Description

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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is focused on closing the gap from students to technicians with a commitment to top quality coverage of fundamentals and the latest technology. This time-honored standard of excellence features a fantastic new instructional design that provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service techniques to help students learn how to install and service refrigeration and HVAC systems. With the most up-to-date technical content, a logical and progressive organization, rich learning pedagogy and features, a superior art program, readability, and a focus on career and workplace readiness, this resource is ideal for today's students. Enhanced instructor and student resources include over 100 new lab activities, new HVACR videos, and a Virtual Toolbox. The content correlates to HVAC Excellence and ACCE (formerly PAHRA) accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that will prepare your students for career success.

About the Author

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Dan Bracciano began his career in HVACR at the Warren Schools Career Center, graduating in HVACR. He then attended Oakland Community College specializing in HVACR studies. Dan has worked in the HVACR field performing residential and commercial HVACR installations and service. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dan has over 25 years of experience working in design, development, and the manufacture of HVAC systems for Mitsubishi Climate Control, Alternative Energy Corporation, and General Motors. 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).