Synopses & Reviews
A continuation of the solid skills development and strong theoretical knowledge established with HVACR 101 and HVACR 201, this third installment in the series guides readers through increasingly advanced concepts in the field. Like the rest of the series, HVACR 301 is backed by the high standards and cutting-edge resources of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association Educational Foundation (PHCC Education Foundation), and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). Coverage ranges from the troubleshooting of systems and components to concepts of fluid handling systems, cooling towers, and indoor air quality. With a building block approach that ensures readers comprehend simpler concepts before moving on to more complex information, this is the perfect resource for learning and applying advanced HVACR concepts.
About the Author
Dr. John E. Hohman has over 40 years of experience in various education and industry fields. He received his Associate's degree in Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning, a Bachelor's degree in Teacher Education, a Master's degree in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate in Education with an emphasis on evaluation systems. Dr. Hohman put this powerful blend of degrees to use by serving as both instructor and an administrator at the university and community college levels. He remains very active in the industry itself, as a member of various HVAC and health care engineering boards at the national and state levels.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Servicing and Troubleshooting Systems Chapter 2: TAB (Testing and Balancing) Chapter 3: Energy Efficient Mechanical Systems Chapter 4: Fluid Handling Systems Chapter 5: Applied Electrical Problem Solving Chapter 6: Applied Refrigeration System Problem Solving Chapter 7: Troubleshooting with the Psychrometric Chart Chapter 8: Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Chapter 9: Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Chapter 10: Water Treatment Chapter 11: IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)