Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R - Softcover

Herman, Stephen; Sparkman, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133278205 ISBN 13: 9781133278207

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2013

Synopsis

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 reader 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, while detailed schematic diagrams and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures highlight 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.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen L. Herman was an electrician and proficient instructor with over 30 years of practical experience, and was known for his reader-friendly approach. A seasoned author, Mr. Herman wrote leading books on electricity and mathematics that are popular with students and instructors alike. For two decades, Mr. Herman served as lead instructor for the Electrical Technology Curriculum at Lee College in Baytown, Texas, where he received an Excellence in Education Award from the Halliburton Education Foundation. He also taught at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina, for nine years and helped pioneer an electrical curriculum for Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas. His additional publications include "Electric Motor Control," "Electricity and Controls for HVAC/R," "Industrial Motor Controls," "Understanding Motor Controls," "Electronics for Electricians," "Alternating Current Fundamentals," "Direct Current Fundamentals," "Electrical Studies for Trades," "Electrical Principles," "Experiments in Electricity For Use with Lab Volt Equipment," "The Complete Laboratory Manual for Electricity" and "Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians."

Edition details

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1133278205
• ISBN 13: 9781133278207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608