For courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Principles of Heating/Ventilating.
Completely revised, updated, and pedagogically improved, this new edition of the classic in the field sets as a new curriculum standard. Based on input experts, the staff of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, and many academic advisors, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 4/e, reflects the state of the art, as well as solid, fundamental concepts and practical applications.
Revised, updated, and pedagogically improved, this new edition of the classic in the field sets a new curriculum standard. Based on input from industry experts, the staff of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, and many academic advisors, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Fourth Edition, reflects the state-of-the-art, as well as fundamental concepts, and practical applications.
Some of the key features of this edition are:
- The text and lab manual mirror the ARI national curriculum guidelines and I.C.E. certification test requirements.
- The text draws extensively upon field-tested materials from industry sources, relating concepts to real-world situations.
- Full color photos and graphics.
- Primarily written as a textbook, it is also organized to be used as a reference by technicians in the field.
- Chapters and units cover single areas, making it easier to teach and learn.
- Information has been gathered from technicians and industry leaders from various regions to more broadly represent the HVAC/R industry around the country.
- Troubleshooting tips are included to help resolve problems in a quick and accurate manner.
- Numerous sidebars highlight important technical tips, service tips, and safety tips.