Fundamental Refrigeration

Fundamental Refrigeration covers all the basic principles and theories of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Written in easy to understand language, this book contains a wealth of necessary fundamental knowledge. A low-tech, low stress introduction to the mechanical vapor compression cycle. Covering a broad range of information about refrigeration and air conditioning systems, this book is not only for those entering the field, but also for seasoned professionals who want a solid review of the basic principles.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Simple Heat Transfer

Chapter Two: Temperature and Pressure

Chapter Three: System Design

Chapter Four: Latent Heat and Refrigerants

Chapter Five: Four Major System Components

Chapter Six: Other System Components

Chapter Seven: Controls

Chapter Eight: Common Commercial Controls

Chapter Nine: System Sequence Summary

Chapter Ten: The Load

Chapter Eleven: System Models

Chapter Twelve: Measuring Temperature and Airflow

Chapter Thirteen: System Pressures and and the Manifold Gauge Set