This is a thorough revision of the definitive, classic text for any level course on refrigeration, refrigeration
and air conditioning, and environmental control in buildings. It is an equipment-oriented textbook that applies
theoretical results of engineering theories to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering problems. This enables
the student to understand both common and uncommon problems in designing, selecting and applying air conditioning
and refrigeration components and systems. The material has been updated to apply to the new Environmental Protection
Agency requirements and to the new technology developed in response to the energy crisis. New to this edition is
a discussion of solar energy; coverage of the basic principles of acoustics and noise control (in relation to air
conditioning systems), fans and ducts, pumps and piping, and air conditioning units. While all the material in
the text can be understood and executed without computers, alternate computer solutions are shown for system simulation.
SI units are used throughout.