Compend of Mechanical Refrigeration: A Comprehensive Digest of Applied Energetics and Thermodynamics for the Practical Use of Ice Manufacturers, Cold Storage Men, Contractors, Engineers, Brewers, Pack - Hardcover

J. E. Siebel

9780331219111: Compend of Mechanical Refrigeration: A Comprehensive Digest of Applied Energetics and Thermodynamics for the Practical Use of Ice Manufacturers, Cold Storage Men, Contractors, Engineers, Brewers, Pack

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ISBN 10: 0331219115 ISBN 13: 9780331219111

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical guide to refrigeration for breweries, cold storage, and industrial cooling.

Learn proven methods, calculations, and real‑world setup so you can plan, install, and run efficient systems.

This edition compiles practical techniques for cooling wort, managing heat from fermentation, and storing perishable products. It covers sizing machines, selecting systems, and using tables, rules, and common sense to estimate cooling needs and equipment capacity.

How to estimate refrigeration needs for wort cooling and beer fermentation using simple formulas and common brewing conditions.
Guidance on sizing ice machines and choosing between brine and direct expansion systems for breweries and storage rooms.
Practical tables and rules for specific heat, saccharometers, and related measurements to support accurate calculations.
Notes on absorption versus compression systems, testing, and ensuring efficient operation in real-world facilities.

Ideal for readers who work in brewing, ice making, cold storage, or refrigeration installation and maintenance, seeking dependable, implementable guidance.

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