The Principles of Mechanical Refrigeration: A Study Course for Operating Engineers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horace James Macintire

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265338514 ISBN 13: 9780265338513

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the practical science of cold: a clear, hands‑on guide to mechanical refrigeration for operating engineers.

This study course explains the fundamentals and real‑world details of refrigeration systems. It connects theory to practice with the kind of problems engineers face in plants, hotels, factories, and cold storage. The book emphasizes usable methods, safe operation, and the interactions between equipment, heat transfer, and system design.

• Learn how to plan, assemble, and test refrigeration plants with an eye for tightness, leaks, and reliable operation.
• Understand cooling methods, brine and water sprays, condensers, and the role of temperature and humidity in different application areas.
• Explore practical calculations, piping layouts, traps, oil management, and how to read and use gauges and thermometers in the field.
• See how theory and experience cross over from steam work to refrigeration, with emphasis on safe, efficient performance.

Ideal for students, electricians, operators, and engineers who want a grounded, field‑ready reference for refrigeration practice and plant maintenance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265338514
• ISBN 13: 9780265338513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 269