ICE PLANT REFRIGERATION SERVICING : Advanced (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Ice Plant Refrigeration Servicing: Advanced comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Ice making has evolved over the years from cutting blocks of various sizes from lakes and storing in sawdust in barns, to using mechanical refrigeration to make blocks of ice. Block ice plants, however, are being gradually replaced by more modern, automatic ice-making equipment. The ice making process involving heat transfer/extraction from water with the help of basic refrigeration techniques. The ice plant uses ‘brine’ and ‘Ammonia’ as refrigerants. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in HVAC/R industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of basic to core competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to install, troubleshoot, service and maintain Iceplant Refrigeration units and components. It includes recovery and recycling of refrigerant from the system. A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be Iceplant Refrigeration Technician.

About the HVACR Industry

We all are aware of domestic refrigerator and its usage. We get ice cubes from freezer compartment to meet daily requirements but to get ice in huge quantity we normally approaches the ice plant or factory. Obviously the need for heating and air-conditioning exists all over the World. Cooling and heating devices help regulate the temperature, humidity, and air quality residential homes, commercial locations, and industrial facilities. Many items like food and medicine require refrigeration to keep them from spoiling. Technicians carry our repairs, maintenance, and installations of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. As these systems are often called HVACR systems, workers are often referred to as HVACR technicians. These systems are made up of many different parts, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic parts like thermostats, fans, ducts, motors, and pipes. As an example, a centralized heating system will utilize a furnace that produces warm air, which is then spread to different areas of the building by a network of ducts. Workers must have the ability to provide maintenance, identify problems and carry out repairs on any part of the system. Technicians carry out this work by making adjustments to the systems settings and running performance tests of the system. Frequently technicians will pick an area of specialization, be it in installation or maintenance and repair, though they are typically trained in both areas. A few technicians work solely with one type of device such as an oil burner, solar panel, or commercial refrigerator. Contracting businesses, manufacturers, and wholesalers often employ technicians. Technicians employed by smaller companies often install and maintain ally types of systems. However, service contracts that include heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration service regularly for specific customers are gaining popularity. These service contracts aid in curbing the natural fluctuations of this work. While opportunities are good across the board in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration, the best opportunities exist for those with formal training.