HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Second Edition

by Rex Miller, Mark R. Miller

Overview

Ace the Major HVAC Licensing Exams!

Featuring more than 800 practice questions and answers, HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Second Edition provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams on the first try. This practical, up-to-date resource is filled with essential calculations, troubleshooting tips for the job site, hundreds of detailed illustrations, and information on current codes and standards. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest equipment and techniques, this career-building guide helps you:

• Master the material most likely to appear on the ARI, NATE, ICE, RSES, and HVAC licensing exams
• Improve your test-taking ability with 800+ true-false and multiple-choice questions and answers
• Learn about the latest refrigerant usage and regulations
• Keep up with the most recent codes and standards
• Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass your exam

Covers key HVAC topics, including:

• Heat sources
• Heating systems
• Boilers, burners, and burner systems
• Piping systems
• Ductwork sizing
• Refrigerants
• Cooling and distribution systems
• Refrigeration equipment and processes
• Filters and air flow
• Maintenance, servicing, and safety
• Humidification, dehumidification, and psychrometrics
• EPA-refrigerant reclaimers
• Heating circuits
• Safety on the job
• Trade associations and codes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071798280
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/08/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs.

Mark R. Miller is Professor of Industrial Technology and coordinator of that section of the Department of HRD & Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Miller teaches courses in construction for future middle managers and has authored or co-authored more than 35 technical books and many technical articles.

Table of Contents

Part A: Heat
Chapter 1: Heat Sources
Chapter 2: Heating Systems
Chapter 3: Boilers, Burners, and Burner Systems
Part B: Piping, Ductwork, and Ventilation
Chapter 4: Piping Systems
Chapter 5: Ductwork Sizing
Part C: Air Conditioning Equipment
Chapter 6: Refrigerants
Chapter 7: Cooling and Distribution Systems
Part D: Refrigeration
Chapter 8: Refrigeration Equipment and Processes
Chapter 9: Filters and Air Flow
Chapter 10: Maintenance, Servicing and Safety
Chapter 11: Humidification, Dehumidification and Psychrometrics
Part E: Codes and Certifications
Chapter 12: EPA Refrigeration Handlers
Chapter 13: Heating Circuits
Chapter 14: Safety on the Job
Chapter 15: Trade Associations and Codes
Glossary
Decoding Words
Appendix 1: Professional Organizations
Appendix 2: Tables: Inch Equivalents; Pipe Sizes
Appendix 3: MORE TABLES: Weights and Measures; Capacitors
Appendix 4: Internet Resources; Frequently Asked Questions