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    A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

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Practical Heating Technology

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Publisher Comments:

Newly expanded and updated to meet the needs of today's technicians, Practical Heating Technology, 2E offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of modern heating theory, systems, and service. This book is the perfect on-site resource, providing easily accessible information on all major types of heating systems, including oil, gas, electric, and hydronic systems. A clear, conversational writing style is used to allow readers to quickly and easily grasp important concepts, and develop the terminology needed to interact with others in the industry, from sales people to fellow technicians. Updates to this 2nd edition include expanded coverage of basic electricity and new units on electric motors and blueprint reading. Thorough, real-world examples, step-by-step explanations, and detailed case studies make this book an indispensable resource that belongs in every technician's toolkit.

Synopsis:

Great for HVAC technician specializing in heating/

Synopsis:

Comprehensive in-depth book on modern heating theory, systemsandservice. Includes thorough coverage of all major types of heating systems with safety always addressed. ALSO AVAILABLE Lab Manual,
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About the Author

Bill Johnson has taught Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for 21 years in various technical colleges and factory schools. A graduate of Southern Technical Institute, a branch of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, he has also served as a Service Manager for a major manufacturer for 6 years. Mr. Johnson owned his own HVAC&R business for about 10 years and has been a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and the American Society of Heating Refrigerating Air Conditioning Engineers. His authoring credits include 3 major textbooks on the market today, as well as their ancillary materials.
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Theory of Electricity Chapter 2 Electric Motors Chapter 3 Electric-Heat Equipment Chapter 4 Controls and Wiring for Electric Heat Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance for Electric-Heat Equipment Chapter 6 Theory of Gas and Combustion Chapter 7 Gas Heat: Natural and LP Chapter 8 Gas-Burning Equipment Chapter 9 Gas Piping, Venting and Appliance Efficiency Chapter 10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance for Gas-Fired Equipment Chapter 11 Theory of Oil Heat and Combustion Chapter 12 Oil Heat Components Chapter 13 Oil-Burning Equipment Chapter 14 Burning Oil as Fuel Chapter 15 Troubleshooting and Maintenance for Oil-Fired Equipment Chapter 16 Properties of Water Chapter 17 Hot-Water Heat Chapter 18 Steam Heat Chapter 19 Technician Service Call for Hot-Water and Steam Systems Chapter 20 Air Humidification and Filtration Chapter 21 System design Chapter 22 Air Distribution and Balance Chapter 23 Introduction to Blueprint Reading to HVAC Technicians

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780827348813
Author:
Johnson, William M.
Author:
Johnson
Author:
Standiford, Kevin
Author:
Johnson, Bill
Publisher:
Delmar Cengage Learning
Location:
Albany, N.Y. :
Subject:
Construction & Construction Trades
Subject:
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Trades
Subject:
Engineering - Environmental
Subject:
Equipment and supplies
Subject:
Heating
Subject:
Heating -- Equipment and supplies.
Subject:
Construction - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Subject:
heating; heating technology; HVAC; practical heating technology
Subject:
HVAC; heating technology; heating systems
Copyright:
1994
Series Volume:
26
Publication Date:
April 1994
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
11.26x8.73x.94 in. 2.98 lbs.
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