Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Mechanical, HVACR, Electricity, Controls 

Electricity, Electronics and Wiring Diagrams for HVACR is a complete, simple, and up-to-date guide to the essentials of electricity and electronics for technicians working in today’s HVACR field. Part I gives students a firm foundation in the electrical and electronics concepts utilized in HVACR. Then, using these concepts, Part II presents a wide variety of practical circuits and systems, addressing the challenges HVACR technicians are likely to encounter most often. Building on the diagrams and solutions provided here, students will be able to address even the most complex circuits and problems they will encounter in the field. New topics in this edition include Kirchoff’s Law, Vector Analysis of AC Circuits, high-efficiency ECM motors, and remote control thermostats. Designed for simplicity, this text presents clear objectives, easy-to-understand explanations, and well-focused review questions. 

xix, 427 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm 

Unit 1. Electron Theory Unit 2. Magnetism Unit 3. Ohm’s Law and the Electric Circuit Unit 4. DC Resistive Circuits Unit 5. Kirchhoffs Laws Unit 6. Electric Meters Unit 7. Batteries and Electromotive Force Unit 8. Alternating Current Unit 9. Electrical Safety Unit 10. Capacitance and Inductance Unit 11. Electrical Power and Energy Unit 12. Transformers Unit 13. Vector Analysis of AC Circuits Unit 14. Electric Motors Unit 15. Motor Applications Unit 16. Electric Wiring Unit 17. Semiconductor Devices Unit 18. Freezer Circuits Unit 19. Air-Conditioning and Heating Controls and Circuits Unit 20. Commercial Systems Unit 21. Standing Pilot Furnaces Unit 22. Electronic Ignition Gas-Fired Furnaces Unit 23. Boilers Unit 24. Oil Heat Unit 25. Electric Heat Unit 26. Ice Makers Unit 27. Troubleshooting Strategies Unit 28. Miscellaneous Devices and Accessories Unit 29. Repair Strategies Unit 30. Testing and Replacing Common Devices Unit 31. DDC Controls