The Absorption Refrigerating Machine: A Complete, Practical Elementary Treatise on the Absorption System of Refrigeration, and Its Broad General Principles of Operation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gardner Tufts Voorhees

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265842808 ISBN 13: 9780265842805

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of absorption refrigeration with a clear, step-by-step guide to its parts and operation.

This complete, practical treatise presents the broad principles behind absorption refrigeration and how heat and pressure affect boiling points. It emphasizes understanding each component and its function, using original drawings and descriptions to help readers grasp how an absorption system works in its various forms. The book also shares years of practical experience and tested methods to improve the performance and efficiency of refrigeration plants.

• Plain explanations of core concepts like boiling points, heat transfer, and pressure relationships.
• Detailed coverage of key components such as generators, condensers, absorbers, coolers, and heat exchangers.
• Illustrations and explanations of different machine configurations, including atmospheric and tubular types.
• Practical operating tips drawn from extensive testing to help optimize capacity and economy.

Ideal for engineers, technicians, and informed readers who want a grounded, hands-on understanding of absorption refrigeration and its practical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265842808
• ISBN 13: 9780265842805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 166