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Introduction | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Careers in Refrigeration | |
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A Quick Look Back | |
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Mechanical Refrigeration | |
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Refrigeration Systems | |
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Working Conditions | |
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Basic Skills | |
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New Challenges | |
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Entering the Field | |
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Refrigeration Tools and Equipment | |
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Hand Tools | |
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Cutting and Bending Tools | |
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Flaring and Swaging Tools | |
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Brazing/Soldering Torch | |
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Specialty Tools | |
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Safety | |
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Basic Principles of Refrigeration | |
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Cold and Food Preservation | |
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What is Refrigeration? | |
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Heat and Thermodynamics | |
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Refrigeration System Components | |
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Types of Control Devices | |
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Evaporators | |
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Suction Line | |
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Compressors | |
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Condensers | |
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Refrigeration Control Systems | |
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Control Switches | |
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Pressure Regulators | |
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Solenoid Valves | |
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Controlling Refrigeration System Temperature | |
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Control Applications | |
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Control Systems for Capacity Reduction | |
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Electronic Temperature Control Systems | |
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Application Considerations | |
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Working with Tubing | |
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Types of Refrigeration Tubing | |
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Cutting and Cleaning Tubing | |
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Bending Tubing | |
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Joining Tubing | |
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Brazed and Soldered Connections | |
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Troubleshooting | |
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Repairing Tubing Leaks | |
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Working with Tubing and Piping | |
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Modern Refrigerants | |
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Alternative Refrigerants | |
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CFC/HCFC Phase-Out Regulations | |
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Guidelines for Recycled and Recovered Refrigerants | |
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Mixed Refrigerants | |
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Applications for Alternative Refrigerants | |
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Safety | |
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Pressure-Enthalpy (Mollier) Diagrams | |
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Working with Refrigerants | |
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Recovering Refrigerant | |
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Moisture and Contaminants | |
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Purging Refrigerant Lines | |
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Evacuation of Refrigeration Units | |
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Charging the System | |
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Retrofits with Alternative Refrigerants | |
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Understanding Refrigeration Electrical Systems | |
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Electricity | |
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Electrical System Components | |
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Electric Motors Used in Refrigeration | |
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Induction Motor Design | |
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Motor Strength | |
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Shaded-Pole Motors | |
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Split-Phase Motors | |
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Permanent Split-Capacitor Motors | |
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Capacitor-Start Motors | |
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Capacitor-Start-Capacitor-Run Motors | |
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Three-Phase Motors | |
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Hermetic Compressor Motors | |
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Electrical Troubleshooting | |
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Mechanical Problems | |
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Motor Replacement | |
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Troubleshooting Hermetic Compressor Motors | |
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Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers | |
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Domestic Refrigerator/Freezer Cabinet Designs | |
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General Troubleshooting | |
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Testing a Rebuilt System | |
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Shutting Down Units | |
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Commercial Reach-In and Walk-In Units | |
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Reach-In Refrigerators | |
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Reach-In Freezers | |
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Tips on Installing a Reach-In Unit | |
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Maintenance | |
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Service and Troubleshooting | |
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Walk-In Refrigerators and Freezers | |
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Tips on Controller Installation | |
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Troubleshooting Refrigeration System Controls | |
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Supermarket Refrigeration Equipment | |
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Supermarket Display Case Design | |
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Multiplexed Refrigeration Systems | |
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Parallel Compressor Operation | |
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Defrost Methods | |
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Subcooling Liquid Refrigerant | |
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Heat-Recovery Systems | |
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Modern Control Systems | |
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Computer-Controlled Systems | |
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Installation Tips | |
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Final Checks | |
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Start-Up Procedures | |
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Typical Serviceable Components | |
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Ice Makers, Water Coolers, and Food-Service Equipment | |
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Ice-Making Equipment | |
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Water Coolers | |
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Food-Service Equipment | |
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System Troubleshooting | |
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Compressor Failures | |
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Evaporator Troubleshooting | |
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Air-Cooled Condensers | |
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Water-Cooled Condensers | |
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TEV and Other Valves | |
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Fans and Motors | |
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Periodic Maintenance | |
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Calculating Refrigeration Loads | |
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Refrigeration Loads | |
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Equipment Selection | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |