The matter for the first edition of this book was written by me when I was CPWD Superintending Engineer in Nagpur. It was published in 1987 and was the first Indian book on the subject written in SI units. The book was selected in the list of the 100 technical books by Indian publishing industry for exhibition in USA. The book was adopted as a recommended textbook by IIT Madras and even today also, it is recommended in many universities.
Since then there had been lot of changes in airconditioning technologies due to evolution of VRF type airconditioning, Chilled beam systems, New ecofriendly refrigerants, IBMS and many other innovative technologies. Air conditioning is a transformative technology that has made the world’s torrid climes pleasanter to live in, and enabled the siesta-free working habits of the temperate regions to move closer to the equator. Therefore, the contents have been revised accordingly.
1. Thermodynamics
2. Gases, Vapors and Mixtures
3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Methods
4. Air Refrigeration Systems
5. Vapor-compression Refrigeration System
6. Multipressure Systems
7. Refrigerants and other Refrigeration Materials
8. Heat Transfer and Insulation
9. Human Comfort, Environment Control and Design Conditions
10. Heat Gain and Load Calculations
11. Psychrometrics and Air Conditioning Processes
12. Compressors
13. Evaporators and Air Washers
14. Condensers and Cooling Towers
15. Expansion Devices
16. HVAC System Applications
17. HVAC Components
18. Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery Systems
19. Air Pollution and Ventilation
20. Air Distribution and Blowers
21. Applications of Refrigeration Systems
Appendices
Index
