Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of HVACR
Chapter 2: Introduction to Systems and Major Components
Chapter 3: Introduction to Basic Electricity
Chapter 4: Introduction to Thermodynamics
Chapter 5: Basic Refrigeration Cycle
Chapter 6: Scheduled Maintenance
Chapter 7: Systematic Problem Solving
Chapter 8: Basic Installation and Repair Methods
Chapter 9: Energy Efficient Installations
Chapter 10: Selling and Customer Service

About the Author

Joseph Moravek is the HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School in Beaumont, Texas, where he is responsible for short- and long-term training course development and updating curriculum. He also occasionally teaches local and overseas HVACR classes for Nance. In addition, he serves as a consultant with Mechanical Training Service, Houston, Texas, doing EPA training, continuing education for contractors and other custom developed coursework. A licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in the state of Texas, he holds several ICE and NATE certifications, is a member of the ASHRAE, CARE and AEE professional organizations and has a master's degree in education. Mr. Moravek started in the HVACR profession in 1976 doing heat load calculation for a federally-funded weatherization program. His experience also includes working as an HVACR technician and inspector for the city of Houston. He served as the HVACR lead instructor at Lee College for 14 years.