Refrigeration and air conditioning.

Author(s) : ARI

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

This new edition of a classic in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning has been completely revised, updated and pedagogically improved. Based on input from industry experts, ARI and academic advisors, it reflects the state of the art, as well as solid, fundamental concepts and practical applications. Extract from the table of contents: refrigeration principles (safety; fundamentals; heat transfer; fluids and pressure tools and equipment; refrigeration system components; metering devices and accessories; evaporators; condensers; compressors; controls; refrigerants; recovery, recycling, reclaiming and replacing refrigerants; pressure-enthalpy diagrams; piping and tools); refrigeration service techniques (gaining access to the sealed system; mechanical service operations); basic electricity/electronics; domestic refrigeration; commercial refrigeration (food preservation; refrigeration systems, equipment and special applications); air-conditioning systems (fundamentals; indoor air quality; unitary systems, central station systems, including thermal storage, air-handling units and accessories; absorption refrigeration systems); heating systems; central heat pumps; installation and start-up; troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; glossary of technical terms.