Fundamentals of refrigeration.

Author(s) : ASHRAE, FENTON D. L.

Type of monograph: Other

Summary

This self-directed learning course manual covers the concept of refrigeration and explains how the vapour-compression refrigeration system operates. Skill development exercises are included for all chapters. Contents: thermodynamics; single- and two-stage refrigeration cycles; evaporators, compressors, condensers, refrigerant flow in pipes, valves and pumps, expansion devices; pressure vessels and refrigerant management; selection of refrigerants; refrigeration system control; product cooling and freezing loads; liquid and space cooling loads. In the appendices: refrigerant thermodynamic properties; refrigerant pressure-enthalpy diagrams; storage requirements and properties of perishable products.