Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Second Edition

Rex Miller (Round Rock, Texas) 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 (Tyler, Texas) 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.

• Chapter 1. Tools, Instruments, and Specialized EquipmentChapter 2. Development of RefrigerationChapter 3. Voltage, Current, and ResistanceChapter 4. Solenoids and ValvesChapter 5. Electric Motors: Selection, Characteristics, and ProblemsChapter 6. Refrigerants: New and OldChapter 7. Refrigeration CompressorsChapter 8. Condensers, Chillers, and Cooling TowersChapter 9. Working With Water-Cooling ProblemsChapter 10. EvaporatorsChapter 11. Refrigerant: Flow ControlChapter 12. Servicing and SafetyChapter 13. FreezersChapter 14. Temperature, Psychrometrics, and Air ControlChapter 15. Comfort Air ConditioningChapter 16. Commercial Air-Conditioning SystemsChapter 17. Various Types of Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsChapter 18. Estimating Load and Insulating PipesChapter 19. Insulating Power for Air ConditionersChapter 20. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration CareersAppendix A. Some New RefrigerantsAppendix B. Electrical and Electronic Symbols Used in SchematicsAppendix C. Programming ThermostatsAppendix D. Tools of the Trade (Plus Frequently Asked Questions With Answers)Appendix E. Generic Substitute Names Used in SNAP ListingsGlossaryIndex