About This Book
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the definitive textbook and industry standard for training students and technicians in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) trades. First published in 1933, it seamlessly bridges core scientific theory with practical skills in service, installation, and diagnostics.
Core Topics Covered
- The Refrigeration Cycle: In-depth coverage of compressors, condensers, metering devices, and evaporators.
- Modern Standards: Current updates on SEER2 regulations, eco-friendly A2L refrigerants, and geothermal heat pumps.
- System Diagnostics: Electrical theory, troubleshooting guides, and safe handling practices.
- Applications: Residential, commercial, and automotive cooling and heating systems.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 4 licensing exams. We've written 612 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.