I CHAPTER 21 COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS II CHAPTER 22 REFRIGERANT LINES - PRESSURE DROPS CHAPTER 23 BRINE IN REFRIGERATION CHAPTER 24 LIQUID COOLING CHAPTER 25 COMPLETE SYSTEMS CHAPTER 26 CARBON DIOXIDE - DRY ICE CHAPTER 27 ALTITUDE AND ITS EFFECT CHAPTER 28 ABSORPTION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 29 THE REFRIGERATION CODE