Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps, Fifth Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Clear and comprehensive, it is suitable for both trainee and professional HVAC engineers, with a straightforward approach that also helps inexperienced readers gain a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. With its concise style and broad scope, the book covers most of the equipment and applications professionals will encounter. The simplicity of the descriptions helps users understand, specify, commission, use, and maintain these systems.
1. Cover - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Preface - p. iv 6. Preface to the Previous Edition - p. xv 7. Acknowledgements - p. xvii 8. List of Abbreviations - p. xx 9. Chapter 1: Fundamentals - p. xxi 10. Chapter 2: The Refrigeration Cycle - p. 18 11. Chapter 3: Refrigerants - p. 39 12. Chapter 4: Compressors - p. 58 13. Chapter 5: Oil in Refrigerant Circuits - p. 87 14. Chapter 6: Condensers and Cooling Towers - p. 98 15. Chapter 7: Evaporators - p. 120 16. Chapter 8: Expansion Valves - p. 133 17. Chapter 9: Controls and Other Circuit Components - p. 146 18. Chapter 10: Component Selection and Balancing - p. 164 19. Chapter 11: Installation and Construction - p. 182 20. Chapter 12: Distributed Cooling and Heating - p. 197 21. Chapter 13: Packaged Units - p. 207 22. Chapter 14: Food Refrigeration and Freezing - p. 219 23. Chapter 15: Cold Storage and Refrigeration Load Estimation - p. 228 24. Chapter 16: Food Refrigeration – Product by Product - p. 251 25. Chapter 17: The Cold Chain – Transport, Storage, Retail - p. 271 26. Chapter 18: Industrial Applications - p. 287 27. Chapter 19: Air and Water Vapour Mixtures - p. 299 28. Chapter 20: Air Treatment Fundamentals - p. 312 29. Chapter 21: Practical Air Treatment - p. 328 30. Chapter 22: Air Conditioning Load Estimation - p. 340 31. Chapter 23: Air Movement - p. 349 32. Chapter 24: Air Conditioning Methods and Applications - p. 374 33. Chapter 25: Heat Pumps and Integrated Systems - p. 392 34. Chapter 26: Control Systems - p. 408 35. Chapter 27: Commissioning and Maintenance - p. 419 36. Chapter 28: Efficiency, Running Cost and Carbon Footprint - p. 434 37. Chapter 29: Noise and Vibration - p. 446 38. Chapter 30: Renewable Energy Innovations - p. 455 39. Appendix: Notes on Units of Measurement - p. 460 40. List of Some Suggested Sources of Further Information - p. 463 41. Useful Web Sites - p. 468 42. References - p. 470 43. Subject Index - p. 473
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps, Fifth Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Clear and comprehensive, it is suitable for both trainee and professional HVAC engineers, with a straightforward approach that also helps inexperienced readers gain a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. With its concise style and broad scope, the book covers most of the equipment and applications professionals will encounter. The simplicity of the descriptions helps users understand, specify, commission, use, and maintain these systems.
1. Cover - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Preface - p. iv 6. Preface to the Previous Edition - p. xv 7. Acknowledgements - p. xvii 8. List of Abbreviations - p. xx 9. Chapter 1: Fundamentals - p. xxi 10. Chapter 2: The Refrigeration Cycle - p. 18 11. Chapter 3: Refrigerants - p. 39 12. Chapter 4: Compressors - p. 58 13. Chapter 5: Oil in Refrigerant Circuits - p. 87 14. Chapter 6: Condensers and Cooling Towers - p. 98 15. Chapter 7: Evaporators - p. 120 16. Chapter 8: Expansion Valves - p. 133 17. Chapter 9: Controls and Other Circuit Components - p. 146 18. Chapter 10: Component Selection and Balancing - p. 164 19. Chapter 11: Installation and Construction - p. 182 20. Chapter 12: Distributed Cooling and Heating - p. 197 21. Chapter 13: Packaged Units - p. 207 22. Chapter 14: Food Refrigeration and Freezing - p. 219 23. Chapter 15: Cold Storage and Refrigeration Load Estimation - p. 228 24. Chapter 16: Food Refrigeration – Product by Product - p. 251 25. Chapter 17: The Cold Chain – Transport, Storage, Retail - p. 271 26. Chapter 18: Industrial Applications - p. 287 27. Chapter 19: Air and Water Vapour Mixtures - p. 299 28. Chapter 20: Air Treatment Fundamentals - p. 312 29. Chapter 21: Practical Air Treatment - p. 328 30. Chapter 22: Air Conditioning Load Estimation - p. 340 31. Chapter 23: Air Movement - p. 349 32. Chapter 24: Air Conditioning Methods and Applications - p. 374 33. Chapter 25: Heat Pumps and Integrated Systems - p. 392 34. Chapter 26: Control Systems - p. 408 35. Chapter 27: Commissioning and Maintenance - p. 419 36. Chapter 28: Efficiency, Running Cost and Carbon Footprint - p. 434 37. Chapter 29: Noise and Vibration - p. 446 38. Chapter 30: Renewable Energy Innovations - p. 455 39. Appendix: Notes on Units of Measurement - p. 460 40. List of Some Suggested Sources of Further Information - p. 463 41. Useful Web Sites - p. 468 42. References - p. 470 43. Subject Index - p. 473
