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The illustrated guide to mechanical cooling.

Author(s) : PENNYCOOK K.

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

Mechanical cooling covers everything from earth ducts to absorption refrigeration. This guide covers the entire gamut of cooling techniques and technologies, explaining their systems in easy language. The guide starts with a general overview of the various cooling systems and their purpose in maintaining comfortable conditions in buildings. It describes the main mechanical refrigeration systems and their application principles, the types of refrigerants available, and the various ways in which renewable energy forms can be used. It also provides some key commissioning and maintenance guidance, along with key design checks for each type of technology. Extract from the table of contents: overview of cooling systems; central systems; renewable cooling technologies; centralised air systems; local systems; commissioning; maintenance and upkeep; standards and requirements.

Details

  • Original title: The illustrated guide to mechanical cooling.
  • Record ID : 2010-0987
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Publication: BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information Association) - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 2010/05
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  • ISBN: 9780860226758
  • Source: Source: BG 1-2010; 64 p.; fig.; photogr.; tabl.; ref.; index.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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