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Modern Electricity, Controls, and Motors for Hvacr (Hardcover)

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Modern Electricity, Controls, and Motors for HVACR provides students with concise, modern coverage of electrical concepts and applications they will encounter in the field. Designed to build on and apply fundamental electrical concepts to modern HVACR technologies and systems, this comprehensive, postsecondary text provides thorough coverage of electricity, circuits, power, motors and controls; modern technologies and systems such as DDC (direct digital controls) and BAS (building automation systems); and the tools and skills required by technicians to find success in the field, such as reading meters and schematics. Special features throughout the text, such as Service Calls and Procedures, provide hands-on application to the content being introduced in each chapter.

  • The text and lab workbook include hands-on applications that present opportunities for exploration and troubleshooting of systems and equipment.
  • Elaborate art program, including large, detailed line art and modern equipment illustrations with callouts and labels complement the modern coverage and understanding of concepts.
  • Robust digital assets include digital lab workbook, HVACR videos and animations, Follow-the-Heat animations, HVACR Troubleshooting Activities, Image Library, new HVACR videos with practical hands-on demonstrations and visual instruction of HVACR theory and service topics; and a new Virtual Toolbox to help students identify key tools used in the HVACR industry.

About the Author


Ernesto Reina is an instructor at Lincoln College of Technology where he has taught courses in HVACR and for Electrical-Electronics Service Technician and Customized Training programs. He was also an alumni from Lincoln Technical Institute where he developed a special interest in troubleshooting electrical systems. He then moved on to receive a diploma in Industrial Electronics from RETS Electronics Institute and pursue an A.A.S in Electronics Engineering Technology from Union County College, New Jersey. Before becoming an instructor, Ernesto worked at General Motors (GM) where he expanded his knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering through corporate training and work experience. His responsibilities included HVACR and electric system quality assurance. He had the opportunity to learn about the design and manufacturing process for electromechanical components and computerized control systems. He designed and developed specialized test equipment for root cause analysis of failed components. During his career, he also provided electrical training to the in-house repair personnel. Mr. Reina has received the Certified HVACR Master Educator certificate from HVAC Excellence. The CHME certificate requires passing six subject matter expert exams. He is a Specialist Member (electrical) of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) and received the Imperial award for scoring the highest test grade in the country. He is also a licensed master HVACR contractor in New Jersey.

Product Details
ISBN: 9798888174449
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Publication Date: November 30th, 2023
Pages: 382
Language: English