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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 496 pages, kaal: 794 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 12-Aug-2018
  • Kirjastus: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1284144771
  • ISBN-13: 9781284144772
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 496 pages, kaal: 794 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 12-Aug-2018
  • Kirjastus: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1284144771
  • ISBN-13: 9781284144772
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Electricity for the HVACR Technician introduces foundational concepts in HVACR electrical systems, guiding students through basic system design and construction to troubleshooting for complex circuits and devices. Combining conceptual electrical knowledge with practical, step-by-step techniques, it equips new technicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to service and repair commercial and residential HVACR systems.

* Builds a comprehensive understanding of HVACR electrics over the course of 20 chapters, starting with basic electrical components and moving on to detailed systems and processes
* Equips students for challenging work in the field, with a focus on safe work practices and habits
* Includes up-to-date information on the latest technology, including solid-state components and electronically commutated motors (ECMs)
* Teaches use multimeters and other test instruments along with strategy-based troubleshooting to diagnose problems and test circuits in a variety of contexts
* Filled with pedagogical features that reinforce learning, including review questions for each chapter and application tasks for new skills

Written by a group of experienced HVACR service professionals, Electricity for the HVACR Technician emphasizes the practical, essential information that technicians will use on a day-to-day basis. Allowing new technicians to apply their knowledge and skills from the classroom to successfully troubleshoot and repair electrical problems in the field
Chapter 1 Electricity in HVACR
1(14)
Introduction
2(1)
Where Does Electricity Come From?
2(5)
Important Electrical Terms
7(3)
Alternating Current and Direct Current in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems
10(1)
Summary
11(1)
Key Terms
12(1)
Review Questions
12(3)
Chapter 2 Electrical Test Instruments
15(26)
Introduction
16(1)
Selecting and Using Multimeters
16(13)
Selecting and Using Clamp-On Ammeters
29(3)
Selecting and Using a Capacitor Tester
32(3)
Selecting and Using a Non-contact Voltage Tester
35(3)
Summary
38(1)
Key Terms
38(1)
Review Questions
39(2)
Chapter 3 Power-Distribution Systems
41(16)
Introduction
42(1)
Distribution Circuit Protective Devices
42(7)
Single-Phase Power Distribution
49(1)
Three-Phase Power Distribution
50(3)
Summary
53(1)
Key Terms
54(1)
Review Questions
54(3)
Chapter 4 Ohm's Law and DC Circuits
57(12)
Introduction
58(1)
Understanding Ohm's Law
58(2)
Series Circuits
60(1)
Applying Ohm's Law to Series Circuits
60(3)
Parallel Circuits
63(1)
Applying Ohm's Law to Parallel Circuits
63(3)
Series-Parallel Circuits
66(1)
Summary
67(1)
Key Terms
67(1)
Review Questions
67(2)
Chapter 5 Electrical Safety
69(18)
Introduction
70(1)
The Electrical Shock Hazard
70(3)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Electrical Safety
73(6)
NFPA 70E
79(2)
Responding to Emergencies
81(2)
Summary
83(1)
Key Terms
84(1)
Review Questions
84(3)
Chapter 6 Conductors, Insulators, and Terminations
87(26)
Introduction
88(1)
Conductors and Insulators
88(1)
Identifying and Selecting Conductors
89(8)
Identifying Damaged Conductors
97(1)
Wire Terminations
98(13)
Summary
111(1)
Key Terms
111(1)
Review Questions
111(2)
Chapter 7 Transformers
113(24)
Introduction
114(1)
Transformer Construction and Operation
114(2)
Single- and Three-Phase Transformers
116(3)
HVACR Control Transformers
119(5)
Testing and Troubleshooting Control Transformers
124(6)
Transformer Replacement
130(5)
Summary
135(1)
Key Terms
135(1)
Review Questions
135(2)
Chapter 8 Switches and Relays
137(22)
Introduction
138(1)
Switches
138(3)
Relays
141(2)
Selecting and Installing Relays
143(8)
Testing and Troubleshooting Relays
151(4)
Summary
155(1)
Key Terms
155(1)
Review Questions
156(3)
Chapter 9 Contactors and Motor Starters
159(24)
Introduction
160(1)
Contactors
160(1)
Contactor Selection and Installation
161(7)
Troubleshooting Contactors
168(6)
Motor Starters
174(4)
Troubleshooting a Motor Starter
178(1)
Summary
179(1)
Key Terms
179(1)
Review Questions
180(3)
Chapter 10 Capacitors
183(18)
Introduction
184(1)
Capacitor Construction and Function
184(3)
Start and Run Capacitors
187(3)
Troubleshooting Capacitors
190(5)
Selecting and Installing Capacitors
195(4)
Summary
199(1)
Key Terms
199(1)
Review Questions
200(1)
Chapter 11 Solid-State Devices
201(26)
Introduction
202(1)
What Is a Solid-State Component?
