Refrigeration: Home and Commercial - Couverture souple

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9780025848757: Refrigeration: Home and Commercial

Synopsis

The complete practical guide to commercial and home refrigeration equipmentFor use as a text and as an on-the-job referenceClear, concise, and easy to followDescribes both new and old equipment currently in useContains over 250 illustrationsTroubleshooting charts throughout the book assist in repairsRefrigeration: Home and Commercial is a standard reference for the installation, operation, and servicing of refrigeration equipment. Topics covered include the fundamentals of refrigeration, refrigerants, compressors, installation methods, thermoelectric cooling, and absorption systems, and there is a special emphasis on electrical circuitry. Refrigeration also discusses locker plants, brine systems, and ice-making systems, cold storage, fans, blowers, piping, and pumps. Load calculations are explained and reviewed. Refrigeration has been completely revised and updated and deals with both new and older equipment. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, it contains troubleshooting charts to assist in the diagnosis and solution of problems, and numerous illustrations for easy visualization of all topics covered.

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Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Quatrième de couverture

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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