* A broad range of disciplines--energy conservation and air quality issues, construction and design, and the manufacture of temperature-sensitive products and materials--is covered in this comprehensive handbook * Provide essential, up-to-date HVAC data, codes, standards, and guidelines, all conveniently located in one volume * A definitive reference source on the design, selection and operation of A/C and refrigeration systems
This Handy Book Contains Properties Of Refrigerants, Insulating Materials, Saturated Air, Some Liquids And Gases. The Storage Conditions Of Perishable Commodities, Design Conditions Of Various Cities Of The World, Relevant Data For Design Of Refrigeration And Air-Conditioning Systems Are Also Included.To Enhance Its Scope Tables Of Conversion Factors, Trouble Shooting And Remedies Of Refrigerators And Airconditioners Are Provided In Addition To Various Charts Of Refrigerants, Psychrometric Properties, Frictional Pressure Drop In Ducts, Mollier Diagram Etc.Definitions Of A Number Of Technical Terms Of Common Interest Would Be Quite Helpful To Users As A Ready Reference. This Book Is Hoped To Prove To Be The Most Beneficial To Faculty Members Of Technical Institutions, Design And Professional Engineers, Postgraduate And Undergraduate Students.
Refrigeration Tables with Charts is for undergraduate students of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The book comprises several tables and charts containing the properties of refrigerants, and various other concepts related to refrigeration.
An air conditioning system consists of components and equipment arranged in sequential order to control and maintain an indoor environment. The goal is to provide a healthy and comfortable climate with acceptable air quality while being energy efficient and cost effective. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering covers all types of systems from institutional and commercial to residential. The book supplies the basics of design, from selecting the optimum system and equipment to preparing the drawings and specifications. It discusses the four phases of preparing a project: gathering information, developing alternatives, evaluating alternatives, and selling the best solution. In addition, the author breaks down the responsibilities of the engineer, design documents, computer aided design, and government codes and standards. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering provides you with an easy reference to all aspects of the topic. This resource addresses the most current areas of interest, such as computer-aided design and drafting, desiccant air conditioning and energy conservation. It is a thorough and convenient guide to air conditioning and refrigeration engineering.
Salient Features: * Thermodynamic Data For Nine Refrigerants * Includes Past, Present And Future Refrigerants * Seven P-H Charts For These Refrigerants * Eleven Data Tables For Air Conditioning System Design * Duct Design Diagram * Psychrometric Chart * Larger Font Used For Clarity And Easy Reading * Sharper And Clearer Charts
The Revised Edition Of A Widely Used Book Contains Several New Topics To Make The Coverage More Comprehensive And Contemporary. * Highlights The Ozone Hole Problem And Related Steps To Modify The Refrigeration Systems. * The Discussion Of Vapour Compression/Absorption Systems Totally Recast With A Special Emphasis On Eco-Refrigerants. * Application Oriented Approach Followed Throughout The Book And Energy Efficiencyemphasised. * Several Real Life Problems Included To Illustrate The Practical Viability Of The Systems Discussed. * Additional Examples, Diagrams And Problems Included In Each Chapter For An Easier Grasp Of The Subject.With All These Features, This Book Would Serve As A Comprehensive Text For Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students. Postgraduate Students And Practising Engineers Would Also Find It Very Useful.
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. It is a must-have text for anyone who needs thorough, foundational information on refrigeration and air conditioning, but without textbook pedagogy. It includes detailed technicalities or product-specific information. New material to this edition includes the latest developments in refrigerants and lubricants, together with updated information on compressors, heat exchangers, liquid chillers, electronic expansion valves, controls, and cold storage. In addition, efficiency, environmental impact, split systems, retail refrigeration (supermarket systems and cold rooms), industrial systems, fans, air infiltration, and noise are also included. - Full theoretical and practical treatment of current issues and trends in refrigeration and air conditioning technology - Meets the needs of industry practitioners and system designers who need a rigorous, but accessible reference to the latest developments in refrigeration and AC that is supported by coverage at a level not found in typical course textbooks - New edition features updated content on refrigerants, microchannel technology, noise, condensers, data centers, and electronic control
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning field! This comprehensive text teaches fundamental principles and service techniques. The text tells and shows how to diagnose and remedy HVAC problems. It provides an excellent blend of theory with job-qualifying skills. This text contains all the most recent information and advances necessary to prepare the technician for today's world. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides the foundation on which a solid and thorough knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning may be based. Students, as well as practicing technicians, will benefit from the topics covered in this book. This edition includes up-to-date information on refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming. -- Chapters are divided into smaller self-standing modules for ease of use. -- Covers the operation of systems and their specific components. -- Progresses from basic to advanced principles using understandable terminology. -- Current information on the EPA rules, regulations, and guidelines. -- Identification of the various types of new refrigerants such as 134a and 123, and information on equipment needed for refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming. -- Up-to-date methods of sizing, installing, and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems. -- Proper procedures for using troubleshooting charts. -- Emphasizes procedures that will help the service technician become more efficient. -- Uses both US Conventional and SI Metric units. -- Chapters include Module Title(s), Key Terms, Objectives, Review of Safety (where applicable), and Test Your Knowledge questions.
This Ebook is dedicated to those who are eager to learn the HVACR Trade and Refrigerant Charging/Troubleshooting Practices. In this book, you will find Step by Step Procedures for preparing an air conditioning and heat pump system for refrigerant, reading the manifold gauge set, measuring the refrigerants charge level, and troubleshooting problems with the system's refrigerant flow. This book differs from others as it gives key insights into each procedure along with tool use from a technician's perspective, in language that the technician can understand. This book explains the refrigeration cycle of air conditioners and heat pumps, refrigerant properties, heat transfer, the components included in the system, the roles of each component, airflow requirements, and common problems. Procedures Included: Pump Down, Vacuum and Standing Vacuum Test, Recovery and Recovery Bottle Use, Refrigerant Manifold Gauge Set and Hose Connections, Service Valve Positions and Port Access, Preparation of the System for Refrigerant, Refrigerant Charging and Recovery on an Active System, Troubleshooting the Refrigerant Charge and System Operation
