PartⅠ Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to Refrigeration 1.1 A Sample of Refrigeration System--Split Room Air Conditioner 1.2 Definition and Scope of Refrigeration 1.3 Main Applications of Refrigeration 1.4 History of Refrigeration in the World 1.5 Refrigeration in China 1.6 Academic Organizations and Journals of Refrigeration in the World 1.7 Academic Organizations and Journals of Refrigeration in China References PartⅡ The Principles of Refrigeration Chapter 2 Thermodynamic Analyses of Refrigeration Cycle 2.1 The Laws of Thermodynamics and Their Relation to Refrigeration 2.2 The Refrigeration Cycle and its Main Components 2.3 The Performance of Refrigeration System 2.4 Entropy Analyses Method of Refrigeration System 2.5 Work and Heat Operated Refrigerators 2.6 Lorenz Cycles for Variable Temperature Heat Source and Heat Sink References Chapter 3 Methods of Decreasing Temperature(I)--Related to Gas and Liquid Refrigerants 3.1 Decreasing Temperature by Adiabatic Throttling--J.T Effect 3.2 Decreasing Temperature by Pressure Reduction in Two Phase Region 3.3 Decreasing Temperature by Adiabatic Expansion of Gas with Doing Work 3.4 Decreasing Temperature by Adiabatic Vortex Ranque Effect 3.5 Decreasing Temperature by Variable Mass System in Unsteady Flow 3.6 Decreasing Temperature by Thermo.Acoustic Effect References Chapter 4 Methods of Decreasing Temperature(II)--Related to Solid Refrigerants 4.1 Decreasing Temperature by Thermo.Electric Peltier Effect 4.2 Decreasing Temperature by Magnetocaloric Effect(Adiabatic Demagnetization) 4.3 Decreasing Temperature by Photo Method References Chapter 5 Vapor and Gas Refrigeration Cycles 5.1 Mechanical Powered Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle 5.2 Heat Powered Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle(1)--Vapor Absorption Refrigeration 5.3 Heat Powered Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle(2)--Vapor Adsorption Refrigeration 5.4 Heat Powered Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle(3)--Vapor Jet Refrigeration 5.5 Refrigeration Cycle by Gas Compression and Adiabatic Expansion References Chapter 6 Cycle Analyses of Vapor Compression Refrigeration 6.1 Single.Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems 6.2 Multi.Stage Vapor Compression Systems 6.3 Cascade Vapor Compression Systems 6.4 Auto Cascade Vapor Compression Systems References Part Ⅲ The Refrigerants and Other Substances for Refrigeration Chapter 7 Introduction of Refrigerants 7.1 Refrigerant in Vapor Compression Refrigeration 7.2 Refrigeration Characteristics of Refrigerants 7.3 Some Important Physical/Chemical Properties of Refrigerants 7.4 Classification and Nomenclature of Refrigerants 7.5 Secondary Refrigerants References Chapter 8 Environmental Friendly Refrigerants 8.1 Ozone Depletion by CFCs in Stratosphere 8.2 Montreal Protocol and its Amendments 8.3 Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming 8.4 Kyoto Protocol 8.5 Global Warming Impacts of Refrigerants 8.6 Fluorinated Refrigerants 8.7 Environmental and Thermal Properties of Natural Refrigerants 8.8 Alternative Refrigerants References Chapter 9 Psychrometry and Air Processes 9.1 Composition and Thermal Properties of Moist Air 9.2 Thermal Properties of Saturated Water and Saturated Moist Air 9.3 Adiabatic Saturation Process and Wet Bulb Temperature 9.4 Approximate Calculation of the Thermal Properties of Moist Air 9.5 Psychrometric Chart 9.6 Air Handing Processes 9.7 Heat and Mass Transfer Between Moist Air and Solid Surface References Part Ⅳ The Equipment for Refrigeration Cycles Chapter 10 Compressors 10.1 Main Types of Compressors 10.2 Reciprocating Compressors 10.3 Scroll Compressors 10.4 Screw Compressors 10.5 Turbo Compressors 10.6 Roller Type Compressors 10.7 Vane Type Compressors 10.8 Inverter Technology and Inverter Driven Compressors References Chapter 11 Condensing Equipment 11.1 Function and Classification of Condensers 11.2 Water.Cooled Condensers 11.3 Cooling Tower 11.4 Air.Cooled Condensers 11.5 Evaporative Condensers References Chapter 12 Evaporators 12.1 Function and Classification of Evaporators 12.2 Dry.Expansion Evaporators and Flooded Evaporators 12.3 Main Types of Evaporator Construction 12.4 Air Cooler and Spray Air Cooler 12.5 Direct and Indirect Refrigeration Systems References Chapter 13 Refrigerant Flow Control 13.1 Hand Expansion Valves 13.2 Capillary Tube 13.3 Thermostatic Expansion Valves.Superheat Control 13.4 Automatic Expansion Valves.Evaporator Pressure Control 13.5 Electronic Expansion Valves 13.6 The Practical Refrigeration System and its Temperature and Pressure Control References Index