Devices for the transfer of heat and work

This chapter contains sections titled: Flow of fluids in ducts, Isentropic expansion of fluids in nozzles, Effect of back pressure on flow in nozzles, Nozzle efficiency, Heat and work effects in the compression and expansion of fiuids, Classification of compressors and expanders, Reciprocating piston compressors, Rotary compressors, Reciprocating expansion engines, Dynamic compressors and expanders, Turbines, Turbo-compressors, Efficiency of turbo-machinery, Refrigeration and gas liquefaction, Minimum work of refrigeration, Refrigeration cycles, Modification to the vapour-compression cycle, Low temperature gas liquefaction, Liquefaction processes, Production of power, Problems, Answers, Notes