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ACT 200 – Design and
Application of Light Commercial Air Conditioning
Continues in-depth instruction on components and functions of air conditioning systems with emphasis on design and application of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: refrigeration piping, hydronic piping, pump sizing, commercial load design, air flow, codes, and safety.
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Competency
Areas |
Hours |
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Refrigeration Piping |
Class |
3 |
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Hydronic Piping |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Pump Sizing |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Commercial Load Design |
Credit |
4 |
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Air Flow |
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Prerequisites/Corequisites: |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours | ||
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/
O.B.I. | ||
REFRIGERATION
PIPING |
7 |
10 |
0 | |
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Theory
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Discuss
several characteristics that are found in properly designed refrigeration
piping systems. |
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Discuss the various methods used to connect refrigeration piping. |
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Application |
Assemble
a refrigeration piping system in the shop. |
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5 |
7 |
0 | ||
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Theory |
Discuss
the operating characteristics of the series loop system. |
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Explain the differences between the one pipe system and the two pipe system. |
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Application |
Assemble
a hydronic piping system in the shop. |
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PUMP SIZING |
4 |
3 |
0 | |
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Theory |
Discuss
the differences between rotary and reciprocating pumps. |
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Discuss several requirements that are necessary in the selection of a pump. |
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Application |
Disassemble
and discuss the various components in a pump. |
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COMMERCIAL LOAD DESIGN |
4 |
0 |
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Theory |
Discuss
several of the factors that affect heat loss and gain. |
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Application |
Calculate
the heating and cooling loads for several commercial air conditioning
applications. |
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AIR FLOW |
4 |
0 |
0 | |
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Theory |
Explain
the differences between a low-velocity system and a medium-velocity
system. |
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Discuss the difference between a single-zone system and a multi-zone system. |
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CODES |
3 |
0 |
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Theory |
Discuss
several of the code requirements that must be complied with in the local
area. |
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SAFETY |
3 |
0 |
0 | |
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Theory |
Discuss
the safety factors involved in working with commercial air conditioning
systems. |
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Explain the dangers involved in working with the various electrical systems and components in commercial air conditioning systems. |
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