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Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC
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by: Thomas E. Kissell
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Book Description
Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this book presents basic AC and DC electricity, electrical principles, electric circuits and controls for air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. It is specifically designed to be clear and concise enough for beginnerswith a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrationsyet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a professional reference. Chapter topics include safety; tols for HVAC technicians; fundamentals of electricity and electrical meters; series circuits; parallel and series-parallel circuits; magnetic theory; fundamentals of AC electricity; transformers, three-phase, and single-phase voltage; symbols and diagrams for HVAC and refrigeration systems; relays, contactors, and solenoids; single-phase open motors; single-phase hermetic compressors; three-phase open motors and three-phase hermetic compressors; motor starters and overcurrent controls; thermostats and heating controls; pressure controls, timer controls, and other controls; electronic devices for HVAC systems; electrical control of heating and air-conditioning systems; electrical control of heat pump and refrigeration systems; and direct digital control systems. For service technicians, HVAC technicians, contractors, and HVAC installers.
Book Info
Designed to help students understand the electrical circuits and controls of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Provides an introduction to the basic theory and operation of all the motors and controls found in airconditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. DLC: Buildings--Electric equipment.
Features
* NEW - Updated and added information throughoutIncludes new diagrams.
Provides students with the most current information on the theory of operation and methods of troubleshooting the latest electronic components and circuits in HVAC and refrigeration systems.
* NEW - Chapter on Direct Digital Control Systems Chapter 22 presents pictures, diagrams, and examples of DDC control devices and systems.
Explains how HVAC controls are connected to DDC systems so that students can begin work on and learn to troubleshoot them.
* NEW - Chapter on Tools for HVAC Technicians.
Supplies students with examples of typical hand tools of the HVAC trade and how they are used.
* NEW - Expanded chapter on safetyChapter 1.
Discusses shop safety, construction site safety, and safety for working in a residential setting.
* NEW - Focus on the World Wide WebAt the end of each chapter.
Shows students how to search the Internet for additional material.
* Fundamentals of AC and DC electricityProvides a firm foundation in basic concepts and then develops the knowledge and skills needed to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits and components.
Gives students a thorough understanding of the basic operating systems of HVAC equipment.
* Basic electric theoryFocuses on the components and circuits found in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems and presents theory in the context in which students will use it to troubleshoot each component.
Provides students with basic knowledge of electric theory as it relates to their jobs, making it more relevant and easy to understand.
* In-depth explanations and complete electrical diagramsOf the motors and controls found in air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, and refrigeration equipment.
Helps students understand how each component works individually, as well as how all the components and motors operate together as a system.
* How to read and write electrical wiring and ladder diagrams.
Teaches students a valuable skill that will enable them to understand the workings of unfamiliar circuits by reading diagrams.
* Step-by-step examples of solving for volts, ohms, amps, and power in any circuitIntroduces only one theory in each problem and provides follow-up problems and applications that are directly linked to real-life HVAC applications.
Guides students through calculations and allows them to practice and apply what they have learned to reinforce their understanding.
* Real-world examplesUses many examples to illustrate electric theory as it applies to real-life HVAC problems.
Allows students to see how electric theory relates to the real world, increasing their motivation to understand material.
* Easy-to-understand approach Assumes no prior knowledge of electricity and introduces fundamentals in an easy-to-understand manner.
Enables students to quickly understand fundamentals of electric theory.
* End-of-chapter activitiesIncludes a variety of multiple choice, true/false, and open-ended questions that can be used as homework or end-of-chapter tests.
Gives instructors an easy-to-grade evaluation of students' progress. Provides studentswith an excellent source for self-evaluation and review.
* Chapter-end summaries.
Helps students review key concepts and material. Helps instructorsremember what is important in each chapterand its relationship to other chapters in the book.
Table of Contents
1. Safety Practices for HVAC.
2. Tools for HVAC Technicians.
3. Fundamentals of Electricity and Electrical Meters.
4. Series Circuits.
5. Parallel and Series-Parallel Circuits.
6. Magnetic Theory.
7. Fundamentals of AC Electricity.
8. Transformers: Three-Phase and Single-Phase Voltage.
9. Symbols and Diagrams for HVAC and Refrigeration Systems.
10. Relays, Contactors, and Solenoids.
11. Single-Phase Open Motors.
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