Compend of Mechanical Refrigeration and Engineering (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

1331942055 / 9781331942054

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of energy conversion, particularly focusing on refrigeration and its applications in various industries. The author challenges prevailing thermodynamic concepts, arguing that the current understanding of energy conversion rates is limited in its applicability. Instead, a new, universally applicable rate of conversion is proposed, along with corresponding expressions for the thermodynamic function and the second law of thermodynamics. This new framework is shown to be more effective in analyzing practical cases of energy conversion with vapors, such as steam engines and refrigerating machines. The book explores the historical development of these concepts and the reasons behind the erroneous general application of the old rate of conversion. It delves into fundamental energy concepts like entropy, critical point, absolute zero, and the thermodynamic function, suggesting necessary amendments for a more comprehensive understanding. Practical aspects of refrigeration are also extensively covered, including insulation, cold storage requirements for various products, and the design and operation of different refrigerating systems. The book concludes by emphasizing the significance of aligning theoretical principles with practical experience to achieve optimal efficiency in refrigeration technology, a field that plays a crucial role in numerous industries and aspects of modern life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Compend of Mechanical Refrigeration and Engineering (Classic Reprint)
Author
John Ewald Siebel
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2017
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
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1331942055
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9781331942054
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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