Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Package, 3/E
Warren M. Farnell, Northampton Community College

ISBN-10: 0130647896
ISBN-13: 9780130647894

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper Package; 1 pp
Published: 09/17/2003

Suggested retail price: $71.60
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For courses in Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning.

This text, actually two books, includes complete coverage of heating and air conditioning basics, as well as detailed diagnostic and servicing information. The Classroom Manual is designed to provide the student with the theory and principles of operation, and the related diagnosis and repair techniques are provided to the student in the Shop Manual. This text includes the most up to date material related to automotive HVAC systems.


  • Two book format: Classroom Manual covers Theory and “How things work”.  Shop Manual covers “Diagnosis and Service”.
  • High Degree of Detail:  Thorough explanations on how Parts and Systems are constructed and operate including coverage of materials and processes.
  • NATEF Correlated:  Text and Shop Manual are both correlated to the NATEF task list.
  • Instructors CD:  Contains Power Point presentation.
  • Instructors Manual: Contains Chapter Outlines and Answers to text chapter questions.
  • ASE Test Prep Bundle Option:  Each Chek Chart title can be bundled with a corresponding ASE Test Prep Guide for $10.00
  • Work-text/Job Sheet Bundle Option:  NATEF Correlated Work-texts containing “Job Sheet Task List’s” is available for $10.00 with any Prentice Hall Automotive text.

 

 

I. HISTORY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, AND FUNDAMENTALS.

 1. History and Purposes of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

 2. Environmental Concerns.

 3. Fundamentals of Heat, Temperature, and Pressure.

 4. Fundamentals of Electricity.

II. AIR CONDITIONING.

 5. Principles of Refrigeration.

 6. System Components.

 7. Air Conditioning Controls.

 8. Air Conditioning Compressors and Clutches.

III. ENGINE COOLING, AIR DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND RETROFITTING.

 9. Engine Cooling Systems.

10. Air Delivery Systems.

11. Automatic Temperature Control Systems.

12. Retrofitting Air Conditioning Systems.

Glossary of Technical Terms.

Answers to Review and ASE Questions.

Appendix A: Fraction to Decimal Conversion Chart.

Appendix B: Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature Scales.

Appendix C: Ounces to Milliliters Conversion Chart.

Appendix D: Compressor Lubricants.

Appendix E: Manufacturers' Retrofit Bulletins.

Appendix F: Air Conditioning Related Websites.

Appendix G: EPA-Certified Reclaimers.

Appendix H: SAE Documents.

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