Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Research GuideScope: This research guide aims to promote sources helpful to those in our Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program. Recommended Links: Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration NEWS http://www.achrnews.com The NEWS claims to be the industry’s “most trusted link to the buyer.” Contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service companies, and others go to the NEWS site and to their weekly printed edition to be educated “on a variety of different topics throughout the year.” NATE (North American Technical Excellence) www.natex.org NATE is the only technician certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed, and supported by the HVACR industry. They certify technicians in the following specialties: air conditioning, air distributors, heat pumps, gas heating, and oil heating. Their site provides information on certification, including materials to help you prepare for and sign up for testing. AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) http://ari.org This organization represents more than 350 manufacturers globally. They certify products and advocate for the industry. AHRI sees itself as the linchpin for bringing together various stakeholders to build and strengthen the education, training, and certification programs registered for a qualified, top notch workforce. They release a variety of statistics, and produce an e-newsletter and AHRI Trends Magazine. Contact information about scholarships can also be found at this site. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) http://www.ashrae.org ASHRAE aims to be the foremost source of technical and educational information, and the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth in the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating. This not-just-for-engineers site includes career resources in the “StudentZone” and non-technical information for consumers. Books (all located at Fond du Lac campus) 2002 ASHRAE Handbook: Refrigeration Call number: TH 7011 .A44 2002 This second-most recent ASHRAE Handbook on Refrigeration includes sections on food storage, distribution of chilled and frozen food, industrial applications, low-temperature applications, and refrigeration equipment. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb Call Number: TH 7225 .B45 2008 This 790-page book is packed with tables and diagrams. It is detailed and comprehensive enough for experienced practitioners, but the care taken to clarify definitions and rules of thumb make it a valuable reference for students as well. HVAC Maintenance and Operations Handbook Call number: TH 7011 .H82 1998 The introductory section includes a glossary and basics of HVAC design. Others sections cover commissioning, Management of maintenance and repair, and maintenance and repair technology. HVAC Licensing Study Guide Call number: TH 7015 .M55 2007 The 800 questions in this book are intended to be helpful to students preparing for exams offered by NATE and similar organizations. Also includes a glossary and over 25 pages of appendices. Electronic HVAC Controls Simplified Call number: TH 7226 .A34 1988 As an HVAC technician you need some understanding of electronics and solid state circuitry. You have a basic knowledge of electricity and circuitry but you aren’t an electrician. This book describes electronic components “in easily comprehensible terms along with an explanation of the role they play and how they function in a system.” Building on that foundation, modern electronic controls are analyzed within the scope of HVAC applications. Appendices include a glossary and wiring diagrams. HVAC Control System Design Diagrams Call number: TH 7466.5 .L4797 1999 This textbook provides diagrams and descriptions of primary systems, terminal systems, and air-handling units. HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide Call number TP 492.H83 2004 Includes test strategies, tips and sample quizzes and practice exams. This book will help you pass the NATE, ICE, RSES certification tests and other HVAC exams. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 4th Edition Call number TP 492 .W6 2000 The contents of this book include the following sections: Theory of heat, Automatic controls, Electric motors, commercial refrigeration, air conditioning (heating, humidification, and cooling), All-weather systems, Domestic appliances, and Chilled-water air conditioning systems. This textbook was written with technical college students and apprentices in mind and “emphasis throughout the text is placed on practical applications. Resource Manual for Federal Certification of Commercial Refrigeration Refrigerant Handlers Call number TP 492.7 .S35 The State of Wisconsin created this manual to help refrigerant handlers pass their federal certification tests. The hundreds of pages are devoted to the subject of recovering, reclaiming, and recycling commercial refrigerants. |
