Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology



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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

This Schoolcraft series covers the basic principles of refrigeration and air conditioning. It emphasizes the function and design of each of the major system components. Service, adjustment, and troubleshooting procedures are outlined, as well as the use of special testing equipment and tools. There is also a thorough explanation of air-conditioning controls, types of refrigerant, refrigerant handling, and piping system configurations.

  • 431 - The Refrigeration Cycle

    The Refrigeration Cycle textbook introduces the basic concepts needed for an understanding of refrigeration. It traces the basic refrigeration cycle ...

  • 432 - Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils

    The Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils textbook covers the physical properties of refrigerants, including pressure-temperature relationships. It discusses ...

  • 433 - Compressors

    The Compressors textbook explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces information on the construction and use of ...

  • 434 - Evaporators and Metering Devices

    The Evaporators and Metering Devices textbook explains the function and construction of evaporators. It covers direct-expansion, dry-expansion, and flooded ...

  • 435 - Condensers and Cooling Towers

    The Condesners and Cooling Towers textbook covers the function, construction, and operation of both air- and water-cooled condensers and related devices. ...

  • 436 - Piping

    The Piping textbook examines piping system materials and sizing, and includes coverage of codes, valves and fittings, and the cutting and joining of piping ...

  • 437 - Control Systems

    The Control Systems textbook introduces the need for control and control methods, including information on self-powered, pneumatic, hydraulic, ...

  • 438 - Air-Handling Systems

    The Air-Handling Systems textbook begins with coverage of airflow basics, including how air moves, types of airflow, and pressure relationships. It ...

  • 439 - System Troubleshooting

    The System Troubleshooting textbook discusses the keys to effective troubleshooting and emphasizes the importance of safety. It details a step-by-step ...

  • 440 - Absorption Chillers

    The Absorption Chillers textbook covers the basic principles of absorption refrigeration as compared to mechanical refrigeration. It introduces absorption ...

  • 441 - Heat Pumps

    The Heat Pumps textbook introduces the heat pump concept and related terminology. It covers water-to-water, water-to-air, ground-to-air, air-to-air, solar ...

  • 442 - Heating System Basics

    The Heating System Basics textbook covers fundamental information on all types of heating systems. Begins with the concept of heat energy, heat transfer, ...

  • 443 - Heating System Equipment

    The Heating System Equipment textbook covers the hardware associated with heating systems, including gas and oil furnaces, electric systems, solid-fuel and ...



              





   





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