A guide to finding a career in the trade industry, including electricians, construction workers, mechanics and plumbers and discusses what the salaries are, finding the right career, what is needed to succeed and more.
"Keeping things not too hot and not too cold--that's the tricky task of HVAC techs! Discover how these trained professionals help keep homes cool in summer and cozy in winter, food fresh, and the planet from getting too warm. Learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!"--.
"In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as an HVAC technician. They will find out what HVAC technicians do each day, what kind of education is required to become an HVAC technician, and much more"--Provided by publisher.
A reference guide to the most frequently used HVAC design data that provides more than 216 equations for everything from air change rates to swimming pools to steel pipes, definitions for key terms, design checklists, and rules of thumb for a variety of situations.
Describes the training required, the types of work involved, and the opportunities for advancement in the fields of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.
Presents the advantages of using solar energy for heating and other purposes, as an alternative to other costly, dangerous, and non-renewable sources of power.
Examines the links between design in the natural world and design in modern technology through an investigation of the basic principles of energy, and includes simple experiments, definitions of key terms, photographs, and diagrams.
