HVAC technicians and students alike can turn to the HVAC Licensing Study Guide for everything they need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams on the very first try! Designed to boost confidence, skills, and knowledge, this unique career-building resource contains over 800 practice questions and answers, essential calculations, and step-by-step troubleshooting tips for the job site.

Written by two of the most experienced and successful authors in the HVAC field, this on-target book presents a wealth of current information on heating…boilers…ventilation ductwork…air conditioning systems and methods…refrigeration…electrical systems…control devices…materials and equipment design…and codes and standards. Filled with over 200 detailed illustrations and handy “tip boxes” on important code matters and exam questions, the HVAC Licensing Study Guide enables readers to:

• Develop skills with material most likely to appear on the NATE, ICE, RSES, and HVAC licensing exams
• Improve test-taking ability with over 800 exam-style multiple-choice and true/false questions and answers
• Learn about the latest refrigerant usage and regulations
• Keep up with the most recent codes and standards
• Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass your licensing exam on the first try

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Table of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part A: Heat
Chapter 1: Heat Sources
Chapter 2: Heating Systems
Chapter 3: Boilers, Burners, and Burner Systems
Part B: Piping, Ductwork, and Ventilation
Chapter 4: Piping Systems
Chapter 5: Ductwork Sizing
Part C: Air Conditioning Equipment
Chapter 6: Refrigerants
Chapter 7: Cooling and Distribution Systems
Part D: Refrigeration
Chapter 8: Refrigeration Equipment and Processes
Chapter 9: Filters and Air Flow
Chapter 10: Maintenance, Servicing and Safety
Chapter 11: Humidification, Dehumidification and Psychrometrics
Part E: Codes and Certifications
Chapter 12: EPA Refrigeration Handlers
Chapter 13: Heating Circuits
Chapter 14: Safety on the Job
Chapter 15: Trade Associations and Codes
Glossary
Decoding Words
Appendix 1: Professional Organizations
Appendix 2: Tables: Inch Equivalents; Pipe Sizes
Appendix 3: More Tables: Weights and Measures; Capacitors
Appendix 4: Internet Resources; Frequently Asked Questions