ASHRAE F02-2009 (SI)

Thermodynamics is the study of energy, its transformations, and its relation to states of matter. This chapter covers the application of thermodynamics to refrigeration cycles. The first part reviews the first and second laws of thermodynamics and presents methods for calculating thermodynamic properties. The second and third parts address compression and absorption refrigeration cycles, two common methods of thermal energy transfer.

Chapter Table of Contents

THERMODYNAMICS
Stored Energy
Energy in Transition
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Analysis of Refrigeration Cycles
Equations of State
Calculating Thermodynamic Properties
COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLES
Carnot Cycle
Theoretical Single-Stage Cycle Using a Pure Refrigerant or Azeotropic Mixture
Lorenz Refrigeration Cycle
Theoretical Single-Stage Cycle Using Zeotropic Refrigerant Mixture
Multistage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles
Actual Refrigeration Systems
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLES
Ideal Thermal Cycle
Working Fluid Phase Change Constraints
Working Fluids
Absorption Cycle Representations
Conceptualizing the Cycle
Absorption Cycle Modeling
Ammonia/Water Absorption Cycles
Symbols

ISBN: 978-1-933742-55-7
ISSN: 1523-7282

Units: SI

Citation: 2009 ASHRAE Handbook -- Fundamentals: Chapter 2, Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles



Product Code(s): D-F022009SI