Standard |
ACT 204 – Residential
Systems Designs
Presents advanced refrigeration and electrical skills and theories. Topics include: heat gain and heat loss, duct design, zone control, equipment selection, and safety.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Class |
4 |
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Duct Design |
D. Lab |
6 |
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Zone Control |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Equipment
Selection |
Credit |
7 |
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Safety |
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Prerequisites/Corequisites: |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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HEAT GAIN AND HEAT LOSS
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15 |
15 |
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Theory |
Discuss the different types of heat loads for heating
and cooling. |
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Discuss heat leakage and the different methods of calculating. |
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Explain how different kinds of usage can affect the systems design. |
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Application |
Calculate the heat loss and the heat gain for a
particular residence. |
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DUCT DESIGN |
10 |
20 |
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Theory |
Define several of the methods used in duct sizing. |
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Discuss the different types of duct systems. |
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Application |
Calculate the type of system and size of ducts for a
sample residence. |
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Assemble a round pipe duct system in the shop area. |
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Assemble an extended plenum system in the shop area. |
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ZONE CONTROL |
6 |
15 |
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Theory |
Discuss the purpose of zone controls. |
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Identify several zone controls. |
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Application |
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EQUIPMENT SELECTION
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7 |
10 |
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Theory |
Discuss several reasons why the air conditioning
technician should not simply install oversized units in most applications. |
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Explain how air conditioning equipment is selected to be installed in a given situation. |
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Discuss several manufacturers' catalogs and the relevance of the enclosed information. |
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Application |
Install a properly-sized condensing unit in a sample
situation. |
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Check an existing central heat furnace to determine if the blower motor can handle the addition of an evaporator. |
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SAFETY |
2 |
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Theory |
Discuss several safety concerns to be aware of when
designing a residential system. |
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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/.
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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
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(1986). Atlanta: American Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Engineering.
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