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Electricity for refrigeration, heating and air conditioning / Russel E Smith
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Albany, New York : Delmar Pub, 1987
ISBN:
9780827327726

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Summary

In this text for beginning technicians, basic electrical principles necessary to understand modern control systems are covered by examining electronics information actually used in the field. This sixth edition features new chapters on electrical safety, reading wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting modern HVAC-R control systems and circuitry. Emphasis is on developing systematic diagnosis and troubleshooting methods and procedures, with in-depth discussion of types, designs, starting components, and diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures for single-phase motors. Learning features include summaries, review questions, and b & w photos of equipment. Smith is affiliated with Athens Technical College. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Electrical Safety
Chapter 2 Basic Electricity
Chapter 3 Electric Circuits
Chapter 4 Electric Meters
Chapter 5 Components, Symbols, and Circuitry of Air-Conditioning Wiring Diagrams
Chapter 6 Reading Schematic Diagrams
Chapter 7 Alternating Current, Power Distribution, and Voltage Systems
Chapter 8 Installation of Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Systems
Chapter 9 Basic Electric Motors
Chapter 10 Components for Electric Motors
Chapter 11 Contactors, Relays, and Overloads
Chapter 12 Thermostats, Pressure Switches, and Other Electric Control Devices
Chapter 13 Heating Control Devices
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Electric Control Devices
Chapter 15 Air-Conditioning Control Systems
Chapter 16 Control Systems: Circuitry and Troubleshooting
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Modern Refrigeration, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Control Circuitry and Systems
Chapter 18 Solid-State Controls and Systems
Glossary
Index