Name: Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R
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Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R

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 student 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--ensuring thorough understanding before advancing to other topics. In addition, detailed schematic diagrams and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures acquaint readers with 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. Helping instructors maximize their course success, the new edition also includes a robust resource package available on the instructor companion website.

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Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

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ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR H VAC-R

Practical Problems in Mathematics for Heating and Cooling Technicians

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATH F/H EATING & COOLING TECHNICIANS

Applied Mathematics for Careers

Math for Trades

Math for Construction Trades

Cooling

Practical Problems for Heating And Cooling Technicians, 6th Edition, provides students with the essential quantitative skills they need for success in the HVAC field. This text presents mathematical theories in concise, easy to understand segments, and reinforces each concept with multiple examples and practice problems from real-world HVAC tasks, including the latest in geothermal systems, and zone heating and cooling. Loaded with helpful visual features and study aids, Practical Problems for Heating And Cooling Technicians, 6th Edition puts key information at the students' fingertips with critical formula conversion charts, a glossary of updated HVAC-specific terms, and hands-on exercises designed to build confidence and comfort with basic mathematical skills.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Duration

Duration Unit Of Measure

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1. Whole Numbers.
2. Common Fractions.
3. Decimal Fractions.
4. Ratio and Proportion.
5. Percent, Percentage, and Discount.
6. Direct Measure.
7. Computed Measure.
8. Formulas.
9. Stretchouts and Lengths of Arcs.
10. Trigonometry.
11. Graphs.
12. Bills.

Part I: BASIC ELECTRICITY.
1. Atomic Structure.
2. Electrical Quantities and Ohm's Law.
3. Measuring Instruments.
4. Electrical Circuits.
5. Electrical Services.
6. Wire Size and Voltage Drop.
7. Inductance.
8. Capacitance.
Part II: CONTROL CIRCUITS.
9. Schematic and Wiring Diagrams.
10. Developing Wiring Programs.
Part III: MOTORS.
11. Split-Phase Motors.
12. The Shaded-Pole Induction Motor.
13. Multispeed Motors.
14. Three-Phase Motor Principles.
15. The Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor.
16. The Wound Rotor Induction Motor.
17. The Synchronous Motor.
18. Brushless DC Motors.
Part IV: TRANSFORMERS.
19. Isolation Transformers.
20. Autotransformers.
21. Current Transformers.
Part V: CONTROL COMPONENTS.
22. Overloads.
23. Relays, Contactors, and Motor Starters.
24. The Solid-State Relay.
25. The Control Transformer.
26. Starting Relays.
27. Variable-Speed Motor Control.
28. The Defrost Timer.
29. The Thermostat.
30. Pressure Switches.
31. The Flow Switch.
32. The Humidistat.
33. Fan-Limit Switches.
34. The Oil-Pressure Failure Switch.
35. Solenoid Valves.
36. The Short-Cycle Timer.
37. Methods of Sensing Temperature.
38. Gas Burner Controls.
39. Oil Burner Controls.
Part VI: TROUBLESHOOTING USING CONTROL SCHEMATICS.
40. Introduction to Troubleshooting.
41. Room Air Conditioners.
42. A Commercial Air-Conditioning Unit.
43. Heat-Pump Controls.
44. Packaged Units: Electric Air Conditioning and Gas Heat.
Part VII: ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS.
45. Household Ice Makers.
46. Commercial Ice Makers.
47. Refrigeration Controls.
Part VIII: SOLID-STATE DEVICES.
48. Resistors and Color Codes.
49. Semiconductor Materials.
50. Diodes.
51. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Photodiodes.
52. The Transistor.
53. The Unijunction Transistor.
54. The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier and GTO.
55. The Diac and SBS.
56. The Triac.
57. The Operational Amplifier.
Part IX: SOLID-STATE CONTROLS.
58. Programmable Logic Controllers.
59. Programming a PC.
60. Analog Sensing for Programmable Controllers.
Glossary.
Index.

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