Know how to put a chill in the air
Here at last is a reference manual devoted exclusively to
refrigeration, both home and commercial.
Beginning with the essential physics and math, it provides a
complete course in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both
new and vintage refrigeration systems for home and light industry.
You’ll find the answers you need, whether you’re a student,
apprentice, cost-conscious homeowner, or skilled technician.
- Know how different types of refrigerants are used and how to
handle them safely
- Perform routine maintenance on various types of compressors
- Test for leakage and resolve common problems such as
freeze-ups
- Repair and replace refrigerator cabinet parts
- Troubleshoot common problems with home freezers
- Understand the working parts of both electrically driven and
absorption-type refrigeration units
- Learn to troubleshoot and maintain the wide variety of
motors used in cooling devices
- Service and repair automatic icemakers, water coolers, and
display cases
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About The Author:
Rex Miller was a Professor of Industrial Technology at The
State University of New York, College at Buffalo for more than 35
years. He has taught on the technical school, high school, and
college level for more than 40 years. He is the author or coauthor
of more than 100 textbooks ranging from electronics through
carpentry and sheet metal work. He has contributed more than 50
magazine articles over the years to technical publications. He is
also the author of seven civil war regimental histories.
Mark Richard Miller finished his B.S. degree in New York
and moved on to Ball State University, where he obtained the
Master’s degree. He went to work in San Antonio. He taught high
school and went to graduate school in College Station, Texas, where
he finished the Doctorate. He took a position at Texas A&M
University in Kingsville, Texas, where he now teaches in the
Industrial Technology Department as a Professor and Department
Chairman. He has coauthored 11 books and contributed many articles
to technical magazines. His hobbies include refinishing a 1970
Plymouth Super Bird and a 1971 Road-Runner.
Edwin P. Anderson was a professional engineer and the
author of numerous books for the trades, including air conditioning,
sheet metal, home appliance, and electrical
Table of Contents:
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of Contents (PDF)
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Applications of Refrigeration.
Chapter 2. Refrigerants.
Chapter 3. Compressors.
Chapter 4. Domestic Refrigeration.
Chapter 5. Absorption System for Domestic Refrigeration.
Chapter 6. Thermoelectric Cooling.
Chapter 7. Refrigeration Service Equipment and Tools.
Chapter 8. Domestic Refrigeration Operation and Service.
Chapter 9. Household-Cabinet Defrosting Systems.
Chapter 10. Cabinet Maintenance and Repairs.
Chapter 11. Household Freezers.
Chapter 12. Styles of Domestic Refrigerators and Food
Arrangement.
Chapter 13. Installation Methods.
Chapter 14. Compressor Lubrication System
Chapter 15. Refrigeration Control Devices.
Chapter 16. The Electrical System.
Chapter 17. Commercial Refrigeration Principles.
Chapter 18. Brine Systems.
Chapter 19. Ice-Making Systems.
Chapter 20. Supermarket and Grocery Refrigeration.
Chapter 21. Locker Plants.
Chapter 22. Special Refrigeration Applications.
Chapter 23. Cold-Storage Practice.
Chapter 24. Fans and Blowers.
Chapter 25. Refrigeration Piping.
Chapter 26. Commercial Absorption Systems.
Chapter 27. Circulating Pumps.
Chapter 28. Installation and Operation.
Chapter 29. Heat Leakage through Walls.
Chapter 30. Refrigeration Load Calculations.
Appendix A. Reference Materials.
Glossary.
Index. Read The
Index (PDF)
Soft-cover,
768 pages
Published 2004
ISBN: 978-0-7645-7117-6
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