9781631263545
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Handbook [20th Edition, 2017]
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learner. Whether you're in a digital or print, on-ground or hybrid environment, this integrated learning solution will engage students with resource elements including textbook content, an online learning platform, video clips, narrated animations, digital activities, questions, and hands-on lab activities to assess and to reinforce learning based upon the original HVACR industry standard.
- Changes for this edition include a new Careers chapter, a new Safety chapter, new Service Call Scenario features, technical updates throughout (including microchannel heat exchangers, variable frequency drives, and VRF systems), and over 300 new illustrations.
- New library of textbook images included in the Online Instructor Resources.
- Well-designed illustrations engage students and effectively support the excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information.
- Correlated to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that will prepare your students for career success.
Table of Contents
- Front Matterifree
- Section 1—Professional Development2
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- 1 - Careers and Certification2
- 2 - Safety22
- 3 - Service Calls42
- Section 2—Refrigeration System Fundamentals54
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- 4 - Energy and Matter54
- 5 - Gases72
- 6 - Basic Refrigeration Systems88free
- Section 3—Service Basics104
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- 7 - Tools and Supplies104
- 8 - Working with Tubing and Piping136
- Section 4—Refrigerants168
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- 9 - Introduction to Refrigerants168
- 10 - Equipment and Instruments for Refrigerant Handling and Service196
- 11 - Working with Refrigerants234
- Section 5—Basic Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics270
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- 12 - Basic Electricity270
- 13 - Electrical Power290
- 14 - Basic Electronics308
- Section 6—Motors and Electric Control Systems324
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- 15 - Electric Motors324
- 16 - Electrical Control Systems350
- 17 - Servicing Electric Motors and Controls390
- Section 7—Refrigeration System Components422
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- 18 - Compressors422
- 19 - Compressor Safety Components456
- 20 - Metering Devices470
- 21 - Heat Exchangers510
- 22 - Refrigerant Flow Components558
- Section 8—Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers596
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- 23 - Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers596
- 24 - Systems and Components of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers610
- 25 - Installation and Troubleshooting of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers638free
- 26 - Service and Repair of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers668
- Section 9—Indoor Air Fundamentals686
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- 27 - Air Movement and Measurement686
- 28 - Air Quality718
- 29 - Air Distribution744
- 30 - Ventilation System Service786
- Section 10—Air-Conditioning Systems804
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- 31 - Ductless Air-Conditioning Systems804
- 32 - Residential Central Air-Conditioning Systems834
- 33 - Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems858
- 34 - Absorption and Evaporative Cooling Systems898
- 35 - Humidity Control924
- 36 - Thermostats940
- 37 - Heating and Cooling Loads982
- Section 11—Heating Systems1020
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- 38 - Forced-Air Heating Fundamentals1020
- 39 - Hydronic Heating Fundamentals1034
- 40 - Heat Pumps1080
- 41 - Gas-Fired Heating Systems1114
- 42 - Oil-Fired Heating Systems1148
- 43 - Electric Heating Systems1192
- Section 12—Energy Management and Conservation1218
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- 44 - Solar Power and Thermal Storage1218
- 45 - Energy Management1244
- 46 - Energy Conservation1260
- Section 13—Commercial Refrigeration Systems1278
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- 47 - Overview of Commercial Refrigeration Systems1278
- 48 - Special Refrigeration Systems and Applications1310
- 49 - Commercial Refrigeration System Configurations1332
- Section 14—Designing Commercial Refrigeration Systems1348
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- 50 - Understanding Heat Loads and System Thermodynamics1348
- 51 - Commercial Refrigeration Component Selection1378
- Section 15—Installing and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration Systems1398
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- 52 - Installing Commercial Systems1398
- 53 - Troubleshooting Commercial Systems—System Diagnosis1422
- 54 - Troubleshooting Commercial Systems—Component Diagnosis1466
- 55 - Servicing Commercial Systems1496
- Appendix A: Service Information1525
- Appendix B: Troubleshooting Charts1529
- Appendix C: Refrigerants1542
- Appendix D: Electricity and Electronics1552
- Appendix E: Heat, Temperature, and Pressure1553
- Appendix F: Equivalent Charts1558
- Appendix G: EPA Certification1566
- Appendix H: HVACR-Related Associations and Organizations1573
- Glossary1575
- Index1619