Birch, Thomas W. 1933-

Automotive heating and air conditioning / Tom Birch. - 6th ed. - Boston : Prentice Hall, - xvi, 464 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Includes index.

Service information, tools, and safety -- Hazardous environmental materials -- Basics of heating and air conditioning -- Heat movement theory -- Refrigerants and the environment -- Moving heat : Heating and air conditioning principles -- HVAC system electrical and electronic controls : Theory, inspection, diagnosis, and repair -- Refrigerant service operations -- A/C system repair -- Cooling system theory -- Cooling system inspection, trouble diagnosis, and service.

Ideal for both novice and advanced technicians, Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning provides a complete, state-of-the-art source on automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Correlated to NATEF and ASE tasks, the text focuses on the generic theory that underlies the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students will likely encounter on the job. Formatted to better meet the learning needs of today's technical trade students, it visually supports concepts covered throughout, and includes many practical shop tips that guide students through important problem-solving procedures they'll use on the job.


Includes glossaries in English and Spanish.

9780132551533 0132551535

2011000146


Automobiles--Heating and ventilation.
Automobiles--Air conditioning.
Automobiles--Air conditioning.
Automobiles--Heating and ventilation.
Fahrzeug
Klimaanlage
Klimatechnik

TL271 / .B57 2012

629.2/772