Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology

by Whitman, William C.; Johnson, William M.; Tomczyk, John

• ISBN13: 9780766806672
• ISBN10: 0766806677
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-18
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 4E covers the fundamentals and practical applications for understanding and maintaining all heating and cooling systems. The comprehensive coverage of the basic theory, latest terminology, diagnostic methods, and repair procedures, combine to make this the most complete HVAC-R book available today. Advances in technology, procedures, and equipment are addressed throughout this new edition, with an increased emphasis on digital electronic controls and system efficiency. Certification and safety coverage are also expanded upon in this new edition. ALSO AVAILABLE Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-7668-0668-5 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-7668-0669-3 Computerized Test Bank, ISBN: 0-7668-0671-5

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Theory of Heat
Theory	1	(12)
Matter and Energy	13	(9)
Refrigeration and Refrigerants	22	(40)
SECTION 2: Safety, Tools and Equipment, Shop Practices
General Safety Practices	62	(13)
Tools and Equipment	75	(20)
Fasteners	95	(7)
Tubing and Piping	102	(21)
System Evacuation	123	(22)
Refrigerant and Oil Management---Recovery, Recycling, Reclaiming, and Retrofitting	145	(21)
System Charging	166	(10)
Calibrating Instruments	176	(16)
SECTION 3: Basic Automatic Controls
Basic Electricity and Magnetism	192	(24)
Introduction to Automatic Controls	216	(11)
Automatic Control Components and Applications	227	(26)
Troubleshooting Basic Controls	253	(15)
Electronic and Programmable Controls	268	(18)
SECTION 4: Electric Motors
Types of Electric Motors	286	(18)
Application of Motors	304	(14)
Motor Controls	318	(9)
Troubleshooting Electric Motors	327	(15)
SECTION 5: Commercial Refrigeration
Evaporators and the Refrigeration System	342	(15)
Condensers	357	(18)
Compressors	375	(22)
Expansion Devices	397	(22)
Special Refrigeration System Components	419	(28)
Application of Refrigeration Systems	447	(42)
Special Refrigeration Applications	489	(19)
Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration	508	(45)
SECTION 6: Air Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)
Electric Heat	553	(16)
Gas Heat	569	(45)
Oil Heat	614	(33)
Hydronic Heat	647	(18)
Alternative Heating (Stoves, Fireplace Inserts, Solar)	665	(17)
Indoor Air Quality	682	(16)
SECTION 7: Air Conditioning (Cooling)
Comfort and Psychrometrics	698	(17)
Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning	715	(17)
Air Distribution and Balance	732	(36)
Installation	768	(20)
Controls	788	(10)
Typical Operating Conditions	798	(14)
Troubleshooting	812	(25)
SECTION 8: All-Weather Systems
Electric, Gas, and Oil Heat with Electric Air Conditioning	837	(12)
Air Source Heat Pumps	849	(39)
Geothermal Heat Pumps	888	(19)
SECTION 9: Domestic Appliances
Domestic Refrigerators	907	(51)
Domestic Freezers	958	(25)
Room Air Conditioners	983	(29)
SECTION 10: Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems
High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems	1012	(39)
Cooling Towers and Pumps	1051	(15)
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems	1066