Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
by Eugene Silberstein, Jason Obrzut, John A. Tomczyk, William M. Johnson, William C. Whitman
9th Edition
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780357122273 |
| eText ISBN | 9798214351902 |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 9th Edition |
| Language | English |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 9th Edition provides HVAC/R students, working technicians, and industry professionals with a structured foundation in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Published by Cengage Learning, this comprehensive textbook establishes fundamental operational principles to support effective equipment installation, service, and maintenance across trade environments.
The text presents basic heat, temperature, and pressure theory before moving into essential safety practices, shop tools, and fasteners. Systematic coverage examines electric, gas, oil, and hydronic heating equipment alongside air source and geothermal heat pumps. Additional sections detail indoor air quality, psychrometrics, and air distribution practices to assist learners with environmental control and airflow balancing.
To prepare readers for direct client interactions, the volume includes instruction on technician soft skills and customer relations. This practical focus ensures that entry-level learners and seasoned tradespeople understand both technical system requirements and professional service expectations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
- • 1.1 Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
- • 1.2 Temperature
- • 1.3 Introduction to Heat
- • 1.4 Conduction
- • 1.5 Convection
- • 1.6 Radiation
- • 1.7 Sensible Heat
- • 1.8 Latent Heat
- • 1.9 Specific Heat
- • 1.10 Sizing Heating Equipment
- • 1.11 Pressure
- • 1.12 Atmospheric Pressure
- • 1.13 Pressure Gauges
Chapter 2: Matter and Energy
- • 2.1 Matter
- • 2.2 Mass and Weight
- • 2.3 Density
- • 2.4 Specific Gravity
- • 2.5 Specific Volume
- • 2.6 Gas Laws
- • 2.7 Energy
- • 2.8 Conservation of Energy
- • 2.9 Thermal Energy
- • 2.10 Energy in Magnetism
- • 2.11 Purchase of Energy
- • 2.12 Energy Used as Work
- • 2.13 Power
- • 2.14 Electrical Power—The Watt
Chapter 3: Refrigeration and Refrigerants
- • 3.1 Introduction to Refrigeration
- • 3.2 Refrigeration
- • 3.3 Rating Refrigeration Equipment
- • 3.4 The Refrigeration Process
- • 3.5 Temperature and Pressure Relationship
- • 3.6 Basic Refrigeration System Components
- • 3.7 The Evaporator
- • 3.8 The Compressor
- • 3.9 The Condenser
- • 3.10 The Refrigerant Metering Device
- • 3.11 A High-Temperature, Matched Refrigeration System by the Numbers
- • 3.12 Refrigerants
- • 3.13 Refrigerants Must Be Safe
- • 3.14 Refrigerants Must Be Detectable
- • 3.15 The Boiling Point of the Refrigerant
- • 3.16 Pumping Characteristics
- • 3.17 Popular Refrigerants and Their Important Characteristics
- • 3.18 Refrigerant Cylinder Color Codes
- • 3.19 Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaiming of Refrigerants
- • 3.20 Plotting the Refrigeration Cycle
- • 3.21 Plotting the Refrigeration Cycle for Blends with Noticeable Temperature Glide (Zeotropic Blends)
Chapter 4: General Safety Practices
- • 4.1 Workplace Surroundings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- • 4.2 Pressurized Vessels, Piping, and Systems
- • 4.3 Electrical Safety
- • 4.4 First Aid
- • 4.5 Ladder Safety
- • 4.6 Heat
- • 4.7 Cold
- • 4.8 Mechanical Equipment
- • 4.9 Moving Heavy Objects
- • 4.10 Refrigerants in Your Breathing Space
- • 4.11 Using Chemicals
Chapter 5: Tools, Instrumentation, and Equipment
- • 5.1 Introduction to Tools, Instrumentation, and Equipment
- • 5.2 Hand Tools
- • 5.3 Power Tools
- • 5.4 Electrical Test Instruments
- • 5.5 Refrigerant Leak Detectors
- • 5.6 Tubing Tools
- • 5.7 Piping Tools
- • 5.8 Sheet Metal Tools
- • 5.9 HVACR Installation and Service Tools and Equipment
- • 5.10 Airside Instrumentation
- • 5.11 Combustion Testing Equipment
- • 5.12 Energy Auditing Instrumentation
Chapter 6: Fasteners
- • 6.1 Nails
- • 6.2 Staples and Rivets
- • 6.3 Screws
- • 6.4 Hollow Wall Fasteners
- • 6.5 Concrete Fasteners
- • 6.6 Threaded Rod
- • 6.7 Piping and Ductwork Fasteners
- • 6.8 Pins, Clamps, and Rings
- • 6.9 Electrical Fasteners
Chapter 7: Tubing and Piping
- • 7.1 Purpose of Tubing and Piping
- • 7.2 Types and Sizes of Tubing
- • 7.3 Tubing Insulation
- • 7.4 Line Sets
- • 7.5 Cutting Tubing
- • 7.6 Bending Tubing
- • 7.7 Soldering and Brazing Processes
- • 7.8 Heat Sources for Soldering and Brazing
- • 7.9 Fluxing
- • 7.10 Soldering Techniques
