Author: Althouse Andrew D.
Brand: Bargain Store A-Z
Edition: 19
Number Of Pages: 1488
Details: About the Author
Alfred F. Bracciano
Alfred Bracciano received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education with Certification in Vocational Education from Wayne State University in Michigan. He also earned a Masters degree in Secondary Education and a Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision.
Mr. Bracciano was employed as a teacher of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for twelve years. He then became Director of Career and Technical Education for Warren Consolidated Schools in Warren, Michigan. He taught Community Resources Workshops for Michigan State University and presented at conferences throughout the country.
Mr. Bracciano is a life member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), and the American Technical Education Association (ATEA).
Daniel C. Bracciano
Dan Bracciano graduated from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career in HVACR at the Warren Schools Career Center, graduating in HVACR, and worked in the HVACR field performing air conditioning installations and domestic and commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning service.
Dan has 26 years of experience working in design development and manufacture of HVAC systems for General Motors, Mitsubishi Climate Control, and Alternative Energy Corporation. He holds several patents in the field, including a patent for a Modular Hermetic HVAC system. Dan is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS).
Gloria M. Bracciano
Gloria Bracciano received a Bachelor degree in Education, a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Education Specialist degree in Administrative Leadership. She completed coursework in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration through Oakland and Macomb Community Colleges.
Ms. Bracciano has worked in the field of education for over twenty-five years and has held positions as both university professor and administrator. Currently, she is the Provost of Gulliver Schools. Ms. Bracciano specializes in development and implementation of innovative curriculums and has presented at local, state, and national conferences.
Ms. Bracciano is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), and the American Technical Education Association (ATEA).
Product Description
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information, making it a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning field. This comprehensive text teaches both fundamental principles and the service techniques needed to diagnose and remedy refrigeration and HVAC problems. In addition, this textbook also provides information on properly designing, sizing, and installing new HVAC-R systems.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has been extensively updated to improve readability and address recent developments in the HVAC-R field. This new edition includes information about the latest equipment, refrigerants, and environmentally responsible service procedures. An all new layout and revised text make the book easier to read and comprehend.
In addition to updated content, the 19th edition of Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has been reorganized to enhance student comprehension. Each section of the text builds on the concepts presented in earlier chapters. Students learn basic concepts early in the book and then apply what they have learned to increasingly complex systems, from the simplest domestic refrigerator to sophisticated commercial refrigeration systems.
The teaching effectiveness of the text has been further improved by additional pedagog
Release Date: 27-06-2013
Package Dimensions: 46x282x3120
