Standard |
ACT 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals
Introduces basic concepts and theories of refrigeration. Topics include: the laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, refrigerant identification, the refrigeration cycle, and safety.
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Laws of Thermodynamics |
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3 |
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Pressure and Temperature Relationships |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Heat Transfer |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Refrigerant Identification |
Credit |
4 |
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Refrigeration Cycle |
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Safety |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS |
7 |
5 |
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Definitions of terms and purposes |
Identify terms and definitions used in the refrigeration industry. |
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PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS |
6 |
5 |
0 |
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Definition of pressure |
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HEAT TRANSFER |
6 |
5 |
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Definition of temperature |
Solve problems related to heat. |
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REFRIGERANT IDENTIFICATION |
6 |
5 |
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R-12, R-22, R-134A, R-401/MP-52 |
Explain the difference between refrigerants. |
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REFRIGERATION CYCLE
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6 |
5 |
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System components |
Identify refrigeration system components. |
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Refrigeration cycle |
Explain/trace the basic refrigeration cycle. |
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SAFETY
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3 |
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General shop safety |
Identify shop safety procedures. |
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Emergency procedures |
Identify potential hazards in the HVAC lab. |
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Suggested Resources |
Althouse, A. D., et al. (1988). Modern refrigeration and air conditioning.
South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
American Heating, Refrigeration, and Air
Engineering. (1986). Terminology of heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Atlanta, GA: Author.
Lang, V. P. (1987). Principles of air conditioning. Albany, NY: Delmar.
McQuiston, F. C., & Parker, J. D. (1988). Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning: Analysis
and design (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Miles, L. (1987). Refrigeration and air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Miller, R. (1983). Refrigeration and air conditioning technology. Brooklyn, NY:
Bennett Il.
Prasad, M. (1983). Refrigeration and air conditioning. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern, Ltd.
Rudman, J. (1985). Introduction to air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.
Syosset, NY: Natl Learning.