Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

A Complete, Up-to-Date Guide to AC and Refrigeration
Fully revisited to cover the latest techniques, tools, refrigerants, and equipment, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration , Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles and practices of the AC and refrigeration industry. Step-by-step instructions, along with more than 800 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate efficient, cost-effective, and current methods for choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's cooling and climate control systems. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a professional technician, or a student, you'll find the task-simplifying details you need for any project. Learn all about:
Tools, instruments, and specialized equipment
Development of refrigeration
Voltage, current, and resistance
Solenoids and valves
Electric motors
Refrigerants
Refrigeration compressors
Condensers, chillers, and cooling towers
Water-cooling problems
Evaporators
Refrigerant flow control
Servicing and safety
Freezers
Temperature, psychrometrics, and air control
Comfort air conditioning
Commercial air-conditioning systems
Various types of air conditioners and heat pumps
Estimating load and insulating pipes
Electrical power for air conditioners
Air-conditioning and refrigeration careers
New refrigerants
Electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics A Complete, Up-to-Date Guide to AC and Refrigeration
Fully revisited to cover the latest techniques, tools, refrigerants, and equipment, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration , Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles and practices of the AC and refrigeration industry. Step-by-step instructions, along with more than 800 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate efficient, cost-effective, and current methods for choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's cooling and climate control systems. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a professional technician, or a student, you'll find the task-simplifying details you need for any project. Learn all about:
Tools, instruments, and specialized equipment
Development of refrigeration
Voltage, current, and resistance
Solenoids and valves
Electric motors
Refrigerants
Refrigeration compressors
Condensers, chillers, and cooling towers
Water-cooling problems
Evaporators
Refrigerant flow control
Servicing and safety
Freezers
Temperature, psychrometrics, and air control
Comfort air conditioning
Commercial air-conditioning systems
Various types of air conditioners and heat pumps
Estimating load and insulating pipes
Electrical power for air conditioners
Air-conditioning and refrigeration careers
New refrigerants
Electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics A Complete, Up-to-Date Guide to AC and Refrigeration
Fully revisited to cover the latest techniques, tools, refrigerants, and equipment, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration , Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles and practices of the AC and refrigeration industry. Step-by-step instructions, along with more than 800 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate efficient, cost-effective, and current methods for choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's cooling and climate control systems. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a professional technician, or a student, you'll find the task-simplifying details you need for any project. Learn all about:
Tools, instruments, and specialized equipment
Development of refrigeration
Voltage, current, and resistance
Solenoids and valves
Electric motors
Refrigerants
Refrigeration compressors
Condensers, chillers, and cooling towers
Water-cooling problems
Evaporators
Refrigerant flow control
Servicing and safety
Freezers
Temperature, psychrometrics, and air control
Comfort air conditioning
Commercial air-conditioning systems
Various types of air conditioners and heat pumps
Estimating load and insulating pipes
Electrical power for air conditioners
Air-conditioning and refrigeration careers
New refrigerants
Electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics

List of contents

Chapter 1. Tools, Instruments, and Specialized Equipment
Chapter 2. Development of Refrigeration
Chapter 3. Voltage, Current, and Resistance
Chapter 4. Solenoids and Valves
Chapter 5. Electric Motors: Selection, Characteristics, and Problems
Chapter 6. Refrigerants: New and Old
Chapter 7. Refrigeration Compressors
Chapter 8. Condensers, Chillers, and Cooling Towers
Chapter 9. Working With Water-Cooling Problems
Chapter 10. Evaporators
Chapter 11. Refrigerant: Flow Control
Chapter 12. Servicing and Safety
Chapter 13. Freezers
Chapter 14. Temperature, Psychrometrics, and Air Control
Chapter 15. Comfort Air Conditioning
Chapter 16. Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 17. Various Types of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Chapter 18. Estimating Load and Insulating Pipes
Chapter 19. Insulating Power for Air Conditioners
Chapter 20. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers
Appendix A. Some New Refrigerants
Appendix B. Electrical and Electronic Symbols Used in Schematics
Appendix C. Programming Thermostats
Appendix D. Tools of the Trade (Plus Frequently Asked Questions With Answers)
Appendix E. Generic Substitute Names Used in SNAP Listings
Glossary
Index

About the author

Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs.

Mark R. Miller is Professor of Industrial Technology and coordinator of that section of the Department of HRD & Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Miller teaches courses in construction for future middle managers and has authored or co-authored technical books and many technical articles.

Summary

Fully updated to cover the latest developments in air conditioning and refrigeration, this is a must-have resource for beginners and seasoned AC professionals alike.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Miller, Mark R. Miller, Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller, Miller Mark, Miller Rex
• Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL Professional
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2011
• EAN: 9780071761390
• ISBN: 978-0-07-176139-0
• No. of pages: 604
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 274 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 1294 g
• Illustrations: w. 16 p. of plates, ill. (some col.)
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Heating, lighting, ventilation