Description

Refrigeration is one of the more important tools of the heavy construction industry, particularly in the temperature control of large concrete dams. It is also used to stabilize both water-bearing and permanently frozen soil. This chapter briefly describes some of the cooling practices that have been used for these purposes.
CONCRETE DAMS
Methods of Temperature Control
System Selection Parameters
CONTROL OF SUBSURFACE WATER FLOW
SOIL STABILIZATION
Thermal Design
Passive Cooling
Active Systems

ISBN: 978-1-939200-97-6 (for I-P versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7195 (for I-P versions of chapters)

Citation: 2018 ASHRAE Handbook–Refrigeration

Product Details

Published:

2018

ISBN(s):

9781939200976

Number of Pages:

6

Units of Measure:

I-P

File Size:

1 file , 460 KB

Product Code(s):

D-R452018IP