Author: Andrew D. Althouse, Carl H. Turnquist, A.F. Bracciano, D.C. Bracciano, and G.M. Bracciano

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learner. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success. This edition has an improved instructional design, improved assessments, enhanced content on fundamentals, such as electrical theory and troubleshooting, and new digital assets that help students master knowledge, hands-on applications, and diagnostic skills. The revision also helps prepare students for employment and careers with new lab activities and features. Prepare your students for careers with new learning materials based upon the original HVACR industry standard.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 21st Edition, Online Textbook

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