Handbook 1998: Refrigeration. Chapter 44 - Component balancing in refrigerant systems. (45 of 51)

Publication Year

1998

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes the methods and components used in balancing a primary refrigeration system. A refrigerant is a fluid used for heat transfer in a refrigeration system. The fluid absorbs heat at a low temperature and pressure and transfers heat at a higher temperature and pressure. The heat transfer process can involve either a complete or partial change of state in the case of a primary refrigerant. Energy transfer is a function of the heat transfer coefficients; the temperature differences; and the amount, type, and configuration of the heat transfer surface and, hence, the heat flux on either side of the heat transfer device.

Document History

This document is part of a larger document, Handbook 1998: Refrigeration, which has been split into parts for ease of use.

ISBN

9781883413545

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