Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR: Theory and Labs, 2nd Edition

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• Master HVACR electrical theory, controls, wiring, and troubleshooting skills.
• Reinforce learning with progressive hands-on labs and real-world electrical tasks.
• Build job-ready HVACR expertise with safety-focused, application-based training.

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Title Overview

Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR: Theory and Labs delivers focused instruction and hands-on application of electricity and controls to prepare students for successful careers in HVACR. This concise text provides a review of core electrical concepts, a deeper exploration into these topics through integrated hands-on labs to master application and comprehension, and end-of-chapter assessment questions. This text serves as supplemental electrical material for programs currently using Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, featuring an Additional Reading section at the beginning of each chapter that directs students to additional related content in Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The text also provides Safety Notes, Pro Tips, and Caution features integrated throughout the chapters.

The combined text/lab manual includes a short theory section introducing a specific electrical concept, followed by a detailed lab section that allows students to apply their learning by performing and completing hands-on electrical tasks.
Labs covered in each chapter are progressive, providing students with the practice to master basic tasks, such as reading schematics or using wiring tools, that they will build upon in later chapters.
The write-in text features perforated sheets to allow instructors to assign end-of-chapter questions and lab activities and have students turn in assignments; the online text features E-Flash cards, matching activities, and vocabulary games to engage students and improve comprehension.

1. Electrical Safety

2. Electrical Fundamentals

3. The Simple Circuit

4. Ohm's Law

5. Types of Circuits

6. Alternating and Direct Current

7. Electromagnetic Devices

8. Capacitors

9. Power Distribution

10. How Electric Meters Work

11. Practical Circuits and Wiring Diagrams

12. Switches, Electronic Components, and Sensors

13. Electric Motors

14. Troubleshooting Printed Circuit Boards

15. Troubleshooting Overview

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Standards and Correlations

Georgia

HVAC Excellence

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 is also an alumnus 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.

Course Content

This is a combined electrical text and lab manual that provides a practical approach to core electrical theory and is supported by integrated, hands-on labs.

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