Description:
This manual prepares HVAC-R technicians with the knowledge needed to respond
professionally to current and future environmental challenges. It begins with
discussion of HVAC fundamentals and core topics, such as: refrigerant chemistry,
oils, ozone depletion, global warming, and the Montreal protocol. Subsequent
sections, each conveniently organized around a specific certification type,
allow readers to delve into specific technical information, regulations, and
procedures pertaining to small appliances; recovery, recycling, and reclaim; and
chillers. Relevant forms, logs, and reports, plus a comprehensive glossary, are
also included in handy appendices. In a field where technology change is the
norm, and regulations are increasingly requiring HVAC-R technicians to adopt new
procedures in order to contend with environmental problems, this manual serves
as both an effective test preparation guide and an indispensable professional
field reference.
Benefits:
Prepares technicians for the Type I (small appliance), Type II (recovery,
recycling and reclaim) and Type III (chillers) certification tests mandated by
the EPA under section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
Detailed drawings, illustrations, and procedural charts are used effectively
to supplement the text, guiding users to a complete understanding of "must-know"
technical information.
A chapter on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Fundamentals with
diagrams of many systems and components has been included in this edition.
The chapters on refrigerants and oil, refrigerant chemistry, small appliances,
recovery, recycling and reclaim, and chillers have been updated to reflect the
most recent industrial changes and legislation.
An all-new chapter on ozone depletion and global warming is included in this
edition, underscoring the significance of these environmental issues on HVAC-R
industry practice.
Sample test questions with answers, plus tips for overcoming test-taking
anxiety, are contained in an appendix, enabling readers to prepare thoroughly
for certification exams.
The accompanying Instructor's Guide facilitates use of the manual in
traditional academic settings and technician training seminars, reducing
instructor preparation time.
| Table of Contents:
FUNDAMENTALS: Refrigeration and AirConditioning Systems Fundamentals.
CORE SECTIONS: Refrigerant Chemistry and Applications. Refrigerant Oils and
their Applications. Ozone Depletion and Global Warming. Montreal Protocol.
Legislation and Regulation. TYPE I CERTIFICATION: Small Appliance. TYPE II
CERTIFICATION: Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaim. Containers - Safe Handling
and Transport of Refrigerants. Conservation - Servicing and Testing. TYPE
III CERTIFICATION: Chillers. APPENDICES: History of Refrigerants. Handling
Test Anxiety and Sample Test Questions with Answers. Related Forms, Logs,
and Reports. Glossary. |
Table of Contents:
FUNDAMENTALS: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Fundamentals. CORE
SECTIONS: Refrigerant Chemistry and Applications. Refrigerant Oils and their
Applications. Ozone Depletion and Global Warming. Montreal Protocol. Legislation
and Regulation. TYPE I CERTIFICATION: Small Appliance. TYPE II CERTIFICATION:
Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaim. Containers - Safe Handling and Transport of
Refrigerants. Conservation - Servicing and Testing. TYPE III CERTIFICATION:
Chillers. APPENDICES: History of Refrigerants. Handling Test Anxiety and Sample
Test Questions with Answers. Related Forms, Logs, and Reports. Glossary.