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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration helps you understand today's cooling and climate control systems-so expertly that you can use it as the foundation for a career! Clear instructions-with over 800 photographs and illustrations-offer step-by-step guidance to learning the trade for students, professionals, And homeowners who want to do their own installations or repairs.
An introduction to the basic principles and practices of the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry is more than just a review of the facts and figures. It requires a complete look at the industry. This text presents the basics of all types of refrigeration. It explains the equipment that makes it possible for us to live comfortably in air-conditioned spaces and enjoy a wide variety of foods.
Up-to-date methods of equipment maintenance are stressed. The latest tools are shown. The applications of the newer types of units are emphasized. The field of air-conditioning technology is still growing and will continue to grow far into the future. New technicians will need to be aware of the fact that change is inevitable. They will have to continue to keep up with the latest developments as long as they stay in the field.
Up-to-date methods of equipment maintenance are stressed. The latest tools are shown. The applications of the newer types of units are emphasized. The field of air-conditioning technology is still growing and will continue to grow far into the future. New technicians will need to be aware of the fact that change is inevitable. They will have to continue to keep up with the latest developments as long as they stay in the field.
Content:-
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Tools and Instruments
Acknowledgments
1. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Tools and Instruments
2. Development of Refrigeration
3. Voltage, Current, and Resistance
4. Solenoids and Valves
5. Electric Motors: Selection, Operational Characteristics, and Problems
6. Refrigerants: New and Old
7. Refrigeration Compressors
8. Condensers, Chillers, and Cooling Towers
9. Working with Water-Cooling Problems
10. Evaporators
11. Refrigerant: Flow Control
12. Servicing and Safety
13. Freezers
14. Temperature, Psychrometrics, and Air Control
15. Comfort Air Conditioning
16. Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems
17. Various Types of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
18. Estimating Load and Insulating Pipes
19. Installing and Controlling Electrical Power for Air-Conditioning Units
20. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers
Appendices
Glossary
Index
Index
Author Details
"REX MILLER"Professor Emeritus
State University College at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
State University College at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
"MARK R. MILLER"
Professor, Industrial Technology
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas
Professor, Industrial Technology
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas
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