HVAC and Refrigeration Systems

HVAC and Refrigeration Systems by Auvil, Ronnie J.. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780826907851.

HVAC and Refrigeration Systems addresses all aspects of residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems including their effects on indoor air quality. This comprehensive learning resource provides an in-depth look at the installation, operation, service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC systems including forced-air, forced-air split, hydronic, steam, air and water heat pump, geothermal heat pump, rooftop, and chiller systems. CONTENTS HVAC and the Refrigeration Industry • Refrigeration Systems • Safety • Tools and Measurement Devices HVAC and Refrigeration Principles • Thermodynamics • Combustion • Indoor Air Quality HVAC and Refrigeration Electrical Systems • Electrical System Principles • Control Devices and Systems Heating Systems • Forced-Air and Hydronics • Air and Water Source Heat Pumps • Steam Boilers and Fuel Oil Systems Refrigeration Systems • Refrigeration Principles • Low- and High-Pressure Sides • Refrigeration Operating Controls Refrigerants • Refrigerant Principles • Refrigerant Systems and Management • Pressure-Enthalpy Diagrams HVAC and Refrigeration Systems • Residential Systems • Light Commercial Systems • Installing, Servicing, and Tro HVAC System Load Calculations, Design, and Balancing • System Load Calculations • System Design • System Testing and Balancing Building Automation Systems • Building Automation Principles • System Control Methods • Installing, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Energy Effi ciency Technology • Building Commissioning • Building Energy Audits • System Effi ciency and Retrofitting