By
A. R. Trott, Consulting engineer
T C Welch, South Bank University
Description
The use of refrigeration, either directly or as part of an air-conditioning system, is essential to almost every branch of industry.
There is a need for practitioners to familiarise themselves with the general principles and methods of refrigeration and air conditioning,
and the types of plant and operation currently in use.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice
of refrigeration and air-conditioning for the uninitiated student and a general overview of the industry for the practitioner. The fundamentals
of the subject are introduced without involving the reader too deeply in theory and the content is presented in a logical order.
This
fully revised and updated third edition has a new chapter on Refrigerants that deals with the many changes in this area over the last
10 years, including the phase out of CFC and HCFC refrigerants in line with Ozone depletion and Global Warming. New, replacement refrigerants
are described, together with Codes of Practice introduced for maintenance and servicing of refrigeration plants. The increased use of
Ammonia and Propane are included, with the relevant Health and Safety aspects, and the move towards Absorption refrigeration equipment
as more environmentally friendly.
This new edition of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a valuable reference source for practising
engineers and essential reading for students.
Audience:
Refrigeration users. Ideal for maintenance/service engineers involved in general engineering, e.g. food process plants, pharmaceutical
companies, transport and communication companies. Hospital engineers would benefit plus commercial companies with responsibility for
building services maintenance. Recommended for short training courses in refrigeration and air conditioning and for students taking NVQ
or GNVQ courses.
