Automotive Air Conditioning Training Manual
Comprehensive training manual covering air conditioning theory, system types, components, retrofitting procedures, service equipment, and troubleshooting. Topics include heat principles, pressure-temperature relationships, R134a refrigerant properties, expansion valves, orifice tubes, compressors, condensers, evaporators, electrical controls, recovery and recycling equipment, and diagnostic procedures for common A/C system faults.
Table of Contents:
- The four major function .... page 3
- Understanding heat .... page 4
- Change of state .... page 7
- Pressure & temperature relationship .... page 8
- The Ozone Layer .... page 9
- R134a properties .... page 10
- Principles of air conditioning .... page 12
- Expansion block valve system .... page 13
- Parallel flow condenser system .... page 14
- Orifice tube system .... page 15
- Expansion valve dual system .... page 16
- Compressors .... page 17
- Clutches .... page 22
- Lubrication .... page 23
- Condensers .... page 24
- Foam seals .... page 25
- Condenser electric fans .... page 25
- Evaporators .... page 26
- Thermal expansion valve .... page 27
- Super heat .... page 29
- Orifice tube .... page 30
- Filter drier receiver .... page 31
- Accumulators .... page 32
- "O" rings .... page 33
- Hoses .... page 34
- Charging ports .... page 35
- Wiring A/C systems .... page 36
- Blower speed control .... page 37
- Compressor cycling control .... page 38
- Protective sensors .... page 42
- Temperature control .... page 48
- Mode control .... page 49
- Electronic temperature control (ECC) .... page 51
- Introduction .... page 53
- Procedures .... page 54
- Recovery&Recycling equipment .... page 56
- Evacuation equipment .... page 57
- Charging stations .... page 59
- Combination units .... page 60
- Refrigerant safety .... page 61
- Leak detections & detectors .... page 62
- Lubrications .... page 65
- Flushing a contaminated systems .... page 66
- Preparations .... page 67
- Testing conditions .... page 68
- A/C performance check .... page 69
- Faulty performance of A/C systems .... page 72
- A/C system to noisy .... page 74
- A/C system emits unpleasant odours .... page 75
- The condenser does not dissipate enough heat .... page 76
- Incorrect refrigerant amount .... page 77
- Compressor displacement regulation valve defective .... page 78
- Expansion valve defective .... page 79
- Electric compressor clutch slips or does not engage .... page 80
- Ice on the evaporator core .... page 81
- Compressor damaged .... page 82
- Hot air infiltrated in the passenger compartment .... page 83
- Blockage in the A/C system circuit .... page 84
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Document Details
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- Pages
- 88
- Size
- 9.1 MB
- Category
- DIY & Home Improvement