By: Andrew D. Althouse and Carl H. Turnquist and A.F. Bracciano
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 2004 18TH edition provides an excellent blend of theory with job-qualifying skills, making it a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning field! This comprehensive text teaches both fundamental principles and the service techniques needed to diagnose and remedy HVAC problems. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning contains the most recent information and advances in the field needed to prepare the technician for success in todays world. This edition includes up-to-date material on EPA rules and regulations covering refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming. Both students and practicing technicians will benefit from the comprehensive approach of this text, which provides a solid and thorough knowledge of all aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning.
Contents:
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
Refrigeration Tools and Materials
Basic Refrigeration Systems
Compression Systems and Compressors
Refrigerant Controls
Electrical-Magnetic Fundamentals
Electric Motors
Electric Circuits and Controls
Refrigerants
Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/ Reclaiming
Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
Servicing and Installing Small Hermetic Systems
Commercial Systems
Commercial Systems Applications
Servicing and Installing Commercial Systems
Commercial Systems Heat Loads and Piping
Absorption Systems Principles and Applications
Special Refrigeration Systems and Applications
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning
Basic Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heating and Humidification Systems
Cooling and Dehumidifying Systems
Air Distribution, Measurement, and Cleaning
Central Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
Solar Energy
Air Conditioning and Heating Control Systems
Air Conditioning SystemsHeating and Cooling Loads
Automotive Air Conditioning
Servicing and Troubleshooting Simplified
Passing Technician Certification Exams
Technical Characteristics