| Standard |
ACT 202 – Light
Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operation
Provides in-depth study
of the operation of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include:
boiler operations, refrigeration components, energy management, codes, and
safety.
|
Competency
Areas |
Hours |
|
|
Boiler Operations |
Class |
6 |
|
Refrigeration Components |
D. Lab |
4 |
|
Energy Management |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
|
Codes |
Credit |
8 |
|
Safety |
|
|
|
Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
| Course Guide |
|
Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours | ||
|
Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/
O.B.I. | ||
BOILER
OPERATIONS |
14 |
10 |
0 | |
|
Theory |
Define
the basic components of hot water heating systems. |
|
|
|
|
|
Discuss the various piping systems used in hot water heating systems. |
|
|
|
|
Application |
Assemble
a two-pipe system. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Service an oil-fired boiler. |
|
|
|
REFRIGERATION COMPONENTS |
14 |
10 |
0 | |
|
Theory |
Define
the basic components of the refrigeration cycle in an expansion-valve air
conditioning system. |
|
|
|
|
|
Discuss some of the problems associated with the evaporative cooling systems. |
|
|
|
|
|
Define some of the major components in the chilled-water air conditioning system. |
|
|
|
|
Application |
Examine
the internal components of a compressor and discuss their functions. |
|
|
|
|
Service a packaged cooling unit. |
|
|
| |
ENERGY MANAGEMENT |
14 |
10 |
0 | |
|
Theory
|
Discuss
the use of set-back thermostats as they relate to energy management. |
|
|
|
|
Explain how computers are used to make systems more efficient. |
|
|
| |
|
Application |
Install
a set-back thermostat. |
|
|
|
|
|
Install a condensing unit that takes advantage of a comprehensive energy design. |
|
|
|
|
|
Check a computer-controlled system for proper operation. |
|
|
|
CODES |
14 |
10 |
0 | |
|
Theory |
Discuss
the purpose of codes and the way they vary from one locale to
another. |
|
|
|
|
|
Discuss several of the various safety devices required by the local code in your area. |
|
|
|
|
|
Explain how to get a permit to install a commercial air conditioning system. |
|
|
|
|
|
Discuss the National Electrical Code, its history, and its importance in today's modern installations. |
|
|
|
|
Application |
Install
a small air-cooled condensing unit following all local code
requirements. |
|
|
|
|
|
Install a single evaporator according to local code requirements. |
|
|
|
|
|
Install a refrigeration tubing system per code. |
|
|
|
|
|
Install the electrical circuitry of a commercial air conditioning system according to the National Electrical Code. |
|
|
|
SAFETY |
4 |
0 |
0 | |
|
Theory |
Discuss
the safety concerns in dealing with hydronic 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/.