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Section 6
Compressors, Valves, and Metering
Devices
Chapter 15
Compressors 336
15.1 Compressor Drive Configurations 338
15.2 Types of Compressors 341
15.3 General Compressor Components and
Systems 358
Chapter 16
Valves and Metering Devices 366
16.1 Metering Device Basics 368
16.2 Capillary Tubes 368
16.3 Fixed-Orifice Metering Devices 371
16.4 Thermostatic Expansion Valves
(TXVs) 373
16.5 Automatic Expansion Valves (AXVs) 389
16.6 Electronic Expansion Valves (EEVs) 392
16.7 Float-Operated Refrigerant Controls 397
16.8 Other Refrigerant Control Valves 400
Section 7
Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
Chapter 17
Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and
Freezers 410
17.1 Domestic Refrigeration 412
17.2 Refrigerators and Freezers 413
17.3 Innovative Technologies 419
Chapter 18
Systems and Components of Domestic
Refrigerators and Freezers 422
18.1 Basic Components of Refrigerators and
Freezers 424
18.2 Specialized Systems 432
Chapter 19
Installation and Troubleshooting of Domestic
Refrigerators and Freezers 450
19.1 Checking for Proper Installation 452
19.2 Diagnosing Symptoms 454
19.3 Checking External Circuits 462
19.4 Diagnosing Internal Troubles 465
Chapter 20
Service and Repair of Domestic Refrigerators
and Freezers 480
20.1 External Service Operations 482
20.2 Internal Service Operations 483
20.3 Storing or Discarding a
Refrigerator-Freezer 494
Section 8
Indoor Air Fundamentals
Chapter 21
Air Movement and Measurement 498
21.1 Climate 500
21.2 Atmosphere and Air 500
21.3 Comfort Conditions 514
21.4 Air Movement 517
21.5 Factors Affecting Indoor Air
Conditions 525
Chapter 22
Air Quality 530
22.1 Indoor Air Quality Standards and
Guidelines 532
22.2 Air Pollutants 532
22.3 Indoor Air Quality 535
22.4 Air Cleaning 542
22.5 Indoor Air Quality Systems 551
Chapter 23
Air Distribution 556
23.1 Air Properties and Behavior 558
23.2 Air Circulation 559
23.3 Basic Ventilation Requirements 560
23.4 Air Ducts 563
23.5 Duct Sizing 573
23.6 Fans 579
23.7 Air Curtains 581
Chapter 24
Ventilation System Service 586
24.1 Airflow Measurement 588
24.2 Special Duct Problems and Duct
Maintenance 591
24.3 Fan Service 597
24.4 Filter Service 598