Mechanical refrigeration is accomplished by continuously circulating, evaporating, and condensing a fixed supply of refrigerant in a closed system. Evaporation occurs at a low temperature and low ...

This is another in a series of columns addressing advanced basics in the understanding of the refrigeration cycle. In this column and the next (on July 4), we look at components. This column will deal ...

Sealing techniques figure heavily into what technology makes sense in different portions of the refrigeration cycle. Supermarket refrigeration systems, rooftop chillers, walk-in fast-food-restaurant ...