Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition

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• Master refrigeration and air conditioning systems, diagnostics, installation, and service procedures.
• Learn modern HVACR technologies, controls, refrigerants, and energy-efficient practices.
• Build career-ready skills through hands-on labs, troubleshooting activities, and real-world applications.

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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is focused on closing the gap from students to technicians with a commitment to top quality coverage of fundamentals and the latest technology. This time-honored standard of excellence features a fantastic new instructional design that provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service techniques to help students learn how to install and service refrigeration and HVAC systems. With the most up-to-date technical content, a logical and progressive organization, rich learning pedagogy and features, a superior art program, readability, and a focus on career and workplace readiness, this resource is ideal for today's students. Enhanced instructor and student resources include over 100 new lab activities, new HVACR videos, and a Virtual Toolbox. The content correlates to HVAC Excellence and ACCE (formerly PAHRA) accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that will prepare your students for career success.

This new edition includes new and enhanced coverage of heat pumps, A2L refrigerants, and the seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 (SEER2).
Over 200 labs provide hands-on practice with topics that range from basic residential service tasks to commercial troubleshooting.
Robust digital package includes Follow-the-Heatâ„¢ animations, Troubleshooting Activities, NEW HVACR videos and animations, NEW HVACR Virtual Toolbox, Image Library, and more.

Section 1—Professional Development

Section 2—Service Basics

Section 3—Refrigeration System Fundamentals

Section 4—Refrigerants

Section 5—Basic Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics

Section 6—Motors and Electric Control Systems

Section 7—Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers

Section 8—Air-Conditioning Systems

Section 9—Indoor Air Fundamentals

Section 10—Heating Systems

Section 11—Energy Management and Conservation

Section 12—Commercial Refrigeration Systems

Section 13—Installing and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration Systems

Section 14—Designing Commercial Refrigeration Systems

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About the Author

Andrew D. Althouse received his engineering degree from the University of Michigan. He was the Assistant Director of the Vocational Education Department at Cass Technical High School in Detroit and later became the Supervisor of Vocational Education for Detroit. As a leader in the field, he and his coauthor Carl Turnquist created one of the first training programs in refrigeration while at Cass Technical High School. Andy, as he was known, created the first technical training course in refrigeration for industry. The instructional materials used in this first course became the foundation for the textbook Modern Electric and Gas Refrigeration, which was published in 1933. Mr. Althouse was a Member of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers.

Carl H. Turnquist earned his engineering degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and, along with Mr. Althouse, developed one of the earliest training programs to provide instruction for mechanical refrigeration for the automotive industry and for railroad passenger cars. With industry support, Carl's program flourished as the demand for skilled technicians in this new field expanded. The Modern Electric and Gas Refrigeration book was revised every three to five years as new equipment was developed. The title of the book was eventually changed to Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Mr. Turnquist was an Associate Member of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers.

A.F. Bracciano received a bachelor of science degree in Industrial Education with Certification in Vocational Education from Wayne State University in Michigan. He also earned a master's degree in Secondary Education and a Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision.

Mr. Bracciano was employed as a teacher of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for twelve years. He then became Director of Career and Technical Education for Warren Consolidated Schools in Warren, Michigan. He taught Community Resources Workshops for Michigan State University and presented at conferences throughout the country.

Mr. Bracciano is a life member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), and the American Technical Education Association (ATEA).

D.C. Bracciano

began his career in HVACR at the Warren Schools Career Center, graduating in HVACR. He then attended Oakland Community College specializing in HVACR studies. Dan has worked in the HVACR field performing residential and commercial HVACR installations and service. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Dan has over 25 years of experience working in design, development, and the manufacture of HVAC systems for Mitsubishi Climate Control, Alternative Energy Corporation, and General Motors. He holds several patents in the field, including a patent for a Modular Hermetic HVAC system. Dan is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

G.M. Bracciano received a bachelor's degree in Education, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and an education specialist degree in Administrative Leadership. She completed coursework in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration through Oakland and Macomb Community Colleges.

Ms. Bracciano has worked in the field of education for over twenty-five years and has held positions as both university professor and administrator. Currently, she is the Provost of Gulliver Schools. Ms. Bracciano specializes in development and implementation of innovative curriculums and has presented at local, state, and national conferences. Ms. Bracciano is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), the American Technical Education Association (ATEA), and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

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