Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Thomas E. Kissell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130119881 | ISBN-13: 978-0130119889 | Publication Date: August 24, 1999 | Edition: 2nd

For undergraduate courses in Principles of Heating, Ventilating, AC/Refrigeration, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC and Controls for HVAC.Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this text 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 beginners--with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations--yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a professional reference.

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Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this text 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 beginners--with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations--yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a professional reference. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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 beginners—with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations—yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a professional reference. Fundamentals of Electricity and Electrical Meters. Voltmeters, Ammeters, & Ohmmeters. Series, Parallel and Series-Parallel Circuits. 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 and Hermetic Compressors. Three-Phase Open Motors and Three-Phase Hermetic Compressors. Electronic Devices for HVAC Systems. Electrical Control of Heating Systems, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning Systems, and Refrigeration Systems. Developing a Ladder Diagram From a Wiring Diagram. For HVAC technicians or anyone else interested in electronics and control systems for HVAC.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 548 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (August 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130119881
• ISBN-13: 978-0130119889
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,596,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction despite some errors, July 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC (Hardcover)

this is a good book for a technician or an engineer trying to get up to speed on the subject. Some typos and misprints are amusing. There are a number of disconnections between the illustrations and the text which occasionally make for difficult reading.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good study tool for pratice, August 13, 2009

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This review is from: Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

Thi is one of the best titles in hvac control area. I think it worth the price. I have a big library in hvac, and this is one of my prefered books, to learn and consult for most experienced

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good, October 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC (Hardcover)

This book gives the reader the needed information for Hvac. It takes you from the basic to the practical side of hvac. It is a good book to start with.