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Hardcover - 602 pages Revised edition
Goodheart-Willcox Co; ISBN: 1566374332 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.14 x 11.33 x 8.80
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Synopsis
An introductory book for students who are interested in entering the HVAC field. The text begins with the basics: tools, applied math, fasteners, copper tubing, soldering and brazing. It then presents information on temperature/pressure relationships, valves and flow controls, compressors, HVAC electrical systems, types of heating systems, and customer service. An important feature of the book is its emphasis on troubleshooting and servicing HVAC systems. Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives, followed by a list of new words to be introduced. The chapter concludes with a summary and review questions to reinforce topics covered. Over 900 illustrations. Approx. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Most recent information for the refrigeration trade.

Reviewer: A reader from USA      September 29, 1998

The book is highly illustrated and benefits the refrigeration trade, a must for beginners and skilled refrigeration mechanics. It has the most recent information on refrigerants, refrigerant oils. It also describes water chillers and makes chillers easy to understand. Contends a lot of important information for my trade. --This text refers to theHardcover edition.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hand Tools
Tools for Technicians
Wrenches
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Hammers
Hacksaws
Drill Bits
Snips
Punches and Cold Chisels
Chapter 2 Fasteners
Threads
Standard Thread Forms
Screws
Bolts
Machine Screws
Nuts
Washers
Anchors
Other Fasteners
Chapter 3 Working with Copper Tubing
Copper Tubing
Working with Copper Tubing
Connecting Copper Tubing
Chapter 4 Working with Pipe
Uses for Pipe in HVAC
Steel Pipe
Rigid Plastic Pipe
Adapters
Chapter 5 Soldering
Soldering Skills
What Is Soldering?
Fuel Gases
The Air-acetylene Torch
Soldering Techniques
Air-acetylene Brazing
Chapter 6 Brazing and Flame-cutting
What Is Brazing?
Heat Sources for Brazing
Brazing Alloys
Fluxes for Brazing
Fuel Gas Cylinders
The Oxyacetylene Flame
Preparing to Use the Oxyacetylene Torch
Making Brazed Connections
Oxyacetylene Cutting
Chapter 7 Mathematics for Technicians
Using Math
Reading Place Values
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimal Numbers
Measuring Dimensions
Angles and Degrees of a Circle
Temperature Scales
Finding Percentage
Chapter 8 Basic Thermodynamic Principles
Refrigeration and Heat Movement
Molecular Theory
Physical States
Sensible Heat
Specific Heat
Latent Heat
Ton of Refrigeration Effect
Chapter 9 Temperature and Pressure
Temperature and Pressure
What Is Temperature?
Measuring Temperature
Atmospheric Pressure
Absolute Pressure
Gauge Pressure
Gas Laws
Saturation Point
Chapter 10 Basic Refrigeration Cycle
The Basic Refrigeration System
Refrigeration System Components
Variations in Basic Refrigeration Components
Chapter 11 Other System Components
Evaporating and Condensing Units
Other System Components
The Gauge Manifold
Purging and Venting
Filter-driers
Sight Glass
Heat Exchanger
Suction Accumulator
Chapter 12 Refrigerants
What Are Refrigerants?
Brief History of Refrigerants
Halide Refrigerants
Naming Refrigerants
Refrigerant Numbering Systems
Azeotropic Mixtures
Inorganic Refrigerants
Refrigerant Cylinder Colors
Selecting a Refrigerant
Refrigerant Applications
Chapter 13 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Ozone Depletion
Montreal Protocol
The Clean Air Act
Venting
Refrigerant Leaks
The "Three Rs:" Recover, Recycle, Reclaim
Recycle
Reclaim
Safe Disposal Requirements
Record-keeping Requirements
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Certification Requirements
Equipment Certification
Recovery Requirements
Recovery Cylinders
Recovery Equipment
Recovery Procedures
Recycle Equipment
Capture Methods
