Author: Nigel Calder Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press ISBN: 9780071579988 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
You've just spent a day on the water under a sweltering sun. You sit back, enjoying the seclusion of a remote anchorage, lulled by the rattle of ice in your cold drink. A pretty picture, but a rare one aboard cruising boats. A house is never without its utility umbrella, but when you pull your boat's shore-power plug you're on your own. Even good refrigeration systems use a lot of energy. And bad ones? Erase those ice cubes from your tropical fantasy. Refrigeration for Pleasureboats explains how the cruising sailor can acquire the amenities--even the necessities--of an efficient onboard refrigeration system. Whether you're off for two days or two years, you must balance the highest possible cooling capacity with the lowest possible energy consumption. Calder explains clearly and logically how and why refrigeration components work, how to keep them working efficiently and economically, and what to look for when something goes wrong. Boat refrigeration systems are phenomenally expensive. A modest refrigerator/freezer system, professionally built and installed, can cost more than $4,000. Yet these units can still have unpleasant side effects--such as killing the boat's batteries. Refrigeration for Pleasureboats provides all the step-by-step information an amateur needs to design and build a custom refrigeration unit that will cost far less than half the price of an off-the-shelf unit and will likely run better with far less drain on the batteries. With Calder's maintenance and troubleshooting tips, you'll be able to keep it running for years to come and keep those ice cubes tinkling in that frosted glass.
Author: John C. Payne Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc. ISBN: 9781574093001 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new title in his successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference. Understanding Boat Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems covers the following major topics: Part I Refrigeration Systems Eutetic Refrigeration Systems Compressors and Motors Auxiliary Refrigeration Systems Hermetic Compressors Troubleshooting Part II Air Conditioning Systems Self-contained and Remote Condensing Systems Electrical Power Requirements Maintenance Troubleshooting
Author: Herb Payson Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc. ISBN: 9781574090024 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
Combines great advice for those contemplating live-aboard cruising with stories and anecdotes from the author's 20 years of sailing, loosely following a question-and-answer format. Offers practical suggestions and philosophical asides on getting started, building and buying a boat, water and fuel, m
Author: James A. Harbach Publisher: Schiffer + ORM ISBN: 1507302363 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 439
Book Description
Due to a strong industry need, many academies and technical schools now offer courses on refrigeration and air-conditioning. Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning introduces this complicated subject in a detailed, straightforward manner. Mechanical refrigeration is used onboard in many ways, including refrigerated ship’s stores, air-conditioning, and refrigerated cargo storage areas. Although reciprocating compressors have been the standard for decades, systems using rotary and centrifugal compressors are quickly becoming the norm. Author James A. Harbach addresses both systems and discusses the changes step-by-step. Since the 1990s, environmental concerns have had a major effect on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Today’s students are required to learn how to retrofit existing systems and replace entire units. These tasks are explained fully in this title.
Author: Nigel Calder
Author: Nigel Calder
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Author: John C. Payne
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Author: Herb Payson
Author: James A. Harbach