This new guide from ASHRAE provides comprehensive coverage of refrigeration systems and structures to ensure the sustainability of refrigerated facilities.
The guidebook covers the fundamentals for those new to refrigeration and refrigerated facilities, while including advanced concepts in design and controls for experienced professionals involved with planning, designing and operating refrigerated facilities. It has been written by Don Cleland, Marc Claas, John Davis, Todd Jekel, Richard Love and Doug Reindl. It acknowledges Arvind Surange, a renowned Indian consultant in cold chain and HVAC projects, as a reference.

The guidebook’s purpose is to introduce methods that readers can use to evaluate the sustainability of design and operational decisions for their own circumstances. It focuses on the tools and understanding required to specify, design, build and operate a sustainable refrigerated facility or refrigeration system.