CONTENTS Standard List of Symbols and Abbreviations ix Preface xiii 1. Review of Basic Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1 2. Introduction to Refrigeration and Basic Cycles 15 3. Refrigerants 29 4. Air Refrigeration Cycles 57 5. Simple Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems 109 6. Compound Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems 147 7. Vapour Absorption Refrigeration 193 8. Refrigeration Equipmen 215 9. Cryogenics 241 10. Applications of Refrigeration 257 11. Non-Conventional Refrigeration 273 12. Introduction-to Air-Conditioning and Human Comfort 295 13. Psychrometry 309 14. Air-Conditioning Load Calculations 377 15. Air-Conditioning Systems 411 16. Air Distribution and Duct Design 423 17. Air-Conditioning Equipment 469 18. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Controls 491 19. Air-Conditioning Plant Details 523 20. Air-Conditioning Applications 531