Whether you are a residential or commercial HVAC technician, have years of experience or are just starting your career, you will enjoy the benefits of taking a fresh new walk through HVAC systems—and hearing a relatable, funny story or two.
HVAC technicians are good at what they do. They can hear the sound of a good compressor and read a flame. They know the sights, sounds, and smells of an HVAC system. This work strives to move this understanding to the next level.As HVAC technicians continue to hone their skills, it's essential to know the engineering concepts that lie behind the important work. The author wants readers to be clear in how they explain systems, wise in their understanding, and fully engaged in the technical marvels of HVAC systems.
HVAC Technician’s Guide presents foundational theory in an approachable format and is intended for practicing HVAC technicians who want to expand their understanding of the HVAC profession. It is also suitable for students in HVAC programs as an adjunct to their hands-on experience.
Unique Features
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“Summary of Worries” detail specific things to focus on every time you deal with a particular part of the HVAC system.
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“Safety Summaries” illustrate regulations, and give you a more intuitive understanding of potential safety problems that will elevate your professional HVAC capabilities.
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“Corny Stories” are the author’s own personal anecdotes, making the technical ideas come to life in the real world.
Table of Contents:
Section 1: Combustion and Refrigeration to the Air Handling Unit: Ch. 1—Overview of HVAC; Ch. 2—Making Heat; Ch. 3—Making Cold; Ch. 4—Moving Heat and Cold; Ch. 5—Materials in HVAC Systems; Ch. 6—Corny Stories; Section 2: The Air Side, from the Air Handling Unit to the Conditioned Space: Ch. 7—Conditioning Air; Ch. 8—Moving Air; Ch. 9—Air Distribution; Ch. 10—Indoor Air Quality; Ch. 11—Corny Story; Section 3: Everything Else: Ch. 12—Nature; Ch. 13—Electronics: Building Automation, Communication, and Motors; Ch. 14—Alternative Energy; Ch. 15—Closing Thoughts; Appendix: Summary of HVAC Rules, Useful Equations, and Other Helpful Information.
About the Author :
Thomas Ask spent much of his career as a practicing engineer and now teaches at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and has supervised testing with UL and Factory Mutual. His designs include products and systems for combustion, natural gas piping, fire protection, and custom engineered systems.
Tom has earned his NATE Service Technician certification for air conditioning and heat pumps and EPA608 Universal Certification. He also has his NOCTI Plumbing instructor rating. Tom was a member and faculty advisor of ASHRAE and ASEE as well as serving on technical committees for AGA and SAE.
