Presentation

There are many books available that deal with the thermodynamics of refrigeration systems and which explain the operation and technology of these systems in great detail.

If you have difficulty in getting the most out of those types of book, then Frigobase has been specially designed for you. In the same way, if you find a lot of the information used in manufacturers’ technical literature difficult to understand, then once again Frigobase can help you.

Don’t worry, we won’t be spending all our time studying physics, doing complicated calculations or anything of that sort. We’ll just be observing things that happen around us and making use of those phenomena of physics that are part of our daily lives. We’ll look at things like the way water boils, pressure- cookers, bicycle pumps, condensation on glass, sponges etc. 

The objective of the first part of Refribase is to examine the refrigeration system of a refrigerator. This will help you appreciate and understand its' operation. As you will almost certainly own a fridge, you can easily examine it, touch it, and locate its various components. We’ll then be able to examine how air conditioning systems work, so that we’ll be able to install, maintain and repair them. If you already have a good understanding of refrigeration systems used in domestic A/C, Frigobase might at times appear to be too simple for you. If this is the case, read quickly through the parts involved. Even then, at the end you’ll find that you will have learned a few things!

You’ll be accompanied by two characters in the first part of your training: a refrigeration apprentice, and a qualified engineer…

So now, over to you!  Above all don’t go too quickly, and take plenty of time to think things over. Don’t hesitate to re-read a chapter if some things seem difficult to understand: you’ll find it’s worth it!

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