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 Posted: 11/29/04

ACT 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Laws of Thermodynamics

Class

3

Pressure and Temperature Relationships

D. Lab

2

Heat Transfer

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Refrigerant Identification

Credit

4

Refrigeration Cycle

 

 

Safety

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Provisional admission

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS

6

4

0

Definitions of terms and purposes

Identify terms and definitions used in the refrigeration industry.

 

 

 

PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS

5

4

0

Definition of pressure

Explain how temperature and pressure relate to refrigeration.

 

 

 

HEAT TRANSFER

5

4

0

Definition of temperature

Solve problems related to heat.

 

 

 

REFRIGERANT IDENTIFICATION

5

4

0

R-12, R-22, R-134A, R-401/MP-52

Explain the difference between refrigerants.

 

 

 

REFRIGERATION CYCLE

6

4

0

System components

Identify refrigeration system components.

 

 

 

Refrigeration cycle

Explain/trace the basic refrigeration cycle.

 

 

 

SAFETY

3

0

0

General shop safety

Identify shop safety procedures.

 

 

 

Emergency procedures

Identify potential hazards in the HVAC lab.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

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.