Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: CDX Master Automotive Technician Series

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Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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Contents
Note to Students
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Strategy-Based Diagnostics
	Introduction
	Vehicle Service History
	Strategy-Based Diagnostic Process
	Documenting the Repair
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 2 The History and Safety Procedures of Mobile HVAC Systems
	Introduction
	Definition
	The History and Evolution of Modern Automotive HVAC Systems
	Personal Safety While Servicing Mobile HVAC Systems
	Safety Procedures for Mobile HVAC Systems
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 3 Operating Principles, Heat Transfer, and the Temperature–Pressure Relationship
	The Different States of Matter
	The Different Methods Used to Measure Heat
	The Different Ways That Heat Moves
	The Five Principles of Heat Transfer and Pressure
	The Different Types of Heat
	Humidity
	Heating and Cooling Load
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 4 The Refrigeration Cycle and Basic Component Operation
	The Refrigeration Cycle
	Compressor Purpose and Operation
	Condenser Purpose and Operation
	The Purpose and Operation of the Restriction or Expansion Device
	Evaporator Purpose and Operation
	The Refrigeration Cycle
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 5 Environmental and Legal Concerns and Responsibilities
	The Atmosphere and Ozone Layer
	Damage to the Ozone Layer
	The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
	Governmental Legislation
	Section 609 Technician Certification
	The Storage, Handling, and Transportation of Refrigerant
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 6 HVAC System Tools for System Repairs
	System Performance Testing Tools
	Refrigerant Identifiers
	Refrigerant System Sealant Detectors
	Refrigerant System Pressure Tools
	Refrigerant System Servicing Tools
	System Leak Detection Tools
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 7 Air Conditioning Refrigerant and Refrigerant Oil
	Refrigerants
	Sealant Detection
	Refrigerant Identification
	Counterfeit and Contaminated Refrigerant
	Refrigerant Oils
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 8 Air Conditioning Compressor Design, Operation, and Controls
	Compressor Function
	Compressor Operation
	Fixed or Variable Displacement Compressors
	Common Compressor Types
	Electromagnetic Compressor Clutch
	Clutchless Compressor Breakaway Hubs
	Compressor Controls
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 9 Restrictions, Accumulators, and Driers
	Restrictions
	Restriction Types
	Fixed Orifice Tube
	Variable Orifice Tube
	Thermal Expansion Valve
	Electronic Expansion Valve
	Accumulators and Receiver-Driers
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 10 Heat Exchangers, Hoses, Lines, Fittings, and Seals
	Heat Exchangers
	Types of Heat Exchangers
	Condenser Operation
	Condenser Design
	Evaporator
	Hoses, Pipes, and Lines
	Connections, Seals, O-rings, and Fittings
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 11 AC System Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair
	Introduction
	Air Conditioning Service Process
	Air Conditioning Visual Inspection
	Air Conditioning Performance Test
	Refrigerant Capacity and Charge
	Refrigerant System Diagnosis
	Refrigerant Leak Testing
	Refrigerant System Abnormal Noise Identification
	Refrigerant System and Component Service
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 12 Air Conditioning System Recovery, Recycling, Evacuation, and Recharge
	Refrigerant System Service
	Refrigerant Recovery
	Refrigerant Recycling
	System Evacuation
	Replacing Refrigerant Oil with Proper Type and to Proper Capacity
	Flushing a Refrigerant System
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 13 Thermal Management Systems and Components
	Introduction
	Heat Transfer
	Cooling System
	Heating System
	Coolant
	Thermal Management System Components
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 14 Thermal Management System Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair
	Introduction
	Coolant System Tools
	Coolant Inspection and Testing
	Coolant Service
	Leak Testing a Cooling System
	Verifying Engine Operating Temperature
	Servicing Cooling System Components
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 15 Air Management and Control System Operation
	Introduction
	Air Distribution and Control System
	Climate Control System
	Manual Climate Control
	Semiautomatic Climate Control
	Automatic Climate Control
	Automatic Climate Control Components
	The Electronic Control Unit of an HVAC System
	Automatic Climate Control Sensors
	HVAC-Controlled Devices
	HVAC Control Panels
	Control Panel Operating Mechanisms
	Hybrid Vehicle Air Conditioning System Principles
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 16 Air Management and Control System Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair
	Introduction
	Tools
	Air Management System Inspection Process
	Using a Scan Tool to Observe and Record HVAC-Related Data and Codes
	Using a Digital Volt Ohmmeter to Diagnose Air Management System Components
	Air Management System Component Inspection and Diagnosis
	How to Identify and Address Air Management System Odors
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Chapter 17 Emerging Mobile HVAC and Thermal Management Technology
	Introduction
	Alternative Refrigerant Systems
	Emerging Thermal Management System Technology
	Thermal Management System—Future Technology
	Heat-Exchanger Technology
	Emerging Hybrid HVAC System Technology
	Ready for Review
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	ASE Technician A/Technician B Style Questions
Appendix A 2017 NATEF Automobile Accreditation Task List Correlation Guide
Glossary
Index