Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

All you need to know about the theory and application of refrigeration and air conditioning systems

G F Hundy (Author), A. R. Trott (Author), T C Welch (Author)

9780750685191

Hardback, published 23 June 2008

392 pages, Approx. 200 illustrations
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.77 kg

Now in its fourth edition, this respected text delivers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Clear and straightforward, it is designed for students (NVQ/vocational level) and professional HVAC engineers, including those on short or CPD courses. Inexperienced readers are provided with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. With its concise style yet broad sweep the book covers most of the applications professionals will encounter, enabling them to understand, specify, commission, use and maintain these systems. Many readers will appreciate the clarity with which the book covers the subject without swamping them with detailed technical or product specific information.New material in 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. Topics also covered include efficiency, environmental impact, split systems, retail refrigeration (supermarket systems and cold rooms), industrial systems, fans, air infiltration and noise.Author InformationGuy Hundy studied Mechanical Engineering at Leeds University, UK. He started his career in the refrigeration industry with J & E Hall Ltd, Dartford. In 1985 he joined Copeland Europe and in 1998 he was appointed Director, Application Engineering, Copeland Europe. He has authored and co-authored papers and articles on compressors, applications and refrigerant changeover topics. Guy Hundy is a Chartered Engineer and works as a Technical Consultant. He is past - President of the Institute of Refrigeration.

Fundamentals of Refrigeration and AC
The refrigeration cycle
Refrigerants
Compressors
Oil in refrigerant circuits
Condensers and cooling towers
Evaporators
Expansion valves
Controls and other circuit components
Component selection and balancing
Installation and construction, Distributed cooling, thermal storage,
Packaged units
Food refrigeration and freezing
Cold storage
Food refrigeration – product by product
Refrigerated transport handling and distribution
Refrigeration load estimation
Industrial uses of refrigeration
Air and water vapour mixtures
Air treatment fundamentals
Practical air treatment cycles
Air-conditioning load estimation
Air movement
Air-conditioning methods
Dehumidifiers and air drying
Heat pumps, heat recovery
Control Systems
Commissioning and maintenance
Efficiency, running cost and carbon footprint
Noise

Subject Areas: Heating, lighting, ventilation [TNKH], Building construction & materials [TNK], Mechanical engineering [TGB]