Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC
4th Edition
Published on 1. November 2007
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-0-13-199568-0 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Principles of Heating, Ventilating, AC/Refrigeration, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC and Controls for HVAC.
Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC was written to help students understand how to install, troubleshoot and repair electrical parts of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. The author uses over 20 years of experience to simplify electrical theory, show the operations of motors and controls and teach various troubleshooting techniques. Chapters are devoted to reading and writing diagrams and a unique chapter is included on how to find and keep a job. With strong visuals and a clear presentation, this book is simple enough for beginners yet detailed enough to serve as a reference in the field.
Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC was written to help students understand how to install, troubleshoot and repair electrical parts of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. The author uses over 20 years of experience to simplify electrical theory, show the operations of motors and controls and teach various troubleshooting techniques. Chapters are devoted to reading and writing diagrams and a unique chapter is included on how to find and keep a job. With strong visuals and a clear presentation, this book is simple enough for beginners yet detailed enough to serve as a reference in the field.
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Thomas E. Kissell
Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC
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02/2004
3rd Edition
Pearson
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Content
Table of Contents
1. Safety Practices for HVAC
2. Fundamentals of Electricity
3. Electrical Circuits
4. Meters and Tools for HVAC
5. Components, Symbols and Diagrams for HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
6. Reading and Writing Schematic (Ladder) and Wiring Diagrams
7. Magnetism, Alternating Current, and Power Distribution
8. Installing HVAC and Refrigeration systems
9. Single-Phase Open Motors
10. Single-Phase Hermetic Motors
11. Three-Phase Open Motors and Three-Phase Hermetic Compressors
12. Relays, Contactors, Solenoids, Motor Starters and Overcurrent Controls
13. Thermostats, Pressure Controls and Timers
14. Controls for Gas, Electric and Oil Heating Systems
15. Controls for Air Conditioning Systems
16. Electrical Control of Heat Pump Systems
17. Electrical Control of Refrigeration Systems
18. Troubleshooting Modern Refrigeration, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Control Circuitry and Systems
19. Electronic Devices for HVAC Systems
20. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) And Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS)
21. Getting and Keeping an HVAC and Refrigeration Job
1. Safety Practices for HVAC
2. Fundamentals of Electricity
3. Electrical Circuits
4. Meters and Tools for HVAC
5. Components, Symbols and Diagrams for HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
6. Reading and Writing Schematic (Ladder) and Wiring Diagrams
7. Magnetism, Alternating Current, and Power Distribution
8. Installing HVAC and Refrigeration systems
9. Single-Phase Open Motors
10. Single-Phase Hermetic Motors
11. Three-Phase Open Motors and Three-Phase Hermetic Compressors
12. Relays, Contactors, Solenoids, Motor Starters and Overcurrent Controls
13. Thermostats, Pressure Controls and Timers
14. Controls for Gas, Electric and Oil Heating Systems
15. Controls for Air Conditioning Systems
16. Electrical Control of Heat Pump Systems
17. Electrical Control of Refrigeration Systems
18. Troubleshooting Modern Refrigeration, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Control Circuitry and Systems
19. Electronic Devices for HVAC Systems
20. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) And Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS)
21. Getting and Keeping an HVAC and Refrigeration Job