Trades & Technology

For courses in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

This text is designed to prepare students and service/installation technicians to pass the HVAC/R certification and competency examinations. The study guide/question manual covers practically every aspect in the HVAC/R industry–from System Components and Tools, to Electrical Theory and Application, Air Flow Components and Duct Fabrication, Indoor Air Quality and Safety, Hydronic heating, EPA Certification, and System Troubleshooting.

NEW–Hundreds of new practice questions and reviews.

~Offers new/updated material in the areas of hydronic heating and refrigeration.

NEW–New or updated material throughout.

~Includes current information on system components and tools, electrical theory and application, airflow components and duct fabrication, indoor air quality, and service and troubleshooting.

Detailed study guide.

~Covers practically every aspect in the HVAC/R industry.

1700 test-type questions–Related to study guide material, with statements and questions similar to the certification examinations.

~Gives students extensive practice in testing their comprehension and in preparing for actual test conditions.

Answer key in the back of the text.

~Enables students to monitor their progress and comprehension.

Hundreds of new practice questions and reviews.

~Offers new/updated material in the areas of hydronic heating and refrigeration.

New or updated material throughout.

~Includes current information on system components and tools, electrical theory and application, airflow components and duct fabrication, indoor air quality, and service and troubleshooting.

(NOTE: Sections 1-5 each feature a “Study Section” and a separate “Question” and “Answers” section covering the same topics. Section 6 includes Questions only.)

I. STUDY GUIDE.

1. System Components and Tools.

Hand Tools. Basic Construction. Refrigeration Theory. Air Conditioning Components. Refrigerants. Lubricants. Compressors. Air Cooled Condensers. Water Cooled Condensers. Indoor Evaporator Coils. Metering Devices. Service Valves. Leak Detection. Recovery Equipment. Soldering and Brazing. Manifold Gauges. System Evacuation. Refrigerant Charging. Defrost Systems. Fundamentals of Gas Combustion. Gas Furnace Controls and Components. Combustion Air. Vents and Chimneys. Gas Piping. Oil Furnaces. Heat Pumps.

2. Electrical Theory and Application.

Electrical Theory. Magnetism. Direct Current. Series Circuits. Parallel Circuits. Alternating Current. Power Distribution. AC Motors. Shaded Pole Motors. Split-Phase Motors. Capacitor Start Induction Run Motors (CSIR). Permanent Split Capacitor Motor (PSC). Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run Motor (CSR). Three Phase Motors. Electrical Controls. Solid- State Electronics. Wiring Layouts and Electrical Diagrams. Electrical Meters. Electrical Troubleshooting.

3. Airflow Components and Duct Fabrication.

Airflow Tools and Measurements. Blowers and Fans. Air Duct Systems and Fabrication. Flexible (Flex) Duct. Fiberglass Ductboard. Air Side Components. Air Filters. Humidifiers. Temperature and Humidity.

4. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Safety.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Personal Safety. Refrigerant Safety. Soldering and Brazing Safety. Electrical Safety. EPA Certification Study Guide. Core. Type I Certification. Type II Certification. Type III Certification.

Refrigerator Piping. Thermostatic Expansion Valves. Refrigeration Accessories. Medium- and Low-Temperature Refrigeration. Hydronic Heating Theory. Mechanical Controls. Electrical Controls and Mechanical Components. Troubleshooting Hydronic Heating Systems: Electrical Diagrams.

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting. Gas Furnace Troubleshooting. Oil Furnace Troubleshooting. Heat Pump Troubleshooting. Air Distribution Troubleshooting.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Building & Technical Trades)
Principles Heating/Ventilating/AC/Refrigeration (Building & Technical Trades)

Guide to the HVAC/R Certification and Competency Tests, Second Edition, will help students and professionals prepare for any of the commonly offered exams in the industry. Containing both a review of essential concepts and procedures, along with practice questions with answers, this guide is a valuable resource in the preparation for exams offered by ARI, EPA, ACCA, RSES, and the ESCO Institute.

This new edition offers hundreds of new practice questions and reviews in the areas of hydronic heating and commercial refrigeration. Sections on system components and tools, electrical theory and application, air flow components and duct fabrication, indoor air quality, and service and troubleshooting have been updated.

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