Standard

Rev. 03/20/04

ACT 109 – Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

Course Description

Provides instruction on troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include: troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, refrigeration cycle, and safety.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Troubleshooting Techniques

Class

5

Electrical Controls

D. Lab

2

Air Flow

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Refrigeration Cycle

Credit

7

Safety

 

 

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

ACT 108, ENG 100

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES

10

4

6

Field techniques

Demonstrate proper troubleshooting techniques.

 

 

 

Compressor malfunctions

Isolate compressor malfunctions.

 

 

 

Pre-seasonal startups

Perform pre-seasonal startups.

 

 

 

ELECTRICAL CONTROLS

10

4

6

Electrical malfunctions

Isolate electrical malfunctions.

 

 

 

AIR FLOW

10

4

6

Air flow problems

Isolate air flow problems.

 

 

 
REFRIGERATION CYCLE

10

4

8

Refrigeration malfunctions

Isolate refrigeration malfunctions.

 

 

 

PACKAGED SYSTEMS

6

4

4

Theory

Explain the basic advantages of a packaged system.

 

 

 

Application

Evacuate a packaged system and charge with proper refrigerant type and amount.

 

 

 

SAFETY

4

0

0

Safety hazards

Explain the safety hazards that the technician will encounter while troubleshooting air conditioning 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/.