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 1 Dec 2008

Masterclass: Fan Coil Units - Part 36

In last month's article we concluded our study of textile based distribution systems. This month we commence the next module dedicated to fan coil units.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Nov 2008

Masterclass: Textile-based air distribution Part 35

This month we conclude our study of textile-based distribution systems.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Oct 2008

MASTERCLASS: Textile-based air distribution Part 34

IN last month’s article we completed a three-part study of air handling technology and the relevant air handling equipment. This month we commence the next module dedicated to a form of air distribution technology that is steadily gaining increasing ... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Sep 2008

Masterclass: Part 33 - 'Air Handling Units Part 3'

In last month's article, we completed Part 2 of a three-part study of air handling and the relevant air handling equipment. This month we finish with Part 3 which considers the design, specification, selection, performance and application of air ... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Jun 2008

Masterclass: Ducting: Equal Friction Method Part 30

In the previous article the various methods used to calculate the pressure loss through ducts were briefly described. In this article we will follow a worked example using the Equal Friction Method of calculation.... 
 1 May 2008

Masterclass: Ducting Design Part 29

Most of the major air conditioning manufacturers can provide charts giving the equivalent hydraulic diameters for rectangular duct sections. A print-out from a spread sheet using the above formula will be published next month.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Apr 2008

Masterclass: Psychometrics - Part 28

To recap on the last chapter, the definition of psychrometrics can be said to be the study of dry air and water vapour mixtures.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Mar 2008

Masterclass:Capacity Control and Psychometrics Part 27

In last month's article we reviewed various approaches to capacity control. This month we continue with other approaches to this important aspect of air conditioning products and systems within the category of control, safety and protection devices ... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Feb 2008

Masterclass:Control and Protection Overview Part 26

The Masterclass series of articles have covered a wide range of topics, some related to specialised applications and some to standard components.... 
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 1 Jan 2008

Masterclass: Capacity Control - Part 25

Last month completed our review of compressor lubrication. We now move on the subject of Capacity Control - matching system capacity to varying load conditions.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Dec 2007

Masterclass:Compressor Protection Devices Part 24

In the last article we completed our study of low ambient control methods. This month we will concentrate on compressor protection devices with the emphasis on lubrication and its associated control devices for system protection.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Nov 2007

Masterclass - Air Conditioning Technology Part 23

In last month's article we continued with our study of low ambient control methods under the current category of our review of Control, Safety & Protection Devices used in the Vapour Compression Cycle in which we covered plant room damper ... 
Mike Creamers.
 1 Oct 2007

Masterclass: Low Ambient Control Methods - Part 22

In the last article we looked at low ambient control for air and water-cooled systems. We now continue our study of the various means of providing low ambient control for single and multiple fan condensers on air-cooled systems.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Sep 2007

Masterclass-Air Conditioning Technology - Part 21

In this month's article we continue our study of low ambient control methods for air and water cooled systems. 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Aug 2007

Masterclass: Control, Safety and Protection Devices - Part 20

In the last article we continued our study of control, safety and protection devices used in the vapour compression cycle by covering the low pressure and high pressure cut-out switches. This month we move on to low ambient control. 
 1 Jul 2007

Masterclass: Pressure Relief Devices - Part 19

In the last article we started a study of control and safety devices used in the vapour compression cycle by covering the thermostatic switch and the low pressure cut-out. This month we continue with the application of the low pressure cutout and ... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Jun 2007

Masterclass:Pressure Relief & Safety Devices-Part 18

The last article covered liquid refrigerant receivers. The containment of refrigerant in vessels and refrigerant lines demands that safety be given due consideration to eliminate risk to persons due to refrigerant release or explosion and to ... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 May 2007

Masterclass: Shell & Tube Evaporators-Part 17

In the last article we looked at shell and tube water chillers and other types of water chiller evaporators. This month we conclude our study of the major refrigeration components by looking at Baudelot coolers and liquid refrigerant receivers.... 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Apr 2007

Masterclass: Shell & Tube Evaporators-Part 16

In the last article we studied the construction, testing and protection of shell and tube evaporators. Part 16 continues with information on shell and tube water chillers and other types of water chiller evaporators 
Mike Creamer.
 1 Mar 2007

Masterclass: Shell & Tube Evaporators-Part 15

In the last article we completed our review of BPHE’s. This month we move on to direct expansion water to refrigerant evaporators. These are often referred to as shell & tube evaporators or chillers.... 
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