Reference guide with charts and information for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration

This one-of-a-kind HVAC/R technical reference guide incorporates all the HVAC/R technical terms used in the industry today, and is an indispensable resource for professionals dealing with electricity, controls, refrigeration cycle, heating, psychometrics, boilers, heat pumps, heat transfer, load calculations and more. Covers the entire industry, providing the most comprehensive collection of HVAC/R terms available in one concise location. For those just starting in and seasoned veterans of the HVAC/R industry. The 71 pages of appendices include common industry association abbreviations, business, computer and medical terminology; area of circles; color codes for resistors; CFM tables, decibel ratings & hazardous time exposure of common noises, duct sizing, conversion charts and much, much more.

For courses in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. This text is designed to prepare students and service/installation technicians to pass the HVAC/R certification and competency examinations. The study guide/question manual covers practically every aspect in the HVAC/R industry-from System Components and Tools, to Electrical Theory and Application, Air Flow Components and Duct Fabrication, Indoor Air Quality and Safety, Hydronic heating, EPA Certification, and System Troubleshooting.

HVAC/R is a complex trade requiring a tremendous amount of specialized skills and reference information. This new HVAC/R guide contains approximately twice as much content as the previous HVAC Professional Reference guide. It contains extensive information on : -Refrigeration Systems; -Piping and Mechanical Piping; -Ductwork; - Motors; - Compressors; - Fans and Pumps; - Service; - Troubleshooting; - Plan Symbols; - Materials; - Conversion Factors and much more.