Fundamentals of Refrigeration

A Self-Directed Learning Course

What You Will Learn
You will develop an understanding of the processes of refrigeration and how refr
igeration systems operate, as well as the types of refrigeration systems. After
completing the course, you should know:
The components and types of refrigeration systems;
How thermodynamics is applied to refrigeration;
Single and two-stage refrigeration cycles;
Heat transfer and its application to evaporators and condensers;
Gas compression and types of compressors;
Refrigerant flow in pipes, valves and pumps;
The operation and application of expansion valves;
Pressure vessels and refrigerant management;
Selection of refrigerants;
Refrigeration system control;
Product cooling and freezing loads; and
Liquid cooling and space cooling loads.
Course Content
Introduction to Refrigeration -- Types of refrigeration systems; major processes
of vapor-compression refrigeration; and the field of refrigeration.
Thermodynamics Fundamentals -- Thermodynamic properties of fluids; thermodynamic
laws and applications; and energy calculations.
Single- and Two-Stage Refrigeration Cycles -- Single-stage ideal refrigeration c
ycle; two-stage ideal refrigeration cycle; refrigeration system performance para
meters; and deviations of actual refrigeration systems from ideal systems.
Evaporators -- Psychrometrics of moist air cooling; air cooling evaporators and
liquid cooling evaporators.
Compressors -- Reciprocating, rotary screw, rotary vane, scroll and centrifugal
compressors.
Condensers -- Condensation processes; and air-cooled, water-cooled and evaporati
ve condensers.
Refrigerant Flow in Pipes, Valves and Pumps -- Fluid flow in pipes; valve and pi
pe fitting equivalent length; and pumps.
Expansion Devices -- Pressure control valves; thermostatic expansion devices; el
ectronic expansion devices; hand expansion valves; level control valves; and tur
bo expanders.
Pressure Vessels and Refrigerant Management -- Suction line accumulators; receiv
ers; surge drums; flash tanks and intercoolers; and refrigerant inventory.
Refrigerant Selection -- Selection of refrigerants; classification of refrigeran
ts; saturation pressure and temperature for refrigerants; safety of refrigerants
; and codes and standards.
Refrigeration System Types -- Direct expansion systems; flooded systems; recircu
lation systems; unitary systems; and field-erected systems.
Refrigeration System Control -- Basic measurements, instrumentation and control;
system control for safety; system control for capacity; and refrigerant flow co
ntrol.
Product Cooling and Freezing Loads -- Cooling food products; freezing food produ
cts; food freezing equipment; and cooling liquid food products.
Liquid and Space Cooling Loads -- Cooling Secondary fluids; space cooling loads;
and ASHRAE climatic data