12. Refrigeration

  1. Myer Kutz
  1. Dennis L. O'Neal

Published Online: 16 FEB 2006

DOI: 10.1002/0471777471.ch12

Book Title

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

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How to Cite

O'Neal, D. L. (2006) Refrigeration, in Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition (ed M. Kutz), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471777471.ch12

Author Information

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 16 FEB 2006
  2. Published Print: 4 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471719885

Online ISBN: 9780471777472

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Keywords:

  • refrigerants;
  • Ammonia–Water Absorption Systems;
  • open-cycle operation

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Basic Principles

  • Refrigeration Cycles and System Overview

  • Refrigerants

  • Absorption Systems

  • Indirect Refrigeration

  • System Components

  • Defrost Methods

  • System Design Considerations

  • Refrigeration System Specifications

  • References

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