Authors: Andrew D. Althouse, Carl H. Turnquist, Alfred F. Bracciano, Daniel C.Bracciano, Gloria M. Bracciano

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, the standard for HVACR education, is designed to make learning easier for students. The text reflects the latest in HVACR practices and covers the fundamental principles and service techniques needed to diagnose and repair HVACR systems. Environmental topics are addressed in Thinking Green features throughout the text, and a three-chapter Energy Management and Conservation section is included. Over 100 step-by-step procedures are incorporated throughout the book.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th Edition

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Refrigeration System Fundamentals
• • 1 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration
  • 2 - Basic Refrigeration Systems
• Section 2 Service Basics
• • 3 - Tools and Supplies
  • 4 - Working with Tubing and Piping
  • 5 - Service Calls
• Section 3 Refrigerants
• • 6 - Introduction to Refrigerants
  • 7 - Equipment and Instruments for Refrigerant Handling and Service
  • 8 - Working with Refrigerants
• Section 4 Basic Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
• • 9 - Basic Electricity
  • 10 - Electrical Power
  • 11 - Basic Electronics
• Section 5 Motors and Electric Control Systems
• • 12 - Electric Motors
  • 13 - Electrical Control Systems
  • 14 - Servicing Electric Motors and Controls
• Section 6 Compressors, Valves, and Metering Devices
• • 15 - Compressors
  • 16 - Valves and Metering Devices
• Section 7 Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
• • 17 - Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
  • 18 - Systems and Components of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
  • 19 - Installation and Troubleshooting of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
  • 20 - Service and Repair of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
• Section 8 Indoor Air Fundamentals
• • 21 - Air Movement and Measurement
  • 22 - Air Quality
  • 23 - Air Distribution
  • 24 - Ventilation System Service
• Section 9 Air-Conditioning Systems
• • 25 - Ductless Air-Conditioning Systems
  • 26 - Central Air-Conditioning Systems
  • 27 - Absorption and Evaporative Cooling Systems
  • 28 - Humidity Control
  • 29 - Thermostats
  • 30 - Heating and Cooling Loads
  • 31 - Air Conditioning Installation, Troubleshooting, and Service
• Section 10 Heating Systems
• • 32 - Forced-Air Heating Fundamentals
  • 33 - Hydronic Heating Fundamentals
  • 34 - Heat Pumps
  • 35 - Gas-Fired Heating Systems
  • 36 - Oil-Fired Heating Systems
  • 37 - Electric Heating Systems
  • 38 - Heating System Installation and Service
• Section 11 Energy Management and Conservation
• • 39 - Solar Power and Thermal Storage
  • 40 - Energy Management
  • 41 - Energy Conservation
• Section 12 Commercial Refrigeration Systems
• • 42 - Overview of Commercial Refrigeration Systems
  • 43 - Special Refrigeration Systems and Applications
  • 44 - Commercial Refrigeration—System Configurations
  • 45 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems—High-Side Components
  • 46 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems—Low-Side Components
  • 47 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems—Piping
• Section 13 Designing Commercial Refrigeration Systems
• • 48 - Understanding Heat Loads and System Thermodynamics
  • 49 - Commercial Refrigeration Component Selection
• Section 14 Installing and Servicing Commercial Systems
• • 50 - Installing Commercial Systems
  • 51 - Troubleshooting Commercial Systems—System Diagnosis
  • 52 - Troubleshooting Commercial Systems—Component Diagnosis
  • 53 - Servicing Commercial Systems
• Section 15 Professional Development
• • 54 - Technicial Certification
• Appendix A: Service Information
• Appendix B: Troubleshooting Charts
• Appendix C: Refrigerants
• Appendix D: Electricity and Electronics
• Appendix E: Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
• Appendix F: Equivalent Charts
• Glossary
• Index