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

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

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