has no prior knowledge of control systems. Opera-
tion of the manufacturer’s control schematics
is explained to aid the student in understand-
ing how a control system operates and how to
troubleshoot the system.
Electricity and Controls for HVAC/R, sixth edition,
includes information on household and commer-
cial icemaker controls. These circuits are explained
in a step-by-step procedure to ensure that students
have a thorough working knowledge of these units.
Solid-state devices common to the HVAC/R eld
are covered in a straightforward manner. The devices
covered are: diode, transistor, SCR, diac, triac, and
operational ampli er. The last section of the text
covers programmable logic controllers, which are
becoming more and more common in the eld.
NEW FOR THE SIXTH EDITION
The unit on atomic structure has been rewritten to
re ect the most accepted theories concerning the
structure of atoms. Many of the illustrations have
been updated to help students gain a better under-
standing of the principles involved concerning the
subject matter. The unit devoted to troubleshooting
has been expanded to include an example of a step-
by-step procedure for determining the problems
with a central air conditioning system.
FEATURES OF THIS BOOK
Electricity and Controls for HVAC/R, sixth edition,
contains many features to help enhance learning
for the student:
• A special section covering Safety rules at the
front of the book reminds students to follow cor-
rect procedures and take the necessary precau-
tions when working around electricity.
Electricity and Controls for HVAC/R is written with
the assumption that the student has no prior knowl-
edge of electricity or control systems. Basic electrical
theory is presented in a practical, straightforward
manner. Mathematical explanations are used only
when necessary to explain certain concepts of elec-
tricity. Each unit starts with the objectives of the
unit and ends with a summary of important facts.
The text begins with the study of basic electri-
cal theory and progresses to series circuits, par-
allel circuits, alternating current, inductive
circuits, and capacitive circuits. The text also
includes information on different types of three-
phase services found in industrial and commercial
locations as well as single-phase residential services.
Individual devices and components common to the
air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration eld
are presented in a practical manner. Devices are
explained from a standpoint of how they operate
and how they are used. The text contains testing
procedures for many of the devices covered. The
practical presentation of these devices makes this
text a must-have reference book for the service tech-
nician working in the eld.
Electricity and Controls for HVAC/R, sixth edition,
includes information on isolation transformers,
autotransformers, and current transformers. The
three major types of three-phase motors—squirrel
cage induction, wound rotor, and synchronous—
are also covered. Coverage of single-phase motors
includes: split-phase motors, resistance-start
induction-run motors, capacitor-start induction-
run motors, and permanent-split capacitor motors.
Shaded-pole induction motors and multispeed
motors are also covered. The sixth edition also pro-
vides information on variable-frequency drives.
Control circuits are developed using the compo-
nents in the text. The text assumes that the student
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PREFACE