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For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Principles of Heating/Ventilating/AC/ Refrigeration, and HVAC System Design.

Based on the Air Conditioning Institute Curriculum Guide, this text provides theoretical and practical information to supplement and advance skills of the entry-level student and technician. It focuses on air conditioning systems and the components that make up these systems, while emphasizing information that will be useful to the service technician. The material presented here stresses the competency-based educational approach, preparing students to exhibit learned skills in several different ways, and put information into practice so that it is useful and maintained.

• Extensive information on charging procedures—Includes basic pressure-temperature; checking superheat; subcooling; and amperage checking.

  • Gives students the greatest exposure to all of the methods used in the field. Ex.___

• Thorough study of electrical troubleshooting—Covers both component and system diagnostics.

  • Offers students a sequence of problem solving that will be useful throughout their careers. Ex.___

• Exercises in refrigerant-side troubleshooting.

  • Teaches students to check possible problems that will assist them in making rapid diagnostic decisions. Ex.___

• Extensive coverage of preventative maintenance.

  • Supplies students with material that is a big part of equipment longevity, and can be used as a guide for servicing. Ex.___

• Chapter on industry certification.

  • Explains the different options available to the entry-level technician and the experienced professional. Ex.___

 1. Safety on the Job.


 2. Refrigeration Cycle: How the System Cools.


 3. Leak-Detection Procedures.


 4. How to Charge Air-Conditioning Systems.


 5. Charging Procedures: Pressure-Temperature Method.


 6. Charging Procedures: Superheat Methods.


 7. Charging Procedures: Subcooling, Amperage Draw and Manufacturing Recommendations.


 8. Temperature-Difference, Sight-Glass, and Sweatback Methods.


 9. Weigh-In, Frostback, and Approach Charging Methods.


10. Troubleshooting Air-Conditioning Systems.


11. Mechanical Troubleshooting—Part I.


12. Mechanical Troubleshooting—Part II.


13. Mechanical Troubleshooting—Part III.


14. The Electrical Side of Air Conditioning.


15. Troubleshooting Electrical Components.


16. Understanding Electrical Diagrams.


17. Troubleshooting Electrical Diagrams.


18. Preventative Maintenance.


19. HVAC/R Industry Certification.


20. Appendix: Useful Formulas, Conversions, and Common Abbreviations.


21. Glossary.


22. Index.

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

Intended for students and professional technicians, this book offers a complete overview of the concepts underlying an air conditioning system as well as installation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.

Some of the features include:

• Detailed coverage of charging procedures with information not often found in manufacturer's manuals. This helps the technician perform this critical operation correctly.
• Heavily illustrated coverage of electrical theory and how it applied to air conditioning systems. Technicians will be better prepared to troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Emphasis on preventative maintenance. Technicians learn to head off problems before they occur.

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• Package ISBN-10: 0130712736 | ISBN-13: 9780130712738
  ©2001 | Instock | Suggested retail price: $152.33 | Buy from myPearsonStore
  This package contains:
• Air Conditioning Systems: Principles, Equipment, and Service, 1/E
  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration & Moravek | ©2001 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 361 pages
  
• Guide to the E.P.A. Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam, 1/E
  Dwiggins & Mahoney | ©2000 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 218 pages