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Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning, 11th Edition

Russell E. Smith

  • Copyright 2023
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Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning 11th Edition by Russell E. Smith
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Acclaimed for its meticulous accuracy and easy-to-understand presentation, this trusted text helps readers master the electrical principles and practices they need to succeed as professional installation and service technicians. ELECTRICITY FOR REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, Eleventh Edition, combines a strong foundation in essential electrical theory with a highly practical focus on real-world tasks and techniques, presenting concepts, procedures and success tips in a logical and effective way. Thoroughly updated for today’s professionals, the Eleventh Edition features up-to-date information based on current trends, technology and industry practices--including key diagnosis and troubleshooting methods--making this valuable resource ideal for both students new to the field and current practitioners seeking to update their knowledge and skills.

Available with this text is The Complete HVAC Lab Manual, which features over 250 lab exercises covering 15 topic areas. See the supplements section for more details.

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Russell E. Smith

Russell E. Smith is an Air Conditioning Technology Instructor emeritus at Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia. Mr. Smith also ran his own contracting and consulting firm for many years. He is a Certificate Member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and holder of Conditioned Air Non-Restricted in the State of Georgia. He holds an AE in Air Conditioning Engineering.

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  • Newly added and expanded information highlights recent advances in the industry, providing easy-to-understand, up-to-date coverage of important topics such as arc flash, the universal capacitor, DC brushless motors, constant torque motors, Wi-Fi thermostats, electronic thermostatic expansion valves, troubleshooting integrated furnace controls and mini-split control systems.
  • The art in this new edition has been updated with better quality photographs emphasizing new technology controls, providing useful visual references to help readers more easily apply key concepts in real-world scenarios.
  • This industry is making the transition from earlier-model mechanical controls and control systems still found in the field to the new electronic controls and controls systems being used more often today. This edition balances coverage of older technology that HVAC technicians are still required to know and likely to encounter on the job, along with detailed information on the newer technology and equipment that are becoming increasingly common in the industry.
  • Chapters 8 and 9 include updated information on the variable speed motors that are being used in the industry, giving readers helpful exposure to these important advances.
  • Chapter 11 features an updated section on thermostats that discusses the transition from older mechanical thermostats to the newer digital, communicating and wifi models that are now used in the industry.
  • Chapter 12 includes a new section on electronic expansion valves, providing up-to-date information on technology readers are likely to see in the field.
  • The chapter on Installation of Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Systems now follows the introduction of Residential Air-Conditioning Control Systems, reinforcing the text’s systematic approach to presenting concepts in logical sequence and introducing the practical application of those concepts in the field.
  • The Eleventh Edition features additional troubleshooting practice problems (“Practice Service Calls”) integrated within the chapters, and Review Questions, which allow students to apply what they have learned, have been updated to reflect new information added to the readings.
  • The author has thoroughly reviewed and revised text content to ensure alignment with current industry standards, including updating schematic diagrams, photos and reference tables to feature information from the 2017 edition of the NEC®.

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  • MindTap for Smith’s ELECTRICITY FOR REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, Eleventh Edition, is an integrated online course that combines an enhanced ebook with video, simulations, games, interactivities, quizzing and more, to enrich the teaching and learning experience for instructors and students alike.
  • “Delmar Online Training Simulation” icons designate readings accompanied by 3D, immersive simulations that allow students to explore and experiment with interactive wiring diagrams and adaptive questions, enabling them to engage more deeply with concepts covered in the reading while gaining useful hands-on experience.
  • A chapter on Electrical Safety, including a section on arc flash, emphasizes the importance of awareness while working in the field and outlines preventive measures to help readers avoid dangerous situations.
  • Detailed schematic diagrams walk readers through the intricate arrangements of control systems and components to help them understand how parts fit together and function effectively as a whole.
  • Integrated within the text chapters, “Service Calls” and “Practice Service Calls” features provide engaging learning experiences, encouraging readers to visualize and troubleshoot realistic issues they may encounter in the field.
  • “Green Technology” features highlight refrigeration, heating and air conditioning practices related to protecting the environment, providing useful insights into an increasingly important focus for the industry.

Table of Contents

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

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Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.

FOR INSTRUCTORS

The Complete HVACR Lab Manual

ISBN: 9780357618738
The Complete HVACR Lab Manual is a comprehensive resource that covers the essential knowledge and skills required to be an HVAC technician. Featuring over 250 lab exercises, this lab manual is designed to support the hands-on application and practice needed to confidently approach HVAC/R system issues.

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The Complete HVACR Lab Manual

ISBN: 9780357618738
The Complete HVACR Lab Manual is a comprehensive resource that covers the essential knowledge and skills required to be an HVAC technician. Featuring over 250 lab exercises, this lab manual is designed to support the hands-on application and practice needed to confidently approach HVAC/R system issues.

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