Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning

Features:

• A new section on communication thermostats and their use in the industry covers the latest technology and types of equipment.
• Zone control systems are covered in greater detail.
• New questions reinforce mastery of new information on communication thermostats and zone control systems.
• The schematic diagram section has been streamlined to cover only current control systems.
• The Safety section has been expanded and enhanced with more coverage, more detail, and new art.
• The book provides especially strong coverage of installation and troubleshooting, as well as the basics of electricity and circuits—all with HVAC applications.
• Schematic diagrams of twelve specific applications used in industry are explored, enabling readers to become expert troubleshooters.
• In-depth discussion of the types, designs, starting components, diagnosis, and troubleshooting procedures for single-phase motors mirrors their importance in the industry.
• Coverage of contactors, relays, thermostats, pressure and manual switches, overload, and other state-of-the-art electrical components prepare readers for work in the field today.
• Learning aids in every chapter include learning objectives, definitions of key terms, summaries, and review questions to increase comprehension and improve retention.
• Photos and illustrations throughout the book encourage readers to apply information directly to modern equipment, components and control systems.
• Symbols are introduced and used consistently.
• An accompanying Lab Manual includes a unit overview, list of key terms, review test, and lab exercises when appropriate for each chapter.
• An Instructor's Guide on the Instructor Resource Site contains short description of the material covered in each chapter; unit objectives; safety notes; lab notes; answers to Review Questions in the text; answers to Troubleshooting Problems in the text; answers to review questions in the Lab Manual; and lab exercises where applicable.
• An Instructor Resource CD with PowerPoint presentations, syllabus, chapter hints, lesson plans, test banks, and an image gallery is available to adopters.

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