Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: A Residential and Light Commercial Text & Lab Book / Edition 2

by Cecil Johnson

Overview

Introducing a completely current and innovative way to teach the basics of HVAC-R! Featuring more than 125 practical competencies, this "how to" guide has been carefully designed and thoroughly modernized to provide a complete learning system for the fundamentals and applications of core HVAC-R concepts. It combines straightforward theory lessons with useful "hands-on" opportunities for learning about the industry's hottest topics, including electricity and electrical controls, refrigeration fundamentals, heat pumps, oil and gas heat, safety, and more. Enhancements to this edition include an updated tool identification chart, new and improved graphics, expanded information on calculator usage, and a pressure temperature chart for use by technicians in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401884727
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/21/2005
Series:	Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditionin
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	864
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Cecil Johnson holds a Masters degree in Vocational Education from Penn State University and has over 30 years of service with the Dauphin County Technical School as a vocational instructor in HVAC. His experience in the HVAC-R and training fields has earned him a number of certifications: two Vocational Teaching Certificates, ESCO Institute and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) CFC Proctor Certification, and EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. He has developed and written numerous HVAC training materials and programs, including programs for the General Service Association of the Federal Government and the United States Air Force. Mr. Johnson was also a key player in the development of the HVAC Diploma, Certificate, and Associate Degree programs at Harrisburg Area Community College, where he is currently an adjunct instructor.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Electricity - Theory Lessons & Practical Competencies Chapter 2 Electrical Controls - Theory Lesson & Practical Competencies Chapter 3 Refrigeration Fundamentals - Theory Lessons & Practical Competencies Chapter 4 Heat Pumps - Theory Lessons & Practical Competencies Chapter 5 Oil Heat - Theory Lessons & Practical Competencies Chapter 6 Gas Heat - Theory Lessons & Practical Competencies