Practical Heating Technology

This edition of Practical Heating Technology has been expanded and updated to meet the needs of today's technicians, and 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. 510 pp.

Features:

• Detailed, informative illustrations, photographs, and drawings clarify key concepts
• "Service Call" case studies prepare readers for real-world scenarios, leading them from problem identification all the way through to problem resolution
• Design tables provide useful resource for detecting design flaws in the field
• Emphasis on safety throughout ensures that readers are not only accurate in their fieldwork, but also protective of their well-being and the well-being of others around them

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