Unit 1 Introduction 1
Text 1 Language Characteristics of English for Science and Technology 1
Reading Material EST-English for Science and Technology 5
Text 2 Reading Skill of English for Science and Technology 8
Reading Material Features of EST in Style and Structure 10
Text 3 Translation Skill of English for Science and Technology 17
Reading Material Basic Translation Techniques 20
Unit 2 Machine Design Basis 24
Text 1 Newtonian Mechanics 24
Reading Material Couples 29
Text 2 Hooke's Law 34
Reading Materials A. Factor of Safety 36
Reading Materials B. The Tensile Test Diagram 38
Text 3 Machine Design and Design of Machine Element 41
Reading Materials A. Roller Bearings 43
Reading Materials B. Corrosion and Prevention of Corrosion 46
Unit 3 Flow and Heat Transfer of Fluid 50
Text 1 Fluid Mechanics 50
Reading Material Historical Development of Fluid Mechanics 53
Text 2 Convection, Conduction and Radiation 57
Reading Material Experimental Investigation of Heat Exchangers 60
Text 3 The History of Thermodynamics 62
Reading Material Applying the First Law of Thermodynamics 65
Unit 4 Electronic Technology and Control Technology 68
Text 1 Electricity 68
Reading Materials A. Electrical Circuits 71
Reading Materials B. Electrical Meters and Usage 75
Text 2 Introduction to Automatic Control 79
Reading Materials A. Current Starting Relays 81
Reading Materials B. Positive Temperature Coefficient Start Devices 83
Reading Materials C. Fluid Type and Bimetallic Thermostats 85
Text 3 Automatic Control Systems 88
Reading Material Forced Circulation 91
Unit 5 Refrigeration Principle 95
Text 1 Refrigeration History 95
Reading Material Methods of Refrigeration 99
Text 2 Refrigeration System 103
Reading Material The Other Forms of Refrigeration 106
Text 3 Types of Refrigeration Systems 108
Reading Material History of the Refrigerator 112
Unit 6 Air Condition System 115
Text 1 The Father of Cool 115
Reading Material Air conditioning after World War II (1945~1960) 117
Text 2 Air Conditioning Systems 122
Reading Material Automotive Air Conditioning 127
Text 3 The Cooling Load & Heating and Cooling of Buildings by Natural
Energies-an Overview 130
Reading Material Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 133
Unit 7 Equipments of Refrigeration and Air Condition 136
Text 1 Compression of Gas and Compressors 136
Reading Material Heat Pump Types 140
Text 2 Condensers 145
Reading Material Types of Cooling Towers 152
Text 3 Evaporators 156
Reading Material Throttling Devices 161
Unit 8 Equipment Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Condition 167
Text 1 Tubing and Soldering 167
Reading Materials A. Air Acetylene 169
Reading Materials B. Oxyacetylene Outfits 171
Text 2 Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Reclaim 174
Reading Materials A. Vacuum and Evacuation 177
Reading Materials B. Refrigeration Manifold Gauges 178
Text 3 Troubleshooting 181
Reading Material Servicing 185
Unit 9 Patents, Description of Products and so on 190
Text 1 Outdoor Unit of Separate Type Air Conditioner 190
Reading Material Flake Machine 198
Text 2 Guide Specifications 204
Reading Material Installation 212