Today's Technician,
7th Edition

Mark Schnubel

ISBN-13: 9780357358672
Copyright 2022 | Published
608 pages | List Price: USD $137.95

Understand and master the principles, components, diagnosis and repair of modern automotive heating and air conditioning systems with TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CLASSROOM MANUAL AND SHOP MANUAL, 7th edition. This integrated, two-book set covers theory and hands-on content in separate Classroom and Shop Manuals, enabling you to learn fundamental climate control theory -- including basic physics related to heat transfer -- before applying your knowledge through practical, hands-on shop work. Cross-references in each manual link related material, making it easy to connect classroom learning to lab and shop activity. Updated to reflect the latest trends, technology and relevant ASE Education Foundation standards, the 7th edition includes new material on refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf) and a vibrant full-color design. Also available: MindTap's anywhere, anytime digital learning solution.

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1. Heating and Air Conditioning -- History and the Environment.
2. Temperature and Pressure Fundamentals.
3. Electricity and Electronic Fundamentals.
4. Engine Cooling and Comfort Heating Systems.
5. Air-Conditioning System Operating Principles.
6. Refrigerant System Components.
7. Refrigerant System Servicing and Testing.
8. Diagnosis of the Refrigeration System.
9. Compressors and Clutches.
10. Case and Duct Systems.
11. System Controls.
12. Retrofit and Future Trends (R-12 to R-134a).

  • Mark Schnubel

    Mark Schnubel is an associate professor and coordinator of the automotive technician and automotive management programs at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut. An ASE-Certified Master Automotive Technician, he has decades of experience in the automotive services industry and also holds a master’s degree in education. In addition to his activities as an author and educator, Schnubel has served as an adviser to the U.S. Department of Education on academic preparation for 12th graders planning to enter job-training programs after graduation.

  • Comprehensive and thoroughly updated, TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CLASSROOM MANUAL AND SHOP MANUAL, 7th edition, provides 100% coverage of ASE tasks for MLR, AST and MAST automotive program certification.

  • Coverage of the diagnostics of R1234yf refrigerant systems has been updated and expanded to reflect the latest practices.

  • Updated and expanded information details the latest developments in system diagnosis with scan tools.

  • New photo sequences outline tablet-based scan tool usage and diagnosis of advanced climate control systems, giving readers step-by-step visual cues.

  • New coverage explains how to use a scan tool for bidirectional control of air conditioning system components.

  • Separate Classroom and Shop Manuals enable students to focus on learning essential theory in the classroom and practical applications in the lab or shop, while cross-references in each manual make it easy to connect theoretical material to hands-on activities.

  • Chapter-opening learning objectives related to current ASE Education Foundation standards help students understand certification requirements and focus their reading and studying appropriately -- maximizing their course success.

  • A highly detailed and technically accurate introduction to current principles and practices prepares students for success in diagnosing and servicing modern heating and cooling systems.

  • Expansive, up-to-date information focuses on control module diagnosis with scan tools. Helpful photo sequences outline tablet-based scan tool usage and diagnosis of advanced climate control systems as well as bidirectional control of air conditioning system components.

  • A complete instructor support package includes useful teaching resources such as Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, chapter test banks, an image gallery, an instructor's guide to the text and an ASE Education Foundation correlation grid -- all designed to save you time in the classroom

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