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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Handbook [20th Edition, 2017]

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Handbook [20th Edition, 2017]

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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
    • 1 - Careers and Certification2
    • 2 - Safety22
    • 3 - Service Calls42
  • Section 2—Refrigeration System Fundamentals54
    • 4 - Energy and Matter54
    • 5 - Gases72
    • 6 - Basic Refrigeration Systems88free
  • Section 3—Service Basics104
    • 7 - Tools and Supplies104
    • 8 - Working with Tubing and Piping136
  • Section 4—Refrigerants168
    • 9 - Introduction to Refrigerants168
    • 10 - Equipment and Instruments for Refrigerant Handling and Service196
    • 11 - Working with Refrigerants234
  • Section 5—Basic Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics270
    • 12 - Basic Electricity270
    • 13 - Electrical Power290
    • 14 - Basic Electronics308
  • Section 6—Motors and Electric Control Systems324
    • 15 - Electric Motors324
    • 16 - Electrical Control Systems350
    • 17 - Servicing Electric Motors and Controls390
  • Section 7—Refrigeration System Components422
    • 18 - Compressors422
    • 19 - Compressor Safety Components456
    • 20 - Metering Devices470
    • 21 - Heat Exchangers510
    • 22 - Refrigerant Flow Components558
  • Section 8—Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers596
    • 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
    • 27 - Air Movement and Measurement686
    • 28 - Air Quality718
    • 29 - Air Distribution744
    • 30 - Ventilation System Service786
  • Section 10—Air-Conditioning Systems804
    • 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
    • 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
    • 44 - Solar Power and Thermal Storage1218
    • 45 - Energy Management1244
    • 46 - Energy Conservation1260
  • Section 13—Commercial Refrigeration Systems1278
    • 47 - Overview of Commercial Refrigeration Systems1278
    • 48 - Special Refrigeration Systems and Applications1310
    • 49 - Commercial Refrigeration System Configurations1332
  • Section 14—Designing Commercial Refrigeration Systems1348
    • 50 - Understanding Heat Loads and System Thermodynamics1348
    • 51 - Commercial Refrigeration Component Selection1378
  • Section 15—Installing and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration Systems1398
    • 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

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