Standard

Rev. 05/10/04

ACT 106 – Electric Control Systems and Installation

Course Description

Provides instruction on wiring various types of air conditioning systems. Topics include: servicing procedures, solid state controls, system wiring, control circuits, and safety.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Servicing Procedures

Class

2

Solid State Controls

D. Lab

2

System Wiring

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Control Circuits

Credit

4

Safety

 

 

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

ACT 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.
SERVICING PROCEDURES

5

4

5

Application

Perform a voltage-drop test on an air conditioning system.

 

 

 

 

Test wiring and controls using a VOM.

 

 

 

SOLID STATE CONTROLS

3

3

3

Types

Discuss the types of solid state controls used in air conditioning systems.

 

 

 

SYSTEM WIRING

5

8

12

Application

Explain the factors to be considered when wiring an air conditioning system.

 

 

 

 

Following the manufacturers' instructions, completely wire an air conditioning system with the proper wire.

 

 

 

 

Consult the National Electrical Code to ensure compliance.

 

 

 

CONTROL CIRCUITS

5

5

10

Theory

Discuss the purpose in designing separate control circuits.

 

 

 

Types

Discuss several common control circuits found in air conditioning systems.

 

 

 

Application

Wire a compressor control circuit.

 

 

 

 

Wire an evaporator fan motor control circuit.

 

 

 

SAFETY

2

0

0

Safety hazards

Explain the electrical safety hazards encountered while working with air conditioning wiring and control systems.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Althouse, A. D., et al. (1988). Modern refrigeration & air conditioning. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox. http://www.goodheartwillcox.com.

Haines, R. (1987). Control systems for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). New York: Van Nos Reinhold.

Herman, S. L., & Sparkman, B. L. (1986). Electricity & controls for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Langley, B. C. (1985). Control systems for air conditioning & refrigeration. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1986). Cooling systems troubleshooting handbook. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1988). Electric controls for refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Long, W. (1985). Refrigeration & air conditioning: Operation & analysis servicing. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Miles, L. (1987). Refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Miller, R. (1983). Refrigeration and air conditioning technology. New York: Bennett Il.

Miller, R. (1988). Electricity for heating, air conditioning & refrigeration. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. http://www.harcourt.com/.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula:  Basic Communication Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Prasad, M. (1983). Refrigeration & air conditioning. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern, Ltd. http://www.wiley.com/.

Rudman, J. (1991). Air conditioning, heating & refrigeration mechanic. Syosset, NY: National Learning.

Smith, R. E. (1987). Electricity for refrigeration, heating & air conditioning. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Swenson, S. D. (1990). Troubleshooting & servicing air conditioning equipment. Troy, MI: Busn News.

Terminology of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration. (1986). Atlanta: American Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Engineering.

Whitman, W., & Johnson, W. (1991). Refrigeration & air conditioning technology (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.