202(1)
Printed Circuit Boards
203(1)
Solid-State Circuit Board Components
204(3)
Operation of Printed-Circuit Boards
207(4)
Solid-State Component Troubleshooting and Replacement
211(13)
Summary
224(1)
Key Terms
225(1)
Review Questions
225(2)
Chapter 12 Comfort-System Thermostats
227(40)
Introduction
228(1)
Bimetallic Thermostats
228(5)
Digital Thermostats
233(2)
Mounting and Wiring Comfort-System Thermostats
235(13)
Digital-Thermostat User Features and Settings
248(2)
Digital-Thermostat Installer Setup
250(5)
Troubleshooting a Thermostat
255(9)
Summary
264(1)
Key Terms
264(1)
Review Questions
265(2)
Chapter 13 Pressure Switches
267(38)
Introduction
268(1)
Types of Pressure Switches
269(2)
High- and Low-Pressure Switches
271(24)
Differential-Pressure Switches
295(4)
Fan-Cycling Pressure Switches
299(2)
Differential Air-Pressure Switches
301(1)
Summary
302(1)
Key Terms
302(1)
Review Questions
303(2)
Chapter 14 Motor Basics
305(24)
Introduction
306(1)
Motor Theory and Components
306(2)
Single-Phase Motors
308(4)
Three-Phase Motors
312(1)
AC Motor Troubleshooting
313(13)
Summary
326(1)
Key Terms
327(1)
Review Questions
327(2)
Chapter 15 Electronically Commutated Motors
329(34)
Introduction
330(1)
Electronically Commutated Motor vs. Standard Alternating Current and Direct Current Motors
331(1)
Electronically Commutated Motor Operation
332(4)
Electronically Commutated Motor Connections
336(3)
Troubleshooting Electronically Commutated Motor
339(12)
Electronically Commutated Motor Replacement
351(8)
Summary
359(1)
Key Terms
359(1)
Review Questions
360(3)
Chapter 16 Electrical Diagrams
363(22)
Introduction
364(1)
Elements of an Electrical Diagram
364(4)
Electrical Diagram Symbols
368(5)
Ladder Diagrams
373(7)
Connection and Installation Diagrams
380(3)
Summary
383(1)
Key Terms
383(1)
Review Questions
384(1)
Chapter 17 Basic Troubleshooting Concepts
385(26)
Introduction
386(1)
Strategy-Based Troubleshooting
386(6)
Troubleshooting with a Multimeter
392(14)
Alternative Troubleshooting
406(2)
Summary
408(1)
Key Terms
408(1)
Review Questions
408(3)
Chapter 18 Heating Systems: Sequence of Operation and Troubleshooting
411(26)
Introduction
412(1)
Common Gas Furnaces
412(1)
Gas-Furnace Electrical Components
413(3)
Gas-Furnace Sequence of Operation
416(2)
Common Gas-Furnace Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
418(6)
Oil Furnaces
424(5)
Oil-Burner Sequence of Operation
429(2)
Oil-Burner Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
431(4)
Summary
435(1)
Key Terms
435(1)
Review Questions
435(2)
Chapter 19 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System Operation and Troubleshooting
437(22)
Introduction
438(1)
The Basic Refrigeration Cycle and Its Components
438(4)
The Sequence of Operation for a Common Air Conditioning System
442(1)
The Sequence of Operation for Common Refrigeration Systems
443(3)
System Electrical Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
446(10)
Summary
456(1)
Key Terms
456(1)
Review Questions
457(2)
Chapter 20 Heat Pump Sequence of Operation and Troubleshooting
459(22)
Introduction
460(1)
The Heat Pump Refrigeration Cycle
460(3)
Heat Pumps and Supplemental Electric Heat
463(1)
Electric Heating Packages and Controls
464(2)
Approaches to Defrost
466(2)
Heating Sequence of Operation
468(2)
Analyzing and Troubleshooting Electrical Problems in Heat Pumps
470(6)
Analyzing and Troubleshooting Electric Heat Packages
476(3)
Summary
479(1)
Key Terms
479(1)
Review Questions
479(2)
Glossary 481(8)
Index 489