Refrigerating Machines: Compression, Absorption; Comparison of Capacities and Economics of Compression and Absorption Systems, and of Combined Compression and Absorption Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gardner Tufts Voorhees

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267684118 ISBN 13: 9780267684113

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Foundational study on refrigeration engines that compares compression and absorption methods, plus their economics.

This nontechnical overview presents the core ideas behind refrigeration machines, focusing on two main classes: mechanical compression and absorption. It lays out how each approach produces cold, and what influences their efficiency and cost in practical use. The text also connects theory to real-world data from early 20th‑century research and experimentation.

Readers will gain a clear sense of the differences between compression and absorption systems, including how heat is moved and how work is converted into cooling. The work also discusses combined systems and provides context for evaluating capacity and economics in refrigeration projects.

• Distinguishes vapour and gas machines, and the role of volatile liquids in refrigeration cycles.
• Explains how compression and absorption cycles operate, with practical notes on equipment behavior.
• Includes data, figures, and diagrams illustrating performance and comparisons.
• Offers historical context and guidance for engineers evaluating refrigeration options.

Ideal for readers of refrigeration history, engineers studying early techniques, and students seeking a practical framework for comparing cooling methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267684118
• ISBN 13: 9780267684113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 92