"For courses in Principles of Heating, Ventilating, AC/Refrigeration, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC and Controls for HVAC. Electricity, Electronics, and Control Systems for HVAC was written to help students understand how to install, troubleshoot and repair electrical parts of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. The author uses over 20 years of experience to simplify electrical theory, show the operations of moto ..."
"This reference shows how industrial components and systems operate, how they are installed and maintained, and how to diagnose and service any malfunctions. Using a systems approach, this book provides the perfect blend of theory and application for today's technicians to understand how electrical, electronic control, and PLC parts interact to make complex modern industrial machines operate. This understanding aids troubleshooting of ev ..."
"Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this book presents basic AC and DC electricity, electrical principles, electric circuits and controls for air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. It is specifically designed to be clear and concise enough for beginners—with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations—yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a pro ..."
Industrial Electronics(3rd Edition) Applications for Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation and Process Control, and Electrical Machines and Motor Controls by ThomasE. Kissell Hardcover, 928 Pages, Published 2002 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-060241-1, ISBN: 0-13-060241-8
" Based on the author's experience working with technicians directly on the factory floor in major industries, this handbook/reference covers all of the electronic technology found in modern industrial systems, going into the depth required to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex automation systems. Each stand-alone (but cross-referenced) chapter explores either an entire system or individual circuits and components that are used ov ..."
" This accessible, in-depth study of motor controls provides a step-by-step understanding of what motor control components look like, their theory of operation, tests that are used to troubleshoot them, and what they look like in electrical diagrams. The book's easy-to-read style compliments the “hands-on” learning experience of its users—who will become maintenance technicians able to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipme ..."
"Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this book presents basic AC and DC electricity, electrical principles, electric circuits and controls for air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. It is specifically designed to be clear and concise enough for beginners—with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations—yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a pro ..."
Industrial Electronics(2nd Edition) Applications for Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation & Process Control, and Electrical Machines & Motor Controls by ThomasE. Kissell, Prentice-Hall Hardcover, 871 Pages, Published 1999 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-012697-9, ISBN: 0-13-012697-7
"For courses in Industrial Electronics and Electronic Controls, in two-year technical and community colleges and in four-year engineering and engineering technology programs.The role of today's technician has changed as industries compete in the global marketplace--and students need a comprehensive industrial electronics text that will prepare them to work on every aspect of an industrial system. The most expansive and in-depth treatment ..."
"Aimed at the Industrial Maintenance course, this book reflects the recent shift in industry that finds companies consolidating employees from multiple trades--such as electricians, mechanics, pipe fitters, and hydraulic technicians--into a single position deemed "mechanic." Specifically designed to meet this change and prepare students for the new job classification, it provides an integrated presentation of the tools and techniques for ..."
" Renewable Energy Systems is an introductory text that offers broad coverage of all major renewable energy systems, resources, and related topics, such as wind turbines, solar energy, biomass, geothermal energy, water related power generation, fuel cells and generators. Teaching and Learning Experience The text provides readers the detailed, accessible overview needed to understand the breadth of renewable energy ..."
" The first book on wind energy designed specifically with technicians in mind! INTRODUCTION TO WIND PRINCIPLES, 1/e covers all aspects of installing and troubleshooting wind turbines, giving technicians the knowledge they need to handle even complex maintenance tasks. Writing clearly and simply, Thomas Kissell explains how wind turbine blades harvest wind energy, and how generators convert shaft turning energy into electricity. He show ..."
Industrial Electronics(1st Edition) by ThomasE. Kissell Hardcover, 825 Pages, Published 1996 by Prentice Hall College Div ISBN-13: 978-0-13-121864-2, ISBN: 0-13-121864-6
"This survey of industrial electronics focuses on actual (not theoretical) working circuits, and provides real, common industrial applications for each component, circuit, and system, explaining how the devices operate and are tested in typical, on-the-job assignments. Focused on the latest technology, the text reflects the author's knowledge drawn from 20 years of experience working on automated industrial systems, teaching the theory a ..."
"This book explains the basic principles of solar energy used to create electricity through photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar heating for hot water and residential and commercial heating systems. The book will help prepare professionals for green energy jobs such as selling, installing, troubleshooting and repair of solar energy systems. Some features to this book include: Each chapter provides in depth pictures and diagrams on how t ..."
"Thomas Kissell is a technical instructor and consultant in the field of industrial
automation. He is currently the Department Head for Automated Technologies at
Terra Technical College and spends the majority of his time on the factory floor ..."
"Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this book presents basic AC and DC electricity, electrical principles, electric circuits and controls for air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. It is specifically designed to be clear and concise enough for beginners—with a straightforward writing style and numerous diagrams and illustrations—yet comprehensive and accessible enough to serve as a pro ..."
America Pathways to the Present , Modern American History Teacher's Edition by ThomasE. Kissell, Prentice Hall, Andrew Cayton Hardcover, 930 Pages, Published 2002 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-053627-3, ISBN: 0-13-053627-X
"America Pathways to the Present: Modern American History by Allan M. Winkler. Pearson/Prentice Hall,2002"
"Drawing from the author's 20+ years professional and academic experience, this bookpresents basic AC and DC electricity, electrical principles, electric ..."
Lab Manual(2nd Edition) by ThomasE. Kissell Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1999 by Prentice-Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-025671-3, ISBN: 0-13-025671-4
"contacts. Note, for this circuit we will need two sets of NO contacts. We will
identify the NO contacts as set "a" and set "b. ... After you have the wires
connected to each component and have a number on them, call your instructor to
verify your ..."