Chapter 14 Zeotropic Blends
Introduction
Pure Refrigerants, Mixtures, and Blends
Zeotropic Blends
Fractionation and Temperature Glide
Temperature-Pressure Card
Retrofit
Polyol Ester Lubricants
Alkylbenzene Oils
New Zeotropic Blends
System Accessories
Retrofit Procedures
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Refrigerant Problems
Moisture, Air, and Contaminants
Leak Detection
Refrigerant Cylinders
Temperature-Pressure Relationships
Charging Refrigerant into a System
Chapter 16 Working with Refrigerant Controls
Refrigerant Controls
Refrigerant Distributor
Multiple Evaporator Systems
Chapter 17 Special-Purpose Valves
Accessory Flow Control Valves
Hand Shut-off Valves
Check Valves
Evaporator Pressure Regulator (EPR) Valve
Solenoid Valves
Crankcase Pressure Regulators
Discharge Bypass Valves
Desuperheating Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Controlling Head Pressure
Brazing Valves to Tubing
Chapter 18 Troubleshooting Flow Controls
The Troubleshooting Process
Troubleshooting the AEV
Troubleshooting the Capillary Tube System
Troubleshooting the TEV
Troubleshooting Multiplexed Evaporators
Using Hand Valves
Troubleshooting EPRs
Troubleshooting Solenoid Valves
Troubleshooting Head Pressure Controls
Troubleshooting Discharge Bypass Valves
Chapter 19 Compressors
What Is a Compressor?
Types of Compressors
Compressor Designs
Chapter 20 Compressor Lubrication and Accessories
Refrigeration Oil
Oil Viscosity
Compressor Lubrication
Oil Separators
Adding Oil to a Compressor
Removing Oil from a Compressor
Testing Oil for Acid
Determining Compressor Capacity
Volumetric Efficiency
Compressor Cooling
Crankcase Heater
Compressor Mounting
Vibration Eliminators
Compressor Data Plates
Chapter 21 Water Chillers
What Are Chillers?
Vapor-compression Chillers
Lithium Bromide Absorption Chiller
Ammonia Absorption-type Refrigerator
Chapter 22 What Is Electricity?
Understanding Electricity
Ohm's Law
Power and Watts
Conductors
Polyphase Generation
Power Circuit Devices
Chapter 23 Power Transmission and Circuits
Power Transmission
Transformers
Overcurrent
Circuit Protection
Electrical Connections
Chapter 24 Induction Motors
Induction-type Motors
Single-phase Motors
Types of Induction Motors
Capacitors
Dual-voltage Motors
Multi-speed Motors
Three-phase Motors
Identifying Compressor Terminals
Identifying Motor Problems
Motor Bearings and Lubrication
Fans and Blowers
Chapter 25 Electromagnetic Control Devices
Magnetism
Electromagnetic Control Devices
Pictorial and Schematic Diagrams
Chapter 26 Motor Controls
Primary Controls
Thermostats
Pressure-type Motor Controls
Low-pressure Safety Controls
Head-pressure Safety Control
Pumpdown Cycle
Oil Pressure Safety Control
Chapter 27 Defrost Cycles
Physical Properties of Air
Defrost Systems
Chapter 28 Gas Heat with Air Conditioning
Forced-convection Systems
Troubleshooting Gas Furnaces
Chapter 29 Oil Heat with Air Conditioning
Oil-fueled Furnaces
Gun-type Burner Assembly
Oil Storage Tanks
Oil Pumps
Nozzle
Electrodes
Primary Control
Flame Safeguard
Stack Control
Air Conditioning with Oil Heat
Troubleshooting Oil Furnaces
Chapter 30 Electric Heat with Air
Conditioning
Heating with Electricity
Heating Elements
Two-Stage Electric Heat
Cooling Blower Relay
Combination Heating-Cooling Thermostat
Residential High-Pressure Safety Control
Low-Pressure Safety Control
Troubleshooting Electric Furnaces
Chapter 31 Heat Pumps
Residential Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Application
Airflow Standards
Defrost Cycle
Charging a Heat Pump System
Reading Heat Pump Schematics
Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
Chapter 32 Customer Relations
People Skills
How to Win an Argument: Avoid It!
Names Are Important
Become Interested in Other People
Smile and Be Friendly
When Wrong, Admit It
Shaking Hands
Physical Appearance
Showing Respect
Selling Service
Ten Commandments of Good Service
Service Calls
Glossary of Technical Terms
Acknowledgments
Index

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