Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Informationen zum Autor Guy Hundy has extensive experience in the design and application of refrigeration compressors. Previously Director of Application Engineering with Copeland Europe and a Past-President of the Institute of Refrigeration, he has particular expertise in the field of compressor performance and efficiency in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Hundy is currently Director at Aleph Zero Ltd a refrigeration and cooling optimization consultancy. Zusammenfassung Presents an introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. This book is suitable for students (NVQ/vocational level) and professional HVAC engineers! including those on short or CPD courses. It also presents an introduction to the fundamentals of the technology.

Autorentext
Guy Hundy has extensive experience in the design and application of refrigeration compressors. Previously Director of Application Engineering with Copeland Europe and a Past-President of the Institute of Refrigeration, he has particular expertise in the field of compressor performance and efficiency in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Hundy is currently Director at Aleph Zero Ltd a refrigeration and cooling optimization consultancy.

Klappentext
Presents a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Suitable for students and professional HVAC engineers, including those on short or CPD courses, this work covers the developments in refrigerants and lubricants. It offers information on compressors, heat exchangers, liquid chillers, controls and cold storage.

Zusammenfassung
Presents an introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. This book is suitable for students (NVQ/vocational level) and professional HVAC engineers, including those on short or CPD courses. It also presents an introduction to the fundamentals of the technology.

Inhalt
Fundamentals of Refrigeration and AC; The refrigeration cycle; Refrigerants; Compressors; Oil in refrigerant circuits; Condensers and water towers; Evaporators; Expansion valves; Controls and other circuit components; Selection and balancing of components; Materials, Construction, Site Erection; Liquid Chillers. Ice Brines, Thermal Storage; Packaged units; Refrigeration of foods. Cold storage practice; Cold store construction; Refrigeration in the food trades - meat and fish; Refrigeration for fruit, vegetables and other foods; Food freezing. Freeze-drying; Refrigerated transport, handling and distribution; Retail Refrigeration; Refrigeration load estimation; Industrial uses of refrigeration; Air and water vapour mixtures; Air treatment cycles; Practical air treatment cycles; Air-conditioning load estimation; Air movement; Air-conditioning methods; Dehumidifiers and air drying; Heat pumps. Heat recovery; Control Systems; Commissioning; Operation and Maintenance; Efficiency and economy in operation; Resources