Publisher's Synopsis
The revised edition of a widely used book contains several new topics to make the coverage more comprehensive and contemporary. Highlights the ozone hole problem and related steps to modify the refrigeration systems. The discussion of vapour compression/absorption systems totally recast with a special emphasis on Eco-refrigerants. Application oriented approach followed throughout the book and energy efficiencyemphasised. Several real life problems included to illustrate the practical viability of the systems discussed. Additional examples, diagrams and problems included in each chapter for an easier grasp of the subject. With all these features, this book would serve as a comprehensive text for undergraduate mechanical engineering students. Postgraduate students and practising engineers would also find it very useful. Professor Manohar Prasad of Mechanical Engineering Department of I IT Kanpur has authored three books of Energy Conversion and one book of Refrigeration and Airconditioning. He has guided about two dozen postgraduate students and published five dozen research papers in the national and international journals and conferences. In recognition of research contributions he was rewarded Sir Rajendra Nath Mookherjee memorial gold medal and N. A. lyengar memorial prize of the Institution of Engineers (I). He is also member of professional bodies including that of the International Institute of Refrigeration (Paris).
