Product Benefits: - Prepares technicians for the Type I (small appliance), Type II (recovery, recycling and reclaim) and Type III (chillers) certification tests mandated by the EPA under section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
- Detailed drawings, illustrations, and procedural charts are used effectively to supplement the text, guiding users to a complete understanding of "must-know" technical information.
- A chapter on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Fundamentals with diagrams of many systems and components has been included in this edition.
- The chapters on refrigerants and oil, refrigerant chemistry, small appliances, recovery, recycling and reclaim, and chillers have been updated to reflect the most recent industrial changes and legislation.
- An all-new chapter on ozone depletion and global warming is included in this edition, underscoring the significance of these environmental issues on HVAC-R industry practice.
- Sample test questions with answers, plus tips for overcoming test-taking anxiety, are contained in an appendix, enabling readers to prepare thoroughly for certification exams.
- The accompanying Instructor's Guide facilitates use of the manual in traditional academic settings and technician training seminars, reducing instructor preparation time.
Table of Contents: FUNDAMENTALS: Refrigeration and AirConditioning Systems Fundamentals. CORE SECTIONS: Refrigerant Chemistry and Applications. Refrigerant Oils and their Applications. Ozone Depletion and Global Warming. Montreal Protocol. Legislation and Regulation. TYPE I CERTIFICATION: Small Appliance. TYPE II CERTIFICATION: Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaim. Containers - Safe Handling and Transport of Refrigerants. Conservation - Servicing and Testing. TYPE III CERTIFICATION: Chillers. APPENDICES: History of Refrigerants. Handling Test Anxiety and Sample Test Questions with Answers. Related Forms, Logs, and Reports. Glossary. |
