Guides: Automotive: Air Conditioning

eBooks

Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning "If carefully read and understood, this book should help any mechanic understand the fundamentals of air conditioning systems. It begins with a discussion of basic air conditioning theory, followed by a description of each of the components found in typical heating and air conditioning systems." -- taken from preface.

Websites

Australian Auto Code of Practice - Refrigerants Control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners.
Automotive Air Conditioning, Electrical and Cooling Technicians of Australasia VASA is a non-profit organisation representing the technicians, professional service centres, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers of the automotive air conditioning, electrical and thermal management industry in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1993 as Vehicle Air-conditioning Specialists of Australasia, the association’s goal was to help the Australasian auto industry navigate the change away from ozone-depleting air-conditioning refrigerant R12 in compliance with the Montreal Protocol, VASA is now regarded as a significant force and takes an active role in many national issues at the highest level of government and trade training.
Environmental Impacts of Refrigerant gas in End of Life Vehicles in Australia 2015 report for the Department of Environment.
How do car air conditioning systems work? Have you ever wondered how your car’s air conditioner works? Most of us never give it a second thought. That is, until your air conditioner fails you, typically on the hottest day in summer. Air conditioning is a highly technical process that relies on many parts working together.
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Legislation This act relates to the requirements for car air conditioning systems and their refrigerants
The Australian Automotive Code of Practice for the Control of Refrigerant Gases during Manufacture, Installation, Servicing or Decommissioning of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners - Australian Government You may be required to comply with this code if you intend to apply for a refrigerant air-conditioning (RAC) industry permit.

Australian Refrigeration Council

Emerging automotive refrigerants The new A/C refrigerants are going to change some of the tools and safety standards around the workshop. Contained is some information about some of the requirements. Including some downloadable infographics.

Online Videos

Automotive Heating & Air-Conditioning Series This three-part series uses live-action footage and computer animation to illustrate the action that takes place inside a car’s heating and air-conditioning systems.... A Meridian Production. 3-part series, 21–24 minutes.
How an Automotive Air Conditioning Works - Explained How an Automotive Air Conditioning System works, along with the different parts and functions of different components of an Automotive Air Conditioning System which is generally seen in our Cars and vehicles.
Lessons on A/C Systems for Beginners A collection of in-depth videos explaining, Capillary, H-Valve, Orifice Tube, FOT and VOV systems A/C systems.

Books

Auto Fundamentals Auto Fundamentals leads students through the design, construction, and operation of all major automotive systems. It touches on different professions within the automotive industry and is intended for those who need a sound foundation in the basics of automotive technology. Written in a manner easily accessible to students entering the automotive field, the information in this textbook begins with the fundamentals of automotive technology and builds upon them to offer a complete operational view of the modern automobile.
Math for Automotive Technicians Math for Automotive Technicians is designed to help you learn and apply basic math skills. The first part of the text provides 12 lessons that develop a mastery of basic math skills in the context of automotive service. Coverage includes whole number operations, decimals, greater than/less than, tape measure fractions, conversion, graphs and tables, formulas, measurement, and comparing to specifications. The second part consists of 96 case studies that apply and extend the basic math skills with actual vehicle procedures, data, and specifications. For ease of integration with curricula based on the NATEF standards, the case studies are grouped into automotive service areas, such as chassis systems, engine mechanical, electrical etc.

Trade Journal

Automotive Electrical and Air Conditioning News Australia's Trade journal for Auto Electrician & Air Conditioning Specialists