- • 7.11 Brazing Techniques
- • 7.12 Practical Soldering and Brazing Tips
- • 7.13 Making Flare Joints
- • 7.14 Swaging Techniques
- • 7.15 Compression Fittings
- • 7.16 Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
- • 7.17 Installing Steel Pipe
- • 7.18 Plastic Pipe
- • 7.19 Alternative Mechanical Piping Connections
Chapter 8: Leak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup
- • 8.1 Leaks
- • 8.2 Basic Refrigerant Leak Detection
- • 8.3 Advanced Leak Detection
- • 8.4 Standing Pressure Test
- • 8.5 Leak Detection Tips
- • 8.6 Repairing Leaks
- • 8.7 System Evacuation
- • 8.8 General Evacuation Procedures
- • 8.9 Cleaning a Dirty System
Chapter 9: Refrigerant and Oil Chemistry and Management—Recovery, Recycling, Reclaiming, and Retrofitting
- • 9.1 Refrigerants and the Environment
- • 9.2 Ozone Depletion
- • 9.3 Global Warming
- • 9.4 Refrigerants
- • 9.5 CFC Refrigerants
- • 9.6 HCFC Refrigerants
- • 9.7 HFC Refrigerants
- • 9.8 Hydrofluoro-Olefin (HFO) Refrigerants
- • 9.9 Hydrocarbon (HC) Refrigerants
- • 9.10 Refrigerant Numbering
- • 9.11 Refrigerant Blends
- • 9.12 Popular Refrigerants and Their Compatible Oils
- • 9.13 Refrigerant Oils and Their Applications
- • 9.14 Regulations
- • 9.15 Recover, Recycle, or Reclaim
- • 9.16 Methods of Recovery
- • 9.17 Mechanical Recovery Systems
- • 9.18 Recovering Refrigerant from Small Appliances
- • 9.19 Reclaiming Refrigerant
- • 9.20 Refrigerant Retrofitting
Chapter 10: System Charging
- • 10.1 Charging a Refrigeration System
- • 10.2 Vapor Refrigerant Charging
- • 10.3 Liquid Refrigerant Charging
- • 10.4 Weighing Refrigerant
- • 10.5 Graduated Charging Cylinders
- • 10.6 Charging Charts
- • 10.7 Subcooling Charging Method for TXV Systems
- • 10.8 Charging Near-Azeotropic (Zeotropic) Refrigerant Blends
Chapter 11: Calibrating Instruments
- • 11.1 Calibration
- • 11.2 Temperature-Measuring Instruments
- • 11.3 Pressure Test Instruments
- • 11.4 Electrical Test Instruments
- • 11.5 Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detection Devices
- • 11.6 Flue-Gas Analysis Instruments
- • 11.7 General Maintenance
Chapter 12: Basic Electricity and Magnetism
- • 12.1 Atomic Structure
- • 12.2 The Law of Charges
- • 12.3 Conductors
- • 12.4 Insulators
- • 12.5 Electricity Produced from Magnetism
- • 12.6 Current
- • 12.7 Units of Electrical Measurement
- • 12.8 The Basic Electric Circuit
- • 12.9 Making Electrical Measurements
- • 12.10 Ohm’s Law
- • 12.11 Characteristics of Series Circuits
- • 12.12 Characteristics of Parallel Circuits
- • 12.13 Electrical Power
- • 12.14 Magnetism
- • 12.15 Inductance
- • 12.16 Transformers
- • 12.17 Capacitance
- • 12.18 Impedance
- • 12.19 Electrical Measuring Instruments
- • 12.20 Sine Waves
- • 12.21 Wire Sizes
- • 12.22 Circuit Protection Devices
- • 12.23 Semiconductors
Chapter 13: Introduction to Automatic Controls
- • 13.1 Types of Automatic Controls
- • 13.2 Devices That Respond to Thermal Change
Chapter 14: Automatic Control Components and Applications
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Basic Controls
Chapter 16: Advanced Automatic Controls—Direct Digital Controls (DDCs) and Pneumatics
Chapter 17: Types of Electric Motors
Chapter 18: Application of Motors
Chapter 19: Motor Controls
Chapter 20: Troubleshooting Electric Motors
Chapter 21: Evaporators and the Refrigeration System
Chapter 22: Condensers
Chapter 23: Compressors
Chapter 24: Expansion Devices
Chapter 25: Special Refrigeration System Components
Chapter 26: Applications of Refrigeration Systems
Chapter 27: Commercial Ice Machines
Chapter 28: Special Refrigeration Applications
Chapter 29: Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration
Chapter 30: Electric Heat
Chapter 31: Gas Heat
Chapter 32: Oil Heat
Chapter 33: Hydronic Heat
Chapter 34: Indoor Air Quality
Chapter 35: Comfort and Psychrometrics
Chapter 36: Refrigeration Applied to Air-Conditioning
Chapter 37: Air Distribution and Balance
Chapter 38: Installation
Chapter 39: Residential Energy Auditing
Chapter 40: Typical Operating Conditions
Chapter 41: Troubleshooting
Chapter 42: Heat Gains and Heat Losses in Structures
Chapter 43: Air Source Heat Pumps
Chapter 44: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Chapter 45: Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
Chapter 46: Room Air Conditioners
Chapter 47: High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems
Chapter 48: Cooling Towers and Pumps
Chapter 49: Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 50: Commercial, Packaged Rooftop, Variable Refrigerant Variable Air Volume Systems
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