Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R

Author: Stephen L. Herman; Ron Sparkman; Sparkman
Edition: 007
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781133278207
ISBN 10: 1133278205
Copyright: 2014

Price: $129.95

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Description:

Offering the most up-to-date coverage available, ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC-R, 7e emphasizes the basics as it equips readers with the information needed to work effectively with all types of motors and control devices found in the heating and air-conditioning industry. Extremely reader friendly, the text reflects the current National Electrical Code® and requires no prior knowledge of electricity. It begins with discussions of essential basic electricity and electrical circuits concepts, while detailed schematic diagrams and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures highlight all of the different types of circuits commonly encountered in the HVAC-R field. The Seventh Edition is packed with vibrant photos, engaging illustrations, and coverage of the latest technology and developments from the field.

Features:

Incorporating reviewer feedback throughout, ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC-R, 7e features new photos, enhanced illustrations, the latest technology, and the most up-to-date coverage available.
The Seventh Edition offers a complete supplement package for instructors, including IML in pdf, comprehensive test bank, image gallery, and engaging PowerPoint slides available on the online instructor companion website.
Expanded information spotlights the differences between direct current and alternating current.
The new edition offers more detailed coverage of resistors.
New information focuses on the voltage rating of capacitors.
Coverage of atomic structure reflects the most accepted theories concerning the structure of atoms.
Offering valuable insight for real-world practice, the unit on troubleshooting includes an example of a step-by-step procedure for determining the problems with a central air conditioning system.
Comprehensive coverage of electric motors includes three-phase motors, squirrel cage induction motors, wound rotor motors, synchronous motors, and more.
Circuits commonly encountered in the field are explained in a practical, non-mathematical manner.
Units on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programming PLCs remain current with industry practices.

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