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A History of Refrigeration throughout the World.

Essai pour une histoire du froid artificiel dans le monde.

Author(s) : THEVENOT R.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This book, written by R. Thévenot, traces the development of refrigeration science and engineering from its earliest beginnings to the present, divided into four periods: before 1875, 1875-1914, between the two world wars and after 1945. Following a review of refrigerating applications in all sectors, a large section is devoted to the basic sciences of refrigeration: physics and thermophysics. With 13 chronological lists of historic events in each sector, and brief biographies of 65 outstanding individuals in the history of refrigeration, this book is useful for everyone wishing to acquire in-depth knowledge of refrigeration.

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Format Hard copy

Pages: 507

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Details

  • Original title: Essai pour une histoire du froid artificiel dans le monde.
  • Record ID : 1981-2190
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Technology
  • Publication: Iif-iir - France/France
  • Publication date: 1978
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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