Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology [Hardcover]

Bill Whitman (Author), Bill Johnson (Author), John Tomczyk (Author), Eugene Silberstein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1428319360 | ISBN-13: 978-1428319363 | Publication Date: February 25, 2008 | Edition: 6

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th Edition, a time-honored best seller, has been updated and revised to provide superior hands-on information needed to successfully maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The new sixth edition contains units updated to include advances or changes in technology, procedures, and or equipment. Over 250 new images have been added to emphasize the practical application approach to the book. It fosters a solid foundation and understanding of environmental problems and their solutions, and displays a depth and detail of theory, diagnostics, and repair procedures that make this a fitting book for basic HVAC-R education as well as upgrading and certification training for technicians in the field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The three greatest strengths of this text are: 1) the graphic illustrations which strike a good balance between realism and expression of concept; 2) the inclusion and content of Section 10 which provide a needed addition for technicians who are working in facilities maintenance or commercial AC; and 3) the plain style of writing which seems to come more from a technician than from an engineer."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1418 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 6 edition (February 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1428319360
• ISBN-13: 978-1428319363
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • #35 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry
  • #92 in Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great update from Whitman & Johnson!, August 6, 2009

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roller_steve1 (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (Hardcover)

This book is super. Having been an HVAC/R student, technician, and now teacher of the subject, I must say that Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 6th edition is the de facto bible of the HVAC/R field.

Two other authors have been added since the first edition in 1989: Tomczyk (2000) and Silberstein (2008). The updates on this book only get better and better, continuing to cover more areas like the new refrigeration laws and even green energy.

All technical questions are clearly explained, and in the back, there are hypothetical service questions related to real-life situations.

This book is a must! If you are an instructor of the subject like I am, advise your students to own a copy of it. You won't be steering them in the wrong direction.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Refrigeration Resource, October 9, 2008

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Stephen Quinlivan (Mobile, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (Hardcover)

This book is great for beginners as well as experienced technicians. Every explanation is detailed with pictures and graphs. All types of refrigeration applications are covered with the how to detail for installing and understanding every component in the system, including helpful tips and safety recommendations.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent HVAC Text Book, February 4, 2009

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Kasitrol "Kasitrol" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (Hardcover)

This book is well written colorfully illustrated. This 6th edition contains the most recent information on R-410a and it's application. I have passed the EPA section 608 Universal Certification and plan to use the book to further my knowledge. In my opinion this book it is the best for HVAC training. I discovered it at our local library but it was usuall checked out when I needed it--- so I decided to buy it.