Master the science and art of refrigeration with a practical, factory‑level guide.
This comprehensive volume covers the theory, machinery, and real‑world applications of refrigeration, including cold storage, ice‑making, dairy refrigeration, and marine refrigeration.
This edition updates and expands earlier works to help professionals plan, operate, and test modern refrigeration systems. It combines foundational theory with detailed descriptions of equipment, methods, and construction considerations, plus extensive coverage of ice production, storage, and handling.
- Foundations of mechanical refrigeration, heat, and thermodynamics, with practical calculations and design ideas.
- Extensive treatment of refrigeration systems, condensers, brine circuits, and cold storage layouts.
- Industry‑specific chapters on dairies, ice making, and marine refrigeration, plus testing and maintenance guidance.
- Illustrations and practical notes on equipment used in early 20th‑century and modern refrigeration work.
Ideal for engineers, technicians, and students involved in preserving food, operating cold stores, or designing refrigeration plants.